Discover the cReative heArts of the Northern Rivers.
Home to one of Australia’s most vibrant creative communities, this trail takes you into the studios, galleries and creative spaces that make our region so unique.
From contemporary exhibitions to colourful laneways, workshops and events, there’s something for every kind of explorer.
Take your time. Enjoy the ride.
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A thank you to these contributors
Lismore Regional Gallery and Friends of the Gallery
A cornerstone of cultural life in the Northern Rivers region, the gallery champions the transformative power of art.
Thank you for your valued support and contribution to the development of the Arts and Culture Trail, helping to celebrate and connect the rich arts and cultural experiences of our region.
Arts Northern Rivers
Thank you to Arts Northern Rivers for their support and contribution to the development of the Art and Culture Trail. Their dedication to strengthening arts and culture in the region has been instrumental in helping us create a meaningful guide for all to enjoy.
Studio Troppo
Thank you to Studio Troppo for their valued partnership throughout the design and consultation process. Their creativity, insight, and dedication to listening to community voices have helped bring the Art and Culture Trail to life in a meaningful and inspiring way.
Nimbin Sustainable Living Hub and Nimbin Chamber
For their valued contribution and for helping ensure Nimbin’s unique character and cultural identity are reflected in the Art and Culture Trail.
NORPA
We gratefully acknowledge NORPA for their support and involvement in the development of the Arts and Culture Trail. Their leadership in the performing arts and commitment to fostering creativity and cultural participation have been an important contribution to this initiative.
Flourish Gallery
Thank you to Flourish Gallery for their participation in this project and for their ongoing support of arts and culture in our region.
Lismore Lantern Parade
Thank you to festival organisers for your input, guidance and feedback on behalf of Lismore’s dynamic events community.
Holly Ahern & Eden Crawford-Harriman
For sharing with us the image on the front cover of ‘You Are Here’ sculpture, and for being so incredibly talented.
Dr Roslyn Derrett OAM
We gratefully acknowledge Dr Roslyn Derrett for her guidance. Her expertise, insight, and longstanding commitment to arts, culture, and community events and development have greatly enriched this project.
Ballina Shire Council, Byron Shire Council, Tweed Shire Council, Kyogle Council, Clarence Valley Council and Richmond Valley Council
We extend our sincere thanks to our neighbouring councils for their support, collaboration, and shared commitment to strengthening art and culture across the region. By working together to develop connected art and culture trails, we are helping to celebrate our diverse communities, showcase local creativity, and create richer cultural experiences for residents and visitors alike.
🔥 A shout-out to The Stockpot Kitchen Smokehouse! 🔥
Visit Lismore couldn’t help but overhear a customer raving about their lunch at this popular Lismore venue.
He said: “How can everything on the menu be that good?”
And she replied: “I know… it was all amazing!” 😂
Honestly, that pretty much says it all.
It’s no surprise that The Stockpot Kitchen Smokehouse has just taken out the Australian BBQ Alliance’s BBQ Restaurant of the Year! 🏆🔥
If you love seriously good BBQ, generous feeds and food worth talking about, put The Stockpot Kitchen Smokehouse on your dining bucket list.
📍 The Stockpot Kitchen Smokehouse, 133 Molesworth Street, Lismore
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🎨WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎶
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Lismore Eisteddfod: Dance Solos & Duos, Lismore Workers Club, lismoreeisteddfod.com.au
👉Workshop: Friday Clay, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Travelling Film Festival, Lismore Cinemas, lismorecinemas.com.au
👉Live Show: Teardrops on My Dildo: The Endurance, Star Court Theatre, 7.30pm
👉Film: Gentleman Bronco’s, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Blake Dantier, Two Mates Brewing, from 5pm
👉Live Music: Adam Harpaz, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm
👉NORPA & Eltham Hotel present Love for One Night, The Eltham Hotel, 7.30pm (SOLD OUT)
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ Kaz, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Eisteddfod: Dance Troupes, Lismore Workers Club, lismoreeisteddfod.com.au
👉Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, Nimbin Town Hall, from 9.30am
👉Slow Down: A Guided Rest Experience, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 9am-10am
👉Workshop: Processing home-grown coffee, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉Travelling Film Festival, Lismore Cinemas, lismorecinemas.com.au
👉Spring Sing with Shelly Brown, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 11am
👉Sonic Bloom Spring Time V14, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 4pm
👉Karaoke Night, Dunoon Sports Club, 6.30pm
👉Beads & Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7pm
👉NORPA & Eltham Hotel present Love for One Night, The Eltham Hotel, 7.30pm (SOLD OUT)
👉Live Music: Sabotage, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
👉Workshop: Silversmith Ring Making, The Artisans Table, 10am-12.30pm
👉Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, Nimbin Town Hall, from 11.30am
👉Father’s Day BBQ & Bowls, East Lismore Bowling Club, 11.30am
👉Lismore Eisteddfod: Dance Troupes, Lismore Workers Club, lismoreeisteddfod.com.au
👉Travelling Film Festival, Lismore Cinemas, lismorecinemas.com.au
👉Father’s Day Skate, Rollerworld Lismore, 2pm
👉Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, from 2pm
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🎨✨ September is bursting with creativity in Lismore!
