Voices of the River: An evening of short films
An evening of short films sharing Bundjalung voices and stories of the river: Remembering Water, Guung Butherun, Cubawee: A Place of Plenty and The Crossing After the screenings, audiences are invited to stay for a panel discussion, with Mitch King as MC. Presented by Jagun Alliance through Heal the Rivers, as part of Richmond RiverFest […]
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 […]
The Death of Stalin – Movie Screening
The Death of Stalin is a darkly funny political satire about the chaos that erupts after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin suddenly dies. With a power vacuum at the very top, his closest ministers scramble to protect themselves, outmanoeuvre their rivals and decide who will take control. What follows is a ruthless and increasingly absurd battle […]
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 […]
The Channon Craft Market 50th Anniversary
50 years. Countless memories. One very special market. For 50 years, people have been coming to The Channon Craft Market. Some came for the beautiful handmade crafts. Some came for the music. Some came for the delicious food. And some came simply because everyone else was going! This October, come back to The Channon and […]
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. […]
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 […]
(Re)Create Sculpture Exhibition
Discover Art in the Heart of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, where the beauty of nature meets the creativity of local artists in a unique recycled art sculpture exhibition. Wander along the garden paths and discover an inspiring collection of sculptures created from recycled, found and natural materials. Each artwork has its own story, nestled […]
Lismore Show
The North Coast National Lismore Show annual show is back, mark your calendars for the highlight of the year, as the Lismore Showgrounds come alive with three incredible days of fun and festivities. The event program is now live, get ready for three days of competitions, entertainment, exhibits, family fun it’s where memories are made. […]