School Holiday Guide
DEC 14
December 14
Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore to Bentley Official Opening
The Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail officially opens this December.
Lismore can’t wait to welcome you to experience the trail.
Dec
4-22
December 4 - December 22
Santa’s Wonderland
CheerMORE and meet the Jolly Man in Red in the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Lismore Regional Gallery, 4-22 December. You can see when Santa’s in and book your photos here!
DEC
All December
Elf Hunt
GiftMORE with family as your kids hunt cheeky elves in Lismore shop windows throughout December! Pick up activity sheets at Santa’s Wonderland or one of the Lismore Pop-Up Libraries, with prizes to win.
keep the kids entertained here
places the kids might like to shop
places the kids might like to eat
A TASTE OF ITALY – LisAmore! ITALIAN FEAST! 🍝🇮🇹
As part of the vibrant LisAmore! Festival, join us for an evening celebrating the flavours of Italy with a traditional three-course Italian dinner.
Held at the beautiful Invercauld House, gather with friends and fellow festivalgoers to savour the essence of Italian hospitality. Enjoy fine Italian food, a private bar, and live music by the charismatic Domenico Taraborrelli. creating the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable night! 🎶💃
Buon appetito – let the feast begin!
📍 Invercauld House - 163 Invercauld Rd, Goonellabah
📅 Saturday 5 July, 6pm-11pm
🎟 $85 per person - https://events.humanitix.com/lisamore-italian-dinner
#visitlismore #seelismore #lisamore #lismorefriendshipfestival #italiancuisine @friendshipfestivallismore @invercauldhouse
LISMORE, GET READY TO LAUGH! Kevin Bloody Wilson hits the stage this Wednesday! 😂😂
Australia’s most controversial and outrageous comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson is bringing his new ‘Aussie Icon Tour’ to the Lismore Workers Club!
Performing his funniest songs and comical stories, supported by his daughter Jenny Talia, this is going to be a hilarious night you don’t want to miss! 🎶
🎟 This is an 18+ only show. Hurry and get your tickets here, https://lismoreworkers.com.au/event/kevin-bloody-wilson/
📍 Lismore Workers Club, 225-231 Keen St, Lismore
📅 Wednesday 25 June
⏰ 7.30pm
📸 @kevinbloodywilsonofficial
#visitlismore #seelismore #comedy #comedian #kevinbloodywilson #entertainment #liveshow
✨THE LISMORE LANTERN PARADE IS LIGHTING UP OUR STREETS TODAY! ✨
Lismore’s annual spectacular is finally here, gather your friends and family and come together to enjoy this magical parade of lanterns, light and performances across our City.
🌟 All Day Festivities - There is plenty to enjoy across the day with markets, kids activities, live music, entertainment, the iconic parade and after parties around the city.
🔥 Don’t miss the fiery finale at Oakes Oval! Bring a picnic blanket, rug up and enjoy this spectacle on the grass for free or purchase a ticket to enjoy from the comfort of grandstand seating 👉https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/975878f3-2097-4a7c-8cdf-240c710ad762
🍜Feeling hungry? Head to https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/ to discover local eats and drinks!
💻Start planning your day and check out the full program here https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/program
We can’t wait to see you there!!
📍 Lismore CBD & Oakes Oval
⏰ 12pm-9pm (Lantern Parade 5.30pm-6.30pm, Fiery Finale 6.30pm-7.30pm)
#visitlismore #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitnimbin #visitnsw #feelnsw #lismorelanternparade #creativecommunity @lismore_lantern_parade
ONE FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVERS 🍸✨
Lismore City boasts a great line up of bars where mixologists have perfected the classics, and are offering some adventurous twists. All served in cozy and moody bars across the city centre.
You`ll also find in most venues from Thursday to Sunday, there is someone playing some live local tunes. 🎶🎵
Some inspiration for your cocktail crawl ⬇️
@theleveeloungeandbar
@thesherwoodlismore
@marygslismore
@hotelmetropolelismore
@labaracca_lismore
Discover more of Lismore`s best bars 👉https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/bars-pubs-clubs/
#visitlismore #enjoymore #discovernorthernriversnsw
✨✨ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE ✨✨
Lismore comes alive with two epic events this weekend you don’t want to miss! Be dazzled by the must see Lismore Lantern Parade or step back in time and channel your inner warrior at the Viking Village Solstice.
