Carols in the Heart
Get into the festive spirit and celebrate Christmas with your loved ones at Carols in the Heart With live entertainment, family fun and Christmas classics to sing along to, this is one festive event you don’t want to miss. Make sure you follow the Visit Lismore social channels for all the exciting updates to come.
Lismore Howloween Adoption Day
Lismore Howloween Adoption Day! Meet gorgeous greyhounds looking for their forever homes, enjoy some pats and cuddles, and chat with the friendly team to learn more about adopting a greyhound. Whether you’re ready to welcome a new four-legged family member or simply curious about life with a greyhound, everyone is welcome! There will also be […]
Cosmic Rodeo Nedlands Studio
This year’s Nedlands Studio Party is bigger and better than ever. Featuring Stabbitha & The Knifey Wifeys from Adelaide, Billy Cart from Melbourne, and local acts Liminal, Mr Rhodes & Masochist, plus a few up-and-coming studio bands.
GSAC Fitness and Wellness Day
Come along to the GSAC Fitness and Wellness Day at the Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre and discover the many fitness, recreation and wellbeing opportunities available right here in your local community. Whether you’re already active or looking for a fun new way to get moving, this open day is the perfect opportunity to explore […]
Projections in The Quad
Come to the Lismore Quad and see JAJA’s radiant moving artwork, projected onto the Library every night. Thylacine Trace: This artwork traces the stories of extinction and subtle remaining echoes of the carnivorous marsupial that was native to our mainland and the islands of Lutruwita and Niugini. Artist bio: Wiradjuri original ablaze with the exploration […]
Glitz. Glam. Gala Roaring 20s
Women Up North provides essential services and support to women, children and young people throughout the Northern Rivers region of NSW who are experiencing domestic and family violence. Slip into your best 20s-inspired threads and come along for the annual fundraising gala on Saturday, hosted in partnership with Sydney-based investment company Challenger. Cut up the […]
Jazz in the Quad and Singers Showcase
Celebrate the end of the year with an evening of live music at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium’s Youth Jazz Orchestra & Singers Showcase. This year, Jazz in the Quad will be joined by the Singers Showcase, bringing together some of the Con’s talented vocalists alongside the young jazz musicians for a relaxed summer evening of […]
Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup
The Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup has run for 23 years on the first weekend of September. Saturday has four heats featuring 32 poets from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and the local area, performing eight minutes of poetry, judged on the poem, performance, audience reaction and timing. Sunday has two semi-finals […]
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars – Lismore
One of the most beloved community events on the calendar is making a triumphant return to Lismore. Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars bringing a jam-packed evening of family-friendly fun to Crozier Field. The free event includes live music, children’s activities, and screening of feature film, How to Train Your Dragon (2025, PG), to begin […]
Richmond RiverFest
Celebrate the life force of the Richmond River at the annual 2026 Richmond RiverFest — a month-long celebration of festivals and events that connect you to the Richmond River. Launching in Ballina on World Rivers Day, RiverFest flows upstream over four incredible weeks, with storytelling, culture, food, tree plantings and community experiences along the way. […]