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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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xmas in lismore
Discover all the magic of Christmas in Lismore with giveaways, prizes, fun and festivities for the whole family.
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in lismoreExperience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals, community gatherings and signature events.
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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, Aquarius Festival and Tropical Fruits New Year Festival just to name a few.
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Don’t miss The Channon Craft Market tomorrow! 👏
With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, make sure you head to the final Channon Craft Market of the year tomorrow and explore their huge range of market stalls!
🎁 Discover locally crafted and unique gifts for your loved ones and treat them to something special this Christmas.
🍯 Enjoy delicious market eats and make stock up on on fresh local produce, jams and chutneys ready for the festive season.
Be entertained by live music and bring your families along and enjoy a day of market fun!
📍 Coronation Park, The Channon
⏰ 9am-3pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #xmasinlismore #festivefun #shoplocal @the.channon.craft.market
Epic End of Year Party - And You Are Invited! 👏👏🏻😍
Don`t miss the electric energy, music and fun at the Nedlands Studio Party this Saturday!
What began as a humble end-of-year jam at the studio has grown into one of Lismore’s most anticipated small festivals — a celebration of local bands, creativity, and community spirit.
This year’s theme is Freak Show, so roll up, expect wild performances, the dark, the strange, and the electric energy that happens when our local scene comes together under one roof.
🎸Eight Local Bands
🎤One DJ
🚚Food Trucks
🎸Guitar Giveaway thanks to @planetmusicshop (more local legends)
📍Lismore City Bowling Club, Molesworth Street, Lismore
⏰From 3pm, Saturday 13 December
Tickets $20 online or $25 at the door!
For details and Tickets 👉http://bit.ly/3KhBxX6
#visitlismore #enjoylismore #localmusic @nedlandstudio
🎉✨ 12 Months on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore, what a ride! ✨🎉
From sunrise spins to weekend wanders, from family adventures to solo escapes… this past year on the Lismore section of the Rail Trail has been full of beauty, fun, celebrations and unforgettable moments.
To every rider, walker, runner and explorer who’s joined us on the journey, thank you for visiting Lismore. And an extra-big shoutout to our trail blazers who helped bring this vision to life. 🚴♀️💚
Here’s to one full year open… and many more miles of magic ahead.
🚴♀️Your journey starts here, plan your visit - www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au
👉For more on the local scene, what`s on, where to go and stay, www.visitlismore.com.au
#visitlismore #northernriversrailtrail #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #lismorecitycouncil #northernriversnsw
🎷🎄✨ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE ✨🎄🎷
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Elf Hunt | Find cheeky elves hiding in shop windows, daily, xmasinlismore.com
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Tullera Christmas Market, Tullera Hall, 4.30pm-8.30pm
👉Summer Jazz in The Quad feat. Christmas Artisan Markets, Lismore Quadrangle, 4.30pm-8pm
👉Clunes Community Christmas Party, Clunes Store & Cellars, from 5pm
👉Friday Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 6pm
👉Live Music: Ole Falcor, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉Christmas Pawtraits, Lismore Quadrangle, bookings essential, xmasinlismore.com
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 10am or 2pm shows
👉Nedlands End Of Year Studio Party, Lismore City Bowlo, from 3pm
👉Live Concert: Revisited, Lismore Anglicans – St Andrew’s Hill, 5.30pm-8.30pm
👉Live Music: Fenn Wilson & The Weather with Red O’Neill Jr, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Jaylee ‘That’s Me’, Lismore Civic, 6pm
👉Live Music: Hillbilly Skank, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Workshop: Gosu Platter Painting, 2pm-430pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
👉Live Music: Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: Beat The Lotto, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
Let`s See if Santa is in today ...... 🎅🎅
Yes! We found Santa and a family sharing giggles and high-fives, and plenty of magical moments. ✨🎄
But what is Santa doing when no children are visiting?
Well… Santa keeps busy! He’s reading letters, checking lists (twice, of course), and sorting through all the Christmas wishes. 📬💌
🎅🏻 SANTA’S WONDERLAND
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery
🚶♀️ Walk-ins welcome
Head to XMASINLISMORE.COM for all the festive fun and to book! 🎅
#visitlismore #lismorecitycouncil #lismoreregionalgallery #enjoymore #familyfun #xmasinlismore #santaswonderland
Cheer MORE in Lismore this Festive Season! 👏🙌
Whether you’re a local legend or just visiting, get together with your friends and loved ones and explore the best places to eat, drink and be merry in Lismore!
🍜 Looking for a place to eat? We have got you covered with everything from casual cafes to restaurants and country style pubs with a wide variety of flavours to enjoy.
🍹 Up for a festive drink? Whether you are in the mood for a roof top bar, a friendly local pub, moody bars or a brewery pouring fresh local favourites, you will find plenty of places to raise a glass and celebrate!
Discover the best of Lismore’s Eats and Drinks 👇
https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/
#xmasinlismore #visitlismore #seelismore #localeats #localdrinks
Santa Paws came early at the Lismore Quad today! 🐾🐾
So many wagging tails, happy humans, and paw-sitively precious memories. 😍🥰😘
If you haven’t booked your Pawtraits yet, make some festive magic with your furry loved ones, jump online and secure your spot, walk-ins also welcome (two and four legs included) ! ❤️🐶
For details, visit www.xmasinlismore.com 🎅
@rustieandco #xmasinlismore #seelismore #visitlismore #familyfun #familyfriendly @lismorequad Lismore Quadrangle #lismorecitycouncil #lismoreregionalgallery
Carols In The Heart is on today! 🎶🎅🎄✨
Join us in this afternoon for a magical Christmas celebration at Carols In The Heart.
This year is set to be huge with an incredible line up featuring:
✨ Rachael Beck
🎶 Rhydian and the Residuals
🎤 Isabella Acapella
🎸 Luke Vassella
💃 Powerhouse Performing Arts
🤘 Hillbilly Skank
🎧 Bunny Racket
🎼 The Social Futures Choir
There’s endless fun for the kids with face painting, jumping castles, a visit from Santa and the incredible laser spectacular lighting up the sky at the end of the night! 👏
Come along, get into the festive spirit with your loved ones and enjoy all the festivities!
📍 Crozier Field, Lismore
📆 Today, 6 December
⏰ Gates open 3pm, performances from 3.30pm
For more information on all the festive activities happening across Lismore this season, visit www.xmasinlismore.com
#visitlismore #seelismore #familyfun #xmasinlismore
Santa Arrives in Lismore 🎅🔔🎅
This morning we welcomed Santa to the Lismore Regional Gallery to open Santa`s Wonderland.
Come say hello to Santa, get your photos taken with Santa or to post your letters, with only 20 day`s left until Christmas, it`s time to get those letters off to the North Pole.
Walk-ins welcome, photo sessions with Santa are filling fast, head to XMASINLISMORE.COM for all the festive fun and to book! 🎅
#visitlismore #lismorecitycouncil #lismoreregionalgallery #enjoymore #familyfun #xmasinlismore #santaswonderland
Friday night plans? Join the fun at Rollerworld Lismore’s Christmas Skate Night! 🛼
Whether you are a seasoned skater, a beginner or just looking for some fun tonight, head along to Rollerworld Lismore for some festive fun!
Get dressed up in your favourite Christmas outfit and skate under the twinkling lights with festive tunes and fun for all to have!
📆 Tonight, 5 December
⏰ 6.30-9.30pm
📍 21 Bridge St North Lismore
🎟 Book your tickets here https://rollerworld.com.au/event-listings/
#visitlismore #seelismore #xmasinlismore #familyfun #rollerworldlismore
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