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.

xmas in lismore

Discover all the magic of Christmas in Lismore with giveaways, prizes, fun and festivities for the whole family. 

discover lismore

Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.

events

in lismore

Experience 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. 

Dec 18

Dec 5 - Dec 21

Santa’s Wonderland

Come to Lismore for magical photos at Santa’s Wonderland! This year, Santa Clause and his helpers will be at his magical Santa’s Wonderland at the Lismore Regional Gallery. People of all ages from the young to the young

Dec 28

Dec 28 - Jan 3

Tropical Fruits New Year Festival

Strap in, fleet! This New Years we launch into another orbit ~ an extraterrestrial voyage to a love supernova. This year’s mission is Space Cadets an interstellar odyssey calling on every star seed, alien super stan, cosmic cowboy,

Jan 5

Jan 5 - Jan 8

Lismore Under 12 Boys Cricket Carnival

Lismore Under 12 Boys Cricket Carnival is an annual event on the New South Wales junior cricket calendar. This carnival has been and will continue to be, a breeding ground for cricketing superstars and those who aspire to

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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🎉✨ 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

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🎷🎄✨ 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

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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! 🎅

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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 🎅

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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

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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.