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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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in lismoreExperience Lismore’s rich culture and spirit through its festivals, community gatherings and signature events.
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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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🌺LEST WE FORGET🌺
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
Calling all theatre lovers, step into the magic of the 1930`s 💃🏻✨
The Lismore Theatre Company’s latest production The Glass Menagerie opens tonight, an immersive experience transforming the Rochdale Theatre into a 1930`s dance hall.
This is a theatre classic, taking us back in time and bringing to life memories of a family shaped by love, sacrifice, and the struggle to break free.
💃 Enjoy live ballroom dancers at every performance, you can even join in and dance too!
🎶 Listen to a specially crafted 1930`s playlist
👗 Get dressed up in your best 1930`s fancy clothes and immerse yourselves in the Paradise Hall experience.
Bring a friend and enjoy this wonderful production where you can expect laughter, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments by this incredible cast.
📆 Shows from 24 April-10 May
🎟 $30 Adults | $25 Concession - Visit Lismore Theatre Company`s website for tickets.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreTheatreCompany
@lismoretheatrecompany
🎨🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎶🎨
There is plenty to keep you entertained across the weekend. Be inspired to try a new experience, enjoy a live show, dance into the weekend or relax and unwind.
🎶 Don’t miss the Homegrown Hero Live Finals for Groovin The Moo this Friday with the winner claiming their spot on the big stage in May!
FRIDAY 24 APRIL
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Workshop: Gemstone & Wire Tree of Life, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Film: Downfall, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Kai Noon, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm
👉Planet Music’s Homegrown Hero Live Finals for Groovin The Moo, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Adam Gardiner, 5.30pm, DJ Dakoda, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
SATURDAY 25 APRIL
👉Anzac Day Dawn Service, Lismore Cenotaph, 5am
👉Anzac Day Main March, Molesworth St, Lismore, 9am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Workshop: Coffee & Clay, Silt Studio, 10am
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉Various events held at our pubs and clubs for Anzac Day, check their pages directly for what’s on.
SUNDAY 26 APRIL
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Apollo Hall, Lismore, 10am
👉Youth Week: Listen Up!, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing Journey & Spa, Bathe Spa, 12.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
👉Film: Calle Malaga, 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.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #lismorecitycouncil
Homegrown Hero Live Finals This Friday! 👏👏
The stage is set, who will claim Planet Music`s Homegrown Hero slot at Groovin the Moo?
Make sure you come down to the Lismore Workers Club this Friday and help decide which local artist will take to the big stage this May!
It is shaping up to be an unforgettable night, with these incredible acts going head-to-head for their shot in the spotlight!
🎤 Human Dinosaur Machine -
@humandinosaurmachine
🎤 Mr Rhodes - @mrrhodesmusic
🎤 Sun Wilde - @sunwildemusic
🎤 Nazaré - @nazare_music
This is a FREE all ages event and one you don’t want to miss. See link in bio to register your spot!
📆Friday 24 April, 7pm
📍Lismore Workers Club Auditorium | Keen St, Lismore
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #GroovinTheMoo @groovinthemoo @planetmusicshop
Get ready to sparkle, the Lismore Gemfest returns this May!💎💎
The countdown is on as this much loved event returns for two dazzling days celebrating gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewellery and lapidary supplies.
👪Bring the whole family along and fossick for treasure on the hill, you never know what you might find!
🏆Lucky gate prizes to be won!
☕Delicious food, drinks and coffee to enjoy.
🚗On site parking available at the Lismore Showgrounds, via Dunoon Road.
🚌FREE shuttle bus services from the Lismore CBD.
Discover incredible exhibitors from across the region and beyond and experience a fun filled day for the whole family. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this it!
📆 16-17 May
📍 Lismore Showgrounds
🎟 Entry $5 Adults, $1 children. Tickets only at the gate on the day.
For more information, head to @lismoregemfest
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreGemfest
🥧 Pie Trail Spotlight: The Channon Tavern🥧
The Channon Tavern is a relaxed, family friendly hub where locals and visitors alike are welcomed like old friends.
A standout on Lismore’s Great Pie Trail, make a stop and indulge in their much loved country pub pie. Delicious slow cooked beef and mushroom simmered in Coopers Dark Ale, topped with golden, flaky pastry that melts in your mouth. Need we say more?
