Welcome

to lismore

Located 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.

events

in lismore

Experience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals,  community gatherings and signature events.

 

Check out the monthly What’s On Guide HERE!

Dec 28

Dec 28 - Jan 3

Tropical Fruits New Year Festival

It’s GALORE ‘24 This very demure event is a moreish mash-up of roaring art deco burlesque and cabaret with lashings of Camp – Relish in the queer communion that is Tropical Fruits New Years – on Widjabul Wia-bal

Feb 15

Feb 15

Legends of Cricket Sportsperson Breakfast

Proudly supported by Alder Constructions, the Sportsperson Breakfast will take place at the new Adam Gilchrist Pavilion. Enjoy a fully catered breakfast by Kaine from The Secret Chef, while mingling with cricketing legends and being entertained by Lonnie

Feb 15

Feb 15

Legends of Cricket Twenty20 Cricket Match

Get ready for an action-packed day of cricket as Australian legend Adam Gilchrist takes to the field in an exclusive Twenty20 match that promises to be fast-paced, high-energy cricket. This event will be one to savour and one

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.

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD 🥑🍞🥩🧀
Why not fill  your Christmas table with locally sourced items this year!
From fruit and veg, to meat, bread, beer and everything in-between; when you shop local you make a difference in your community.
📸 Farmer Charlies
#tastemore #enjoymore #shopmore
🎶✨ WHAT'S ON IN LISMORE ✨🎶

Get into the festive spirit this weekend with live music, Christmas workshops, the Christmas Cup and so much more to enjoy. 

🎁 Still doing your Christmas shopping? There are so many unique shops to explore, head to visitlismore.com.au for inspiration!

FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore New Exhibitions: Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Lismore Turf Christmas Cup, Lismore Turf Cub, 11.30am-5pm
👉Mary G’s Christmas Toy Raffle Extravaganza, Mary G’s, 6pm
👉Live Music: Sonic FX, The Channon Tavern, 7pm 
👉Taphouse Dinner Session 3 – Salty Santa, Two Mates Brewing, 6pm
👉Live Music: DJ Shimon, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, La Baracca, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Teak, 5.30pm, DJ Tom, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
👉Live Music: Thirsty Mac, 7.30pm, Hotel Metropole

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 6.50am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7am-11am
👉Workshop: Christmas Card Embroidery, Lismore Shopping Square, 10am-3pm
👉Live Music: Sky Eater Duo, Outside Flying Arch Gallery, Keen St, 10am-12pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm (Sat & Sun)
👉Live Music: Holiday Maker Summer Hall Bash, Repentance Creek Hall, 4pm-late
👉Karaoke Night, The Channon Tavern, 6.30pm
👉Live Music: Al Coles, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: DJ 2ft Tom, Hotel Metropole, 8pm
👉Live Music: Dan Grace, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Mary G’s, 9.30pm

SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Workshop: Christmas Ornament Beaded, Lismore Shopping Square, 10am-3pm
👉Live Music: Leopard Zebra Tiger, The Channon Tavern, 3pm
👉Live Music: Eltham Valley Drifters, Eltham Hotel, 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Film: Ghostlight, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm

For more info on What's On head to www.visitlismore.com.au

Having an event? Load it to the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) to be featured on Visit Lismore.

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SINGING FOR THEIR SUPPER 🎶👩‍🎤🎺

Head to Lismore City Bowls Club tomorrow night for the final Supper Club of the year. This week the crew are joined by three piece band, The Goonellabah Hornz. So swing into the Christmas spirit with this talented group of musicians and enjoy the best of blues, soul, funk and R&B.

📍 Lismore City Bowls Club, 171A Molesworth Street, Lismore
📆 Thursday 19th December, 7pm - 10pm
🎟 $15 at the door
🍔BYO food

#enjoymore #livemore #experiencemore #visitlismore
Visit Lismore caught up with some trail blazers on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail yesterday morning, here is what they had to say!

#visitlismore #enjoylismore #northernrivers #railtrail #greatoutdoors #discoverrichmondvalley

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, skies and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders both past and present.