The Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) today announced the five finalists for the David Stratton Best Documentary Award, a category dedicated to celebrating bold and original storytelling in documentary filmmaking. • Comparsa – In a Guatemalan barrio silenced by fear, two teenage sisters lead a luminous rebellion through giant puppets, fire and art to […]

The Byron Latin Fiesta returns this year from 30 October to 2 November 2025, marking an incredible **20 years** of rhythm, connection and celebration. What began as a small local gathering has grown into Australia’s longest running Latin dance festival – a vibrant weekend that brings together dancers, musicians, and lovers of Latin culture from […]

The Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) has announced the 13 finalists for its prestigious Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year Award, dedicated to screen storytellers under 25. Drawn from a record 85 entries nationwide, these finalists represent the most exciting voices of a new generation, from teenagers still at film school to early-career professionals […]

Welcome to October Byron Bay – here are 10 food & drink things you need to know this month 🌊🍸 1. Curated by iconic chef @christinemanfieldchef & local food advocate @gastronomicgoodness, @savourthetweed is on 22nd-26th October with a stunning program showcasing The Tweed’s gourmet offerings 🌳🍸 2. Aussie cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has launched @elarquerotequila […]

Byron Bay, October 2025: Byron Bay will be bursting with neon this Sunday 5 October as the Byron Community Market transforms Main Beach into a celebration of all things 1980s. The special Born in the 80s event is part of the Byron Community Centre’s 130 Years of Community Spirit celebrations, marking the decade the it […]

The Byron Bay International Film Festival (October 17–26, 2025) shines a spotlight on the environment with a compelling line-up of documentaries that explore humanity’s deep connection to the natural world and the urgent challenges of climate change. This year’s LOVE FILM theme is embodied in stories that both inspire and sound the alarm. Turtle Walker […]

After a sold-out September opener, Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is back on Saturday 4th October with one of Australia’s most respected electronic music pioneers headlining the Shed: Groove Terminator (GT). A true legend of the scene, GT brings his iconic sound to Nudge for the very first time. Now in its landmark 10th season, Nudge […]

Wandana Brewing Co is teaming up with a vibrant group of record vendors, local DJs, and creatives to host the Wandana Record Fair on Sunday, September 28, from 12–6pm. With Mt Chincogan as the backdrop and Wandana’s craft brews — including their newly launched Mullet Haz — this fair brings together some of the region’s […]

Byron Bay photographer Craig Parry has been awarded 1st place in the Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean category at the internationally renowned Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards. Craig’s winning image, Stranded, was taken along Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head, and captures the moving story of a community coming together in the face […]

Bring your picnic mat and celebrate Japanese culture by the sea. Matsuri Japan Byron Bay returns in 2025 with food, music, and family-friendly entertainment, all set against the backdrop of Main Beach. Entry is free, making it an easy way to spend an afternoon and evening in Byron. Event Highlights Japanese Street Food: 15 authentic […]

The Byron Bay Film Festival (BBFF) will raise the curtain on its 2025 program with the Byron premiere of BIRTHRIGHT, a razor-sharp debut feature from writer-director Zoe Pepper. The festival runs from 17–26 October, with BIRTHRIGHT launching celebrations on Friday October 17 at a red-carpet gala screening at Palace Byron Bay, followed by an after-party […]

The Victorian State Ballet company returns to Byron Theatre this September with the enchanting tale of The Snow Queen— and once again, local talent will share the stage. In a special collaboration, dancers from Byron Youth Ballet have been invited to perform alongside the professional company, bringing a local sparkle to the classic Hans Christian Andersen story. “Some […]