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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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discover lismore
Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.
Art & Culture Trail
Explore Art & Culture Trails across the region and discover the makers, galleries, studios and stories that bring the Northern Rivers to life, a region where creativity thrives within stunning natural landscapes.
Top 5 things to do in lismore
Add these to your bucket list experiences in Lismore.
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.
Norco eat the street
Where local flavours, live entertainment and vibrant street experiences come together for an unforgettable day out.
Saturday 22 August 2026.
events
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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🎨Discover the art of clay as the annual North Coast Mud Trail returns this weekend! 🎨
Explore creative studios across the Northern Rivers and discover 35 local artists and 26 open studios along the trail.
Embark on your journey at your own pace and enjoy live demonstrations, artist talks, exhibitions or join a hands-on workshop. This is a great opportunity to meet the makers, peek inside their working studios and discover their beautiful and unique handmade pieces.
⚱️Looking to try your hand at ceramics? Step inside the world of clay with a hands-on workshop and learn a range of different skills and techniques from our local creatives.
Head to the North Coast Ceramics website, check out the map and start planning your Mud Trail adventure 👉 https://www.northcoastceramics.com/mud-trail
📆 Workshop Days: 21 & 24 August
🎨 Open Studios: 22 & 23 August, 9am–4pm
📍 Studios around Lismore, Ballina & Byron
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW #NorthCoastMudTrail2026 @northcoastceramics
Just over a week to go until the Darrel Chapman Fun Run 🏃🏃♀️
Tomorrow is the final day to register online for this wonderful community event.
Whether you are enjoying a walk with friends, looking for a new challenge, chasing a personal best or cheering from the side lines, it’s the perfect way to get active, enjoy the outdoors and support a great cause.
🏃♀️Lismore Masters Half Marathon – 21km
🏃The Lord`s Taverners 10km
🏃Terania Consulting 4km – FREE to enter
Register today and be part of one of the Northern Rivers` favourite community events - https://darrelchapman.com/
📆 Sunday, 30 August
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW #FunRun #DCFR2026 #OurKids @darrelchapmanfunrun @ourkids_lismore
🌈Discover the Nimbin Rainbow Walk 🥾
Looking for a fun way to get outdoors and explore the colour, creativity and natural beauty of Nimbin?
Step onto the Nimbin Rainbow Walk and enjoy this 750m walk with plenty to see and discover along the way:
🌿 Wander picturesque boardwalks surrounded by nature.
🎨 Discover vibrant public art and interpretive storytelling by local legend Ross Wallace.
☕ Pick up local supplies or takeaway in town to enjoy a picnic and soak up the peaceful vibes.
🌈 Experience a unique piece of Nimbin’s culture, creativity and history.
Whether you’re visiting Nimbin or lucky enough to call the area home, add the Rainbow Walk to your next adventure!
👉 For all your inspiration, head to the Visit Lismore destination website and search Nimbin Must Dos.
#VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRivers #FamilyFun #NimbinRainbowWalk #AlternativeCapital
🔥 NORCO EAT THE STREET THIS SATURDAY! 🥧🎶
Don`t miss MORE food, MORE fun and MORE festivities this Saturday, 22 August at Norco Eat the Street in Lismore.
🍴 Delicious local food and street eats
🎶 Live music and entertainment all day
🎉 Family fun and activities
☕ Barista latte art competition with cash prizes
🥧 THE PIE EATING COMPETITION! with cash prizes
Think you’ve got what it takes to take on the pie comp? 😏🥧Registration is FREE on the day (first come, first served).
📍 Keen Street, Lismore
📆 Saturday 22 August
⏰12pm
Tag your pie-eating champion 👇 and make a day of it with family and friends!
🏆$500 in cash prizes thanks to Annie`s Country Bakery, gift vouchers and novelty prizes thanks to Lismore Pie Cart.
Head to Eat the Street on the Visit Lismore website for MORE info.
#EatTheStreet #Lismore #LismoreEvents #MoreLismore #NorthernRivers #PieEatingCompetition
⛺🌿 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES ⛺🌿
Don`t miss The Lismore Outdoor Adventure Plus Home & Lifestyle Expo as it kicks off tomorrow at the Lismore Showgrounds tomorrow!
FRIDAY 14 AUGUST
👉Lismore Outdoor Adventure Plus Home & Lifestyle Expo, Lismore Showgrounds, 8.30am-4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Session, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Quilt & Textile Art Exhibition, Lismore Workers Club, 10am-4pm
👉Film: The Matrix, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Live Music: Blake Dantier, Two Mates Brewing, from 5pm
👉Northern Sounds Karaoke, Civic Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Ole Falcor, 5.30pm, DJ Kaz, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 15 AUGUST
👉Lismore Outdoor Adventure Plus Home & Lifestyle Expo, Lismore Showgrounds, 8.30am-5pm
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Quilt & Textile Art Exhibition, Lismore Workers Club, 10am-4pm
👉Women & Men of the Mind Speakers Festival, Flourish Sanctuary, Nimbin, flourishsanctuary.com
👉Workshop: School of Dreams, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am
👉Workshop: Yakisugi – Non toxic timber treatment, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Northern Rivers Rail Trail Monthly Rides, Sth Lismore Railway Station, 9am, betterbybike.com
👉Film: CatVideoFest, Star Court Theatre, 11.30am & 2.30pm
👉FLOW Opening Night - DJ’s and Performers, 44 Keen St, Lismore, from 9pm
👉Line Dancing Social, Invercauld House, Goonellabah, 4pm-7pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST
👉Lismore Outdoor Adventure Plus Home & Lifestyle Expo, Lismore Showgrounds, 8.30am-4pm
👉Quilt & Textile Art Exhibition, Lismore Workers Club, 10am-3pm
👉Women & Men of the Mind Speakers Festival, Flourish Sanctuary, Nimbin, flourishsanctuary.com
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Poetry & Open Mic, Kin Café at Blue Knob Gallery, 1pm-4pm
👉Film: First Light, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Fruit Bats (ticketed show), Eltham Hotel, 4pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
🌿More breath taking journeys to explore! 🚗
Are you ready to explore Lismore, Nimbin, Villages and beyond? We’ve got you covered with beautiful scenic drives where you can discover the hidden gems, natural wonders and the true charm of the Northern Rivers.
