BY Rick
If you’re dreaming of a relaxed Byron-style Christmas lunch, you’re in the right place. From rainforest buffets to plant-based feasts and long lunches at Belongil, here are local spots celebrating Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026. Updated 10 November 2026 Christmas Lunch at Crystalbrook Byron Settle into the rainforest surrounds of Forest for a […]
BY Rick
On Friday 13 November, Stone & Wood will once again open its Byron Bay brewery to the community for Circularity, an afternoon of hands-on upcycling, mending and good times, all in the name of reducing waste and recycling right. From 4pm, Stone & Wood and friends will transform the brewery into a hub of creativity, […]
BY Rick
MULLUMBIMBY — For more than 15 years, Uke Mullum has been bringing ukulele players together to make music. Established in 2011, the club meets every Wednesday night at Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Now it’s time to celebrate the original songwriters in the ukulele community. The Original Uke Off, on Wednesday 18 November, promises a lively evening […]
BY Rick
Byron Bay Comedy’s monthly comedy room, bringing fresh laughs to Paradiso Music Room on the last Tuesday of every month. Five shows, 24 different comics and plenty of reasons to come back. Since launching in June, Rick’s Comedy Review at Paradiso Music Room has given Byron Bay a monthly comedy night with its own changing […]
BY Rick
When: Saturday 7th November, 2026 4:00pm – 11:00pm TICKETED 18+ event Where: The Billinudgel Hotel What: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday 7th November with Australian dance music icon Groove Terminator headlining, fresh local talent and our beloved residents ready to deliver a serious dose of […]
BY Rick
Byron Writers Festival today announces that the 2027 Festival will take place Friday 20 August to Sunday 22 August, 2027. Following the success of the sold-out 2026 event, the Festival will return to the heart of Byron Bay again in 2027. “We’re grateful to the writers, partners, volunteers and, of course, our audience who welcomed […]
BY Rick
Choose a dedicated Instagram Collab or inclusion in our weekly What’s On carousel, with publication across Instagram and Facebook. Building Byron’s Digital Audience Since 1997 byronbay.com is an independent digital platform, helping holidaymakers and locals discover where to stay, eat, play and what’s on across the region. More than 500,000 website page views in the […]
BY Rick
Event Cancelled 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, Versace Boys, Yazmindi, Barry McLay, Wild Rocket, Mr […]
BY Rick
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 […]
BY Rick
The Bangalow Show returns on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, bringing two days of country traditions, agricultural competitions and family entertainment to the Bangalow Showgrounds on Market Street. First held in 1897 and celebrating its 125th show this year, the event brings locals and visitors together to enjoy the rural life and community […]
BY Rick
The Mullumbimby Show returns from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November 2026, bringing country competitions, family entertainment and fresh attractions to Mullumbimby Showground at 62 Main Arm Road. New for 2026 are chainsaw sculpture, Dinky Di train rides and The Cupcakes roving entertainment. The All Breeds Horsemanship Challenge also introduces junior and youth sections. Show […]
BY Rick
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 […]
