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 31

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

Mar 6

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge

The Samson Challenge is a four-person team event with each team put through twelve gruelling challenges, which include a farmers walk with jerry cans, a prowler push, a 130-kilogram truck tyre flip, a burpee challenge, a 2×2 kilometre

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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The countdown is on! See what’s happening this New Year's Eve around Lismore! 🥳🎆

🏳️‍🌈 Tropical Fruits New Year’s Eve Party | Lismore Showgrounds
The Lismore Showgrounds will be buzzing with live music, cabaret, dance parties, fireworks and plenty more! @tropicalfruitsinc 

🎧 New Year’s Eve Party | Nimbin Bush Theatre
Dance your way into 2026 with live DJs, fire performers, immersive visuals and count down to midnight. @nimbinbushtheatre 

🌿 World Peace Festival | Flourish Sanctuary, Nimbin
Prefer a slow start to the New Year? Slow down, reconnect with nature and soak up the calming tunes in a peaceful setting. @flourishsanctuary

🎶 Live Music
If you’re after a laid-back night, head to one of our local entertainment venues and enjoy live musicians, good food and celebrate the New Year with friends and loved ones. See link in comments, for a list of our local venues.

Are you a local business with something happening this NYE? Share it with us in the comments below.

#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #SeeLismore
🎶🎨WHAT'S ON IN LISMORE 🎨🎶

Whether you are a local or a visitor here for the holidays, there is more to enjoy and explore around Lismore, Nimbin & Villages. Check out what’s happening this weekend and head to Visit Lismore (link in bio) for all your holiday inspiration!

FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Speedway: Mr Modified Round 2, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉Live Music: Andy Jans-Brown, 5.30pm, Hotel Lismore

SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Live Music: Push Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm

SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Tropical Fruits Arts & Culture workshops & activities, Lismore Showgrounds, tropicalfruits.org.au
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Live Music: The Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Guided Walk: Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 9.30am-10.30am

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
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Visit Lismore🎄✨

Wishing all of our locals, visitors and businesses a wonderful Christmas! 

If you are visiting the region or a local looking to explore our beautiful backyard throughout the holidays, head to Visit Lismore for all your inspiration! 

#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #SeeLismore
🎬✨ Lismore Cinemas is BACK and better than ever! ✨🎬

Just in time for the summer holidays, the cinemas have reopened with big upgrades and brand-new ways to watch 👀🍿

🔥 The MEGA Screen – bigger, brighter, louder, and more immersive than anything you’ve seen before. Movies don’t just play… they hit different.

🎥 The Wilson Room – a stylish, premium cinema experience made for true movie lovers. Comfy, intimate, and a little bit fancy.

🌞 Whether you’re escaping the heat, hanging with friends, or planning the ultimate holiday movie day, @lismorecinemas is the place to be this summer.

#VisitLismore #LismoreCinemas #SummerMovies
Your guide to specialty shopping in Lismore 👜👛🛍

Discover what makes shopping in Lismore truly special. We’ve wrapped up all the locally owned, unique, creative, one of a kind, specialty shopping destinations into a handy Local Shopping Guide.💛

👉See the link in our bio!

#VisitLismore #ShopLocal #GiftMore

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, skies and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders both past and present.