Welcome
to lismoreLocated in the Northern Rivers hinterland of NSW, just 30 minutes from iconic coastlines, and set within a stunning natural landscape.
Known as the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia; Lismore, Nimbin and its Villages, is home to a vibrant creative arts scene that offers a captivating blend of culture and nature like nowhere else.
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Christmas in Lismore
Discover the magic of Christmas in Lismore from unique gifts, fabulous dining, fun and creativity for all!
Inspired Experiences
Reconnect in nature and be inspired by Lismore’s great outdoors.
experience alternative nimbin
Nimbin is like nowhere else, the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia, a place of natural beauty where sustainability and creativity reins supreme.
events
in lismoreExperience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals, community gatherings and signature events.
DEC 4
December 4 - December 22
Santa’s Wonderland
Come to Lismore for magical photos at Santa’s Wonderland! This year, Santa Claus and his helpers will be at his magical Santa’s Wonderland at the Lismore Regional Gallery.
DEC 8
December 8
Carols in the Heart
EnjoyMORE and join us for Carols in the Heart. Gates open from 3pm at Oakes Oval where you’ll find delicious food trucks, face painting and jumping castles for the kids. There’s special performances from Rachael Beck, Luke Vassella, Rhydian and the Residuals and more. The night concludes with an unforgettable laser spectacular kindly sponsored by the Lismore Workers Club.
DEC 29
December 29 - January 3
Tropical Fruits New Year Festival
The documentary Aquarius, directed by Wendy Champagne, was the opening film at this year’s Byron Bay Film Festival. It celebrates the 1973 Aquarius Festival in Nimbin, that triggered a social movement that changed a generation and is still alive today.
visit the region's events capital
Lismore is the creative arts, sporting and sustainable lifestyle events capital of the Northern Rivers.
Home to the Lismore Masters Games, Lismore Lantern Parade, Nimbin Roots, Aquarius Festival and Tropical Fruits New Year Festival just to name a few.
🍔🏎 TIME FOR A SMACKDOWN 🏎🍔
Tonight Lismore Speedway comes alive with the sound of the Sprintcar Big s`Mackdown!!
So get your backside trackside and welcome back the sprintcars for the first time this season
The action starts at 4.30pm with gates open from 1.30pm
📍 Lismore Speedway, 116 Alexandra Parade, North Lismore
🎟 lismorespeedway.com.au
#familyfun #lovelismore
🏃♀ RUN HEAD-FIRST INTO THE WEEKEND AT PARKRUN 🏃🏾
Lismore Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event.
Walk, jog, run, skip, volunteer or spectate – it`s up to you!
📍 Riverside Park, Victoria Street Lismore
📆 Every Saturday 07:00am
#ENJOYmore #cheerMORE #seelismore
🎨🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎶🎨
There is so much to explore around Lismore, Nimbin & Villages this weekend. Head to the local farmers market, catch a live show or live music or head to the showgrounds for all the action at the speedway.
FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER
👉Explore New Exhibitions: Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Bingo & Trivia, Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore, 7pm
👉Live Music: Aine Tyrrell, Timbre, Lismore, 7pm
👉Live Music: Slide Didge, Hotel Metropole, 5pm
👉Live Music: Monkey & The Fish Band, The Channon Tavern, 3pm
👉Live Music: Helio Ray, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm-10pm
👉Live Music: DJ Guy Grey, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Teak, 5.30pm, DJ Brento, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 6.50am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7am-11am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm (Sat & Sun)
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore, from 12pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Elements, Lismore Symphony Orchestra, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, (Sat,7pm, Sun, 2pm)
👉Live Jazz & Steak Night, Clunes Store, from 4pm
👉Lismore Speedway, Lismore Showgrounds, from 5pm
👉Live Show: Exotic Potion Cookies, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Live Show: Marina Prior & Michael Cormick, Lismore Workers Club, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: DJ BUSX, Hotel Metropole, 5pm
👉Karaoke Night, The Channon Tavern, 6.30pm
👉Live Music: Katie Brooke Band, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Gustavo Solo, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: All Gone Band, Mary G’s, 9.30pm
👉Far Out Tours, various tours, bookings essential, 0418 520 991, www.farouttours.com.au
SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore, from 12pm-7pm
👉Aquarius Film Screening, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 2pm
👉Live Music: Ghostown, Northern Rivers Hotel, 3pm-6pm
👉Live Music: The Neighbours From Hell, The Channon Tavern, 3pm
👉Live Music: The Bures Band, Eltham Hotel, 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Film: He Ain’t Heavy, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
For more info on What`s On in Lismore, Nimbin & Villages visit https://www.visitlismore.com.au/
#visitlismore #lovinglismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE 🌿
Our national parks have a wonderful variety of walking tracks. From beginner to advanced level walks you`re sure to find one that suits.
