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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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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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🎷 JOIN LISMORE`S THURSDAY NIGHT RHYTHM! 🎶
Lismore Supper Club is celebrating three incredible years of soulful Thursday nights at the Lismore City Bowling Club.
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 7pm – 10pm
📍 Lismore City Bowlo
🎶 Featuring The Supper Club Soul Band
If you haven’t experienced Supper Club yet, here’s what you can expect:
✨ A boutique, intimate music club vibe
✨ Blues, soul, R&B and funk played by exceptional live musicians
✨ Special guest artists and surprise collaborations
✨ A welcoming crowd who genuinely love live music
Led by powerhouse hosts Laura Nobel and Greg Lyon, The Supper Club Soul Band delivers tight grooves, smooth vocals and deep rhythm. It’s the kind of night where the music feels close, personal and electric all at once.
And the crowd says it best:
💬 “The best Thursday night in town.”
💬 “Such a great atmosphere — welcoming, friendly and full of talent.”
💬 “Incredible musicianship every single week.”
💬 “You come for the music and stay for the vibe.”
💬 “It feels like being part of something special.”
Bring your own supper. Grab a drink. Bring your dancing shoes.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Lismore, this is your weekly invitation to relax, connect and soak up some seriously good live music. Tag your Thursday crew 🎶
#LiveMusicLismore #LismoreSupperClub #NorthernRiversMusic
🎶 IT IS TIME TO GET GROOVIN LISMORE! 🎶
It`s happening, one of Australia`s much loved music festivals - Groovin the Moo is coming to Lismore 👏👏
Line-up and ticket details will be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for all the exciting details!
For more info and to sign up for updates go to: https://gtm.net.au/
📍Oakes Oval, Lismore
📆 9 May, 2026
#VisitLismore #GroovinTheMoo #GreatSouthernNights @groovinthemoo @greatsouthernnights
🎶 Live at The Quad | BLAKyard Music 🎶
This is one to mark in the calendar.
BLAKyard Music is bringing an evening of powerful live First Nations music to The Lismore Quad, and it’s completely free.
Expect deep bass, powerful storytelling, culture, dance and connection under the open sky in the heart of town.
🗓 Friday 13 March | 6–9pm
📍 The Quad, Lismore
🎟 Free | All Ages
🔥 THE BOY OF MANY COLORS
A proud Cassowary man of the Yidinji – Bar Burrum & Mamu tribes of Far North Queensland, delivering higher-conscious hip hop backed by the Babilali Dancers. Music, movement and culture woven into one unforgettable live performance.
🎤 MANDAWUY
Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji singer-songwriter sharing music inspired by heritage, language and homeland — raw, real and deeply grounded.
Whether you’re a live music lover, curious to experience something powerful and new, or simply looking for a great Friday night out, this is your invitation.
Come early. Bring your crew. Enjoy the local eats. Stay for the atmosphere.
This program is proudly supported by The Quad and the Australian Government’s Revive Live program, supporting Australian-owned live music venues and festivals.
#LiveMusic #FirstNationsArtists
Last week to register for the Samson Fitness Challenge 💪💪💪
Lismore`s annual fitness challenge that puts teams and individuals through nine gruelling challenges is almost here! 💪🏃🏼♀️
With various categories to choose from including Team Samson, Samson Solo, Team Samson Teen and Junior and Samson Kids, why not take the challenge and register now for this great community event.
The Samson is a major fundraiser for local charity Our Kids, raising money to purchase paediatric equipment for the Children’s Ward and Special Care Nursery at Lismore Base Hospital.
📍 Hepburn Park, Lismore
📆 6-7 March, 2026
👉 Registration close midnight Friday 20 February. For more information and to register head to @lismoresamsonfitnesschallenge
#VisitLismore #LismoreSamsonFitnessChallenge #OurKids
💞 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 💞
Valentine’s Day is coming up this Saturday and it’s the perfect chance to enjoy time with your special someone. Whether you are planning a romantic dinner, catching a movie, joining a workshop or spending quality time together, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Lismore.
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun – Weather Dependent)
👉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)
👉Hudson’s Circus, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Yolan, 5.30pm & DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Film: Midnight Oil - The Hardest Line, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 6pm
👉Valentine’s Fog Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Stagger Juice, Channon Tavern, 6-9pm
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Love Me Again Pop-Up Rack Sale, The Artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉Workshop: Clay Oil Lamps, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Valentine’s Day Cacao & Connection, Bathe Spa, 12.30pm-2.30pm
👉Valentine’s Day at Lismore Cinemas: Movie and dining special, 3pm, 6pm or 8.45pm, lismorecinemas.com.au
👉Valentine’s Dinner: Pasta, Wine & Live Music, Clunes Café, from 5pm
👉Valentine’s Day at Hotel Lismore: Enjoy a meal, cocktails and live music, hotellismore.com.au
👉Workshop: Valentine’s Clay Date Night, Silt Studio, 7pm
👉Hudson’s Circus, Lismore Showgrounds, 4pm & 7.30pm
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm - CANCELLED
👉Hudson’s Circus, Lismore Showgrounds, 11am
👉Film: Nuremberg, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Rod Murray Duo, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Workshop: Galentine’s Shaped Chicken Sun Catcher, The Artisans Table, 3pm-6pm
👉Live Music: Lyrical Masterpieces, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 5pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
🌿Discover Wellness in Nimbin 🌿
Tucked into the heart of the Northern Rivers, Nimbin is a destination where wellbeing is woven into everyday life. From herbal wisdom and energy healing to holistic therapies, the region invites you to rest, reset and reconnect naturally.
