Welcome
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
A free celebration of art and music, featuring renowned live bands and DJs, vintage, vinyl and art markets, interactive lighting experiences, a curated children’s zone, food stalls and bars.
Transforming Lismore’s creative laneways into a vibrant festival hub. Don’t miss this event on Saturday 23 August 2025.
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discover lismore
Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.


its pie time!
There are so many delicious pies across the region that we’ve created a culinary trail like no other.
Set off on a delicious journey across Lismore, Nimbin and Villages, meet the producers, enjoy sampling the different flavours and specialties along the way.
You’ll discover quaint cafes and bakeries each known for their pies. Some have secret recipes, and best sellers, while others have worked hard to perfect the great Aussie meat pie, some prefer to experiment with more exotic flavours.
Are you up to the challenge?
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.
events
in lismoreExperience 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.
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, Nimbin Roots, Aquarius Festival and Tropical Fruits New Year Festival just to name a few.
⚽🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎨🎶⚽
Don`t miss the A League blockbuster clash at Oakes Oval as the Newcastle Jets take on Brisbane Roar this Saturday! Then make an evening of it with dinner and free live music after the game at the Lismore Quad! Newcastle Jets vs Brisbane Roar tickets (link in bio) 👆
FRIDAY 8 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)
👉Newcastle Jets Open Training Session, Oakes Oval, 10am-11.30pm
👉Exhibition: Lismore Art Club Inc 65th Annual Exhibition, Flourish Art, 10am-4pm
👉Theatre: Black Adder 2, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Nathan Kaye, 5.30pm, DJ Dakoda, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 9 AUGUST
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Love Me Again Pop-Up Rack Sale, The Artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉Exhibition: Lismore Art Club Inc 65th Annual Exhibition, Flourish Art, 10am-2pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Newcastle Jets vs Brisbane Roar, Oakes Oval, 3pm-6pm, visitlismore.com.au
👉Live Music & Art: Echo Locator Winter Glowing Cross Edition, Lismore Quad, 4pm-7.30pm
👉Disco Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 7pm
👉Live Show: Herman’s Hermits, Lismore Workers Club, 8pm
👉Live Music: Dirty Channel Band, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SUNDAY 10 AUGUST
👉Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm
👉Workshop: Textured Art, The Artisans Table, 3pm-5.30pm
👉Live Music: Hubcap Stan, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
👉Film: How To Make A Killing, 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/
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw

FAMILY FUN IN LISMORE THIS SATURDAY: SOCCER & LIVE MUSIC! ⚽🎶
Get ready for a jam-packed afternoon of soccer, family fun and entertainment this Saturday in Lismore!
⚽️ A LEAGUE COMES TO OAKES OVAL
Watch the Newcastle Jets as they take on Brisbane Roar in this epic A-League preseason clash. Don’t miss out on the action, get your tickets (link in bio ☝️)
📍 Oakes Oval, 144 Magellan St, Lismore
⏰ Gates open 2pm, game starts 3pm
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ART AT THE QUAD
Following the game wander over to The Lismore Quad, grab some local takeaway and enjoy an evening of FREE live music and art.
👉Live music by Peel Island, Noise Xhurxh, Speeding Vehicle and Abstract Human
👉Radio Adrienne Installation ‘Cabbage Palm Garden’ by Adrienne Kenafake plus sounds by Holiday Maker Records.
For more information visit lismorequad.org.au
📍 Lismore Quad, 110 Magellan St
⏰ 4pm-7.30pm
🍜 Feeling hungry? Discover City Eats - https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/
It is going to be a great day in Lismore, come for the football and stay for the music!
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #soccer #NewcastleJets #BrisbaneRoar #livemusic #holidaymakerrecords #oakesoval #lismorequad #localeats #lismorecitycouncil

DISCOVER TEXTURED ART AT THE ARTISANS TABLE 🎨💐
Looking for a creative escape this Sunday? Discover the magic of textured art at The Artisans Table at their hands on workshop where you will learn how to sculpt floral designs using plaster and palette knives.
Whether you are discovering it for the first time or returning to create your next masterpiece, this workshop is accessible to all ages and abilities and is the perfect way to unwind, explore your artistic side and have fun!
All participants will leave with a framed artwork ready to hand at home!
📍 The Artisans Table – 94 Keen St, Lismore
📆 Sunday 10 August
⏰ 3pm–5pm
🎨 All materials provided
🎟 $80pp - Book now to secure your spot 👉 www.theartisanstablelismore.com
📸 Emily @limestonestudio_au
#visitlismore #seelismore #creativecommunity #artworkshop #texturedart @the_artisans_table

LOLA DJ STAGE LINE-UP 🎧🎶👏👌🎤
Announcing the sonic pulse of the LOLA Arts Festival, where curated soundscapes meet visual art, and late-night sets move both bodies and boundaries.
Representing a fusion of electronic rhythm, experimental beats, and art-forward curation, LOLA DJs create a space where music isn’t just heard, it’s felt, seen, and lived.
This is not just a DJ set. It’s art you can dance to.
📆 Saturday 23 August 2025
📍 Lismore Laneways, Nesbitt Lane | Eggins Lane
⏰ 1pm - 9pm
🌐 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola/
#visitlismore #seelismore #artsandculture #experiencelismore #lismorecitycouncil

