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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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discover lismore
Discover the city of Lismore and surrounding towns and Villages such as Nimbin, Eltham and Clunes.
Art & Culture Trail
Explore Art & Culture Trails across the region and discover the makers, galleries, studios and stories that bring the Northern Rivers to life, a region where creativity thrives within stunning natural landscapes.
Top 5 things to do in lismore
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inspired experiences
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alternative nimbin
Nimbin is like nowhere else, the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia, a place of natural beauty where sustainability and creativity reins supreme.
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in lismoreExperience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals, community gatherings and signature events.
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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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🎡🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🎡
There is lots happening around Lismore this weekend with the annual show, final weekend of the (Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, live theatre, workshops, music and MORE.
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
👉Lismore Show, Lismore Showgrounds, from 8.30am-9pm
👉(Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 7.30am-3.30pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Friday Clay, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Film: The Death of Stalin, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Tommy Memphis, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Live Theatre: A Doll’s House, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Dan Hannaford, Lismore Civic, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: JB’s Blues Breakers, The Channon Tavern, 7pm-10pm
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
👉Lismore Show, Lismore Showgrounds, from 8.30am-9pm
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉(Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 9am-4pm
👉Workshop: Christmas Clay Minis, Silt Studio, 9.30am, 11.30am, 2pm
👉Workshop: Lantern Making, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am-12.30pm
👉Wandering as Art with River Mueller, Lismore Regional Gallery, 2pm
👉Live Theatre: A Doll’s House, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉DJ 2FtTom, Flow Bar, Lismore, 9pm-midnight
👉Nagana Yarrbayn: The Water Protectors Gathering, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 1pm-5pm
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
👉Lismore Show, Lismore Showgrounds, from 8.30am-9pm
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉(Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 9am-4pm
👉Live Music: Jumbuckin Pick Ups, The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm-4.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Doll’s House, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm-4.30pm
👉Live Music: Jack Davies, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
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.
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🤩 IT’S SHOW TIME! 🎡🤩
The Lismore Show kicks off tomorrow bringing three massive days of entertainment and family fun. Gather your friends and family and join us for some fun at the show!
Don’t miss all the action!
🦙 Petting Zoo & reptile world
🎡 Rides, games and showbags
🏍️ FMX Bikes, Monster Trucks and Jetpack
🎪 Ashton Circus
🐃 Rodeo featuring bull riding, barrel racing and boot-scootin’ line dancing! (Saturday only)
🐄 Cattle, Poultry
🚚 30 Tonne Truck Pull
🐕 Championship Dogs & Equestrian events ☕️ Coffee and food trucks
🎶 Live Music
🎇 Fireworks Spectacular every night!
Plus so much more to explore in the pavilions, kids activities, woodchop competition and more!
Check out the full program and start planning your show day line up at North Coast National
📍 Lismore Showgrounds, 116 Alexandra Ave
📅 15-17 October
📸 North Coast National
#visitlismore #seelismore #northcoastnational #lismoreshow @northcoastnational
Voices of the River: Special Film Screening 🎬
A powerful evening of short films sharing Bundjalung voices and stories of the river is coming to the Star Court Theatre.
Films featuring on screen:
🎥 Remembering Water
🎥 Guung Butherun
🎥 Cubawee: A Place of Plenty
🎥 The Crossing
Come along to hear the stories and join the conversation with a panel discussion to follow with Mitch King as MC.
Presented by @jagunalliance through Heal the Rivers, as part of Richmond RiverFest 2026.
📍 Star Court Theatre | 126 Molesworth St, Lismore
📆 Thursday, 22 October
⏰ 6pm-8.30pm
🎟 Adults - $5, MOB - Free
For more information and to get your tickets, visit the Star Court Theatre.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #RichmondRiverFest2026 @mitchking27 @bundjalung.aari @amarina.toby @richmondriverkeeper @theatrestarcourt
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The Channon Craft Market 50th Anniversary is on TODAY! 👏🎉
Come and celebrate this incredible milestone, 50 years of memories, creativity and community from then until now!
👋Meet many of the regions wonderful local growers and makers
🎶Enjoy live music and entertainment
🥟Delicious local eats
☕Relax and enjoy a cuppa at the famous Chai Tent
🎨Discover unique handmade treasures
📍Coronation Park, The Channon
⏰Today, 9am-3pm
While you are visiting, why not explore a little more of The Channon!
🍻 Stop by The Channon Tavern for a bite to eat, live music or a refreshing drink.
💦 Enjoy a nature walk and visit the stunning Protesters Falls
🧀 Pop into The Channon General Store to pick up local supplies and goodies to take with you on your travels.
Come along, share your stories and make new memories at The Channon.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #TheChannonCraftMarket #TheChannonTavern #TheChannonGeneralStore @the.channon.craft.market @thechannontavern
Looking for your next weekend adventure? 🌿💦🥾
Whether you love nature walks, chasing waterfalls or simply spending time in the great outdoors, there’s MORE to discover in the region.
From village strolls to rainforest tracks and National Park adventures, our local guides are packed with inspiration to help you discover somewhere new.
