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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.

laneways of lismore arts festival
Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate art and music at the Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival!
If you attended the festival we would love to hear from you about your experience. Click here to complete the LOLA survey and provide your feedback.
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in lismoreExperience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals, community gatherings and signature events.
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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.
🤩🎨🏃 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🏃🎨🤩
This weekend in Lismore don’t miss your last chance to visit The Archibald Prize 2024 at the Lismore Regional Gallery. On Sunday cheer on participants in the Darrel Chapman Fun Run or soak up the vibrant atmosphere at the Lismore Showgrounds for The Tropical Fruits Inc Fair Day! There’s something for everyone to enjoy and explore, for inspiration visitlismore.com.au
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Final weekend to visit The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Exhibition Opening: Love, Kisses and Connection, Serpentine Arts, from 5.30pm
👉Friday Night Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Andy Jans-Brown, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Karaoke Night, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Final weekend to visit The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Music & Raffles: Sam Lily, Hotel Metropole, from 5pm
👉The Big Bike Film Night, Star Court Theatre, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST
👉Darrel Chapman Fun Run, Woodlark St, Lismore, from 6am
👉Guided Walk, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 10am-11am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Final weekend to visit The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Fruitopia Fair Day, Lismore Showgrounds, 11am-5pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, From 1.30pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes Band, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: Ellis Park, Star Court Theatre, 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/
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🎶🎤 LOLA, Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival 2025 - That’s a Wrap! 🎨👏
Lismore’s streets and laneways came alive with colour, creativity, music, movement, and community spirit – all thanks to YOU!
A huge thank you to all the amazing artists, performers, creatives, volunteers, organisers, and local businesses who brought the festival to life. Your talent, passion, and energy transformed Lismore into a vibrant celebration of art and culture.
To everyone that attended, explored, danced, painted, watched, listened, and connected – THANK YOU for being part of something truly special.
Here are some special moments from the festival. Please tag @visitlismore in your photos and stories too!
We’d love your feedback! Please spare a few minutes to complete our festival survey 👉 https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/laneways-of-lismore-arts-festival-lola?tool=survey_tool
#visitlismore #seelismore #artsandculture #experiencelismore #lismorecitycouncil

🍒 TROPICAL FRUITS ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY 🍉
FRUITOPIA Fair Day returns to the Lismore Showgrounds this Sunday, a fun-filled outdoor extravaganza for fruity families, friends and pooches!
Enjoy beloved favourites including:
🐕 Dog Show
👒 Hat Comp
📸 Photo Show
👏 Live Entertainment
🤩 Kids Activities
🍍 Stalls and Food
🍇 Raffles and Prizes
🎧 DJs
This is a free event, however donations are appreciated. All ages welcome. Come along and have some fun!
📅 Sunday, 31 August
📍 Lismore Showground, 116 Alexandra Parade, North Lismore
⏰ 11am-5pm
#tropicalfruits #northernriversregion #visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin @tropicalfruitsinc

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2025 RURAL WOMEN’S GATHERING 👏👏
Registrations are now open for the 2025 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, which will be held in Lismore on Saturday, 25 October.
This year’s theme, “Connect to the Heart”, will bring women from across regional, rural and remote NSW together in the heart of the Northern Rivers for a day of connection, learning, inspiration and celebration.
Guest speakers include:
🎤 Shanna Whan AM – Founder of Sober in the Country, sharing her journey and advocacy for alcohol harm awareness in rural Australia.
🎤 Madeline West – Mother of seven, actor, advocate and Digital Safety Warrior, with valuable insights on social media safety and digital wellbeing.
🎤 The Hon. Jodie Elizabeth Harrison, MP – Member for Charlestown, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence.
🎟 Registration for Saturday’s program is $85, which includes three workshops, catering, keynote speakers and warm country hospitality.
👉The program is out now! To register and for more information go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../rural-womens-gathering-2025
📍 Lismore
📅 Saturday, 25 October
This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government.
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LIMITED EDITION LOLA MERCHANDISE 🧢👕
Festival-goers will have the chance to buy limited edition merchandise at the Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival.
🧢 LOLA ORIGINAL DESIGN HAT
Featuring a unique embroidered design by internationally acclaimed artist Marty Baptist, this exclusive festival hat brings a piece of LOLA’s creative energy home with you. Limited numbers so get in quick.
Price: $35
👕 LOLA ORIGINAL DESIGN T-SHIRT
Designed by internationally acclaimed artist Paul McNeil, a founding Mambo artist and co-founder of Art Park, and frequent Deus ex Machina collaborator. Screen printed by Lismore local Ned from Nedlands Studios. This exclusive festival T-shirt lets you take a piece of LOLA home with you.
Price: $45
Merchandise can be purchased from the Information tent located on the corner of Magellan and Carrington Street.
📍 Lismore CBD
📆 Saturday, 23 August
⏰ 1pm-9pm
🎟 FREE Event
💻 For map and festival program, https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola-program/
#visitlismore #seelismore #artsandculture #experiencelismore #lismorecitycouncil

