Category: Byron Bay

The Byron Bay International Film Festival, the town’s world-renowned 10-day celebration of independent cinema, returns in October for its 18th year, with screenings scheduled at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay, Lennox Head Cultural Centre, Brunswick Picture House and for the first time in nine years, Ballina Fair Cinemas. An outstanding feature of the Northern Rivers cultural […]

The 2024 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to cinemas with a not to be missed programme of the best new Italian films and classic gems screening in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay and Ballina from September 18. Multi-talented Italian-Australian food writer, TV producer and host Silvia Colloca will […]

Get ready for an extraordinary three-day program of world-class entertainment as the National Circus Festival unveils its full program for 2024. 100’s of events will take place over four venues including The Famous Spiegeltent. Returning to the Mullumbimby Showground from October 4–6, this year’s festival presented by Spaghetti Circus, promises to be an unforgettable experience […]

20 Artists Announced, with Much More to Come Soon Australian Artists Plus Our Favourite Antipodean Band Lead The List Crowded House Vance Joy • Ocean Alley • Tones and I Gary Clark Jr • Rag’n’Bone Man RY X • Allison Russell • Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Brad Cox • Here Come The Mummies EXCLUSIVE The California […]

Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s premier and most awarded music festival in Australia ever, proudly announces that the 2025 edition will be its final curtain call. After 35 years of celebrating the very best in Blues, Roots music, and Beyond, the legendary institution that has brought the world’s greatest artists to Australia, plus a whole bunch […]

The Byron Bay Surf Festival (BBSF) kicks off this Thursday 15th August 2024 and runs through to Sunday 18th August with a packed schedule of events celebrating the culture of surfing. Every surfer has a post-surf meal that they swear by – here are 5 of the best in the area. 1. Burger Is there […]

Unleash Your Inner Rhythm at We Dance Festival 6th, 7th & 8th September 2024 Byron Bay Immerse yourself in the world of dance language at We Dance Festival, A celebration of movement, connection, and community in Byron Bay on the 6th, 7th & 8th of September 2024. We Dance Festival aims to showcase the incredibly […]

If you love wine, I highly recommend a visit to Azure Bar & Grill at the Elements of Byron resort. The wine list is extensive with over 200 wines of varying price-points listed and a solid mix of Australian and international labels. Restaurant Manager Harriet Johnson oversees the cellar and she has curated a wine […]

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, […]