Welcome

to lismore

Located 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.

xmas in lismore

Discover all the magic of Christmas in Lismore with giveaways, prizes, fun and festivities for the whole family. 

discover lismore

Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.

events

in lismore

Experience 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. 

Dec 5

Dec 5 - Dec 21

Santa’s Wonderland

Come to Lismore for magical photos at Santa’s Wonderland! This year, Santa Clause and his helpers will be at his magical Santa’s Wonderland at the Lismore Regional Gallery. People of all ages from the young to the young

Dec 6

Dec 6

Carols in the Heart

Get ready for this year’s Carols in the Heart at Crozier Field! The event is set to sparkle with Rachael Beck headlining, joined by a fantastic line-up of local artists performing all your Christmas favourites. Bring your friends,

Dec 28

Dec 28 - Jan 3

Tropical Fruits New Year Festival

Strap in, fleet! This New Years we launch into another orbit ~ an extraterrestrial voyage to a love supernova. This year’s mission is Space Cadets an interstellar odyssey calling on every star seed, alien super stan, cosmic cowboy,

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.

Step into the Magic of Santa’s Wonderland this Christmas! 🎅🎅

Mark your calendars, Santa and his helpers will be arriving and spreading cheer at Santa’s Wonderland in the Lismore Regional Gallery from Friday 5 December.

Enjoy all of the Christmas magic and get your photos taken with the jolly man in red. Children can also post their letters to Santa and pick up sheets to find cheeky elves hiding around Lismore with prizes to be won. ✨

📸 Bookings for your Santa photos are essential, secure yours now to avoid disappointment https://www.dcsportsphotography.com.au/santaswonderland

📆5-21 December 
📍Lismore Regional Gallery, 11 Rural Street

Discover more of the Christmas festivities happening in Lismore at xmasinlismore.com

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Nature Escapes are calling 🌿💦

With the festive season fast approaching, this is your sign to disconnect, recharge and immerse yourself in nature. 

We have something for everyone in Lismore, be inspired and start planning your weekend escape 👉 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/the-region/inspired-experiences/

#visitlismore #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #nature #nightcapnationalpark #rockycreekdam
🎼🎨 WHAT'S ON IN LISMORE 🎼🎨

There is plenty to explore across Lismore, Nimbin and Villages this weekend. For more inspiration, head to visitlismore.com.au

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉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)
👉Live Music: Ooz, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Kas, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Workshop: Clay & Sip, Silt Studio, 6pm
👉Live Music: Florist, Eltham Hotel, 7pm
👉Live Music: Marshall O’Kell (Duo), Lismore Civic, 7.30pm

SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Workshop: Card Marking, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Workshop: Clay Class, Silt Studio, 1pm-5pm
👉Film: Floodland plus Q&A with film makers, Star Court Theatre, 3pm
👉Powerhouse Performing Arts presents Arabian Night & Icon, Lismore Workers Club, 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Mini Ravers Kids Disco hosted by Shorty Brown, Sticks & Stones Eatery @ Lismore Civic, 5pm-7pm
👉Live Music: Push Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm

SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER
👉Wreath Making Workshop with Hanging Rock Flowers, Cawongla Store, 10am-12pm (bookings essential), 0423 956 585
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Apollo Hall, Lismore, 10am-11am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Workshop: Chicken Wire Sun Catcher, The Artisans Table, 2pm-5pm
👉Film: Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Matt Armitage, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm

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
Registrations are now open for the Pie Eating Competition! 🥧 

Come on down from 12:30pm to cheer them on! 

👉 Kids and Teens from 12:30pm, prizes sponsored by Lismore Pie Cart.
👉 Adult Heats at 1pm sponsored by Annie’s Country Bakery.
👉 Champion Chomp Off at 3.30pm, $500 in cash prizes to be won, sponsored by Annie’s Country Bakery

📍Lismore Quad

#seelismore #visitlismore #eatthestreet #discovernorthernriversnsw #thegreatpietrail
🎶🍜🍨 WHAT'S ON IN LISMORE 🍨🍜🎶

It is going to be a big weekend in Lismore with NORCO Eat The Street this Saturday! For all the delicious details 👉 visitlismore.com.au/eatthestreet/

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉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)
👉Workshop: Bubble Letter Necklace Workshop, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Hawaiian Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Isaac Frankham, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Ben Purnell, 5.30pm, DJ Sinq, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: HUGO & STAY.FVN, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 8pm

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER
👉NORCO Eat The Street, Keen St & The Quad, Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music: Echo Locator ‘Hector The Crocodile Edition’, Lismore Quad, 12pm-7pm
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Eat The Street FREE Workshop at The Artisans Table, 12pm-7pm
👉Lismore Speedway Sprintcar Showdown, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Live Music: Nathan Kaye, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉Live Performance: LFO with Scraps+Concentration+Unwar, Elevator ARI, 7pm
👉Live Music: Martin Lartigau, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 8pm
👉Live Music: Dirty Channel Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉Live Music: Mess Esque, Eltham Hotel, 7pm

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Molesworth St, Lismore, 9am-1pm
👉Workshop: Silversmith Ring Making, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Live Music at The Channon Tavern, From 1.30pm
👉Film: Songs Inside, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm

#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw

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