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MAY SALON
May
1
to May 17

MAY SALON

Studio 8 Currumbin is proud to present the May Salon, a vibrant group exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity and creative energy of the local arts community.

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Tirra Lirra by the River
May
5
to May 13

Tirra Lirra by the River

A luminous reimagining of a classic Australian novel, Tirra Lirra by the River unfolds as a powerful, visually immersive journey through memory, identity and the lives we leave behind.

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LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
May
6

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM

My hope is that this film serves as a beacon, showing that liberation is possible — one woman and her son finding their way toward a future defined by choice rather than fear.

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A Midsummer Night’s Queen
May
7
to May 24

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.

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Festival of the Stone 2026
Jun
20

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. 

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Mullum Roots Festival 2026
Jul
11
to Jul 12

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.

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The Living End
Apr
4

The Living End

Like all of you who had planned on going to Bluesfest, we were bummed out when it got cancelled. So, we thought stuff it, we wanna play a gig anyway so we are! The Living End are gonna rip the roof off the Brunswick Hotel. Let’s Rock!!

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Easter Afternoon Delight
Apr
3
to Apr 5

Easter Afternoon Delight

With plenty of music loving people in town, it’s Stone & Wood Brewery is the perfect spot to settle in for a cruisy afternoon of live music, fresh beers and good company.

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The Wailers
Apr
1
to Apr 5

The Wailers

Bluesfest Tours is proud to present The Wailers - 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, a powerful celebration marking 50 years of Rastaman Vibration -  one of the most influential albums in reggae history — and honouring the enduring legacy of Bob Marley & The Wailers.

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Meeting the Buddha
Mar
16

Meeting the Buddha

Amid political upheaval in Tibet and profound cultural transformation in the West, Meeting the Buddha tells a richly historical yet deeply personal story of how timeless wisdom found its way into modern life.

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Nudge Nudge Wink Wink
Mar
7

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is back in the Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday 7 March, bringing together quality dance music, a generous dancefloor and a community that knows how to do a good night properly.

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Clandestine Wings
Feb
20

Clandestine Wings

A rare astrological alignment not seen in over 6,000 years will be marked with a solutions focused community gathering at Byron Theatre on Friday 20 February, coinciding with the launch of local author Fiona Love’s novel Clandestine Wings.

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Sunset Assembly
Feb
20

Sunset Assembly

Sunset Assembly invites you to a slow, soulful gathering for groovers who prefer depth over drops and connection over chaos. As the sun dips, warm rhythms roll in: unhurried, sensual, and spacious enough to breathe inside.

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Ocie Elliot
Feb
1

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.

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RHYTHMS OF RESOLUTION (NYD)
Jan
1

RHYTHMS OF RESOLUTION (NYD)

Step into the new year with rhythm, connection, and community as Sensory Blender presents Rhythms of Resolution — a day and night celebration of global beats, soulful grooves, and deep dancefloor energy at the North Byron Hotel on New Year’s Day, 2026.

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Sébastien Léger
Dec
27
to Dec 28

Sébastien Léger

Big news just in: the one and only Sébastien Léger — one of our all-time favourite DJs and producers — is coming to play with us in Byron Bay! 

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Christmas Uke-Tacular 2025
Dec
6

Christmas Uke-Tacular 2025

If you love a good sing-along and a healthy dose of Christmas cheer, mark Saturday 6 December in your diary, because Stukulele and Miss Amber’s Christmas Uke-Tacular is back at The Courthouse Hotel, Mullumbimby!

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Byron Firies Relay
Nov
22

Byron Firies Relay

Byron Bay’s local firefighters are lacing up their boots - and suiting up in more than 18 kilograms of firefighting gear - for the second annual Byron Firies Relay, raising money and awareness for Prostate Cancer through Movember.

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Sunset Assembly
Nov
21

Sunset Assembly

The Citadel in Murwillumbah hosts the debut of Sunset Assembly — a new event concept blending slow grooves, warm rhythms, and community spirit as the sun sets.

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Nimbin Roots Festival
Oct
25
to Oct 27

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.

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Byron bay Film Festival
Oct
17
to Oct 26

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.

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