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
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🌟 CONTAINED IN NIMBIN GOES FOR GOLD! 🌟
Let’s get behind Contained In Nimbin as they go for Gold at tonight’s Australian Tourism Awards being held in Fremantle, Western Australia.
These awards showcase excellence across the Australian Tourism Industry and it’s fantastic to see our region represented on the national stage.
We would like to wish Nicole and Nic all the best for tonight’s awards. We are incredibly proud to have Contained In Nimbin Accommodation in our region. It is a truly special place for visitors to relax, unwind and enjoy everything Nimbin and the Northern Rivers has to offer.
📸 @containedinnimbin
#VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🌟 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🌟
There is so much to see and do across the region this weekend!
FRIDAY 6 MARCH
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge, Hepburn Park, from 5pm
👉Exhibition Opening: ‘As I Am’ Women’s Exhibition, Serpentine Gallery, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Workshop: Wire and Gem of Life Pendant, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Film: Desperado, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Film: 500 Days in the Wild, Star Court Theatre, 6.30pm-8.30pm
👉Live Music: Chris Fisher, The Channon Tavern, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Lilli Sheen, 5.30pm, DJ Dakoda, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 7 MARCH
👉Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge, Hepburn Park, from 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉The Kundalini Yoga Experience, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.15pm
👉Film: Killjoy, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm
👉Lismore Speedway – March Madness, Lismore Showgrounds, from 4pm
👉A Slideshow & Talks, Lismore Regional Gallery, 3pm-5pm
👉Clunes Texan BBQ, Clunes Café, from 4.30pm
👉Workshop: Beads & Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7pm
👉Northern Sounds Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Cath Simes Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 8 MARCH
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Workshop: Oil Painting – Still Life Theme, The Artisans Table, 10am-1pm
👉Cacao Ceremony, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
👉Breathwork, Meditation & Sound Healing, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.30pm-3pm
👉Live Theatre: The Importance of Being Ernest, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm-4.30pm
👉Film: It Was Just An Accident, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Burning Hands Duo, The Channon Tavern, 2pm-5pm
👉Live Music: Chris Aronsten, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
👉Live Music: Burning Hands Duo, The Channon Tavern, 2pm-5pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
💪 SAMSON FITNESS CHALLENGE 💪
Good luck to everyone competing in the annual Samson Fitness Challenge this weekend!
Come down to Hepburn Park and show your support as teams and individuals compete to win the coveted Samson title. This is a wonderful event raising funds for local charity Our Kids.
Check out @lismoresamsonfitnesschallenge for further event information and updates.
📍Hepburn Park, Holland St, Goonellabah
📆Friday 6 March | Solo Samson | From 5.30pm
📆Saturday 7 March | Team Samson, Samson Teen Sprint, Samson Kids | From 7am
#VisitLismore #OurKids #SamsonFitnessChallenge
AUTUMN EVENTS ACROSS LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES! 👏🎨🎶
Check out our Autumn Events Calendar featuring signature events across Lismore and the Northern Rivers region. 🏎💚🐄⚾🎬🛹🎶💎
With so many exciting events coming up, now is the time to start planning your next visit. For inspiration on places to eat, shop, stay and explore, head to Visit Lismore (see link in bio).
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin
🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN MARCH 🎨🎶
Find out what`s happening with our March What`s On Guide, featuring events, tours and activities, entertainment, local attractions, markets and more.
Download and save a copy to your device, pick up a copy from one of our local visitor information hubs or print a copy from Visit Lismore (see link in comments).
👉Want to stay updated with what’s happening in Lismore, Nimbin & Villages? Subscribe to our destination newsletter and get the latest news on events, stories and local highlights delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here - https://www.visitlismore.com.au/visitor.../contact-us/
Having an event? Tell us about it and we`ll help promote it. Reach out on socials or contact us at tourism@lismore.nsw.gov.au
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #SeeLismore
🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🎶
There is so much to do across the region this weekend with live music, creative workshops and don’t miss out on Norpa’s latest production Prima Facie coming to the Star Court Theatre this Friday and Saturday!
