Creative Streets Festival
The Creative Streets Festival returns in 2026 with a program that brings art, performance, music, light, ideas, community and surprise into the heart of Armidale. Watch this space for more details!
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The Creative Streets Festival returns in 2026 with a program that brings art, performance, music, light, ideas, community and surprise into the heart of Armidale. Watch this space for more details!
Join us for a walk that changes lives: the Sixth Annual 19 for 19 Challenge! Be part of something extraordinary. Walk 19km or 7.5km across three spectacular New England private properties and help transform the future of children's cancer research. Why Join Us? Make History: In just five years, our community has raised an incredible $1,098,267 for groundbreaking osteosarcoma research at the Children's Cancer Institute. Help us reach our goal of $2,000,000 by 2027. Experience Beauty: Journey through breathtaking New […]
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.
Lee Miller's War: The photojournalism of a combat war photographer through Lee Miller's own words - Antony Penrose (UK) The lecture presents Lee Miller's war photojournalism across Europe. The story is told through extensive use of Lee Miller's own words, et to her own photographs. Antony, who is Lee's son, is the co-director of The Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection at Farley Farm House in Sussex. The movie titled Lee starring Kate Winslet is based on his book The […]
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Save the dates! Music at the Festival: Rocky Bottom Girls (scheduled Saturday morning) - A five-piece folk-alt-country band, with soaring vocal harmonies for fiddle, mandolin & banjo tunes; Terra Firma (scheduled Saturday afternoon) has a unique sound of country, rock, reggae and blues. The band performs a wide variety of cover songs as well as their own songs. Members are Anthony Green and Matt Griffin on guitar and vocals, Richard Lockwood on drums and Tony Green on bass guitar; Chilli Jam […]
Five times ARIA Award-winning artist Katie Noonan has released her 30th studio album: Alone but All One. The album is an intimate and powerful exploration of love in all its stages and features Katie's first songwriting collaboration with acclaimed writer Trent Dalton. The album is a powerful and delicate offering with Katie's piano and a string quartet as the only accompaniment for her exquisite vocal performance. "This album is for anyone who's gone through a life shift - not just […]
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please […]
The region's most prestigious two-man teams event. Over $10,000 in prizes. Limited entries.
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Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official event.
Armidale Choral Society with Armidale Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Graham Maddox Save the date!
On the Wild Side: Filming creatures great and small: David Attenborough and the National Geographic - Pieter de Vries (Australia) Peter will share his techniques for capturing extraordinary images for David Attenborough and the National Geographic. Peter's films have won accolades including Emmys and BAFTAs. His work spans more than 180 countries and territories, filming for organizations like NASA and collaborating with director James Cameron on the exploration of the wreck of the Titanic. Doors open 5.30pm.
Between Worlds with Olive Graham (medium) Join Olive as she opens the door Between Worlds to deliver heartfelt messages of love, hope, and healing. This live, interactive experience offers the chance to receive messages from your loved ones and friends in Spirit, explore spiritual insights, and engage in Q&A. Filled with laughter, inspiration, and heartfelt validation, it’s an evening that uplifts and connects. The event may include mediumship, psychometry, photo readings, and psychic insight. Whether you're seeking clarity, comfort, or […]
Deeargee Woolshed New England Conservatorium of Music's Woolshed & Homestead concerts presents spectacular concerts in iconic locations to celebrate the New England's unique identity and rich cultural heritage, past and present. Join NECOM for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region's wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. This Concert Series has been created to raise funds to support our outreach schools program. Your generous contribution to this program will help us provide music […]
We’re excited to announce Uralla’s heritage town centre will again transform into streets filled with free festive experiences for all ages. There’ll be gingerbread decorating, wreath making and free family Christmas portraits. Visit the North Pole Post Office, write a letter to Santa, and check if you’re on the naughty or nice list this year. Santa will bring his real live reindeer to town, there’ll be carols, a nativity play and more! This entirely free event is made possible by our […]
A Christmas Carol: a dramatic reading with music Featuring actors from the High Country Theatre and carols and seasonal music by the Armidale Choral Society. There will also be a full dress rehearsal on Saturday, 28 November for schools and groups with discounted tickets. These are fundraising events in support of Thread Shed Armidale, a not-for-profit group running textiles workshops, sewing lessons and social stitching groups to encourage community building and reduce our collective impact on the environment.
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please […]