👉Check out our local guides section at Visit Lismore and start planning your next weekend adventure!
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #Nature #TheGreatOutdoors #Walks #NationalParks #Waterfalls #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
⚽🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨⚽
Get ready for an big weekend with the 50th Anniversary of The Channon Craft Market, Brisbane Roar vs Broadmeadow Magic at Crozier Field plus live music, art, markets, theatre and MORE!
FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER
👉(Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 7.30am-3.30pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Colour Me Crazy Fun Run, Crozier Field, Lismore, 10am-2pm
👉Workshop: Friday Clay, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition, Nimbin Town Hall, 10am-4pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Film: Paris Texas, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Bonsai & Brews Workshop, Two Mates Brewing, 6pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Adam Harpaz, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm
👉Film: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Opening Night: A Doll’s House, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Karaoke with Maryanne, Lismore Civic, 7.30pm
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Clay Northern Rivers Ceramic Market, Elevator Ari, 8am-3pm
👉(Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 9am-4pm (Sat & Sun)
👉Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition, Nimbin Town Hall, 10am-4pm
👉Oktoberfest at the Northern Rivers Hotel, 1pm-6pm
👉Live Music: Ally Palmer, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm
👉Couples Clay Night, Silt Studio, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: A Doll’s House, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Wear The Fox Hat, Lismore Civic, 8pm
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
👉The Channon Craft Market 50th Anniversary, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Brisbane Roar vs Broadmeadow Magic, Crozier Field, Lismore, kick off at 12.30pm
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11.30am
👉Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition, Nimbin Town Hall, 10am-4pm
👉Live Music: Tony Mango, The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm-4.30pm
👉Live Theatre: A Doll’s House, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm-4.30pm
👉Live Music: Mandy Hawkes, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
Ngunya Jarjum’s iconic Colour Me Crazy Colour Run is back at Oakes Oval!
📍 Oakes Oval, Lismore
📅 Friday 9 October 2026 | 10:00am to 2:00pm
🎟️ FREE entry for everyone
🏃 Under 7’s run at 10:30am | Open session for all ages at 11:30am
🍔 FREE BBQ lunch served up from 12:30pm
🎶 Music, prizes, and tons of colourful fun for the whole community
Whether you`re running through the colour stations or just coming along to enjoy the day, gather the family and come on down!
#VisitLismore #ColourMeCrazy2026 #ChildProtectionWeek
⚽BRISBANE ROAR VS BROADMEADOW MAGIC THIS SUNDAY! ⚽
Lismore, are you ready? Brisbane Roar are returning to take on NNSW premiers Broadmeadow Magic FC at Crozier Field.
Don’t miss your chance to catch A-League talent up close as these two sides go head-to-head! Bring your family and friends and come along to experience an action-packed preseason clash.
🎟 Grandstand tickets are selling fast, secure yours now (link in bio).
📆 Sunday, 11 October
⏰ Kick-off at 12.30pm
📍 Crozier Field, Lismore
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #BrisbaneRoad #BroadmeadowMagicFC
Final weeks to discover the (Re)Create Exhibition! 🎨🌿
Take a wander through the beautiful Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens and discover an incredible collection of sculptures crafted by talented local artists using recycled, found and natural materials.
With artworks tucked throughout the gardens, there’s something new to discover around every corner.
✨Whether you’re a local, visiting or looking for something to do with the kids, pack a picnic, let these unique artworks spark their creativity and enjoy a day at the gardens.
Don’t miss your chance to experience (Re)Create before the exhibition ends!
📍 Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens | 313 Wyrallah Rd, Monaltrie
📆 Daily until 18 October
⏰ Weekdays 7.30-3.30pm, Weekends 9am-4pm
🎟 FREE Entry
For more information, visit https://www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/recreate-sculpture-exhibition/
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW #LocalArt #LismoreRainforestBotanicGardens #RecycledArt @friendslrbg
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN | WEEK 2 🎉
The last week of the school holidays is here and there is still plenty happening to keep the kids entertained!
📆WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER
👉Cyanotype Printing | Wade Park, East Lismore
10am–12pm
👉 Collage Fabric Faces Workshop | Lismore Regional Gallery | 10am–12pm | Ages 8–14
👉 Flower Pots | Lismore Library | 10am–11.30am
👉Craft Group | Goonellabah Library | 9.30–11.30am
📆 THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER
👉 Kids Clay | Silt Studio | 1pm | Bookings Essential
📆 FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER
👉 Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag Workshop | Bec’s Bespoke Sewing Studio
2.30pm–4.30pm | Ages 8+
🎬 DAILY ACTIVITIES
👉 Lismore Cinemas | Open 7 Days
👉 Rollerworld Lismore | Open Every Day
👉 Laser Tag | Lismore Workers Club | Until Fri 9 Oct | 10am–1pm & 4–7pm
👉Get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful parks, scenic nature walks and bike rides!
For all your inspiration and a full listing of details, check out the monthly what’s on guide at Visit Lismore.
📸 Image 4: Artwork by Lisa Towse
#SchoolHolidayFun #VisitLismore #DiscoverNorthernRivers #FamilyFun #SeeLismore
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