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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.
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.
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.
Julian Lage
American guitar virtuoso and composer Julian Lage is touring Australia for the first time from September 11-18.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.