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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discover lismore
Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.
Mother's Day Giveaway in Lismore!
This Mother’s Day let’s show Mum just how much she means with a special treat she’ll never forget! We’re teaming up with amazing local businesses in Lismore and Nimbin to offer an exclusive Mother’s Day Giveaway that’s as unique and special as Mum herself!
Top 5 things to do in lismore
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Inspired Experiences
Reconnect in nature and be inspired by Lismore’s great outdoors.
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.
Download your copy of this month’s guide or view our calendar of events.
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.
Does your Mum deserve MORE? Shop & WIN. Treat her to something special when you shop in Lismore and enter our draw to WIN beautiful prize packages.
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🎨🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎶🎨
Do you want to be a local legend for Lismore? Come for the shopping, come for the dining or come for the events, all you need to do is show up! For inspiration head to visitlismore.com.au
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
👉Easter Bilby Discovery, find bilbies in shop windows across Lismore, daily, visitlismore.com.au
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions: Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Exhibition: ‘Under The Volcano’ - Murrumbidgee Jones, Flourish Art Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Visit the local Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, South Lismore (Fri-Sun)
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Eli, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
👉Live Music: Sam Handford, Northern Rivers Hotel, 6pm
👉Live Music: Charm of Finches, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
SATURDAY 5 APRIL
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Earthly Treasures Market, Nimbin Hall, 9am-3pm
👉Workshop: Words As Activism, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-12pm
👉Exhibition: ‘Under The Volcano’, Flourish Art Gallery, 10am-2pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm (Sat & Sun)
👉Film: Magic Beach, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm
👉Lismore Speedway, Lismore Showgrounds, CANCELLED
👉Workshop: Beads and Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm
👉Film: Inside, Star Court Theatre, 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Outback Road, Northern Rivers Hotel, 5pm
👉Northern Sounds Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Skate Night: Adults Only 18+, Rollerworld Lismore, 8pm-11pm
👉Live Music: Andy Jans-Brown, Hotel Metropole
👉Live Music: Hotdog Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 6 APRIL
👉Lismore Jazz Club: The Subterraneans, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Film: A World Apart, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Slim Pickins, Eltham Hotel, 2.30pm-5.30pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore - https://www.atdw.com.au/
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
MEET LOCAL LEGEND — JYLLIE JACKSON ✨✨
Say hello to Jyllie Jackson — founder of the Lismore Lantern Parade, a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning festival that celebrates the Winter Solstice.
This year marks 31 years of this much-loved festival that brings together artists, businesses and communities to create a magical spectacular for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Jyllie has dedicated decades to fostering community engagement through art, storytelling and celebration. Her passion for lantern making and illuminated performances has transformed the parade into a signature event for Lismore and the broader Northern Rivers Region.
✨SAVE THE DATE✨
💻Lismore Lantern Parade - lismorelanternparade.com.au
📆Saturday 21 June
👉Don’t miss out, book your weekend stay now - https://www.visitlismore.com.au/stay-3/
Jyllie is a local legend who embodies Lismore’s spirit of creativity, resilience and community. You can be a local legend too, all you need to do is show up! @lismore_lantern_parade
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE LEGENDS OF LISMORE?
Our place is full of local legends - from our natural wonders to our people. It`s what makes us special!
You can be a local legend too - all you need to do is SHOW UP 🤗 Come do some shopping, come enjoy some dining, come say hello! And be a local legend for Lismore ✨✨
Thanks to all the local legends that participated in this video - @simplysourdough2023 @planetmusicshop @thebankcafelismore @daleys.homewares @hangingrockflowers @thevintagepunjab @thestockpotkitchen @theleveeloungeandbar @littlepolli
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🐰🎶🎬 WHAT`S ON IN APRIL 🐰🎶🎬
Find out what`s happening with our April What`s On Guide, featuring events, tours and activities, entertainment, local attractions, markets and more.
Download and save a copy to your device, or print responsibly, link in bio 👆
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 #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitnimbin #experiencenimbin #lismorecitycouncil #businesslismore #nimbinbusinesschamber
🔥 NIMBIN MARDIGRASS 2025 IS COMING! 🔥
Nimbin comes alive in May for the annual MardiGrass, a one-of-a-kind gathering celebrating hemp culture, activism and community. With music, markets, workshops, comedy and law reform discussions, there`s something for everyone!
What’s On?
✨ Hemp olympix
🚐 Kombi konvoy – A spectacular parade of decked-out Kombis rolling into Nimbin!
🎶 Live music & entertainment – Groove to an epic lineup all weekend long.
📢 Law Reform Rally & parade – March for change and be part of the movement.
