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.
Featured Events
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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.
🎨🎶 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎨🎶
Searching for MORE to enjoy this weekend? There is plenty happening across the region, check out what’s on and soak up the last weekend of the school holidays!
FRIDAY 17 JULY
👉Airheads Inflatable Obstacle Course, Hepburn Park, Goonellabah, 9am, 11.30am or 2.30pm
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Sessions, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen, brews & live music, Two Mates Brewing, from 4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Film: Apocalypto, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Live Music: Adam Hourigan, 5.30pm, DJ Kaz, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
👉Live Music: Kane Muir, The Channon Tavern, 6pm-9pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
SATURDAY 18 JULY
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Airheads Inflatable Obstacle Course, Hepburn Park, Goonellabah, 9am, 11.30am or 2.30pm
👉Northern Rivers Rail Trail Monthly Ride & E-Bike Hire, Lismore Railway Station, 9am
👉Workshop: Mini Diorama, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Mini Beaded Bouquet, The Artisans Table, 10am-11.30am & 1pm-2.30pm
👉Live Show: An Evening with Matty Johns, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
👉Live Music: Push, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 19 JULY
👉Lismore City Bowlo Markets, Lismore City Bowling Club, 9am-1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Live Music: Bill Jacobi, The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm-4.30pm
👉Film: The Ice Tower, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: The Magpie Diaries, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
❄️ Winter is the perfect time to slow down and take a little extra care of yourself. Find passionate local makers, herbalists and wellness practitioners ready to help you embrace the season, to keep you well this winter.🤧😭😷🥴Nobody likes the sniffles and sneezes.
Here are a few simple ways to support your wellbeing this winter:
🍵 Warm up with nourishing herbal teas.
🌿 Create moments of calm with natural botanicals and aromatherapy.
🧘 Slow down with yoga, meditation or a restorative wellness session.
🚶 Take in the fresh air with a gentle walk through our rainforests, parks or villages.
🥣 Enjoy wholesome, seasonal meals made with fresh local produce.
💚 Remember that rest is just as important as staying active.
🥰 Enjoy a soak, sauna or steam.
👉Search Visit Lismore Wellness,
To find local practitioners willing to share their wealth of knowledge and wisdom, carefully crafted products, wellness experiences and MORE. ✨
#VisitLismore #WinterWellness #Nimbin #SupportLocal #WellnessJourney #northernrivers
Images: Nimbin Apothecary | Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery | Bathe Spa Lismore
🍕 There`s something special about pizza night in the villages.
As the sun goes down, locals and visitors gather to enjoy woodfired pizza, good conversation and the relaxed country charm that makes Clunes and Bexhill so memorable.
📍 Thursdays from 5pm – Clunes Café, 33 Main Street, Clunes
📍 Fridays from 5pm – Bexhill Hall, Withers Street, Bexhill
Bring your family, catch up with friends or simply enjoy an easy night out in two of the Northern Rivers` most welcoming villages. Great food, friendly faces and a laid-back atmosphere.
Who are you bringing to pizza night? 🍕✨
Thanks to Il Carretto, Sourdough Woodfired Pizza
#VisitLismore #ClunesNSW #Bexhill #VillageLife #WoodfiredPizza #NorthernRivers #SupportLocal #CountryCharm
✨ Love for One Night is coming back ❤️
After a sold-out 2022 season described as "pure joy" (Australian Stage), NORPA`s award-winning LOVE FOR ONE NIGHT returns to the iconic Eltham Hotel.
Step inside a country pub transformed into a theatrical wonderland, where strangers meet, sparks fly, and hearts are won and lost. Blending powerful storytelling, movement, cinematic projections, and a live band, this unforgettable site-specific experience unfolds all around you.
📍 Eltham Hotel
🗓️ 27 August – 12 September 2026
👉Tickets from $30
Don`t miss your chance to experience this acclaimed production, directed by Julian Louis.
Head to the NORPA website to book. Hurry, tickets are selling fast.
#NORPA #LoveForOneNight #ElthamHotel #LiveTheatre #NorthernRivers #WhatsOn #TheatreExperience
🎉 School Holidays! Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained?
🌿 Explore Heritage Park & miniature train rides.
🎨 Get creative with school holiday workshops at The Artisans Table and Lismore Regional Gallery
🎬 Catch the latest family movie at Lismore Cinemas.
🛼 Burn off some energy at Rollerworld Lismore.
📚 Join free holiday activities at Lismore and Goonellabah Libraries.
🥧 Take the family on the Great Pie Trail
🚶♂️Enjoy our guide to Village Strolls & Easy Walks, like Nimbin Rainbow Walk
🚴Ride the Rail Trail and Pump Track at Nesbitt Park
👉 Find more inspo, events, places to eat and family adventures at Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #SchoolHolidays #FamilyFun #DiscoverLismore #NorthernRivers #KidsActivities #HolidayInspiration
🎨 Plan to come and play at The Channon on Sunday! 🌿
Head to The Channon for local markets, delicious eats, live music and nature!
