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Saturday 7 November 2026 | The Arts Factory Byron Bay Two powerhouse voices of Australian music, Kate Miller-Heidke and Sarah McLeod, will headline Wild Aid 2026 at The Arts Factory Byron Bay on Saturday 7 November, bringing an exceptional lineup together to raise vital funds for Wildlife Recovery Australia. They will be joined by Clea, […]

Melbourne writer-director Jake James Whitford has been named the 2026 Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year at the Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF), for his short film The Squatters and the Fairy Princess. The award, sponsored by Mercato and judged by Paul Wiegard, CEO of Madman, recognises emerging Australian filmmaking talent as BBFF celebrates […]

BBFF RIDES A WAVE OF SURF STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Surf cinema explores culture, conservation and community across two special Northern Rivers venues From Bali’s legendary Uluwatu to the coastlines of Japan, Senegal, Chile and Brazil – and back home through Lennox Head and Angourie – the Byron Bay International Film Festival is bringing […]

Byron Bay will come alive with Latin music, dance and culture when the Byron Latin Fiesta returns from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Now in its 21st year, the Fiesta is recognised as Australia’s longest-running Latin dance festival. The four-night, three-day program brings together dancers, teachers, performers, musicians and DJs from Australia […]

Rick’s Comedy Review returned to Paradiso Music Room in September for its fourth monthly show, bringing another mix of comedians and comedy styles to Byron Bay. Presented by Byron Bay Comedy, the monthly night has already featured around 20 comedians, and one of the most interesting things about the first four shows has been just […]

When: Saturday 3rd October, 2026 4:00pm – 11:00pm TICKETED 18+ event Where: The Billinudgel Hotel What: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink The Shed is calling! Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday 3rd October for seven hours of exceptional music, connection, unexpected delights and the unmistakable feeling of The Shed in full […]

The Byron Writers Festival may be over for another year, but the conversations continue with a jam-packed October calendar of events across the Northern Rivers. From bestselling novelists to one of Australia’s best-known surfers, the Festival’s year-round program brings four very different events to Brunswick Heads, Bangalow, Lennox Head and online during October. Pip Williams […]

The September school holidays are a fantastic time for families to visit Byron Bay. Spring brings warmer days, plenty of sunshine and perfect conditions for getting outdoors. It’s also a great time for whale watching, with humpback whales making their way along the coast. Kids can enjoy everything from surf lessons and kayaking to circus […]

Olivia Colman and the late Sam Neill lend their voices to Dario Russo’s award-winning Australian dark comedy, launching BBFF’s milestone 20th festival. The Byron Bay International Film Festival will celebrate the opening of its 20th edition with Dario Russo’s darkly comic Australian folktale The Fox, featuring the voices of Academy Award winner Olivia Colman and […]

Record Fair Vol. 2 returns to Wandana Brewing Co in Mullumbimby on Saturday 19 September, with vinyl, vintage clothing, DJs, food, drinks and a new brew launch. From 12–6pm, the TapRoom and beer garden will turn into a vinyl records oasis, with local sellers setting up stalls for an afternoon of digging through crates and […]

27–29 November 2026 | Red Devils Park, Byron Bay Byron Wellness Festival is set to bring three uplifting days of music, movement, wellness and community to Red Devils Park from 27–29 November, creating a vibrant weekend celebration for locals and visitors alike. Opening on Friday afternoon at 4pm, the festival will set the tone for […]