FRIDAY 20 JUNE
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Workshop: Make A Sun Catcher, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Sinq, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
👉Live DJ: Murat Kilic, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 8.30pm
👉Live Music: Harry Nichols, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
SATURDAY 21 JUNE
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉International Day of Yoga – FREE Yoga, Lismore Quadrangle, 10am-12pm
👉Tea Cosy Exhibition, Lismore Library, 9am-12.30pm
👉Viking Village Solstice, Lismore Showgrounds, 10am-4pm
👉Lismore Lantern Parade, Lismore CBD & Oakes Oval, 12pm-9pm
👉Sonic Bloom Vol VIII, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 2pm-midnight
👉Artist Talk: The Cunning & hold Tight, Elevator ARI, 3.30pm
👉Live Music: Alex McLeod, Lismore Workers Club, 5pm-8pm
👉The Lush Parade 3, Lismore City Bowls Club, from 4.30pm
👉Live Music: Timbuktu, Timbre, Lismore, 8pm
👉Live DJ: Liza, The Levee Lounge & Bar, 8.30pm
👉Live Music: Push Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 22 JUNE
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Viking Village Solstice, Lismore Showgrounds, 10am-3pm
👉Workshop: Intro to Knitting, The Artisans Table, 12.30pm-3.30pm
👉Live Music: Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Film: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
For more information, head to visitlismore.com.au
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #lismorecitycouncil #discovernorthernriversnsw @lismore_lantern_parade
LOLA - SAVE THE DATE – 23 AUGUST 🎨👩🎨🎶✨
LOLA (Laneways of Lismore Arts) Festival is a free celebration of art and music. Featuring renowned live bands and DJs, vintage, vinyl and art markets, live art, interactive lighting experiences, a curated children’s zone, food stalls and bars. Transforming Lismore’s creative laneways into a vibrant festival hub.
Stay tuned, more details to come!
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #creativecommunity #discovernorthernriversnsw
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA: FIND YOUR FLOW AT THE QUAD 🧘♀️
Join us for a FREE yoga celebration at the Lismore Quad this Saturday to celebrate International Day of Yoga.
👉What’s On?
🧘♂️ Group yoga session
🧘♂️ Panel discussion on the Science of Yoga
🧘♂️ Children’s yoga class
Come along and have some fun, let’s stretch, breathe, and connect together. All ages and levels welcome.
This event is hosted and supported by The National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre.
📍 Lismore Quadrangle, 110 Magellan St
📅 Saturday 21 June, 10am-12pm
🎟 BYO Yoga Mat. Free to register, https://fundraise.scu.edu.au/event/view/idoy-2025
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #internationaldayofyoga #wellness #yoga
🔥 FIRE TWIRLING IN THE QUAD – THIS THURSDAY! 🔥
Come along and join us at the Lismore Quadrangle for an epic FREE fire twirling experience hosted by the Spin Sisters!
Make it an afternoon to enjoy and start by stocking up on your market goodies from the Lismore Produce Market and then join in the fun as you learn the art of fire twirling.
Bring the whole family along, soak up the excitement and have some fun at this FREE event!
📍 Lismore Quadrangle
⏰ 5pm-6pm (Lismore Produce Market held from 3pm-6pm)
📆 Held every second Thursday
#visitlismore #seelismore #discovernorthernriversnsw #familyfun #firetwirling @lismorequad #localproduce
✨2025 NORTH COAST REGIONAL TOURISM AWARD FINALISTS✨
Congratulations to this year`s finalists, representing Lismore and Nimbin at the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards on Thursday 31 July. 👏👏👏👏
🏮 Lismore Lantern Parade (LightNUp Inc.) - www.lismorelanternparade.com.au
🛌 Contained in Nimbin Accommodation - www.containedinnimbin.com.au
🚴 Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Lismore to Casino - www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au
🛌 Invercauld House - www.invercauldhouse.com.au
There were 33 finalists chosen across 11 categories, these outstanding operators reflect the diversity, creativity and dedication to providing outstanding visitor services and experiences.
Don`t miss the Lismore Lantern Parade this Saturday to experience this annual spectacular as the winter evening comes alive with lanterns, light and performance.
We wish all of our operators the best of luck at the awards, you are already winners in our eyes. ✨✨✨✨
@lismore_lantern_parade @invercauldhouse @containedinnimbin @northern_rivers_railtrail
#visitlismore #visitnimbin #discovernorthernriversnsw #seelismore #visitnsw
✨⚒ TWO EVENTS IN LISMORE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! ⚒✨
Just one week to go until Lismore’s iconic Lantern Parade and the Viking Village Solstice return! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun weekend in Lismore!
✨LISMORE LANTERN PARADE✨
Come and enjoy Lismore’s iconic festival celebrating 31 years of bringing light to our community! Enjoy a range of daytime activities, the must see parade and the fiery finale at this year’s NEW location Oakes Oval. Live music and after parties to follow in the CBD.
📍Lismore CBD & Oakes Oval
📆 Saturday 21 June, 12pm-9pm
💻 https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/
⚒ VIKING VILLAGE SOLSTICE ⚒
Discover the sights, sounds and smells of authentic Viking village life from the period 800AD to 1100AD. From Archery and leather working to fibre craft, combat and more, the Viking Village Solstice is perfect for all ages!
📍Lismore Showgrounds
📅 Saturday 21 June (10am-4pm) - Sunday 22 June (10am-3pm)
💻 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/operator/viking-village-solstice/
#visitlismore #seelismore #visitnimbin #discovernorthernriversnsw #visitnsw #feelnsw #lismorelanternparade #vikingvillagesolstice
