Byron Bay’s foodie top 10 for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is on Saturday 14th February – here are Cat’s top foodie tips to celebrate it in Byron Bay 💕💕 1. @loftbyronbay is extending Valentine’s Day celebrations to 3 days with an incredible 4-course Bottomless Lunch available 13th-15th February including complimentary dessert 🍰🥂 2. Valentine’s Day is all about choice at @ember_byronbay – whether […]

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Back in the Shed: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Returns for Music, Mischief and Meaning

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to its beloved Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday 7 February 2026, bringing together world-class DJs, a joyful community and a shared purpose that goes far beyond the dancefloor. Running from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, the ticketed 18+ event delivers an afternoon-into-night celebration of house, disco and left-of-centre dance music. […]

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Announcing Kathy Lette in Conversation: The Sisterhood Rules

Byron Writers Festival is delighted to announce our first author event for 2026, a gloriously fun evening with the queen of wit and fearless feminist Kathy Lette on Friday 6 March at the A&I Hall Bangalow. Lette has been entertaining us with her laugh-til-it hurts honesty for more than 40 years, from the iconic Puberty […]

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Parkway Drive Lead Next Major Artist Announcement for Byron Bay Bluesfest 2026

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered and culturally significant acts in modern music: Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, and The Wailers. This announcement deepens Bluesfest 2026’s celebration of legacy, soul, power and […]

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Byron Theatre kicks off 2026 with two boundary-pushing live music experiences

International electronic innovator Rival Consoles and improvisational masters The Necks headline January Byron Bay, January 2026: Byron Bay’s home of bold performance, Byron Theatre, is set to launch the new year with two internationally acclaimed acts who sit at the forefront of experimental and contemporary music. In January, audiences will be invited to experience immersive, […]

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Kick Start a Healthy New Year with Byron Bay Cold Pressed Juice

If you are a Byron Bay local or visitor, chances are you have seen bottles of Byron Bay Cold Pressed Juice in the best venues in town. These brightly coloured bottles of goodness are full of the best quality cold-pressed organic fruit and vegetable juice around and are a much-loved healthy staple of the Byron […]

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V-Day Beach Dance Byron Bay 14 February 2026

Gather 6.30am for a 7am dance at Main Beach Byron Bay on Saturday 14 February 2026, rising up for Freedom, and an end to global violence against women & children. Wear RED. On the edge of the ocean, Main Beach, Byron Bay, rain or shine. This is our 14th year supporting 1BillionRising! Check Facebook ‘V-Day […]

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2025 food highlights from Cat @byron.bay.eats

Happy new year Byron Bay!! 🥂🥳 Here are some of my food highlights from 2025 🍸🦞 Main pic 📸 @serajwright 1. @projectchef_ opened @restaurantdorsia serving up an epic Chef’s Table experience and some of the best dishes I ate all year 👨‍🍳🔥 2. Byron’s hotels became some of the hottest places to eat with new […]

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Bondi Meets Berlin in Billinudgel as Returning DJs Bring Trusted Hands and Dancefloor Magic to the First Nudge Nudge Wink Wink of 2026

When: Saturday 10 January 2026, 4:00pm–11:00pm (Ticketed 18+ event) Where: The Shed at The Billinudgel Hotel What: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Wink Wink kicks off the New Year on Saturday 10 January 2026 with a high-summer return to the Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel. It’s an afternoon-into-night celebration shaped by music, feel-good mischief […]

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New Year’s Day Byron Style

New Year’s Day in Byron Bay is all about easing into the year ahead. From laid-back recovery sessions and backyard hangs to curated DJ line-ups and sun-soaked celebrations, the region keeps the good energy rolling well beyond midnight. Whether you’re chasing music, food, or a relaxed place to regroup with friends, these New Year’s Day […]

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Stay safe these holidays in Byron Bay

Byron Shire Council is teaming up with Tweed Byron Police District, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Marine Parks, Reflections Holidays and Transport for NSW this festive season is to ensure public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. The Christmas and New Year period is the busiest time of year for compliance teams, and all […]

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A New Summer Tradition Returns: The Byron Speakeasy 2026

This January, Byron Bay slips behind the velvet curtain once again as The Byron Speakeasy returns for its highly anticipated second season – six nights of world-class music, vintage glamour and after-dark summer magic that promises to be even more extraordinary than its acclaimed debut. The Byron Theatre transforms into a prohibition-era bar where candlelit […]

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