Enjoy more this christmas in Lismore
Lismore welcomes you to discover its Christmas magic – from unique gifts, fabulous dining, fun and creativity for all!
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December 5 - December 21
Santa’s Wonderland
CheerMORE and meet the Jolly Man in Red in the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Lismore Regional Gallery, 5-21 December. See when Santa’s in and book your photos here!
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All December
Elf Hunt
EnjoyMORE with your family and take the kids on an elf hunt to find cheeky elves hiding in Lismore shop windows throughout December with prizes to be won!
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December 6, 13, 20
Pawtraits
EnjoyMORE and capture memorable moments with the whole family this Christmas. Book you Pawtraits with your furry loved ones.
Held in the Lismore Quad.
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December
CWA Christmas Wrapping
GiftMORE this Christmas and have your gifts beautifully wrapped by the Lismore CWA, located on Magellan Street throughout December. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Discover MORE festive cheer, events and fun for all
SHOP, SPIN & WIN
Our Shop, Spin and Win giveaway has now concluded.
We had so much fun sharing the love by giving away thousands of dollars worth of Loving Local Gift Cards to say thank you for shopping local.
Loving Local Gift Cards are a meaningful way to shop local, support local and give back.
Find the list of participating stores here.
YOUR GUIDE TO SHOPPING IN LISMORE
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
🌸 Got Mother’s Day Plans? 🌸
If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend Mother’s Day bring your Mum, Nan, Aunty or a special mother figure along to The Channon Craft Market and make a day of it.
Wander through the colourful stalls filled with handmade gifts, ceramics, art, clothing, skincare and delicious local produce, perfect for finding something thoughtful and unique for your loved one. 🎨
Settle in and enjoy great food, fresh coffee and live music while you soak up the lively atmosphere at one of the Northern Rivers most love market days!
👉Searching for MORE? Why not make a stop at The Channon Tavern or continue along tourist drive 32 and discover more of the region. For all your inspiration, head to Visit Lismore, the official destination website. 👏
📍Coronation Park, The Channon
⏰9am-3pm
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #TheChannonCraftMarket
🎶 Groovin The Moo is on Today! 🎶
Alright Groovers… the wait is over! The day is finally here and it is shaping up to be massive!
Start planning your ultimate festival day now, check out the set times and festival map so you don’t miss a single moment! 💃
☕Need a pre-festival coffee or bite to eat?
Check out our local dining scene and fuel up before you head in!
👗Still searching for your festival fit?
Our local shops have you covered to help you find your best Groovin look!
Make sure you follow @groovinthemoo for all your live festival updates and head to their website for all the festival information you need to know.
Enjoy the music, a dance and most importantly have fun! Let’s Get Groovin!! 👏
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #GroovinTheMoo
✨ Pre-GTM glow-up, Lismore style ✨
Find your festival look with locally owned boutiques, add some sparkle with handmade accessories, and pick up something special for Mum while you’re at it (you’ll thank yourself later).
Then fuel up with incredible food and coffee before heading to the music. It’s all here in Lismore 💫
Head to Visit Lismore and check out `Specialty Shopping` or `Dining Guide` for MORE.
#FestivalStyle #ShopLocal #VisitLismore
🎨✨ Get Creative This May in Lismore! ✨🎨
Looking to try something new, unwind, or tap into your artistic side? Register for one of these hands-on workshops and have some fun! They are the perfect way to connect and create something special.
🎨 Clay & Sip
📆 8 May | ⏰ 6pm
📍 Silt Studio
🎨 Mummy & Me Mother’s Day Clay
📆 10 May | ⏰10.30am & 1pm
📍Silt Studio
🎨 Beaded Pot Plant Hanger
📆 15 May | ⏰ 5.30–8pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Bead Mosaic on a Ceramic Arch
📆 16 May | ⏰10.30am–4pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Textured Art
📆 22 May | ⏰ 5.30–8pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Coffee & Clay
📆 23 May | ⏰10am
📍Silt Studio
🎨 Make a Beaded Plant
📆 30 May | ⏰10am-1pm
📍The Artisans Table
🎨 Oil Painting
📆 31 May | ⏰ 10am–1pm
📍The Artisans Table
These workshops book out quickly, so bookings are essential. Grab a friend, a loved one or come solo and get creative.
Planning a special event? Silt Studio and The Artisans Table are both available for private bookings and workshops, the perfect way to get together, celebrate and create memorable experiences.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #CreativeCommunity @silt.studio.lismore @the_artisans_table
🎶🌟 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🌟🎶
The Countdown is on for Groovin the Moo with only 2 more sleeps to go! With the excitement building, now is the perfect time to start planning your weekend. There is so much MORE to do in Lismore and surrounds this weekend, make a weekend of it and explore MORE while you are here!