🎨 The Channon Craft Market Inc. | Held 2nd Sunday of the Month
📍 Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
Soak up the community vibes as you wander through the stalls, meet the makers and discover their locally crafted treasures. The grounds are still a little soggy, so wear appropriate footwear 👢
🎶 The Channon Tavern | Open from 12pm
📍 51 Terania St, The Channon
Settle in for the afternoon at The Channon Tavern and enjoy live music, drinks and a bite to eat beside the fire. Oozing country charm and friendly hospitality, this is a true gem and a place for the whole family to enjoy.
For MORE ideas on things to see and do, head to the official Destination website - Visit Lismore.
#SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #DiscoverNorthernRiversNSW
🥧It`s Pie Time 🥧on The Great Lismore Pie Trail
With school holidays in full swing and the cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to find your favourite pie across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages.
From the classic Aussie meat pie, to unique creations and exotic flavours, this is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget!
Are you up to the challenge? Search Visit Lismore Pie Trail.
Share your top pie picks by tagging @visitlismore 👏
#SeeLismore #VisitNimbin #TheGreatLismorePieTrail
🎶🎨⚾ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES 🎶🎨⚾
There is plenty to enjoy across the region this weekend with live music, workshops, markets and MORE.
FRIDAY 10 JULY
👉Timberjacks Baseball Tournament, Albert Park, Lismore, from 8am
👉Workshop: Friday Clay Sessions, Silt Studio, 10am & 1pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen, brews & live music, Two Mates Brewing, from 4pm
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
👉Deadly Weavers Exhibition & Workshops, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Film: Tank Girl, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
👉Fugazi Fridays, Clunes Store, starting from 3.30pm
👉Live Music: Jamie Sullivan, 5.30pm, DJ Mudcrab, 9.30pm, Hotel Lismore
SATURDAY 11 JULY
👉Timberjacks Baseball Tournament, Albert Park, Lismore, from 8am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Slow Down – A Guided Rest Experiences, Northern Rivers Conservatorium, 9am-10am
👉Coffee & Clay Workshop, Silt Studio, 10am
👉Deadly Weavers Exhibition & Workshops, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Kids Workshop: Beaded Plant, The Artisans Table, 10am-12pm
👉Workshop: Furniture Re-vitalization, Nimbin’s Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am
👉A Story Club Special – Fanny Lumsden, Clunes Coronation Hall, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Tubed Radio, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
👉The Partycles: Funk, Soul, Disco! Lismore City Bowling Club, 7pm-10pm
SUNDAY 12 JULY
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
👉Timberjacks Baseball Tournament, Albert Park, Lismore, from 8am
👉Oil Painting Workshop, The Artisans Table, 10am-1pm
👉Cacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
👉Deadly Weavers Exhibition & Workshops, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Portchos pop-up kitchen & brews, Two Mates Brewing, from 12pm
👉Live Music: Country Music Icon Luke O’Shea, Rochdale Theatre, 3pm-6pm
👉Live Music: Dillion James - Pianist, The Channon Tavern, 1.30pm-4.30pm
👉Film: Bon Voyage Marie, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, from 4pm
👉Live Music: Matt Armitage, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
⚾️ Welcome Timberjacks Baseball teams, families and supporters to Lismore! We hope you enjoy a fantastic weekend of baseball, teamwork and community spirit and take the opportunity to explore the Lismore region and enjoy the hospitality.
✨ Pick up this month’s What’s On Guide from Visitor Information hubs for a full list of events, attractions and things to see and do:
🍦Scoops & Candy | 123 Keen Street, Lismore
📕Lismore Library | 110 Magellan Street, Lismore
🍴 Dining Guide
🥧 Follow The Great Pie Trail through Lismore, Nimbin and surrounding villages
☕ Discover cafés, restaurants and local producers throughout the region with the Lismore Dining Guide.
Head to the official destination website, Visit Lismore, for more inspo.
Good luck to all Timberjacks competitors. Tag #VisitLismore with your holiday and game snaps for us to share💚⚾️
📍 Timberjacks Baseball Tournament
📅 10–12 July
📌 Albert Park, Lismore
🔗 fncbaseball.com.au
Scoops & Candy Richmond Tweed Regional Library
@FarNorthCoastBaseball
🍴🎶 Norco Eat the Street returns to Lismore this August! 🎉
Get ready to taste, explore and celebrate everything we love about the Northern Rivers when Norco Eat the Street returns to Lismore on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Expect:
🍽️ More food stalls and even more delicious local flavours
🥧 The return of the crowd-favourite Pie Eating Competition
☕ Latte art celebrations
🏃 A brand-new Waiters’ Race showcasing our incredible hospitality community
🎶 Live music including the Cake and Cordial Sessions — a relaxed afternoon of alt-country and rootsy folk paired with sweet treats
🎤 A Busking Competition celebrating the incredible talent of our region
🌟 Cooler August weather means a perfect winter afternoon to gather with family and friends, enjoy great food and experience one of the region’s favourite festivals.
📅 Norco Eat the Street
📍 Keen Street & The Quad, Lismore CBD
🕛 Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 12pm–7pm
Stay tuned as the full program, food lineup and entertainment schedule are announced.
#VisitLismore #EatTheStreet #LismoreNSW #NorthernRivers #LoveLismore #LocalFood #RegionalEvents
