Lismore Lantern Parade: KidsFest

A big day of fun just for kids (and kids at heart)! Kids Fest is packed with activities, street performers, jumping castles, and hands‑on fun delivered by Northern Rivers community groups and organisations. Summerland Bank will be there with their giant street games and lantern‑decorating station, so kids can create something special before joining the […]

Lismore Lantern Parade: Heartbeats Festival Stage

Settle in for a full day of live music and performances at the much‑loved HeartBeats Festival Stage. From mid morning through to the evening, the stage showcases the incredible depth of talent from across the Northern Rivers. The afternoon includes a special Acknowledgement of Country from the delightful Little Jarjums from Friends Children’s Centre, followed […]

Lismore Lantern Parade: Market deLight

Wander through an irresistible mix of regional food, arts and crafts, and pop‑up shops from local CBD businesses. It’s the perfect place to graze, browse, and soak up the festival vibe all afternoon and into the evening. Take some time to explore the beautiful Enchanted Windows created by Lismore’s business community. ​​

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

LisAmore! Italian Festival

Experience the vibrant spirit of Italy in the heart of the Northern Rivers at LisAmore!, Lismore’s premier celebration of culture, community, and friendship. Held in July, at the expansive Lismore Showground, this family-friendly festival transforms the region into a bustling Mediterranean piazza, inviting locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in an authentic Italian atmosphere. […]

Nimbin Fringe Festival

Nimbin Fringe is a grassroots, community-driven arts festival, created to celebrate the depth and diversity of creative practice in and around Nimbin and the Northern Rivers. The Fringe will feature live music, comedy, dance, circus, film, visual arts + more.

The Big Bike Film Night – Lismore

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is […]

Norco Eat The Street – Lismore

Lismore’s signature food festival returns with Keen Street and the Lismore Quad coming alive and transformed with food stalls, live music, performances and family-friendly fun. Norco Eat the Street will showcase Lismore’s local food producers and restaurants in the heart of the CBD. Save the date and stay tuned for all the delicious details, you […]

Lismore Cup

The jewel in the Northern Rivers Racing crown, the Lismore Workers Club Lismore Cup remains a favourite for locals and racegoers alike. Get trackside and see for yourself! Special package deals are available including marquee packages. Free shuttle buses will be in operation on the day at select times. Please check the website or contact […]

Lismore Lantern Parade

The Lismore Lantern Parade brought to you by LightnUp Inc will be celebrating 32 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. […]