From exhibitions and local galleries to hands-on workshops, performance, poetry, fashion and more, there are plenty of ways to get inspired and celebrate the incredible creative talent of our region this September.
🌿 Explore the new Arts & Culture Trail and discover local studios, galleries and creative spaces.
🖼️ See what’s on at Lismore Regional Gallery & Lismore Quad, with exhibitions, guided tours, Collage Club, Gathering Space, Noisy Hour Extended, Love Letters to the Land, teen art classes and more.
🎭 Catch a performance at the Lismore Eisteddfod, Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup or Nimbin Fashion Show.
🧑🎨 Get hands-on and make something! Try beads, silversmithing, clay, lampshade making and more at creative workshops across the region.
🌸 Discover local artists at the Lismore Art Club 66th Annual Exhibition, Nimbin Artists Gallery, Blue Knob Gallery & Cafe, Serpentine Community Gallery and Lightbox Lane.
♻️ Experience (Re) Create Sculpture Exhibition, showcasing unique sculptures made from natural and recycled objects at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens from 20 September.
🎨 And from 25 September, Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition brings together the work of local fine artists, craft workers, designers, photographers and installation artists.
There is creativity around every corner this September, so come explore, make, see and be inspired. 💚
📅 See the full September What`s On guide: visitlismore.com.au
📍 Follow @visitlismore for more inspiration and things to do.
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🌿 Spring is here! 🌸
With Spring in the air, we are on the hunt for the best picnic places in our region! Whether it’s a peaceful spot by the water, a shady local park, a lookout with a view, or a hidden gem along a walking trail, we want to hear about it.
Share your favourite place in the comments and help us discover more of the beautiful spots our region has to offer. You might even inspire someone’s next weekend adventure!
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🎬 SEPTEMBER LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT! 🎶
September is packed with live music, theatre, film, festivals, comedy and plenty of reasons to get out and about! Here’s what’s happening across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages:
🎬 Travelling Film Festival
📅 3–6 September |📍Lismore Cinemas
😂 Teardrops on My Dildo: The Endurance
📅4 September | ⏰4.30pm | 📍Star Court Theatre
🏆 Nimbin Poetry Performance World Cup
📅5 & 6 September | 📍Nimbin Town Hall
🎵 Sonic Bloom Spring Time V14
📅 5 September | ⏰ From 4pm | 📍Nimbin Bush Theatre
🎶 Spring Sing with Shelly Brown
📅 5 September | ⏰ 11am | 📍 Northern Rivers Con
❤️ NORPA presents Love For One Night
📅 Until 12 September | 📍The Eltham Hotel
💃Nimbin Fashion Show
📅 12 September | ⏰ 1.30pm & 6pm |📍Nimbin Town Hall
🍍 Fruitopia Fair Day
📅 13 September | ⏰ 11am–5pm | 📍Lismore Showgrounds
🎬 Star Court Theatre Games
📅 18 Sept | ⏰ 7pm | 📍Star Court Theatre
🎶Love Northern Rivers
📅 24-27 September | 📍Oakes Oval, Lismore
😂 Friendlyjordies: The End Of The World
📅 25 Sept | ⏰7.30pm | 📍Star Court Theatre
🪄 Aiden Schofield: Trivial Trickery
📅 29 Sept | ⏰7pm | 📍Star Court Theatre
✨ Save the dates, grab your friends and make the most of September! Don’t forget to check out our local pubs and clubs for weekly live music gigs & more!
📸Photo Credit: NORPA
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SPRING EVENTS ACROSS LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES! 🎶🌸
Check out our Spring Events Calendar featuring signature events across Lismore and the Northern Rivers region. 🏉🐎🎨🎡💃
With so many exciting events coming up, now is the time to start planning your next visit. For inspiration on places to eat, shop, stay and explore, head to Visit Lismore, the official destination website.
