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 10

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 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,

Jan 5

Jan 5 - Jan 8

Lismore Under 12 Boys Cricket Carnival

Lismore Under 12 Boys Cricket Carnival is an annual event on the New South Wales junior cricket calendar. This carnival has been and will continue to be, a breeding ground for cricketing superstars and those who aspire to

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.

Santa Paws came early at the Lismore Quad today! 🐾🐾

So many wagging tails, happy humans, and paw-sitively precious memories. 😍🥰😘

If you haven’t booked your Pawtraits yet, make some festive magic with your furry loved ones,  jump online and secure your spot, walk-ins also welcome (two and four legs included) ! ❤️🐶

For details, visit www.xmasinlismore.com 🎅

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Carols In The Heart is on today! 🎶🎅🎄✨

Join us in this afternoon for a magical Christmas celebration at Carols In The Heart.

This year is set to be huge with an incredible line up featuring:
✨ Rachael Beck
🎶 Rhydian and the Residuals
🎤 Isabella Acapella
🎸 Luke Vassella
💃 Powerhouse Performing Arts
🤘 Hillbilly Skank
🎧 Bunny Racket
🎼 The Social Futures Choir

There’s endless fun for the kids with face painting, jumping castles, a visit from Santa and the incredible laser spectacular lighting up the sky at the end of the night! 👏

Come along, get into the festive spirit with your loved ones and enjoy all the festivities!

📍 Crozier Field, Lismore
📆 Today, 6 December
⏰ Gates open 3pm, performances from 3.30pm 

For more information on all the festive activities happening across Lismore this season, visit www.xmasinlismore.com

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Santa Arrives in Lismore 🎅🔔🎅
This morning we welcomed Santa to the Lismore Regional Gallery to open Santa's Wonderland.

Come say hello to Santa, get your photos taken with Santa or to post your letters, with only 20 day's left until Christmas, it's time to get those letters off to the North Pole.

Walk-ins welcome, photo sessions with Santa are filling fast, head to XMASINLISMORE.COM for all the festive fun and to book! 🎅

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✨👩‍🎤🎅 WHAT'S ON IN LISMORE 🎅👩‍🎤🎅

The festive season is upon us we are getting ready to celebrate the festive season in Lismore!

FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Elf Hunt | Find cheeky elves hiding in shop windows, daily, xmasinlismore.com
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉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)
👉Christmas Skate Night, Rollerworld Lismore, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 6pm 
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Lazy Dom, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: Cath Simes, Lismore Civic, 8pm
👉Live Music: Dan Grace, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Nourished Nervous System Retreat Day, Empowering Health and Wellbeing, 9am-5pm
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm, xmasinlismore.com
👉Christmas Pawtraits, Lismore Quadrangle, xmasinlismore.com
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 10am or 2pm
👉Carols In The Heart, Crozier Field, Gates open from 3pm
👉Theatre Theatre Productions presents Life, Star Court Theatre, 6pm
👉Northern Rivers Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Live Music: Dirty Channel Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉Live Music: Wear The Fox Hat, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm

SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Santa’s Wonderland, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10.30am-3.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Holiday Dream, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm 
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-7pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Film: Journey Home David Gulpilil, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm

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XMAS IN LISMORE 🎄✨

Discover everything happening this festive season in Lismore!

🛍 SHOP, SPIN & WIN GIVEAWAY
Simply shop at an independent store in Lismore during December and present your receipt at one of the Shop, Spin & Win giveaways that will be popping up throughout Lismore City in December. The best part – everyone that spins - wins.

🎅🏻 SANTA’S WONDERLAND 
Enjoy all the magic of Santa’s Wonderland and photos with Santa. Bookings now open!
👉 5-21 December
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery

🐾 NEW! PAWTRAITS WITH YOUR PETS
Capture memorable moments with the whole family, including your furry loved ones. Bookings now open!
👉 6, 13, 20 December
📍 Lismore Quad

🎼 CAROLS IN THE HEART
Featuring Rachael Beck, supported by Rhydian and the Residuals. Bunny Racket will be celebrating the launch of their new Christmas carols album, plus Hillbilly Skank, Isabella A Capella, Luke Vasella and Santa!
👉Saturday, 6 December, gates open 3pm
📍 Crozier Field, Lismore

🧝‍♂️ ELF HUNT 
Find elves hiding in shop windows, with prizes from local shops for completed entries.
👉 All of December
📍 Lismore

Discover everything happening at xmasinlismore.com (link in bio)

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✨🎄WHAT'S ON IN DECEMBER🎄✨

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!! Find out what's happening with our December 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-information/whats-on-guide/ (link in bio) 👆

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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

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