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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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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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🌞 Sunday Vibes in Lismore 🌞
Get along to the Lismore City Bowlo Markets every 3rd Sunday of the month for a celebration of local makers, fresh produce, and community vibes.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and soak up the Lismore community magic! ✨
#LismoreMarkets #LocalMusic #VisitLismore
🎶Love live music? 🎶
Lismore’s venues host an incredible line-up of artists and performances throughout the month.
🎶Star Court Theatre
20 March | One More Night of Phil Colins | 7.30pm
24 March | Harry Manz (Canada) | 7.30pm
🎶Lismore Workers Club
21 March | INXSIVE & Gold Chisel Tribute Show | 8pm
🎶Northern Rivers Conservatorium
21 March | Duo Aki | 8pm
🎶The Eltham Hotel
14 March | M Ward | 7pm
20 March | Emily Lubitz | 7pm
26 March | Tim Rogers | 7pm
🎶 Lismore City Bowling Club
Lismore Supper Club | Every Thursday | 7pm
Add dinner in town and you’ve got the perfect night out! 👏👏
Searching for MORE live music? Head to Visit Lismore (link in bio), search Monthly What`s On Guide and find all your inspo.
#LiveMusic #WhatsOnInLismore #VisitLismore
🎵🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🎶
There is lots to enjoy across Lismore this weekend with live music, theatre, workshops, markets and more!
For all our music lovers, don’t miss ReStored at The Con this Saturday. Come along and explore the conservatorium with live performances, musical workshops, open studios and come and try instrument sessions.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Exhibition: ‘Back to the Garden’ Members Exhibition & ‘Immersed in Print’ by Crystie Saulwick & Nuro Oliver, Blue Knob Gallery, 10am-3pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Film: Bohemian Rhapsody, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: The Hoochers, The Channon Tavern, 7pm-10pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Live Music: Jamie Sullivan, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 14 MARCH
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Love Me Again Pop Up Rack Sale, The Artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉ReStored at The Con, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 10am-2pm
👉Workshop: Building with Weeds, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Tavola LisAmore! An Italian Long Lunch, Lismore Showgrounds, 11.30am-3pm
👉Lismore Loves You, Jenny Dowell, Star Court Theatre, 4pm
👉Clunes Steak Night, Clunes Café, from 4.30pm
👉Live Music: M. Ward & The Undertakers plus guests, 7pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 15 MARCH
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm-4.30pm
👉Film: The Other Choice, 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.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
🎨 There’s plenty happening at Lismore Regional Gallery this March.
While you`re in town, take time to explore one of the Northern Rivers’ leading arts spaces, with exhibitions, workshops and regular events bringing creativity to the heart of Lismore.
✨ On display this month:
• Clare Milledge – complex notophyll vine forest: ground-proof (until 15 March)
• Belinda Smith – Headstands and other feats of normal life (until 29 March)
• Isaac Julien – Western Union: small boats (The leopard) (until 3 May)
🖼 Plus enjoy:
• Guided exhibition tours every Thursday at 11am
• Collage Club Thursdays 4pm–6pm
• After-school art classes for teens Wednesdays
• Evening art projections at the Lismore Quad
Whether you`re an art lover or simply exploring the city, it’s the perfect place to spend an inspiring hour while visiting Lismore.
👉 Discover more things to see and do on the Visit Lismore website.
#VisitLismore #LismoreRegionalGallery #ArtsNorthernRivers #SeeLismore
🎶 A Big Weekend of Music & Creativity in Lismore 🎨
If you`re looking for something to do this weekend, head to Lismore City for two great events celebrating music and creativity.
🎤 Live Music in The Quad
📍 Lismore Quadrangle
🗓 Thursday 13 March | 6pm–8pm
Enjoy a relaxed evening of free live music featuring The Boy of Many Colours, Mandawuy & Mr Rhodes. Bring a picnic rug, grab dinner from a local café or restaurant and soak up the atmosphere in the heart of Lismore.
🎼 ReStored at The Con
📍 Northern Rivers Conservatorium
🗓 Friday 14 March | 10am–2pm | FREE
Explore the Conservatorium with live performances, musical workshops, open studios and try-an-instrument sessions, just perfect for music lovers of all ages.
Discover more events and things to do on Visit Lismore.
