Category: Byron Bay

After selling out in 2025, we’re back and bigger than ever! The first wave of incredible artists includes double platinum selling artist Alex Lloyd, coastal favourites Busby Marou, funky intense folk duo Mama Kin Spender, nostalgic 80’s satirical and evocotive acts The Fauves, Dave Graney.. Marcia Howard, Lucie Thorne, Lindy Morrison from The Go Betweens, […]

UPDATE Byron is buzzing this Easter. Live music at just about every venue, community markets running all weekend and plenty for the kids too. The full program is too big for one post. See what’s on and plan your weekend: www.byronbay.com/whats-on/   Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, has a message for everyone wondering what to […]

Friday 13 March 2026 – Bluesfest Announces 2026 Festival Will Not Proceed After 36 years as Australia’s most awarded music festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 event. We are deeply saddened by this outcome and the impact it will have on our artists, staff, partners, vendors […]

When: Saturday 7th March, 2026 4:00pm – 11:00pm TICKETED 18+ event Where: The Billinudgel Hotel What: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink March Into Music, Movement and Community at Nudge Nudge Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is back in the Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday 7 March, bringing together quality dance music, a generous […]

BWF to celebrate its 30th anniversary in the heart of Byron Bay 14–16 August Byron Writers Festival is doing something a little different in 2026 and we can’t wait to share it with you. This year, Byron Writers Festival enters an exciting new era as we celebrate our 30th anniversary by returning to Byron Bay. […]

World Naked Bike Ride Byron Bay’s annual ride is the largest gathering of World Naked Bike Riders in Australia. Highlighting bike safety on our roads. Can you see me now? It’s now time to book accommodation and get your bikes ready. World Naked Bike Ride Byron Bay Sunday 8 March 2026 See you all there. […]

Bluesfest 2026 artists claim both Blues Grammy categories — reinforcing Bluesfest as the home of the world’s best blues Byron Bay Bluesfest has marked a significant moment in its history, with artists performing at Bluesfest 2026 winning both Blues Grammy Award categories in the same year — an achievement unprecedented for an Australian festival that […]

What does it mean to be Iconic? The dictionary defines iconic as ‘widely recognised, representative, highly esteemed and symbolising something important like a culture, era or idea’. Byron Bay is definitely Iconic. A mecca of sand, sun and serenity, its a coastal paradise. Once known for its alternative culture, easy going surfers and off the […]