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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.
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink - May 2026
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns this May, bringing its signature blend of music, community and purpose back to the dancefloor, all in support of Fletcher Street Cottage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Easter at The Farm and Three Blue Ducks Byron
Come and celebrate Easter Sunday with a full day of relaxed, farm-style festivities on Sunday 5 April, including the debut of a new live Easter Show set in the macadamia orchard.
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!!
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.
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.
Half-Light: The Autumn Equinox Celebration at Frida's Field
Come and celebrate the small joys of life - walk the fields, gather around the fire, share food, drink, and conversation—be present, be merry, and make this equinox truly unforgettable.
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.
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.
KIVARI Byron Bay Reopening Event
To celebrate the reopening, KIVARI will host a special in-store event featuring music, refreshments and exclusive KIVARI gift bags for customers on the day.
Harmony Amidst Destruction
An explosive fusion of breaking, live music and cinematic visuals arrives at Byron Theatre this February.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – The Hard Road Tour
Following his sold-out 2025 tour, including a breakout performance at Bluesfest Byron Bay, the Grammy-winning blues sensation is back with his most ambitious album yet—Hard Road.
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.
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.
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.
A Trip Through the 70s
Get ready to dust off your flares, platform shoes and sequins - the party of the 70s decade is coming to Byron Bay!
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.
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!
Veterans & Frontline Workers Retreat – Byron Yoga Centre
Take time out to rest, recharge, and reconnect at this residential retreat designed specifically for veterans and frontline workers.
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2025
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival, presented by Palace, returns to Byron Bay this November with a spectacular program of new releases, documentaries, comedies and retrospectives celebrating the best of British cinema.
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink 10th anniversary + raffle
This milestone edition brings a decade of joy, generosity and dance-floor magic, uniting the community once again for an unforgettable night of rhythm, connection and giving back.
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!
Burn After Dark – Summer Festival at Three Blue Ducks Byron
Created in collaboration with some of Byron’s most creative locals, this edition of the fiery celebration of food, art and live music draws inspiration from desert nights, summer solstice energy and a touch of Moroccan magic.
Material Memory - Tweed Regional Gallery
This striking body of work explores texture, craftsmanship and the quiet stories held within salvaged materials, brought together through Dean’s thoughtful, contemporary sculptural practice.
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.
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.
Byron Community Market
There’s something special about being by the ocean with live music, handmade goods and happy faces all around.
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Nov 1st
Big hearts, good times and great grooves come together for a community cause.
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.
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.
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.
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.