what’s on
join our what’s on byron bay facebook group
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!
BreastScreen NSW North Coast
Book a free breast screen when the BreastScreen NSW mobile van visits Byron Bay from early November to early December. The van will be at the Cavanbah Centre, with group bookings available for those who’d prefer to go together.
WILD WOMEN: Eden
Enter a dark and mythical world of burlesque as Cha-Cha Bang and more than 20 Northern Rivers women celebrate sensual expression, confidence and feminine power.
Spring Picnic - Nightcap Ridge
Slow down beneath the rainforest canopy with abundant grazing boards, local drinks and a beautiful picnic setting across Nightcap Ridge’s 67-acre property.
Houses and Horses for Dad - art exhibition
Artist Sally Anderson brings together houses, horses, motherhood and family history in a deeply personal group exhibition exploring how love and loss move across generations.
Live Edge: Northern Rivers artists take over The Joinery
Northern Rivers artists transform The Joinery into a living canvas of theatre, circus, music, dance, film and installation for two adventurous nights in Lismore.
Unspeakable
Dr Jean Renouf, Professor Richard Hil and Carmen Stewart come together for a timely conversation about climate disruption, community resilience and the practical actions we can take without waiting for government.
Byron Wellness Festival
Byron Bay will come alive with three days of live music, yoga, breathwork, sound healing and transformative workshops when the Byron Wellness Festival returns this November.
Soul Street Byron Bay
Live music, colourful performances and family-friendly entertainment will fill the heart of Byron Bay for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration.
Starlight Festival
Begin the new year with four uplifting days of yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, workshops and conscious connection in Bangalow.
Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships
Courage, skill and world-class surfing will take centre stage when the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships return to Byron Bay in 2027.
Mullum Roots Festival 2027
Mullumbimby’s streets and intimate venues will come alive with two days of nostalgic, eclectic music when Mullum Roots Festival returns in 2027.
Lismore Howloween Adoption Day
Meet affectionate greyhounds searching for loving homes and join the Halloween fun with a Best Dressed Dog competition at Petbarn Lismore.
Musicland author talk with Tricia Shantz
Step back into the era when legendary Australian bands played, recorded and found inspiration in Byron, as author Tricia Shantz shares the stories behind Musicland.
Salty: Byron Bay Film Festival
Set against the rugged Mornington Peninsula coastline, Salty explores youth mental health, trauma and masculinity through the story of a guarded young surfer struggling with what lies beneath the surface.
Reclaim the Night: Standing Together for Women’s Safety
Stand together for women’s safety at Reclaim the Night Lismore, featuring powerful speakers, community solidarity and a march led by local percussion group Repercussion.
Dingo Festival
Anchored in jazz and presented through a contemporary lens, the four-day festival brings together internationally acclaimed musicians, DJs, performance artists, chefs and thinkers.
Almost Famous
Your favourite celebrities are taking over Byron Bay this October long weekend for Almost Famous, a late-night party packed with house, techno, UK garage and drum and bass.
Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee Live
Anh Do brings his bestselling memoir The Happiest Refugee to life in Mullumbimby with an uplifting blend of stand-up comedy, real-life stories, family photos and unforgettable moments.
Stone & Wood Dog Adoption Day: Spring Edition
Pints, paws and plenty of pats come together as rescue dogs searching for forever homes take over the Stone & Wood Tasting Room for a special spring adoption day.
Julian Lage
American guitar virtuoso and composer Julian Lage is touring Australia for the first time from September 11-18.
Red Bull Beach Shack
Red Bull Beach Shack is landing at the Beach Hotel for a huge day-to-night party featuring some of Australia’s most exciting electronic artists.
Regional to Global Screen Forum
Screenworks Regional to Global returns to Lennox Head for two action-packed days of industry insights, creative conversations, networking and connection with Australia’s screen community.
Between Wound & Repair
Explore the space between fracture and healing as Northern Rivers artist Jo Kaiser invites audiences to pause, reflect and add their own responses to this deeply personal exhibition.
Stone & Wood Open Brewery
Stone & Wood is throwing open the doors of its Murwillumbah brewery for a free, family-friendly afternoon celebrating local beer, music and one of the town’s most legendary tales.
House of Spaghetti – 2026 Annual Show
Step inside the House of Spaghetti as performers of all ages bring Mullumbimby Showground alive with dazzling circus skills, colour, movement and sequins across five spectacular shows.
Sea Sessions Vol. 2 - Matt Stone & Mike Bennie
A weekend of seasonal cooking and beautiful bottles with Matt Stone and Mike Bennie. Join us across Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch for a menu made to share, paired with a thoughtful wine lineup.
Thrust Issues – A New Comedy by Joshua Sasse
Fantasy, friendship and forbidden desires collide in this cheeky new comedy premiering at Byron Theatre this August.
Byron Writers Festival
Celebrating 30 years of stories, ideas and big conversations, Byron Writers Festival returns for three inspiring days in the heart of Byron Bay.
Floodland
Sydney Film Festival award-winning documentary Floodland comes to Byron Bay for a special screening and panel exploring community resilience, First Nations wisdom and the future of climate adaptation in the Northern Rivers.
The James Morrison Quartet
If you love jazz that swings and music that makes you smile, don’t miss the James Morrison Quartet.
Christmas in July at Three Blue Ducks
Mid-winter meets festive indulgence as Three Blue Ducks serves up a one-day-only Christmas in July feast with all the trimmings, mulled wine and classic holiday favourites.
A Winter High Tea in the Rainforest at Nightcap Ridge
A limited-ticket winter high tea in the ancient Gondwana rainforest brings together HOME Alstonville and Nightcap Ridge for a native-inspired feast surrounded by subtropical forest.
Once Upon a Song
Created for children aged 3–10 and their grown-ups, the 60-minute live concert features songs from beloved films, musicals and and heroines including Frozen, Moana, Tangled, Wicked, K-pop Demon Hunters and more, woven together with storytelling and audience participation.
Life on Land’s Edge
A cinematic concert journey following migratory birds across continents, Life on Land’s Edge blends live music, immersive visuals and powerful storytelling in a moving celebration of nature, art and connection at Byron Theatre this July.
Marty Sheargold – The Red Card Tour
Marty Sheargold is back - sharper, funnier and with zero interest in behaving - bringing The Red Card Tour to stages across Australia.
The Still Point
A contemplative new analogue photography exhibition, The Still Point brings together the distinct visual worlds of Bijou Lily and Kojiro Oishi, inviting audiences at Lone Goat Gallery to slow down, look deeper and reconnect with the quiet beauty of landscape.
The Little Pink House and The Golden Garden
A vibrant new exhibition celebrating memory, identity, home and the natural world through the work of Gold Coast artists Claire Bear and Sarah Gee.
HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival 2026
Now in its 29th year, the festival showcases a rich and diverse program of contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America, featuring award-winning dramas, feel-good comedies, documentaries and historical epics.
Mullum Roots Festival 2026
With its reputation for bringing together an eclectic mix of acts, Mullum Roots Festival has successfully carved out its place as one of the most anticipated events on the regional calendar.
Burn After Dark
Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks offering an immersive winter night festival filled with fire, food, music and performances.
Winter Warmer Fundraising Cabaret 2026
A powerful night of comedy, cabaret, art and community is coming to Kingscliff this July, with all proceeds supporting frontline homelessness services across the Northern Rivers.