Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore to Bentley Official Opening

The Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail officially opens this December. Mark your calendars to experience this incredible addition connecting scenic Lismore to Bentley. The official opening will take place with live entertainment followed by official proceedings and ribbon cutting. Come and say hi to The Destination Team at the visitor […]

Santa at the Gingerbread House

There is a special little Gingerbread House in South Lismore, that is growing with festive cheer and decorations each time girls and boys show acts of kindness to those less fortunate. These children get added to Santa’s List by doing good deeds, and as the joy spreads in the community, the Gingerbread House keeps getting […]

Star Court Arcade Christmas Market

Come on down to the Star Court Arcade for a very special handmade and local market. There will be loads of stalls, along with live music, choir, kids crafts, food and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Santa Photos at The Square

Santa and his helpers are coming to the Lismore Square! Come along for Santa’s Arrival Parade starting near City Beach, then kick off the Christmas season with a photo with Santa! This year there are standard, Pet, and Sensitive sessions available, to suit any member of the family. Pet Pawtraits will be held on Tuesday […]

Lismore Lantern Parade

The Lismore Lantern Parade brought to you by LightnUp Inc will be celebrating 31 years of bringing light to the heart of the community. The Lismore Lantern Parade is a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning annual festival that celebrates the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year, a time of optimism and renewal. […]

Tropical Fruits New Year Festival

It’s GALORE ‘24 This very demure event is a moreish mash-up of roaring art deco burlesque and cabaret with lashings of Camp – Relish in the queer communion that is Tropical Fruits New Years – on Widjabul Wia-bal Jagun. Galore is a festival for up to 2000 people, consisting of four dance parties across Monday […]

Nimbin Mardigrass

The Nimbin MardiGrass is an annual rally and celebration in the tiny village of Nimbin in northern NSW, Australia. 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. Its […]

Lismore Speedway Season Calendar

Lismore Speedway hosts a series of scheduled events involving six, sometimes up to ten drivers competing over eight anti-clockwise laps of the oval circuit. Come and check out the action where you will see fast paced machines sideways, power sliding or broadsiding into the bends. The Speedway track is a 400 metre long raceway made […]

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 over two massive days selling and displaying Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Jewellery and Equipment from all over the world! Be sure […]

Lismore Cup

The Lismore Cup is one of the most popular race days in regional New South Wales. It is a unique racing experience that draws crowds of 5,000 and more to the picturesque Lismore Racecourse. The Lismore Cup is held in September every year. Free shuttle buses operate on the day. Please check the website or […]