#SeeLismore #NorthernRiversNSW #WhatsOnLismore #lismorequad #northernriverscon
🚴♀️BIG moment for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail 🎉
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail has taken out Silver at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, recognised as one of the top visitor experiences in the country. With more than 170 finalists across 26 categories, this national recognition highlights just how special the Rail Trail experience has become.
This achievement reflects the collaboration of the communities and councils across the region, and the many visitors who walk, ride and explore the trail every day.
🌿 If you haven’t experienced it yet, now’s the time.
🚴 Plan your Rail Trail adventure: www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au
📍 Discover more things to see, eat and do while you`re in town: www.visitlismore.com.au
#VisitLismore #NorthernRiversRailTrail #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW #NorthernRiversNSW
WELCOME TO LISMORE NSW OVER 70s STATE CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🏏
Lismore is proud to host the NSW Over 70s State Cricket Championships, kicking off in Lismore tomorrow, with 11 teams from across the state going head-to-head over the coming days. 👏
Hosted by the Far North Coast Veterans Cricket Club, the Championships will be played across some of our premier sporting facilities including Oakes Oval, Mortimer Oval, Nielson Oval, as well as ovals in Ballina and Lennox Head. Each day features 40 over matches from 10am, with modified playing conditions adding a unique twist to the competition.
A warm welcome to everyone visiting for the championships, we hope you all have a great stay in the region.
👉We invite you all to explore our beautiful surroundings while you are here, for all your inspiration and to find out what’s on while you are here, head to Visit Lismore (link in bio).
📆 9-12 March
💻 For all event information, visit Cricket NSW Masters
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🌟 CONTAINED IN NIMBIN GOES FOR GOLD! 🌟
Let’s get behind Contained In Nimbin as they go for Gold at tonight’s Australian Tourism Awards being held in Fremantle, Western Australia.
These awards showcase excellence across the Australian Tourism Industry and it’s fantastic to see our region represented on the national stage.
We would like to wish Nicole and Nic all the best for tonight’s awards. We are incredibly proud to have Contained In Nimbin Accommodation in our region. It is a truly special place for visitors to relax, unwind and enjoy everything Nimbin and the Northern Rivers has to offer.
📸 @containedinnimbin
#VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🌟 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🌟
There is so much to see and do across the region this weekend!
FRIDAY 6 MARCH
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge, Hepburn Park, from 5pm
👉Exhibition Opening: ‘As I Am’ Women’s Exhibition, Serpentine Gallery, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Workshop: Wire and Gem of Life Pendant, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Film: Desperado, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Film: 500 Days in the Wild, Star Court Theatre, 6.30pm-8.30pm
👉Live Music: Chris Fisher, The Channon Tavern, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Lilli Sheen, 5.30pm, DJ Dakoda, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 7 MARCH
👉Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge, Hepburn Park, from 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉The Kundalini Yoga Experience, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.15pm
👉Film: Killjoy, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm
👉Lismore Speedway – March Madness, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉A Slideshow & Talks, Lismore Regional Gallery, 3pm-5pm
👉Clunes Texan BBQ, Clunes Café, from 4.30pm
👉Workshop: Beads & Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7pm
👉Northern Sounds Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 8 MARCH
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Workshop: Oil Painting – Still Life Theme, The Artisans Table, 10am-1pm
👉Cacao Ceremony, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
👉Breathwork, Meditation & Sound Healing, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.30pm-3pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm-4.30pm
👉Film: It Was Just An Accident, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Burning Hands Duo, The Channon Tavern, 2pm-5pm
👉Live Music: Chris Aronsten, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Live Music: Burning Hands Duo, The Channon Tavern, 2pm-5pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
💪 SAMSON FITNESS CHALLENGE 💪
Good luck to everyone competing in the annual Samson Fitness Challenge this weekend!
Come down to Hepburn Park and show your support as teams and individuals compete to win the coveted Samson title. This is a wonderful event raising funds for local charity Our Kids.
Check out @lismoresamsonfitnesschallenge for further event information and updates.
📍Hepburn Park, Holland St, Goonellabah
📆Friday 6 March | Solo Samson | From 5.30pm
📆Saturday 7 March | Team Samson, Samson Teen Sprint, Samson Kids | From 7am
#VisitLismore #OurKids #SamsonFitnessChallenge
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