Bangalow Film Festival
2023-01-12 - 2023-01-21 | A&I Hall Bangalow, 3 Station Street, Bangalow, NSW, 2479, Australia
Bangalow Film Festival 2023 offers a world-class program where attendees will be spoilt for choice with a diverse selection of premiere feature films, a handful of beloved classics and documentaries along with special guest encounters and surprise events. Festival goers can also immerse themselves in a rich cultural experience with a range of exhibitions and talks complementing the film program in multiple locations across the village of Bangalow.

Behrouz Boochani | Freedom Only Freedom
2023-02-03 18:00 - 19:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Freedom, Only Freedom, is a new book which features the prison writings of Boochani; this collection is translated and edited by his long-time translators and collaborators Omid Tofighian and Moones Mansoubi. The editors weave Boochani’s critical prose with essays from experts on refugee rights, politics, literature and history to further unpack this harrowing experience.
The event will include an in conversation with Boochani and refugee advocate and author Mark Isaacs, followed by a short panel discussion with the book’s collaborators.
6—7.15pm, Friday 3 February 2023
Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
Tickets
Tickets on sale 9am, Thurs 12 Jan, $40 + booking fees via booking link.

World Wetlands Day | Special Wetlands Bird Presentation
2023-02-05 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Byron Wetlands, Wallum Place, Arts & Industry Estate, NSW, 2481, Australia
Byron Bird Buddies are offering an excellent opportunity to learn more about our feathered friends from local experts at this presentation.
Bookings are essential and numbers are limited.
Email: byronbirdbuddy@gmail.com or phone 0428 864 378.
Gold coin donation appreciated.
09.00 – 10.00 – Walk
10-30 – 11 – Light Refreshments
11-00 – 12.30 – PowerPoint Presentation with bird calls & Discussion
To get to Byron Wetlands | turn left off Bayshore Drive into Wallum Place just after the IGA in the Byron Industrial Estate (Habitat is on the corner) & wait at the gate at the end of the road.

Flickerfest Bangalow
2023-02-16 19:00 - 2023-02-18 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | A&I Hall Bangalow, 3 Station Street, Bangalow, NSW, 2479, Australia
Catch some of the most innovative, provocative and wildly entertaining short films the world has to offer at Australia’s leading short film festival.

Public Hearing Short Term Rental Accommodation
2023-02-21 10:00 - 2023-02-23 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
The NSW Independent Planning Commission will hold an in-person Public Hearing at the Byron Community Centre (69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481) from 21 to 23 February 2023 on housing and rental affordability and rental availability in the Byron Shire, the economic contribution of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation industry in the Byron Shire and the Byron Shire Council’s proposal to cap Short Term Rental Accommodation.
The Minister for Planning has asked the Commission to hold the Public Hearing and prepare advice to the Minister and the Department of Planning and Environment to inform decision – making on Council’s planning proposal and on housing and rental affordability and rental availability in the Byron Shire more generally.
Commissioners Sheridan Coakes (Chair), Professor Richard Mackay AM and Juliet Grant have been appointed to form the Commission Panel. The Commission will conduct the Public Hearing in Byron Bay over three days as a livestreamed event with registered speakers participating in person or via online videoconference or telephone. Any interested community members that are unable to observe the
Public Hearing on the day will be able to view the livestream via https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/livestream.
The Commission Panel will have access to all previous submissions made to the Byron Shire Council on this proposal. Anyone wishing to have their say at the Public Hearing must pre-register on the Commission’s website using the Speaker Registration Form.
Registrations opened on 16 January 2023 and close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 10 February 2023. Written submissions can also be lodged using the ‘Have Your Say’ portal on the Commission’s website: https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say.
Venue doors will open from 9:00am each day. The Public Hearing runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day with breaks.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to comply with fire safety rules, seating is limited to 250 inside the venue and approximately 100 in the overflow area outside where the livestream will be played. People must obtain a free ticket to attend. If you have registered to speak you do not need a ticket.