🍃 Nimbin: Herbal Wisdom & Healing Culture
Nimbin’s iconic village is steeped in alternative living and natural health traditions, offering deeply nurturing experiences:
Nimbin Apothecary @nimbinapothecary
Located on Cullen Street, this long-standing herbal dispensary offers personalised herbal remedies, teas and natural health advice, grounded in decades of plant knowledge.
Nimbin Herbs @nimbin.herbs
A beloved village institution celebrating traditional herbalism, organic herbs and handcrafted products that support everyday wellbeing and mindful living.
The Green Bank @thegreenbanknimbin
A welcoming wellness space blending ethical retail with holistic therapies, featuring locally made herbal teas, skincare and rotating healing practitioners.
Flourish Sanctuary @flourish_sanctuary
A peaceful retreat space offering holistic therapies, classes, workshops and nurturing experiences designed to support emotional balance, personal growth and deep restoration.
✨ Nimbin offers a slower rhythm, a strong sense of community and countless ways to nurture yourself, naturally, holistically and authentically. Here, wellness is a way of life. ✨
#Wellness #northernriversnsw #tourismnswnorthcoast
💘 Valentine’s Day Inspo💘
Whether you’re celebrating romance, friendship, or a little self-love, there’s no shortage of ways to spend Valentine’s Day ❤️ From films and feasts to live music, cocktails, and creative dates, here’s what we know is happening:
🎬 Lismore Cinemas @lismorecinemas
Valentine’s Film Festival, create the ultimate cinema date with three special screenings:
• Hamnet — 3pm
• Wuthering Heights — 6pm
• Crime 101 — 8:45pm
🌮 187 Cantina @187cantina
Take your favourite person for tacos, tequila, and you 💕
🍝 Clunes Store @clunesstore
Valentine’s Day dinner from 5pm featuring pasta, wine, and live music with a cosy, romantic, and full of charm atmosphere 🎶🍷
🍸 Hotel Lismore @hotellismore
A reason to dress up and celebrate 💖
• French Kiss Martinis for $16
• Live music from the Cath Simes Band from 9:30pm
• Best dressed prizes on the night
• Grab two mains for a chance to win a $150 venue voucher
• Bonus entry when you order a French Kiss Martini 💋
☕ Bathe Spa @bathespa_au
A beautiful, connective couples cacao ceremony
🗓 Saturday Feb 14 | 12:30–2:30pm
🍽 The Vintage Punjab @thevintagepunjablismore
Treat your special someone to a romantic 4-course dinner, welcome drinks, fine wines, and a sweet chocolate surprise 🍷🍫
🏺 Silt Studio @silt.studio.lismore
Couples clay date night, a two-hour guided wheel-throwing class, with a glass of champagne and chocolate on arrival 🥂✨
❤️ Have something happening at your venue? Share your event or special offer in the comments below so we can spread the love 💕
#VisitLismore #northernriversnsw #experiencelismore
🎶 What’s On at the Eltham Hotel 🍻
Live music, generous pub meals and that unmistakable Eltham Hotel atmosphere. Add boutique accommodation and it’s the perfect spot to turn a night out into a country getaway.
Wednesday 11 Feb | 5–8pm
🍀 Monthly Irish Folk Jam, traditional tunes, flowing pints and an open invitation to join the jigs. Every second Wednesday of the month. Free show.
Sunday 15 Feb | 4–6.30pm
🎶 Rod Murray Duo. Free show.
Wednesday 18 Feb
The Deltaz (USA), direct from Nashville, a powerful blend of blues, rock, country and Americana with gritty slide guitar and rich harmonies. Free show.
Saturday 21 Feb | 7pm
🤠 Hank Williams Tribute, a beloved night celebrating one of country music’s greatest icons. Limited tickets available.
Sunday 22 Feb | 4–6.30pm
🎵 Azo Bell & the Neighbours from Hell. Free show.
Wednesday 26 Feb | 6-8pm
🪕 Monthly Bluegrass Jam, bring your instrument or your voice and join Bobby and the gang. All welcome and free!
🏚 Eltham Hotel, 441 Eltham Road
🍴 Come for the meals
🎶 Stay for the music
🛌 Sleep it off in boutique comfort
#VisitLismore #ExperienceLismore #NorthernRiversNSW
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that’s truly unforgettable? ❤️
Give the gift of powerful live theatre.
Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie has captivated audiences from London’s West End to Broadway, and now NORPA brings this landmark Australian play to Lismore.
Starring Matilda Ridgway as Tessa, a brilliant young lawyer whose world is turned upside down, Prima Facie is gripping, urgent and deeply moving. This is theatre that sparks conversation long after the curtain falls.
🎭 Part of NORPA’s inaugural Village Circuit
📍 Lismore performance 27 & 28 February 2026
🤟 Auslan-interpreted performance: Sat 28 Feb, 7.30pm
This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolates and surprise someone special with tickets to an experience you’ll share and remember. 💝
🎟️ Tickets on sale now — secure yours and make it a night out to remember. Head to NORPA for bookings.
#VisitLismore #NORPA #LiveTheatre
From morning coffee to late-night bites, there is a table waiting for you 🍽️✨
Our dining scene is as diverse as our region, from vibrant eateries in Lismore and Nimbin to hidden gems across our villages.
Whether you’re chasing a relaxed brunch, long lunch with friends or dinner after dark, the Visit Lismore Dining Guide makes it easy to find the perfect spot.
👉 Explore the guide and taste your way through the region.
#VisitLismore #LismoreDining #NimbinEats
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