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Get the latest on all the exciting events, workshops and festivals happening in our community. Discover film screenings, music performances, theatre shows, dance classes, family activities and inspiring talks. Join us today and be part of the action!
Three Blue Ducks Byron – 15th Anniversary
This September, Three Blue Ducks Byron is celebrating 15 years of seasonal cooking, ethical hospitality and community connection with a month of special treats.
PetRescue's Best Friends Walk
Walk with your best friend (furry or human) this September to help homeless pets find their best friends.
Open Sky Wellbeing 1-Year Anniversary Open Day
Join for yoga sessions, a large-scale tea ceremony, live jazz, art experiences and an Open Tea House.
Italian Film Festival 2025
The largest celebration of Italian culture and film outside Italy returns to cinema screens this September to October with an unmissable selection of the best new Italian cinema.
"Born in the 80s" Byron Community Market Special Event
Enjoy live performances from The Versace Boys, Lainie Godiva, and ObiSun, plus a high-energy 80s dance workshop The Cassettes. Dress in your best 80s outfit for on-the-spot prizes and join the Tag & Win social media competition for extra rewards.
Bob Brown in Conversation 2025
Byron Writers Festival invites you to a special evening event with Bob Brown in conversation about his new memoir, Defiance, with David Heilpern.
Opening Night - Byron Film Festival: birthright
The festival runs from 17–26 October, with BIRTHRIGHT launching celebrations on Friday October 17 at a red-carpet gala screening at Palace Byron Bay, followed by an after-party at Byron’s stylish Tokyo Doll, complete with karaoke.
Byron bay Film Festival
The Byron Bay Film Festival (BBFF) returns this October, bringing ten days of inspiring cinema, red-carpet events, filmmaker Q&As and creative community celebrations to the Northern Rivers.
Destination Byron 2025 Symposium
Expect a day packed with fresh insights, interactive workshops and actionable takeaways, along with a working-style networking lunch to connect with industry peers.
Nimbin Roots Festival
The beloved Nimbin Roots Festival, a vibrant celebration of original music and artistic expression, returns to the picturesque village of Nimbin, marking its 10th Anniversary with an unforgettable lineup and unique cultural experience.
Ocie Elliot
Set to bring their compelling blend of folk songwriting and harmonic bliss to Australian venues in January/February 2026, is the talented Ocie Elliott – the project of Canadian musicians Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy.
Living the tradition
Experience the Magic оf Irish Music: Film Screening & Live Concert at the Byron Theatre
Father's Day - Byron Community Market
It’s a chance for families to connect, enjoy great music and discover the incredible talent and craftsmanship we have here in Byron.
Father's Day at Three Blue Ducks
Make it a Father’s Day to remember with great food, drinks and atmosphere at Three Blue Ducks.
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink
Known across the Northern Rivers and beyond as one of the region’s most iconic community dance events, Nudge Nudge Wink Wink blends feel-good rhythm, heart-led impact and an atmosphere unlike any other.
wellness tourism summit
A unique opportunity to connect with key industry players, explore emerging trends and gain the insights needed to support the future growth of your business in the wellness tourism space.
Come From Away
Come From Away the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of a tiny town with a huge heart that welcomed the world.
byron writers festival 2025
Beneath towering gum trees, discover new perspectives, connect with like-minded individuals, and be inspired by the world’s best writers and thinkers.
Byron Community Market
Local art, live music and handmade treasures come together by the sea on Sunday 3 August.
2025 North Coast Tourism Symposium and awards gala
Join us for a full day of inspiration, connection and innovation as we explore the future of tourism across our vibrant region. With thought-provoking speakers, dynamic panel sessions, and valuable networking opportunities, the Symposium is where great ideas meet real-world outcomes.
Ones to Watch: First Nations Regional Showcase
Taking place at The Northern, the event will feature performances from DOBBY, Loren Ryan, DEM MOB, and Rox Lavi.
2025 Scandinavian Film Festival
With a superb lineup set to warm the winter chill, the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival returns, presenting the best new cinema from the Nordic region.
Christmas in July
On Sunday 20 July, from 12pm to 3pm, Three Blue Ducks will celebrate Christmas in July with a menu filled with festive favourites.
Arj Barker: the mind field
All of reality, as we can ever possibly know it, exists exclusively in our minds. Armed with this knowledge, Arj sets out to answer some of Life’s Biggest Questions: Why are we here? Are we alone in the Universe? Why does it hurt when we pee?
UNSETTLED: THE SEARCH BETWEEN WANDERING & BELONGING
A moving and often funny solo show exploring the emotional highs and lows of living far from home. From laughter to longing, Unsettled is a vivid journey through the search for identity and belonging in unfamiliar lands.
Byron Beachside Market
A family-friendly winter artisan-only market by the sea, celebrating local creativity, live music and school holiday magic in Byron Bay.
Mullum Roots Festival: Gala Opening Night
The Mullum Roots Festival will open its inaugural weekend with a celebratory Gala Opening Night, a feel-good evening of music, community and dancing that sets the tone for the weekend ahead.
The Ultimate Yoga Teacher’s Giveaway
To celebrate World Yoga Day, we are so excited to be collaborating with Australian businesses that we love, to give you a very special giveaway. Perfect for a yoga teacher wanting to kick start their career.
Free Yoga community Day at Byron Yoga Studio
To honour this belief—and in celebration of World Yoga Day—we’re opening the doors of our Byron Yoga Studio for a full day of free yoga classes. Whether you’re a long-time yogi or brand new to the mat, you’re warmly invited to join us.
Spanish Film Festival
The 2025 HSBC Spanish Film Festival will be bringing the fiesta to Byron and Ballina with a curated selection of thirty films from Spain and Latin America.
Pay What You Can Yoga Retreats
In honour of World Yoga Day (June 21), we’re opening our doors for something truly special: Two weeks of retreats where you pay what you can.
Velvet Bloom
Soul pop outfit Velvet Bloom who are making their way to Byron for a show at The Northern on their album tour.
Unveil a Hidden World: Magic Birds of Australia
Join us for an evening of art, conversation and delicious Italian flatbreads from La Piadina Byron Bay. All are welcome and entry is free!
Hope25: A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
A soul-stirring Sunday afternoon of classical and contemporary music performed by talented local artists, with all proceeds supporting Fletcher Street Cottage.
Byron Winter of Markets
A community-driven event that celebrates the town’s laid-back spirit, creativity and sustainable living.
Broadcasting From Home – Group Art Exhibition
A group exhibition showcasing the work of eight emerging and established local artists, taking place May 31st & June 1st in the newly opened barn at Byron Bay Lychee Farm.
banff Mountain Film Festival world tour
This year's lineup includes breathtaking footage of daring athletes snowboarding on Antarctic icebergs, an intimate journey with an accomplished ultra-marathon runner pushing her personal limits, a heart-stopping survival story of climbing mishaps, an adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking adventure through Italy's legendary Dolomites with a professional rider, and the extreme precision of wingsuit flying in the Swiss Alps.
Mother’s Day 2025 at Three Blue Ducks
Celebrate Mum in true Byron style with breakfast, lunch or dinner at the beautiful Three Blue Ducks at The Farm.
German Film Festival
This year’s dynamic line-up of contemporary German cinema, including several arriving direct from the 2025 Berlinale, features thought-provoking dramas, insightful and timely documentaries, delightful comedies and charming family films.
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink
Cunning Stunts invites you to the joy-filled May edition of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink—where music, meaning, and movement converge for another night of magic in the Shed.