A Public Talk and Book Launch with Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Peace and happiness can be attained, but not by searching for something in the outside world. They start within us and extend out to the entire globe. Peace and happiness are to be found within ourselves. Come and find out the simple and practical steps to find happiness within from renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism Khentrul Rinpoche.
Evening talk includes a book launch for Rinpoche’s new book, “The Power of Mind” with The Book Room.
Venue & Bar opens one hour before the show

Byron Farmers Markets
2023-03-02 07:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Butler Street Reserve, Butler Street, Byron Bay, NEW South Wales, 2481
One of oldest and largest farmers markets in the region, Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 7-11am at the Butler Street Reserve, a short stroll from the centre of town. With all produce locally grown and produced, these markets also provide a hub for both the local community and visitors to come together – eat, chat, hang out and listen to live music. But most of all, it’s a chance to sample the best food Byron has to offer – and to meet the people behind it. Real farmers, real food!

52nd Coorabell Flower Show
2023-03-03 - 2023-03-05 | Coorabell Hall, 565 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
A perfect homage to flowers with local champion growers Bruce and Steven Wedd plus five local growers will kindly provide their magnificent blooms.
Hawaiian flower crowns, hula dancing, Ethiopian Surma crowns, striking face paint, flower displays, growers, edible flowers, perfume makers, a sausage sizzle, pizza, coffee cart – what more could you ask for?
Be sure to wear a flower in your hair. 🌼

Lone Goat Gallery Exhibition
2023-03-03 17:00 - 2023-04-01 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Surface Paradise – an exhibition by Michael Donnelly exploring expanded painting and its relationship to architecture. Observe the relationship between paintings and installation based ideas in this colour explosion!!
Exhibition runs between Saturday 4 March – Saturday 1 April. The gallery is open 10am – 4pm Wednesdays to Saturdays.
Image: Michael Donnelly, A Smile in Two Phases, 2023, oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, image courtesy the artist.

Queer Ball Hits the Brunswick Picture House
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-11 | Brunswick Picture House, 30 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
The Queer Ball is back for a mini-festival running over two nights in March. The first night will be a sit down experience featuring the fabulous Steven Oliver with the second night in traditional Queer Ball style – full of live performances, artists and DJs.
Tickets from $49-$69 with combined two-day tickets available.

Bundjalung Culture & Dining Experience at Cape Byron Distillery
2023-03-11 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Brookies Cape Byron Distilllery, McCleods Shoot, NSW, 2481
Immerse yourself in the Bundjalung Culture & Dining experience hosted by Arakwal woman Delta Kay and Widjabul Wia-bul Chef Mindy Woods.

What’s included:

A guided walk with Aunty Delta though Brookie’s beautiful rainforest, exploring and tasting delicious bush tucker foods and hearing traditional stories, cultural perspectives and history about the once Big Scrub.

A welcome drink (choice of Brookie’s famous gin and tonic or a native infused mocktail), and information about Brookie’s distillery and their use of native botanicals.

Shared style starters, mains, sides and dessert featuring locally sourced, seasonal produce and native ingredients prepared by Mindy Woods.

*Dietary requirements are catered for. Please advise upon booking.

Not Included:

Any additional beverages. These can be purchased from Brookie’s bar.
Transport to and from Cape Byron Distillery.

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Bundjalung Culture & Dining Experience at Harvest Newrybar
2023-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Harvest, Newrybar Village, NSW, 2481
Immerse yourself in the Bundjalung Culture & Dining experience hosted by Arakwal woman Delta Kay and Widjabul Wia-bul Chef Mindy Woods.
What’s included:

A guided walk with Aunty Delta through Harvest’s magnificent gardens, exploring a wide selection of native plants and hearing traditional stories, cultural perspectives and local history.

A welcome drink (native infused cocktail or mocktail).

Shared style starters, mains, sides and dessert featuring locally sourced, seasonal produce and native ingredients prepared by Mindy Woods.

*Dietary requirements are catered for. Please advise upon booking.

Not Included:

Any additional beverages. These can be purchased from Harvest Garden Bar.
Transport to and from Harvest, Newrybar.