LOLA LIVE STAGE LINE-UP 👌📣🎸🎤
The beating heart of the festival, the LOLA LIVE STAGE brings together bold voices and brilliant sounds.
Headlined by the powerful presence of First Nations star Mitch Tambo, alongside Melbourne indie favourites Cool Sounds and Eggy, the stage celebrates both national talent and local legends.
A special spotlight shines on Mr Rhodes — Lismore’s own genre-blending storyteller — joined by rising local acts Liminal and Lucy’s House.
This is where sound, spirit, and community come alive.
📆 Saturday 23 August 2025
📍 Lismore Laneways, via Carrington Street, Lismore
⏰1pm - 9pm
🌐 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola/
#lismorecitycouncil #visitlismore #seelismore #artsandculture #experiencelismore
@planetmusicshop @howlandmoanrecords @musicnsw @artsnr
@melbampton_

Lismore & Nimbin Shine at 2025 NSW North Coast Regional Tourism Awards! 👏🏆
Lismore and Nimbin were very well represented at the annual awards to represent the very best of tourism across the North Coast.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
🚴♂️ Adventure Tourism
🥇 Gold – Northern Rivers Rail Trail
https://www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au/
🏢 Business Event Venues
🥇 Gold – Invercauld House
https://invercauldhouse.com.au/
🏠 Self-Contained Accommodation
🥇Gold – Contained in Nimbin Accommodation
https://www.containedinnimbin.com.au/
🎡 Tourist Attractions
🥈Silver – Northern Rivers Rail Trail
🎉Festivals and Events
🥉Bronze - Lismore Lantern Parade
https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/
All winners, finalists and entrants from the North Coast now move forward to the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards! We can’t wait to see how Lismore and Nimbin will shine on the state stage!
#NorthCoastTourismAwards2025 #NSWTourism #LoveNSW #RegionalExcellence #TourismChampions #CelebrateTourism #ontothestateawards Invercauld House @invercauldhouse
@lismore_lantern_parade Lismore Lantern Parade @containedinnimbin

🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎨🎶
Planning your weekend ahead? Gather your friends and family and enjoy a weekend in Lismore!
This Friday night The Lismore Theatre Company opens their new production Black Adder 2, make sure to book your tickets and come along to enjoy this hilarious production 👉 lismoretheatrecompany.org.au
FRIDAY 1 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)
👉Exhibition Opening: Lismore Art Club Inc 65th Annual Exhibition, Flourish Art, 5pm-9pm
👉Friday Night Skate Night, Lismore Rollerworld, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Theatre: Black Adder 2, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Helio Ray, Northern Rivers Hotel, 6pm-9pm
👉Live Music, 5.30pm, DJ, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Exhibition: Lismore Art Club Inc 65th Annual Exhibition, Flourish Art, 10am-2pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Workshop: Beads and Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7.30pm
👉Northern Sounds Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Jordan Ireland, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Outside The Square, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SUNDAY 3 AUGUST
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm
👉Live Music: Katie Brooke Music, Northern Rivers Hotel, 1.30pm
👉Theatre: Black Adder 2, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Live Music: Azo Bell & The Neighbours From Hell, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Film: When Fall is Coming, 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/
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw

LOLA - EMERGING SOUNDS STAGE LINE-UP 👌📣🎸🎤
The Emerging Sounds Stage celebrates the raw, rising talent from Lismore and surrounds — showcasing the voices, beats, and stories of the local music scene. Curated by Planet Music, Howl and Moan Records and Music NSW.
From soulful singer-songwriters to genre-bending bold new bands, the line-up is a living mixtape of creative energy and launchpad for the next wave of artists who deserve to be heard far beyond our hills.
Lismore is a premier precinct for artists and performers, and the Emerging Sounds Stage is proof of that.
Come discover the future of music, made right here!
📆 Saturday 23 August 2025
📍Lismore Laneways, via Carrington Street, Lismore
⏰ 1pm - 9pm
🌐 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola/
#lismorecitycouncil #visitlismore #seelismore #artsandculture #experiencelismore
@planetmusicshop @howlandmoanrecords @musicnsw @artsnr

🎶🎨⚽ WHAT`S ON IN AUGUST ⚽🎨🎶
Find out what`s happening with our August What`s On Guide, featuring events, tours and activities, entertainment, local attractions, markets and more.
Download and save a copy to your device, or print responsibly here
https://www.visitlismore.com.au/visitor.../whats-on-guide/ (link in bio 👆)
Having an event? Tell us about it and we’ll help promote it. Reach out on socials or contact us at tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au
#visitlismore #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitnimbin #experiencenimbin #lismorecitycouncil #businesslismore #nimbinbusinesschamber

LOLA ARTIST UPDATE – WITH MORE STILL TO COME… 📣👌👏
Announcing the line-up of artists confirmed to perform at LOLA – Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival on Saturday, 23 August kicking off at 1 pm through to 9 pm.
Featuring three stages of live music and DJs, with immersive light shows, bold live art, markets, food, bars and more!
PLUS a host of local performers and creatives showcasing the talent and energy Lismore is known for.
Don’t miss seeing the laneways come to life, take a look at the line-up!
📆 Saturday 23 August 2025
📍 Lismore Laneways, via Carrington Street, Lismore
⏰ 1pm - 9pm
🌐 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/lola/

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