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Julian Lage
American guitar virtuoso and composer Julian Lage is touring Australia for the first time from September 11-18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Afterglow group exhibition
Four multidisciplinary artists come together at Studio 8 Currumbin for Afterglow, a vibrant week-long exhibition exploring colour, memory and materiality through painting, ceramics, textiles and glass.
Festival of the Stone 2026
Music and beer lovers of Byron and beyond, mark your calendars! Welcome back to the brewery for a winter celebration filled with great music, good company and the age-old tradition of stone brewing.
Bangalow Film Festival 2026
This year’s program showcases cinematic excellence, environmental storytelling, visually arresting screen art, cult classics, and the launch of Australia’s first award dedicated to nature documentary.
Dad Daughter Ukulele
A Mullumbimby father and daughter take their intimate, music-filled story from local pub to Bondi stage, sharing the soundtrack of a lifetime together.
Fragments: Solo Exhibition by Sam Walton
Fragments is a vibrant and emotionally expressive collection of floral works by Toowoomba artist Sam Walton, opening this May at Studio 8 Currumbin.
Afro Vybz at the Arts Factory
Afro Vybz brings a high-energy fusion of Afrobeats, dancehall and global rhythms to the Arts Factory, a night of music, movement and pure connection.
Vigil at the Lismore Quad
Vigil to honour the women and children who have tragically lost their lives to domestic and family violence and to stand in solidarity with survivors, families and frontline workers.
Wild Women: Pretty Audacious
A bold celebration of sensuality, self-expression and sisterhood, Wild Women: Pretty Audacious returns to the stage at Brunswick Picture House for three nights only.
A Midsummer Night’s Queen
Packed with camp glamour, big-hearted storytelling and high-energy musical numbers, the production delivers dazzling costumes, towering wigs and a disco-fuelled soundtrack in a joyful celebration of identity, community and live performance.