From winding country roads to spectacular landscapes, quaint villages and country towns, there’s the perfect adventure waiting for you.
👉Local tip: Pick up local supplies along the way, find a beautiful spot to stop, relax and enjoy a picnic.
Start planning your next adventure, head to Visit Lismore’s destination website and search Tourist Drives to find your next journey and holiday inspiration.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🌿🎨 AUGUST EXPERIENCES & WORKSHOPS 🎨🌿
There’s still plenty happening across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages this month! Whether you are looking for something fun, creative, relaxing or a little different, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s happening and start planning next experience.
🎨GET CREATIVE 🎨
👉 Clay & Sip | 14 & 28 August | 6pm | Silt Studio
👉 Coffee & Clay | 29 August | 10am | Silt Studio
👉 Weekly Friday Clay Sessions | 10am & 1pm | Silt Studio
👉 Mud Trail Minis | 22 & 23 August | 9.30am, 11am & 12.30pm
👉 Eat The Street Free Crafts | 22 August | 12–6pm | The Artisans Table, Keen St
👉 Sustainable Workshops | Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub
🔥 TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 🔥
👉 Fire Twirling in The Quad | 20 August | 5pm-7pm | Lismore Quadrangle | FREE
👉 Rollerworld Lismore | Open 7 days | Events & Learn to Skate
🌿CONNECT & EXPLORE🌿
👉 Women & Men of the Mind Speakers Festival | 15–16 Aug | Flourish Sanctuary
👉 Northern Rivers Rail Trail Ride | 15 August | 9am | Sth Lismore Railway Station
👉 Guided Walk | 30 August | 10am–11am | Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens
Whether you’re visiting the region or looking for something new close to home, there’s MORE to discover and experience.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW #VisitNimbin
Our new destination video for Lismore, Nimbin & Villages is live. Showcasing the authentic experiences that make our region special, from nature and outdoor experiences to village vibes and city culture. Feel MORE, Live MORE, Experience MORE in LisMORE.
Whether it’s a weekend with the family, a couple’s escape, or a road trip through our villages, there’s MORE to explore across the Lismore region. Tag someone who needs a getaway.
#visitlismore #visitnimbin #discovernorthernriversnsw #northernriverstraveller #visitnsw #northernriversrailtrail
🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🎶
Discover MORE around the region this weekend and be inspired to get out and explore.
FRIDAY 7 AUGUST
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Session, Silt Studio, 1pm
👉Film: The Notorious Bettie Page, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Live Music: Blake Dantier, Two Mates Brewing, from 5pm
👉Live Music: Sweet Double 7, Civic Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Ben Purnell, 5.30pm, DJ Mudcrab, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 8 AUGUST
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Workshop: Kids Polymer Clay Mirror, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Slow Down – A Guided Rest Experience, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 9am-10am
👉Live Music: 432 Ecstatic Dance – Lions Gate, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 4.32pm
👉Live Show: The butler Band, Lismore Heights Bowling Club, 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Leaker and guests, Sherwood Hotel, from 6pm
👉Live Music: Push, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 9 AUGUST
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
👉Live Performance: Glonek In A Virtuosic Program for Violin, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 2pm-4pm
👉Film: Silent Friend, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: The Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
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.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
🎶August Live Music & Entertainment 🎬
Looking for something to do this August? From live music and comedy to films, line dancing and theatre, there`s something happening every week across Lismore and the Northern Rivers!
📅Until 15 August
The Diary of Anne Frank | Various times | Rochdale Theatre
📅 6 August
🎶 Off Broadway | 3pm & 7.30pm | Star Court Theatre
📅 8 August
🎶 The Butler Band | 5.30pm | Lismore Heights Bowling Club
📅 9 August
🎶 Glonek – A Virtuosic Program for Violin | 2pm–4pm | Nimbin Bush Theatre
📅 15 August
💃 Line Dancing Social | 4pm–7pm | Invercauld House
🎧 FLOW Opening Night | From 9pm | 44 Keen Street
🎶 Maximum Thrust | 7pm | Nimbin Bowlo
📅 16 August
🎶 Fruit Bats | 7pm | The Eltham Hotel
📅 21 August
🎲 Star Court Theatre Games | 7pm | Star Court Theatre
📅 22 August
🎶 Planet Music x Eat The Street Shop Show | From 1.30pm | Planet Music
📅 25 August
😂 Blake Pavey – A Bit Scared | 7pm | Star Court Theatre
📅 27 August
🎤 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase | 8pm | Star Court Theatre
📅 29 August
🎬 The Big Bike Film Night | 5.30pm–8pm | Star Court Theatre
👉Plus there is so much MORE to enjoy with weekly Star Court Theatre and Nimbin Bush Theatre Films and weekly live music at our local pubs, bars and clubs. Check out the August What’s On Guide at visitlismore.com.au and start planning the month ahead.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin
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