The Cro’s Nest

The Cro’s Nest is a vibrant community hub in Lismore, bringing people together to connect, create, and play. Whether you’re a seasoned Warhammer enthusiast, a slot car racing fan, or simply curious about hobby gaming, The Cro’s Nest offers a welcoming space for everyone. The venue features fully set-up analogue and digital Scalextric slot car […]

Silent Hands Bakery Cafe

Silent Hands Bakery Café is a small, boutique-style café with a warm and homely atmosphere. The space feels welcoming and relaxed, with ambient décor that reflects Deaf culture and celebrates inclusivity. Visitors can expect a cosy setting that feels more like visiting a friend’s home than a busy commercial café.

Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition …we weave together

In this exhibition, nine ancestral woven objects held in the Australian Museum collection will return to Country for Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali …we weave together. These historic pieces stand alongside ten newly commissioned works by contemporary Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, and Kamilaroi (Gamilaroi) artists. Curated by Kylie Caldwell. This touring exhibition is an Arts Northern Rivers project, […]

Mark Maurangi Carrol – Islands not to scale (Maru a’o) – Act II

Islands not to scale presents recent works by Mark Maurangi Carrol, developed during his 2024 residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris and refined during a return to Rarotonga in January 2025. This evolving exhibition series explores themes of scale, movement, and representation from a diasporic Pacific perspective. The title references a 1980s […]

Estefania Minniti: El Tiempo Es Oro (Time is Gold)

The multidisciplinary practice of Estefania Minniti explores the profound theme of time: its impact on relationships, transitions, and the fleeting nature of existence. As an Argentinian-born visual artist now residing in Australia, Estefania confronts the challenges of merging two cultures within herself, feeling rooted in neither. The artist delves into the diversity, heritage, and heterogeneity […]

Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition – We Weave Together

In this exhibition, nine ancestral woven objects held in the Australian Museum collection will return to Country for Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali – we weave together. These historic pieces stand alongside ten newly commissioned works by contemporary Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, and Kamilaroi (Gamilaroi) artists, who have drawn from their great grandmothers’ wisdom to breathe new life […]

Silt Studio

Silt Studio is a creative workshop and boutique event space based in the heart of Lismore. The studio offers pottery and art classes, multi-week courses and private events. Silt programs are highly inclusive for all ages and abilities, ranging from beginner to advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building classes, diverse ability social groups, children’s programs, and customised […]

Melville House

Melville House is a unique accommodation experience with over 80 years of family history and hospitality. The house itself has been in the family for a long time and is a genuine piece of Lismore’s history. Facilities at Melville House include a 17-metre swimming pool, a large open garden, common kitchen and inside the house […]

Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct

Get ready to ride and roll at the new Lismore Skatepark – a world-class, purpose-built skate and youth precinct located in the heart of Lismore’s CBD. Designed in collaboration with professional skaters and youth leaders, and built by industry experts, this state-of-the-art 2,300 m² facility is more than just a skatepark – it’s a destination. Whether […]

Lismore Gemfest

Started in 1990 by the Lismore Gem and Lapidary Club Inc., and has since evolved into one of Australia’s largest Annual Gem and Mineral shows with over 140 Tailgaters and Dealers. Lismore Gemfest will be held over two massive days, selling and displaying Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Jewellery and Equipment from all over the world There […]