FRIDAY 8 MAY
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Community Tree Planting, Pritchard Park, Lismore, 10am-12pm
👉Live Music at The Taphouse: Railyard Tunes, Two Mates Brewing, 4pm-6pm
👉Live Music: Hayley Grace, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Live Music: Lilli sheen, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Khan Rocks, Northern Rivers Hotel, 8pm
SATURDAY 9 MAY
👉Groovin The Moo, Oakes Oval, Lismore, 11am-10pm @groovinthemoo
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Global Table – 10 Course Culinary Journey, Flourish Sanctuary, Nimbin, 11am-6pm
👉Workshop: Foraging for Edible Weeds, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am-12.30pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Sabotage Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 10 MAY
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Mother’s Day Yoga & Live DJ Event, County Lane, Lismore, 9.30am-10.30am
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
👉Workshop: Mummy & Me Mother’s Day Clay, Silt Studio, 1pm
👉Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing Journey & Spa, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.30pm-3pm
👉Live Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
👉Film: Wolfram, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Matthew Armitage, Eltham Hotel, 3pm
👉Open Mic Pluckers & Poets, Dunoon Sports Club, 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.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
🎶 Heading to Groovin the Moo?
Make Lismore part of your festival ritual before the gates open. Start your day slow with a locally roasted coffee, grab a fresh brekkie, and wander our streets filled with independent shops, vintage finds and handmade treasures.
✨ Need a last-minute fit upgrade? We’ve got you.
🎁 Mother’s Day this weekend? Tick it off while you’re here.
💖 Want to support locals? Every stop counts.
Arrive early. Explore more. Love Lismore.
#GroovinTheMoo #VisitLismore #LoveLismore
🎶Don’t rush straight to the gates for Groovin the Moo.
Lismore is full of hidden gems, artisan bakeries, vibrant cafés, vintage stores, bookstores, galleries and local makers.
It’s the perfect place to ease into your day before the music kicks off at 11am.
Bring your friends, grab a bite, and soak up the creative energy of Lismore. ☕🥐🍜👢
🎶Enjoy the festival… Lismore welcomes you ❣
#VisitLismore #GTM2026 #NorthernRivers
🔥 Fire Twirling in the Quad 🔥
Add a spark to your week with a free, family friendly fire twirling session at the Lismore Quadrangle with the Spin Sisters!
Whether you are looking to try a new skill or prefer to sit back and watch the magic, come along and enjoy a relaxed evening.
🌟 Local tip! Why not make an afternoon of it and visit the Lismore Produce Market first to pick up some fresh local produce and tasty treats. Held on Thursdays from 3pm-6pm.
Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic rug and grab some delicious local eats to enjoy before the fiery entertainment begins.
📍 The Quad, Lismore
📆 First and Third Thursday of each month until the end of August. *Please note this will not be held on the third Thursday in May.
⏰5pm
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreQuadrangle #FireTwirling #FamilyFun
🎶Heading to Groovin the Moo?
Before the music kicks off… the vibe starts in Lismore 🌿
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast, sip your way through our café scene, and discover boutiques packed with unique fashion, accessories and festival-ready sparkle.
💎 Glitter, hats, sunnies? Sorted.
🛍️ One-of-a-kind gifts? Easy.
☕ Coffee worth waking up for? Always.
Turn your festival day into a full Lismore experience.
Head to the official destination website, Visit Lismore for inspo!
#GTM #FestivalReady #VisitLismore
May Entertainment and Live Show highlights! 🎶💃🎧
Get ready for a packed month of live music and entertainment across Lismore and surrounds.
🎶 Maple Glider’s May Residency
📆 7, 16 & 22 May | ⏰ 7pm
📍 The Eltham Hotel
🎶 Groovin The Moo
📅 May | ⏰ 11am-10pm
📍 Oakes Oval, Lismore
🎬 Star Court Theatre Games
📅 15 May | ⏰ 7pm
📍 Star Court Theatre, Lismore
🎶 Great Southern Nights | Lisa Hunt – Forever Soul
📅 16 May | ⏰ 7pm
📍 Lismore City Bowling Club
🎶 The Hillbilly Goats Show
📅 17 May | ⏰ 3pm–6pm
📍 Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah
🎬 Luke Kidgell – Good Intentions
📅 21 May | ⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Star Court Theatre, Lismore
🎶 Sound Lab 04 feat. Merryn Jeann, Johnny T, and M.E. Baird with Leroy Who + Georgi Milln
📅 30 May | ⏰ 6pm–9pm
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery
🎶 Epic Party
📅 30 May | ⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Lismore Workers Club
Save the dates and enjoy MORE entertainment this month! For more ideas on things to see and do, head to the official Destination website - Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #WhatsOn