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
👉Visit the Farm Gate Café at Nimbin Valley Dairy, 392 Tuntable Falls Rd, 8am-2pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Explore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Exhibition: ‘Back to the Garden’ Members Exhibition & ‘Immersed in Print’ by Crystie Saulwick & Nuro Oliver, Blue Knob Gallery, 10am-3pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Film: Queer, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 6pm
👉Clunes Mexi Night, Clunes Café, from 4.30pm
👉NORPA presents Prima Facie, Star Court Theatre, 7.30pm
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Workshop: Coffee & Clay, Silt Studio, 10am
👉Workshop: Create A Macrame Dog Leash, The Artisans Table, 10am-12.30pm
👉Workshop: Soap Making & Natural Cleaning, Djangbung Gardens, 10am-1pm
👉Workshop: Cob Basics, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Nourishing Yin Yoga & Crystal Bowl Sound Bath, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 9.30am-11.30am
👉Resilient Lismore Community Picnic Day, Nesbitt Park, Sth Lismore, 4pm-7pm - POSTPONED
👉NORPA presents Prima Facie, Star Court Theatre, 1.30pm or 7.30pm (Auslan Interpreted)
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 1 MARCH
👉Workshop: Silversmith Ring Making, The Artisans Table, 10am-12.30pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club: Groovin High with Ingrid James, Lismore City Bowling Club
👉Film: Sentimental Value, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: The Lonesome Boatmen, Eltham Hotel, 4pm-6.30pm
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
🎶 Live at The Quad – March Music Series 🎶
Two huge nights of live music. One incredible space. Free and all ages.
Mark your calendar and gather your crew, The Quad is bringing powerful First Nations talent to the heart of Lismore this March.
👉THURSDAY 5 MARCH | 6–8pm
Join us on the grass for a relaxed evening of soul, R&B and original music featuring:
✨ Angel White: 17-year-old singer-songwriter blending soul, folk and R&B. From busking to releasing her debut single “Would yu?” - Angel is one to watch.
✨ Madi King: Proud Widjabul, Nyangbul woman delivering powerful Soul and R&B inspired by heritage and culture. An emerging artist currently working on her debut EP.
👉FRIDAY 13 MARCH | 6–9pm
An evening of deep bass, powerful storytelling, culture, dance and connection under the open sky.
🔥 The Boy of Many Colours: A proud Cassowary man of the Yidinji, Bar Burrum & Mamu tribes of Far North Queensland, delivering higher-conscious hip hop backed by the Babilali Dancers.
🎤 Mandawuy: Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji singer-songwriter sharing music inspired by heritage, language and homeland. Raw, grounded and unforgettable.
🎤 Mr Rhodes: Lismore favourite bringing upbeat soulful vibes for the night!
Come early. Enjoy the local eats. Stay for the atmosphere.
📍 The Quad, 110 Magellan Street, Lismore
🎟 Free | All Ages
#LiveMusic #FirstNationsArtists #TheQuadLismore
Groovin The Moo Line Up Announced 🎶👏
The line up is here and it is going to be an incredible day of live music as this All Star line up rolls into Lismore on Saturday 9 May.
🎟Tickets start at $125+BF
On sale 3 March
👉Homegrown Groovers Presale (2480 Residents Only): 9am AEDT*
✔️Check ‘I’m a Lismore Local’ in the presale sign up form to get access.
👉Presale: 10am AEDT
👉General on sale: 12pm (midday) AEDT
🎶All Star Line Up Featuring:
@dabakerboy
@denzelcurryph
@dopelemonmusic
@maplespetdinosaur
@mattcorbyaus
@ninajirachi
@thechatslovebeer
@theterrysband
@tonesandi
@colliflowersband
@planetmusicshop
@kathebbs
#VisitLismore #GroovinTheMoo #GreatSouthernNights @groovinthemoo @greatsouthernnights
🍝 Tavola LisAmore! A Family-Style Italian Long Lunch 🇮🇹
Lismore, are you ready for an afternoon of incredible food, flowing drinks, laughter, and togetherness?
Get your tickets now and experience what the Italians do best, with a long and authentic Italian lunch prepared for you by Italian Chefs Daniela & Attilio Mairorano.
🍽 The Feast | A multi-course celebration of Italy featuring:
🌟Traditional antipasto & crispy bruschetta
🌟Golden arancini & fresh focaccia
🌟Rich, seasonal risotto & perfectly al dente rigatoni
🌟Decadent dessert & traditional biscotti
☕ Professional coffee service by Amici
🍷The Bar | Sips & Spritzes
Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival with your choice of Prosecco, Italian beer, or Fabio Italian Soda. Further drinks can be purchased from their curated bar with Italian favourites on the menu.
This is more than just a lunch, it’s a celebration of food, family and Lismore! Gather your friends, secure your table, and come and experience Tavola LisAmore!
📆Saturday, 14 March
⏰11.30am-3pm
📍William Smith Pavilion, Lismore Showgrounds
🎟 Early Bird: $125 + booking fee (until 25 Feb or sold out), group specials also available.
Proceeds from this event will go towards their charity of choice, Women Up North. For more information and to book, visit Lismore Friendship Festival.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreFriendshipFestival @friendshipfestivallismore
Setting off on an adventure this weekend? 👏
Don`t forget to tag us @visitlismore and share your favourites moments from around the region, we would love to feature them too!
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #NorthernRiversNSW