👉Visiting in September? Our latest What`s On guide is packed with events, markets, workshops, entertainment and MORE! Download your copy at https://www.visitlismore.com.au/visitor.../whats-on-guide/
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #VisitNimbin
🏃♀️ The Darrel Chapman Fun Run is on this Sunday! 🏃♂️
We are looking forward to cheering on all the amazing participants as they take to the streets for this much loved community event.
Whether you are looking for a café to kick start your morning, or somewhere to enjoy a well-earned pub lunch after the run, Lismore has plenty of great local spots to choose from!
☕️ Discover local eats & drinks here 👉 https://www.visitlismore.com.au/plan-your-visit/eat-drink/dining-guide/
Are you a local business that’s open this Sunday? Share it with us in the comments below so we can help promote it!
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #DCFR2026 #OurKids #LocalEats
🎶🏃 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🏃♀️🎶
This weekend the Lismore Eisteddfod shines with incredible performances, NORPA brings its fabulous production Love For One Night to the Eltham Hotel and community favourite the Darrel Chapman Fun Run takes place, plus so much MORE!
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Lismore Eisteddfod: Schools Week & Speech & Drama, Lismore Workers Club, lismoreeisteddfod.com.au
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Film: Poor Things, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Blake Dantier, Two Mates Brewing, from 5pm
👉Lismore Art Club Inc. 66th Annual Exhibition Opening, Flourish Art, 5pm-9pm
👉Live Music: Kai Noon, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm
👉NORPA & Eltham Hotel present Love for One Night, The Eltham Hotel, 7.30pm (SOLD OUT)
👉Live Music: Adam Gardiner, 5.30pm, DJ Kaz, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Eisteddfod: Vocal & Instrumental, Lismore Workers Club, lismoreeisteddfod.com.au (until Mon)
👉Workshop: Coffee & Clay, Silt Studio, 10am
👉Workshop: Carbon, Creativity and Collapse, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-1pm
👉Film: Tenor: My Name Is Pati, Star Court theatre, 2.30pm
👉Peruvian Pop-up: BEBEY x Bonito, 98 Magellan St, Lismore, from 5pm
👉The Big Bike Film Night, Star Court Theatre, 5.30pm-8pm
👉Live Music: George Smilovici, Lismore Workers Club, 6pm
👉Live Show: Smoked Salmon Tour, Two Mates Brewing, 6pm-10pm
👉NORPA & Eltham Hotel present Love for One Night, The Eltham Hotel, 7.30pm (SOLD OUT)
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST
👉Darrel Chapman Fun Run, Woodlark St, Lismore, from 7am
👉Guided Walk through the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, 313 Wyrallah Rd, 10am-11am
👉Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre, 9am-3pm
👉Film: The Party’s Over! (Classe Moyenne), Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Jesse Redwing, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
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WHAT A PIE EATING SHOWDOWN! 🥧👏🏆
What a day at NORCO Eat the Street! Our pie eating competition was full of big appetites, fierce competition and plenty of pie-fuelled fun!
A HUGE thank you to every contestant, and congratulations to all our pie champions across the Kids, Teens and Adult heats! You brought the energy, determination and most importantly, the appetite.
A massive shoutout to our friends at Lismore Pie Cart for sponsoring prizes, judging and bringing the passion with their pie commentary! What legends! 👏
And a very special THANK YOU to our major sponsor, Annie`s Country Bakery for putting up an incredible $500 in cash prizes for our Champion Chomp-Off. Your support helped make the competition one to remember!
📸 Can you spot yourself in the photos? Have a scroll through and tag yourself or your pie eating mates!
👉If you attended the event, we would love to hear your thoughts! Please complete our short survey (link in bio), your feedback helps support and shape future events.
🥧 KEEP THE PIE ADVENTURE GOING!
Lismore is home to the Great Pie Trail, so why stop at one pie? Taste your way around our local pie legends! Head to the Visit Lismore website for the full list of locations.
How many places have YOU visited on the Great Pie Trail? Tell us below and share your favourite pie! 🥧
Thanks again to everyone who ate, cheered, judged, sponsored and celebrated with us. Until next time, keep calm and eat pies!
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Don`t miss the Sydney Comedy Festival this Thursday 😂
Get ready, Lismore, the Sydney Comedy Festival is rolling into town for one night only! 🎤🤣
This year’s event brings together some of the Festival’s hottest acts and exciting emerging talent for two hours of jam packed entertainment, big laughs and plenty of fun.
Whether you’re after a great night out with friends or just need an excuse to laugh until your cheeks hurt, this is one show you won’t want to miss!
📍 Star Court Theatre, Lismore
📆 Thursday, 27 August
⏰ 8pm-10pm
🎟 https://starcourttheatre.com.au/events/sctg2026
📸 Sydney Comedy Festival
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