Category: Byron Bay

Australia’s largest regional writers festival explores the theme ‘From the ground up’ Friday 9 August – Sunday 11 August Bangalow Showground and A&I Hall EXPLORE THE PROGRAM HERE The highly anticipated Byron Writers Festival opens next week, with a captivating lineup of literary stars, thought-provoking discussions, and a celebration of creativity from Friday 9 August […]

The 2024 Byron Bay and Northern Rivers Sample Food Festival are delighted to announce the return of the Friday long luncheon on Friday 6th September as part of the 2024 festival program! The Sample Food Festival lunch is one of the most sought-after tickets on the Northern Rivers event calendar and returns after a four-year […]

The excitement is palpable! 9-11 August, the Byron Writers Festival is set to welcome over 160 international and Australian writers who will gather to share their stories, inspirations and insights for a weekend literary extravaganza. Haven’t yet secured your festival pass yet? 1-Day and 3-Day passes give access to all sessions on your chosen day […]

The Harvest Winter Series offers an exciting lineup of workshops and creative events every Wednesday evening at the Harvest Restaurant in Newrybar. Throughout the colder months, local experts share their knowledge and skills in a cozy, collaborative setting. Attendees can look forward to sessions such as Cocktail Masterclasses, Flower Arranging, Silver Ring Making, Life Drawing, […]

Sunday 11 August is fun-day for families when the Kids Big Day Out program fills two marquees at Byron Writers Festival. Kids Big Day Out features Matt Stanton, Bob Brown (yes, the Bob Brown), Ella Noah Bancroft, Kate & Jol Temple, Nova Weetman, Cheryl Leavy, Miss Nicky Says, Megan Daley, Peter Carnavas and host Zanni […]

Esteemed musician and founder of the renowned Nimbin Roots Festival, Lou Bradley, is bringing an exciting musical venture to the heart of Mullumbimby. The inaugural Mullum Roots Festival is scheduled to take place in July 2025, promising a vibrant celebration of music, community, and sustainability. Following the discontinuation of the beloved Mullumbimby Music Festival in […]

With over 160 writers from around the world, including USA, UK, India, Aotearoa/NZ and Australia, this year’s festival delivers expert commentary on a range of hot button issues, including politics, war, inequality, land rights, and more. Byron Writers Festival 2024 9-11 August 2024 Bangalow Showgrounds Explore the program Get tickets Meet the writers Nick Bryant […]

Due to overwhelming demand The Saints ’73-’78 have added a third Brisbane show plus three more shows in new locations: Hobart, Thirroul and Byron Bay. Tickets for all new shows on-sale 12pm Thursday July 18th. It seems somewhat appropriate that in his 50th consecutive year as a live performer and 50 years since he wrote […]

The Byron Bay Surf Festival is set to return from August 15-18, 2024, promising an exciting lineup of events that celebrate surf culture, environmental sustainability, and community spirit. This year’s theme, “rewildering,” focuses on reconnecting with nature and promoting environmental stewardship. Festival Highlights Surf Competitions: Local and international surfers will showcase their talents in various […]

Join us Saturday 13 July 2024 at the Byron Beachside Market and embrace the beachside winter chill with a day of community spirit and artisanal treasures. Held just four times a year, this special market showcases the best handmade, hand-grown, and handcrafted products from the Rainbow Region. Explore a curated selection of unique items from […]

The Byron Writers Festival is four weeks away and the organisers are so excited to welcome you to the beautiful Bangalow Showground for another world-class Byron Writers Festival. This is their biggest festival ever and they’ve got so much to share with you. The feature events will keep the good times rolling into the evenings […]