Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, has a message for everyone wondering what to do with their Easter weekend plans following the cancellation of Bluesfest last week … Byron – come feel it anyway. “Lots of people already have flights and accommodation booked and we are encouraging people not to cancel and come anyway,” Mayor Ndiaye […]

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 […]

The Easter school holidays are a great time to visit Byron Bay with the family. Falling in autumn, the season brings warm days, clear water and cooler evenings that make it easy to enjoy time outdoors. The break kicks off with the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest over the Easter long weekend, setting the tone for […]

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. […]

A unique dining event is coming to the Byron Bay hinterland, with Frida’s Field hosting a one-night progressive farm dinner to mark the Autumn Equinox. Set on the working farm just outside Byron Bay, the evening invites guests to move through the property as the sun sets, experiencing food, landscape and seasonal produce together. The […]

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. […]

One of Byron Bay’s most recognisable places to stay has reached a milestone. Elements of Byron is celebrating 10 years since opening its beachfront resort on Belongil Beach. When the property launched in 2016, it took a very different approach to accommodation in Byron Bay. Instead of a large hotel building, the resort was designed […]

FLiCKERFEST 2026 – 35th International Short Film Festival On Tour & BYRON ALL SHORTS – Northern Rivers Short Film Competition Mullumbimby Civic Hall | Thur 26th to Sat 28th February 2026 Bringing the magic of cinema from Australia and the world to Mullumbimby, Flickerfest & iQ Inc are back with the Flickerfest 35th International Short […]

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 […]

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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 […]