Spread out and make yourself at home with their outdoor seating area, cosy couches by the fireplace, pool tables inside, and a jungle gym to keep the kids entertained.
With live music every weekend, The Channon Tavern is the perfect place to unwind, connect, and soak up the unique charm of this historic village.
📍51 Terania Steet, The Channon
⏰Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm
Hungry for more? Head to the Visit Lismore destination website and search pie trail to discover MORE pies!
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #PieTrail #TheChannonTavern @thechannontav
#14 Homegrown Happenings: Sunday plans in Lismore! ☀☕🛹 Discover MORE closer to home!
It’s finals day in Lismore for Rumble on the River, but first, why not explore MORE of Lismore. Here are some suggestions for your Sunday.
☕ Stop in town and pick up coffee or breakfast from one of our local cafes, here are some local Sunday tips:
📍 @thebankcafelismore
📍 @darkhorseespresso
📍 @benchtopespressolismore
📍 @reasonabledoubtsociety
🎨 Explore vibrant stalls at the Lismore City Bowlo Markets and discover unique treasures and locally made products.
🚂 Have you got kids with energy to burn? Head to Heritage Park and let the kids climb, run and play on hop on board the miniature train and enjoy a fun ride around the park.
🖼 Take some time to visit the Lismore Regional Gallery and immerse yourself in this beautiful gallery while you wander through their current exhibitions. @lismoreregionalgallery
🛹 Make your way to the Lismore Skatepark for all the finals day action and watch skaters go head to head showcasing some incredible tricks and skills! @rumble.sb
For more information head to Lismore’s destination website, Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #RumbleOnTheRiver
#13. Homegrown Happenings: Nimbin & our villages! 🌈🌿
Discover MORE closer to home!
Are you visiting for Rumble? There is more to enjoy across Lismore! Here we share some highlights and local tips to our villages!
🌈 Nimbin is Australia’s alternative lifestyle capital, a vibrant village filled with unique murals and colourful local characters. Take your time to wander the main street and discover what makes this village so unique.
🎶 The Eltham Hotel is located just 15 minutes from Lismore and it is a country pub with a vibe! A great place to pull up a seat to eat and drink or enjoy live music.
☕ Clunes is one of those special villages that oozes style and charm! Enjoy a coffee and something to eat at The Clunes Store and Cafe, then browse Uncle Peter’s Books, home to over 25,000 second-hand books.
🧀 Stop in at Bexhill and pick up local goodies from Dhezi Deli and the Bexhill General Store and enjoy the panoramic views from Bexhill Open Air Cathedral!
🥧 A hidden gem in the small village of Modanville, Annie`s Country Bakery is famous for its pies, Vietnamese Banh Mi and delicious baked goods!
🌿 The Channon Tavern is your relaxed, family friendly hub! Great food, country hospitality and space for the kids to play while you relax. Make a day of it and visit Protesters Falls while you are there too!
For more inspiration on things to see and do while you are here, head to the destination website, Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #Villages #VisitNimbin
One week to go until the finals for Planet Music`s Homegrown Hero Slot for Groovin the Moo! 🎶🎸🎤
Join us at the Lismore Workers Club next Friday 24 April as five incredible local acts battle it out for the ultimate prize, the opening slot at Groovin The Moo.
Your finalists:
🎶HUMAN DINOSAUR MACHINE - @humandinosaurmachine
🎶Mr Rhodes. - @mrrhodesmusic
🎶Sun Wilde - @sunwildemusic
🎶N A Z A R É - @nazare_music
🎶Pippin Nicholson
It is set to be a huge night of live music and homegrown talent you don’t want to miss!
🎟 FREE Entry, however registration is essential. See the link in our bio to register.
📍 Lismore Workers Club
📆 24 April, 7pm
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #GroovinTheMoo #LismoreCityCouncil @groovinthemoo @planetmusicshop
#12. Homegrown Happenings: Dine & Discover ☕🥙
Discover MORE closer to home!
In town for Rumble and looking to dine out while you are here?
Check out our dining guide and uncover the best local spots for coffee, breakfast, long lunches, relaxed dinners and places to kick back with a drink.
From cosy cafes, local breweries, restaurants and pubs, there are plenty of delicious places waiting to be discovered!
👉Head to the destination website Visit Lismore and search dining guide for all your inspiration.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreDining #RumbleOnTheRiver
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