🎤 Hemposium – Hear from leading experts, advocates and researchers.
🏕️ Camping & Tickets
Make the most of MardiGrass with on-site camping at Nimbin Showgrounds. Book your pass for all-access fun!
🚗 Plan Your Trip
Need transport or accommodation? Visit the official website for all the details: nimbinmardigrass.com
📍 Various Locations in Nimbin
📅 2-4 May
💻 For more information and to book your tickets head to https://nimbinmardigrass.com/
#nimbinmardigrass #visitnimbin #nimbin #mardigrass2025 #visitlismore #kombikonvoy #nimbinvibes #nsw #events #visitnsw
👉 EASTER BILBY DISCOVERY 🐰🐰
Across Lismore, Easter Bilbies are hiding in shop windows. Can you find 10 to win a prize?
Kids (accompanied by an adult please) can search shop windows to find hidden Bilbies. Some are hidden in windows around the Lismore CBD block, others are in shop windows in South, North and East Lismore and Goonellabah.
Find 10 Bilbies to claim your prize from one of the following stores, entry forms are also available from locations below:
- Scoops and Candy: 123A Keen Street, Lismore
- TOYWORLD: 64 Woodlark Street, Lismore
- Kidsnest: 1/154 Molesworth Street, Lismore
📆 Starts 1 April to 24 April 2025
Come visit Lismore and enjoy the Easter Bilby discovery.
Looking for more? head to www.visitlismore.com.au
#visitlismore #easter2025 #shoplocal #enjoymore #discovernorthernriversnsw #SchoolHolidayFun
@scoopsandcandy Toyworld Byron Bay, Lismore & Ballina @kidsneststore
✨ EARTHLY TREASURES MARKETS – NIMBIN ✨
🌙 VINTAGE | HANDMADE | HIPPIE | SUSTAINABLE | PRELOVED 🌙
Join us at Nimbin Town Hall for the Earthly Treasures Markets – a unique market filled with vintage finds, handmade creations, sustainable preloved fashion and eclectic treasures!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Over 20 stallholders showcasing a mix of vintage, handmade, art, hippie and sustainable goodies
🎶 Live acoustic music to set the vibe
🍰 Homemade treats and delicious food & drinks available from the CWA
📅 Saturday, 5th April
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Nimbin Town Hall, 47 Cullen Street
🎟️ Free Entry - Come along, soak up the atmosphere and discover some earthly treasures!
🔗 https://www.visitlismore.com.au
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BE CREATIVE IN LISMORE 🎨
Lismore is the creative hub of the region, with galleries to explore and art classes to get your creative side flowing, there’s more to do when it’s a rainy day!
Time to get creative? Check out The Artisans Table April program. Whether you are wanting to enhance your skills or try something new or looking for school holidays activities there is something for everyone!
Head to www.theartisanstablelismore.com to find out what’s on!
📸 @the_artisans_table
#visitlismore #seelismore #creativecommunity #art #lismore #schoolholidayfun #texturedart
💃🎶🎻 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎻🎶💃
There is more to explore across Lismore this weekend with live music, incredible exhibitions, delicious eats and drinks, dancing and more. Be inspired, head to visitlismore.com.au and plan your weekend!
FRIDAY 28 MARCH
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions: Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Live Music: Jamie Sullivan, 5.30pm, DJ Sol, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
👉Live Show: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Star Court Theatre, 6pm
👉Live Music: Brooklyn Handford, Northern Rivers Hotel, 6.30pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, Rochdale Theatre, 7pm
👉Live Music: The Re-Mains, Hotel Metropole, 8pm
👉Live DJ: Shimon, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 7.30pm
👉Karaoke Night with Northern Sounds Karaoke, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
SATURDAY 29 MARCH
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Workshop: Making Poppies, The Artisans Table, 10am-1pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm (Sat & Sun)
👉Beers & delicious eats by Truckin Delicious by Khao San Thai, Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, from 12pm
👉Discoteque: Disco, Drag & Dancing, Lismore Heights Sports Club, 6pm-11pm
👉Live DJ’s: Frxsty, Mr Manar, Stump & Harlz, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
👉Live DJ: Murcat \\ Donald Pump, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: DJ 2 ft Tom, Hotel Metropole, 8pm
👉Live Music: Dirty Channel Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 30 MARCH
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Lismore Symphony Orchestra present Ethereal, St Carthages Cathedral, 3pm-5pm
👉Film: Sing Sing, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: The Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Live Music: Sabotage, Northern Rivers Hotel, 3pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore - https://www.atdw.com.au/
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw
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