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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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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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
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🏮YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2026 LISMORE LANTERN PARADE & FESTIVAL✨
The 2026 Lismore Lantern Parade returns this Saturday 20 June, celebrating 32 years of light, creativity, community and winter solstice magic. Here`s what you need to know to make the most of the festival.
🎉🎉 Festival Highlights 🎉🎉
🛍️ Market deLight | 10.30am–9pm | Carrington & Magellan Streets
🎈 KidsFest | 10.30am–4.30pm | Carrington Street
☕ Tea Cosy Exhibition | 10am–2pm | Lismore Regional Gallery
🍜 Street Food | 10.30am–9.30pm | Carrington & Magellan Streets
🥘 Restaurants, Cafés & Bars | Early until Late | Lismore CBD
🎵 HeartBeats Festival Stage | 10.30am–10pm | Carrington Street
🎉 After Parties | 8.30pm–Late | Lismore CBD
🏮Lantern Parade | 5.30pm–6.30pm🏮
👉Parade Route:
- Starts at Riviera Car Park
- Along Magellan Street
- Through the Market delight
- Past the Lismore City Library
- Left into Dawson Street
- Finishes at Oakes Oval
📍Best viewing tip: Dawson Street offers wide viewing areas and easy access to the Fiery Finale at Oakes Oval.
🔥 Fiery Finale | 6.30pm–7.30pm | Oakes Oval
Watch the parade arrive, followed by a spectacular theatrical performance featuring fire effects, cultural performances, music and fireworks.
👉Free Entry | Enter via the Magellan Street Gate
♿Accessible seating & info. Head to FAQ`s on the Lismore Lantern Parade website.
🎟️ For premium viewing, grandstand seating is available.
BOOK NOW at the Lismore Lantern Parade website.
🚗 PARKING: There is ample parking throughout the Lismore CBD.
❌ Kirkland Riviera and Canoe Club car parks will be closed for parade assembly.
❌ Access to Harold Fredericks Car Park from Magellan Street will be closed all day on 20 June.
✅ Access to Harold Fredericks Car Park will remain available via Keen Street, Larkin Lane, King Street and Rural Street back lanes.
✅Free all-day parking, John Crowther Carpark, Woodlark & Dawson Streets
Visit Lismore City Council`s Parking Map for more options.
Have a question? Ask us in the comments below.
#LismoreLanternParade #VisitLismore #NorthernRiversNSW
💛Lismore Region Story Featured on Australian Traveller
From vibrant arts and culture to hidden foodie gems, live music, boutique shopping, eco stays and ancient rainforest adventures, Lismore and its villages are redefining what a Northern Rivers getaway can be.
Australian Traveller has just featured 8 reasons to visit Lismore and its vibrant villages, showcasing the region’s creativity, community spirit and visitor experiences.
Read the article at the link in our bio. ☝️
Whether you`re planning your next escape or looking for inspiration beyond the usual tourist trail, this guide reveals a side of the Northern Rivers many travellers haven`t discovered yet.
#VisitLismore #AustralianTraveller #NorthernRiversNSW #VisitNSW #SeeAustralia #Lismore #Nimbin #Eltham #Clunes #TheChannon #RoadTripNSW @austtraveller
🥧 New to the Pie Trail: Welcome Taco Love Bros! 🥧
Taco Love Bros is known for serving some of the most delicious Mexican dishes around, but now they are also bringing bold Mexican inspired flavour to the Great Pie Trail with their mouth-watering pie creation.
👉The Achiote Spiced Pulled Pork Breakky Pie 🤤
Available from the Little Love Bros Coffee Nook, this pie is packed with tender achiote-spiced pulled pork, melted cheese, jalapeños and finished with smoky chipotle mayo, delivering the perfect kick with every bite.
Whether you`re a pie enthusiast, taco lover, or both, this is one stop you won`t want to miss on your Great Pie Trail adventure.
📍 Little Bros Coffee Nook | Open daily Mon-Sat 6am-12pm, Sun 7am-11.30am
📍 Taco Love Bros | Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-8pm
Searching for MORE pies? Head to Visit Lismore, the official destination website and search Pie Trail.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #TheGreatLismorePieTrail #TacoLoveBros #PieLovers @tacolovebros
✨Heart Light – Wearable Arts Gala this Thursday! ✨
Don’t miss this magical event as the Star Court Theatre lights up for a sparkling night of creativity. Experience a dazzling runway showcase of one-of-a-kind wearable artworks that blend fashion, art, sustainability and imagination.
What you can expect:
💡 Spectacular illuminated costumes
🌿 A strong sustainability message
🎨 Inspiring artistic talent with over 70 entries from local schools and creatives
✨ An unforgettable night of creativity.
Presented by the team behind the iconic Lismore Lantern Parade, HEART LIGHT is much more than a fashion show—it`s a celebration of imagination, sustainability and community.
The Student Awards take to the runway at 5pm, with the Wearable Arts Awards Gala starting at 8.30pm. Doors open at 8pm, with time to enjoy cocktails and canapes on arrival. Come along, be inspired and see creativity shine!
📍 Star Court Theatre
📆 Thursday, 18 June
🎟 Get your tickets now, head to the Lismore Lantern Parade website to purchase.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreLanternParade #CreativeCommunity #WearableArts
🫖✨ Get Ready for the Cosiest Exhibition of the Season! ✨🫖
Join us next weekend at the incredible Tea Cosy Exhibition, brought to you by the Lismore CWA.
Come along and discover an array of beautifully handcrafted tea cosies, each lovingly created and bursting with creativity, skill and imagination.
🏆Vote for your favourite tea cosy!