Whether you`re cooling off in a crystal clear water hole or just taking in the picture perfect vistas, how could you not love where we#feelnsw
📍 Minyon Falls Walking Track, Nightcap National Park
#lovinglismore #visitnsw #visitnimbin #feelNSW
FOODIES REJOICE! ☕️🥪🥞
Weekends are for dining out and discovering new foodie destinations.
With so many wonderful cafes and restaurants in our region hit the link in our bio to find your next meal 👆
#tastensw #northernrivers #foodbowl #lovinglismore #visitlismore #seelismore
GET YOUR GROOVE ON 🎶
RNB Friday is on tonight at 187 Cantina in Nesbitt Lane.
From 9.00pm-11.30pm enjoy cheap cocktails and good music.
🍸All cocktails $14
🥃 Basic spirits $9.50
Kick your weekend off right with this awesome crew.
@187cantina #visitlismore #seelismore #enjoyMORE #cheerMORE
🎶🎬⭐ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🌟🎬🎶
There is so much to keep you entertained this weekend with Cinema Under The Stars, The Dunoon Music Festival, Channon Craft Market and so much more! EnjoyMORE in Lismore this weekend!
FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER
👉Explore 5 New Exhibitions: Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore, 3pm-8pm
👉Cinema Under The Stars, Hepburn Park, Goonellabah, 5.30pm
👉Laugh with Luce Spring Tour, Two Mates Brewing, from 5.45pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Live Music: DJ Ariel, Hotel Metropole, 8pm
👉Live Music: Jon Bradley Duo, The Channon Tavern, 7pm
👉Live Music: Al Cole’s, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: DJ Big Red & Friends, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Yolan, Mary G’s, 9.30pm
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 6.50am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7am-11am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm (Sat & Sun)
👉Dunoon Music Festival, Dunoon Sports Club, 3pm-10pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore, from 12pm-8pm
👉Live Show: Boney M Experience, Lismore Workers Club, 8pm
👉Live Music: Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Outside The Square, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees Band, Mary G’s, 9.30pm
👉Far Out Tours, various tours, bookings essential, 0418 520 991, www.farouttours.com.au
SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore, from 12pm-7pm
👉Workshop: Shell Trinket Dishes, The Artisans Table, 2pm
👉Live Music: Northern Rivers Hotel, 12.30pm
👉Live Music: The Line Lockers, The Channon Tavern, 3pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes, Eltham Hotel, 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Film: There’s Still Tomorrow, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Pluckers & Poets – Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm-7pm
For more info on What`s On in Lismore, Nimbin & Villages visit https://www.visitlismore.com.au/
Having an event? Tell us about it and we’ll help promote it. Reach out on socials or contact us at tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au
#visitlismore #lovinglismore #backlismore #cometotheheart #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil
TO MARKET TO MARKET TO BUY A..... 🍅🧀🍌🥖🥚
Don`t forget the conservatorium carpark comes to life from 3pm-6pm today for the Lismore Produce Market.
With bulk foods, cheese, bread and everything in-between, come and support your local growers and makers and enjoy the vibe with live music so you can bop while you shop.
📍 Conservatorium Carpark, 152 Keen St, Lismore
📆 Every Thursday 3-6pm
@lismore_produce_market
#visitlismore #seelismore #enjoyMORE #localproduce #shopMORE
PIES ARE STILL THE ORDER OF THE DAY 🥧
A new era of the iconic Lismore Pie Cart commenced this week with new owners Mel Bowman and Ben Effer officially taking the wheel 😉
Mel said she`s worked in the offices above the pie cart for many years and often looked out the window and thought if the opportunity ever arose to purchase, she would and now she has!
The Pie Cart has retained all their lovely staff as well as all the beautiful recipes so you can still order your favourites from your favourites.
⏰ Open Monday-Friday 6.30am - 3.00pm
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#visitlismore #seelismore #enjoyMORE
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS IS BACK 🎞🍿✨
Looking for a fun and FREE night out this Friday? Then look no further than Cinema Under The Stars!
Hosted at Hepburn Park and commencing at 5.30pm enjoy free popcorn, live music, food vans and a screening of Wonka at sundown.
So, grab your mates, grab your picnic rugs and delight in a night of pure imagination thanks to Newcastle Permanent.
📍 Hepburn Park
📆 8 November
#connectmore #livemore #celebratemore #lismore #visitlismore
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