LOLA IS ON TODAY! 🎶🎨🎧🎤✨
Join us in Lismore today for The Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival! Kicking off from 1pm, enjoy an exciting line up of live music, live artists, activities and MORE!
Don’t miss this incredible event! For all event information and set times, head to https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola/
We can’t wait to see you there! 👏
📍 Lismore CBD
📆 Saturday, 23 August
⏰ 1pm-9pm
🎟 FREE Event
#visitlismore #seelismore #experiencelismore #artsandculture #lismorecitycouncil

HUNGRY FOR MORE AT LOLA? 🍜🍗🌯🍹
Coming to the Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival tomorrow and hungry for MORE?
Enjoy the fabulous bars and eateries dotted around the festival zone. Here is just a taste of what`s on offer, PLUS the delicious line-up of visiting food vendors in Carrington Street, and MORE around the city block!
🍽 187 Cantina - Nesbitt Lane
🍽 Mamamoi - Carrington Street
🍽 Thai on Carrington - Carrington Street
🍽 Dragon Fly Cafe - Carrington Street
🍽 Burrito Bar - Carrington Street
🍽 Leo`s Food Bar - Magellan Street
🍽 The Vintage Punjab - Magellan Street
🍽 Lanna Pad Thai - Magellan Street
🍽 Levee Bar & Lounge - Magellan Street
🍽 The Pie Cart - Magellan Street
You`ll find MORE delicious offerings here - visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/
Start planning your LOLA Festival day, check out the map and full program here 👇
https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola-program/
📍Lismore CBD
📆 Saturday, 23 August
⏰ 1pm-9pm
🎟 FREE Event
#visitlismore #seelismore #experiencelismore #artsandculture #lismorecitycouncil @187cantina @mamamoilismore Thai on Carrington @dragonflycafelismore @burritobarlismore Leo`s Food Bar
@thevintagepunjablismore Lanna Padthai @theleveeloungeandbar @lismorepiecart

LOLA IS ON TOMORROW! 👏🎶🎨🎧
Get ready for an incredible day at The Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival, a FREE celebration of art and music transforming Lismore’s creative laneways into a vibrant festival hub!
What’s happening?
🎶 Live music
🎨 Live artists
🎧 DJ performances
✨ Immersive light installations
🎭 Interactive workshops
👪 Family friendly activities
🛍 Makers market
🍜 Delicious food and bars
Start planning your day, check out map and full program here 👇
https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola-program/
📍Lismore CBD
📆 Saturday, 23 August
⏰ 1pm-9pm
🎟 FREE Event
#visitlismore #seelismore #experiencelismore #artsandculture #lismorecitycouncil

🎨🎧🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎶🎧🎨
🎤 Lismore comes alive this weekend for LOLA: Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival, a FREE celebration of art and music! Check out the full program
👉https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola-program/
🤣 Following the Festival, head to the Star Court Theatre for a night of laughs and non-stop entertainment at the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase. Use code LOLA at the checkout for 20% off your tickets
👉 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1406242
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions inc. The Archibald Prize 2024, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Live Show: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show, Star Court Theatre, 7pm-8.30pm
👉Disco Fog Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Katie Brooke, Northern Rivers Hotel, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Black Rheno hit Lismore W/Fly Agaric, Masochrist and Parhelion, Lismore City Bowls Club, 7pm
👉White Party with Mossy Rocks, La Baracca, Lismore, 8pm
👉Live Music: Luka Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Sinq, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉LOLA: Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival, Lismore CBD, 1pm-9pm
👉Paul Meccanico Fashion Contest, 133 Keen St, Lismore, 3pm
👉Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase, Star Court Theatre, 9pm
👉Live Music: RNB Night, 9.30pm, Push Band, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Apollo Hall, Lismore, 10am-11am
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm
👉Live Music: Way Dynamic & Friends, Eltham Hotel, 6pm
👉Film: Monsieur Aznavour, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw

LAST WEEKS OF THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2024 👩🎨👨🎨
The Archibald Prize 2024 exhibition is drawing to a close at the Lismore Regional Gallery. The exhibition is on display until Sunday, 31 August.
Enjoy a special free entry day on Thursday 28 August — the perfect chance to see, or revisit, this much-loved exhibition.
The Young Archie exhibition will also be on show from Friday 22 August, and at 5pm on Thursday 28 August, the winners of the Young Archie competition and the People’s Choice Award will be announced.
Make sure you don`t miss this incredible exhibition!
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery, 11 Rural St
⏰ Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, Thurs until 6pm
💻 https://lismoregallery.org/
Image credits: Archibald Prize 2024 opening night at Lismore Regional Gallery. Photo: Rebecca Rushbrook 2025
@artgalleryofnsw
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