Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions – Lismore

Luke Kidgell continues new World Tour in Australia. Luke is known for his viral crowd-work interactions that often lead to some fairly unusual, yet hilarious encounters. Despite not having much control over his impulsive thoughts, Luke insists that deep down he means well, and this year he’s on a mission to prove it. After touring […]

Lismore Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo

Challenge Accepted – Lismore! Get ready to elevate your adventures and your everyday living. The Lismore Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo is a brand-new event bringing the best of outdoor exploration, home inspiration, and lifestyle innovation to the Northern Rivers. Whether you’re gearing up for your next big escape, refreshing your home, or […]

Gold Coast Titans Fan Day

The Gold Coast Titans are coming to Lismore for the 2026 Northern Rivers Fan Day. This free, family-friendly event will give fans the opportunity to get up close with the Titans’ NRL squad and coaching staff in one of the side’s final training sessions before the club’s first trial against the Dolphins, with player signings, […]

Sound Lab 03

Sound Lab returns this year with a loud lineup! Meanjin/Magan-djin’s cyberBanshee joins forces with Lismore’s Ghost Variations (duo) and MANIVRMES for a night of fierce, performative, and playful sonic exploration. Free, all welcome, no bookings required.

Primex

Primex returns to the Northern Rivers, bringing Australia’s premier primary industries field days to Lismore for an unmissable showcase of innovation, expertise and regional pride. Attracting thousands of visitors from across the country, Primex is a major celebration of agriculture, agribusiness and rural life, featuring cutting-edge machinery, sustainable farming solutions, livestock, technology, education and live […]

LisAmore!

LisAmore! is Lismore’s beloved annual celebration of Italian culture—a vibrant festival that brings locals and visitors together for a joyful day of authentic flavours, music, dance, and la dolce vita energy. Wander through stalls serving Italian classics, enjoy live performances, and admire an impressive display of Italian cars and motorbikes. Immerse yourself in Italian language […]

Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge

The Samson Challenge is a four-person team event with each team put through twelve gruelling challenges, which include a farmers walk with jerry cans, a prowler push, a 130-kilogram truck tyre flip, a burpee challenge, a 2×2 kilometre run, a one-kilometre swim, a sled pull, and a crazy obstacle course to complete. The quickest team […]

Darrel Chapman Fun Run

The Darrel Chapman Fun Run is an event that has been established in Lismore for over 25 years. The NAB, Lismore City Council and the Lord’s Taverners team with Our Kids to make this event a reality. There is a 4 kilometre, 10 kilometre, 21 kilometre and Virtual Marathon. All funds raised from the Darrel […]

Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival

Since 2006, Northern United Rugby League Football Club Incorporated also known as the Dirawongs have hosted the Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival across various venues on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. The Lismore Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival allows Aboriginal rugby league clubs and players to receive much needed preparation in their quest […]

Nimbin MardiGrass

The Nimbin MardiGrass is an annual rally and celebration in the tiny village of Nimbin. Beginning in 1993, MardiGrass is held to protest the drug laws, educate people on the various uses of cannabis (medicinal, industrial, recreational and spiritual) and celebrate the culture that has grown here over the years. The village of Nimbin comes […]