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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate the holiday season with a magical family day out at Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Sit inside the 120 million old amethyst Dragon Egg, discover the shimmering Wings to Eternity, enjoy lunch at the Lotus Café, or capture memories with an Aura Photo. Saturday 13 December 2025 – Monday 26 January 2026 Children’s Treasure […]

The summer school holidays are an ideal time to visit Byron Bay with the family. Running through to the end of January, the break lands in the heart of our warmest season, with long beach days, calm mornings, and balmy evenings setting the pace. Kids can dive into everything from ocean adventures and surf lessons […]