Armidale Events

The Armidale Autumn Festival returns for a vibrant, community‑wide celebration of colour, creativity and local culture. From dawn to dusk, Civic Park and the Armidale CBD will come alive with immersive experiences, entertainment, heritage demonstrations and family activities. Start your day with a sunrise spectacle: from 5:30am, Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales rise over the CBD as part of their national tour. Then keep the momentum rolling: 7:00am — Breakfast with the Band Morning — Campus to City Canter from UNE to […]

Join us for a beloved tradition at the Autumn Festival - Breakfast with the Armidale City Band! Start your day early with delicious food and fantastic music.

One night only! He’s naughty, he’s nice, he’s hypnotist Mark Anthony and he’s back after his last sell out show! Don’t miss out on this show! If you’ve seen him before, see him again, if you haven’t seen him before, see him, all shows are different, due to different volunteers who have different personalities! This will be a night that you won’t forget, with no filth, no stripping, just a night of good, clean, adult fun. Real volunteers really hypnotised…you will be amazed […]

Celebrating all things fibre: "sit and do" area - spinning, knitting, crochet, weaving; fleece and fibre retailers; exhibition space to display your fibre arts; enthusiast led discussions; knitalong; no cost to participate.

We present to you the next in our Collaboration Series where we highlight phenomenal local people and business through workshops, talks and gatherings! For this one we are welcoming Kattie from New England Cake Co. to lead us in a delightful evening of cake decorating in an embroidery style theme. This is an evening for the romantics, the creatives, and the lovers of all things sugar and cocktails. A hands-on cake decorating experience where indulgence meets artistry. You will be guided through […]

NEW DATE, NEW TIME Showcasing Armidale's young rising stars! Launched by NECOM in 2022 in honour of its first string teacher, the late Marian Barford, this award supports senior students with the significant costs of furthering their musical development, with many recipients going on to study music at university.

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Combined Chevy Clubs from Brisbane and Sydney.

An afternoon of fun and good company: craft, food, Easter eggs, story.

In conjunction with the 47th Annual Rotary Club of Uralla Art Exhibition and Sale. Two-course meal with refreshments available to purchase - catering by Michael. Guest Speaker: Rachael Parsons, Director of New England Regional Art Museum. Music by Ian Willington. Please RSVP with any dietary requirements - 18 March

Peri Meni Program - hosted by Entity Health Your Peri-Meni Program team is here!! These local ladies will be delivering everything you need to tackle perimenopause like a queen. An evening for women, by women covering total health around all things perimenopause. With Allied Health professional delivering straight forward facts with no nonsense in a relaxed and safe environment. Live and anonymous Q&A on the night, with no women's health topic off limits. All attendees will leave with the exact […]

Great night of food, good music and company.

Yes, Banjo Paterson was in our town in 1900 or 1901 and now three-times Australian champion bush poet Gregory North will be presenting Banjo’s remarkable life and your favourite Paterson poems on the same day as Banjo was here 125 years ago. It is an extended version of a show Greg’s been performing for nine years in Winton, Queensland, the birthplace of Waltzing Matilda. It includes visuals, facts and poetry – a must for any Banjo Paterson fan. As well […]

The Expo Eve Dinner is a great way to begin your Expo weekend.  Featuring New England produce, a New England-themed drinks menu and lots of local personality, it is just the ticket to getting your weekend off to the perfect start.

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

We are excited to be hosting a local Sheep Shearing Shed Tour and would love your support in sharing this unique experience with visitors to the region. This guided tour offers guests a rare look inside a working shearing shed and includes morning tea and lunch as part of the day - only 50 seats available, so bookings are essential - RSVP 20 March.

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