As you explore the exhibition, make sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Awards for the three categories of sewing, knitting and crochet.
Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee while you make your decision and pick your favourite!
Whether you’re a tea lover, a craft enthusiast, or just looking for a cosy way to enjoy weekend, this event is sure to warm your heart.
📍 Lismore Regional Gallery
📆 Friday 19 June & Saturday 20 June
⏰ 10am-2pm - People’s choice voting announcement at 2.30pm on Saturday
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreCWA #CreateMore #LismoreRegionalGallery
🎈 KidsFest is back and bigger than ever! 🎈
Families, this is your sign to spend the day in Lismore in the lead up to the Lismore Lantern Parade on Saturday 20 June.
KidsFest is packed with:
🎭 Street performers
🏰 Jumping castles
🎨 Hands-on activities
🪄 Lantern decorating
🎲 Giant street games
🌳 The magical “Whimsical Woodland” experience in Back Alley Gallery
From little adventurers to creative teens, there’s something around every corner to spark imagination and joy.
Then, as the sun sets, kids can proudly join the crowd lining the streets for the magical Lantern Parade.
Make it a full family day out:
🍕 Early family dinner in town
🍦 Dessert stop before the parade
🛏 Stay overnight and enjoy a relaxed Sunday in Lismore
📍 KidsFest
🕥 10.30am – 4.30pm
📅 Saturday 20 June
Head to the Lismore Lantern Parade website for more details.
#KidsFest #LismoreLanternParade #FamilyFun #VisitLismore #NorthernRiversFamilies
🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎶🎨
There is plenty to enjoy and experience around Lismore this weekend with creative workshops, local markets, live music and MORE.
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
👉Workshop: Meet & Make – Mini Beaded Bouquet, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Sessions, Silt Studio, 1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen, brews & live music, Two Mates Brewing, from 4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Film: Armadeus, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉In Conversation: Sarah Ujmaia, Lismore Regional Gallery, 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Kai Noon, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
👉Workshop: Paint & Sip: Kookaburra Theme, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-7.30pm
👉Live Music: Dan Grace, Northern Rivers Hotel, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: Family Values, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Mudcrab, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Love Me Again Monthly Pop Up Rack Sale, The artisans Table, 8am-2pm
👉`Eclectic Emporium` Pre-loved pop up shop, Flourish Studio, 10am-2pm
👉Workshop: Learn to make felt slippers, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Live Theatre: Family Values, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Live Show: The Sydney Hotshots Live, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Push, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉Live Music: Dan Hannaford: Lismore Workers Club, 6pm-9pm
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
👉Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Workshop: Oil Painting Portraits, The Artisans Table, 10am-1pm
👉Cacao Ceremony, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Film: Primavera, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Rod Murray Duo, Eltham Hotel, 3pm
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
📍New Visitor Information Hub at The Channon Tavern!🌿
Whether you`re a local exploring your backyard or a visitor discovering the Northern Rivers, make sure to stop by The Channon Tavern, now proudly hosting a Visitor Information Hub.
Pick up a range of FREE visitor guides, maps, and regional tourism information to help you discover local attractions, scenic drives, villages, events, walks, and hidden gems throughout the region.
While you`re there, enjoy everything this iconic local venue has to offer. Located in the heart of The Channon, the Tavern has been part of the village`s story for generations, originally operating as a butter factory, now a community gathering place, attracting visitors from all over on weekends to enjoy what`s on offer.
• Live music on Fridays and Sundays
• Weekly trivia nights
• Pool competitions
• Local events and community gatherings
• Happy Hour Tuesday–Friday, 5pm–6pm
• Delicious menu, welcoming and friendly service
• Log fire and cosy atmosphere
• Children`s playground and outdoor deck overlooking Terania Creek
🕛 Opening Hours:
Open from 12pm until late, closed Monday
📍The Channon Tavern | 51 Terania Street, The Channon
#TheChannonTavern #NorthernRiversNSW #VisitNSW #ExploreTheNorthernRivers #VisitorInformation #northernriversnsw @thechannontavern
🎬 Final days to see the Family Values theatre production! 🎬
Lismore Theatre Company presents Family Values, a sharp, dark comedy that follows a dysfunctional Australian family as they grapple with what “family values” really mean.
Warm, witty and surprisingly moving, a trip to the theatre is the perfect winter outing where you can expect laughter, tears and plenty to think about!
Warm up at the theatre with a hot chocolate or mulled wine and step inside the chaos of this unforgettable family story!
FINAL SHOWS!
📆 Thursday 11 June |⏰11.30am (Matinee)
📆 Friday 12 June | ⏰ 7.30pm
📆 Saturday 13 June | ⏰ 7.30pm — Special fundraiser for Sanctuary Northern Rivers ($40 incl. drink on arrival + nibbles)
Don’t miss out on this fabulous production, book your tickets now before they sell out! Lismore Theatre Company - Rochdale Theatre
📍Rochdale Theatre, 603 Ballina Road, Goonellabah
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LiveTheatre @lismoretheatrecompany
🌿 What’s on this June at Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub 🌿
Warm up this winter with hands-on workshops designed to keep you cosy, spark your creativity and build on practical and sustainable skills.
🧶 Make Your Own Felt Slippers
📅 13 June | ⏰ 10.30am
Create your own pair of cosy slippers to keep your feet warm all winter long.
🖌️ Brush Making Workshop
📅 20 June | ⏰ 10.30am
Craft your own natural brush or scrubber using all natural materials.
These workshops are perfect for beginners or anyone keen to learn practical skills. All materials are provide for workshops.
For more information or to register, email nnic.org.au or call 0475 135 764.
#VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #SeeLismore #SustainableLiving
