Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2026

Presented by Lismore Regional Gallery in partnership with the Koori Mail Newspaper, this biennial award has rapidly established itself as a significant national platform for contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, showcasing ambitious new work from emerging and established artists across the country. The award sees an expanded prize pool, including a Major Award […]

Valerie Smith: There was Always Song – Yadabalair

Valerie Smith is a Widjabul Wia-bal and Arakwal woman born, raised and living in Lismore. She uses creativity to share her experiences from childhood through to motherhood and teaching. Smith’s art practice deepens and strengthens her connection to culture while guiding her through difficult experiences. Smith says: ‘Growing up in Lismore the iconic Gollan Hotel […]

Group Exhibition Held by Embracing Droplets

Mist and fog are embraced as symbols of connection to and by water in this group exhibition. Anchored by the hydrological cycles of Bundjalung Country, the artists reveal obscured histories, veiled memories, and embodied understandings of the environment. They harness the transformative properties of water in its various states to explore these connections, reframing narratives […]

Trivial Trickery Lismore

Magician Aiden Schofield is bringing his high-energy show Trivial Trickery to the Star Court Theatre this September! Bring the whole family together for an extraordinary live experience where you will be treated to stunning visual magic and unbelievable surprises. Trivial Trickery is a 90 minute spectacle featuring jaw-dropping magic, manipulation, objects that defy gravity, and […]

Nimbin Spring Arts Exhibition

The annual Spring Arts Exhibition has been a feature presentation on Nimbin’s cultural calendar for over 20 years presenting an incredible variety of works by Nimbin’s fine artists, craft workers, designers, photographers and installation artists. It is held annually during the Spring school holidays when Nimbin hosts thousands of local, interstate and international visitors.

Nimbin Fashion Show

This long running community event is a key part of Nimbin’s creative and sustainable community, and this year promises to be one of the best yet. This year’s show will feature original designs, dynamic displays of sustainable fashion, wearable arts and celebrates unique, creative expression. Featuring the stunning collections of talented local designers of all […]

Sonic Bloom Vol14

Join Nimbin Bush Theatre for the Sonic Bloom Vol14 a high-energy fusion of music, movement, and magic . Immerse yourself in Sonic Bloom vibes, pulsing electronic beats, and a dance floor alive with colour, costumes, and community. Bring your crew, your glitter, and your energy, this is more than a party, it’s a bloom.

Norco Primex Field Days

Primex returns to the Northern Rivers, bringing Australia’s premier primary industries field days to Lismore for an unmissable showcase of innovation, expertise and regional pride. Attracting thousands of visitors from across the country, Primex is a major celebration of agriculture, agribusiness and rural life, featuring cutting-edge machinery, sustainable farming solutions, livestock, technology, education and live […]

(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 […]

Elders Love Lismore Show

The North Coast National Lismore Show annual show is coming 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 will be uploaded in September. Stay up to date with updates on the website and social media pages.