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Bundjalung Culture & Dining Experience at Crystalbrook Byron
2023-04-02 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Crystlebrook, Bangalow Road, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Immerse yourself in the Bundjalung Culture & Dining experience hosted by Arakwal woman Delta Kay and Widjabul Wia-bul Chef Mindy Woods.
What’s included:

A guided walk with Aunty Delta though Crystalbrook Byron’s magical subtropical rainforest, exploring medicine plants, delicious bush tucker foods and hearing traditional stories, cultural perspectives and local history.

A welcome drink (native infused cocktail or mocktail).

Shared style starters, mains, sides and dessert featuring locally sourced, seasonal produce and native ingredients prepared by Mindy Woods.

*Dietary requirements are catered for. Please advise upon booking.
Not Included:

Any additional beverages. These can be purchased from Crystalbrook’s bar.
Transport to and from Crystalbrook Byron.

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Bluesfest 2023
2023-04-06 - 2023-04-10 | Byron Events Farm, 35 Yarun Rd, Tyagarah, NSW, 2481, Australia
Bluesfest is Australia’s premier contemporary Blues & Roots music festival. Featured artists in 2023 include Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers, Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Jackson Browne and Buddy Guy. Tickets are on sale now.

Lone Goat Exhibition: Body of the Void
2023-04-08 10:00 - 2023-05-06 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Inspired by the recent catastrophic flooding in the Northern Rivers, local artist Katherine Simmonds explores the omnipotent power of clouds through the medium of oil painting in her exhibition Body of the Void.
Opening night – Thursday 6th April at 5pm. All welcome.
The Lone Goat Gallery is open Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am – 4pm

Guided Meditation with Artist Katherine Simmonds
2023-04-22 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Katherine Simmonds will lead a guided Nadabrahma meditation, ancient Tibetan humming meditation set to music, followed by ceremonial cacao and questions about her work.
This is a free event – all welcome.

Natural Wine & Pottery Special Event
2023-04-22 14:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Byron School of Clay, 3/17 Tasman Way, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Luna Wine and Byron School of Clay are offering a unique workshop held at Byron School of Clay where you can learn, talk and taste natural wine.
The Natural Wine Course will have a focus on the connection between clay/earth and wine and the craft processes involved in wine production. Then you can jump on the wheel with the Beginners Pottery Taster Session and learn to make your new favourite wine vessel!
Book online at bsoc.com.au

Boop
2023-04-22 14:00 - 2023-04-23 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Brunswick Picture House, 30 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
A hilarious 50-minute family show immersing you in physical theatre, clown and inventive acrobatics on a never-seen-before apparatus!
Presented by Statera Circus, the company engaged at-risk youth through a collaborative creative development process. The result is a show that plays with expectations and adolescent cynicism discussing capitalism and self-discovery in a fast-paced, meme-y performance.
Winners of the 2021 Gasworks Circus Showdown Adelaide Fringe Award!
Shows are on Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 2pm. Doors open at 1.40pm. Tickets available online as well.

Byron Coastal Charity Walk
2023-04-29 | Byron Coastal Charity Walk, Dening Park, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The Byron Coastal Charity Walk will be celebrating 10 years in 2023. Walk 12, 24 or 36km along the beautiful Byron Coast and raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
The walk will start from Dening Park, Byron Bay and walkers can choose from three distances:
12km – Byron Bay to Broken Head Reserve. $60
24km – Byron Bay to Lennox Head SLSC. $70
36km – Byron Bay to Ballina SLSC. $80

German Film Festival 2023
2023-05-04 19:00 - 2023-05-24 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Palace Cinema, 108 Jonson Streeet, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The German Film Festival presented by Palace, in association with German Films, showcases the best contemporary German cinema direct from major festivals in Europe plus a selection from its German-speaking neighbours, Austria and Switzerland.
The Byron Visitors Centre has one double pass to give away on Monday 1st May.
Simone Baumann, Managing Director of German Films said “We are very happy to continue our successful cooperation with Palace for the German Film Festival 2023 and we hope that our Australian viewers will appreciate great films.”

Art After Dark
2023-05-05 17:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | M’Arts, 105 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah, NSW, 2484, Australia
M-Arts comes alive from 5pm onwards on Friday with a host of food options a banging bar and a lineup of live music to keep the Autumn vibes high. And, just in time for Mother’s Day, you will also have access to the incredible makers, artists and retailers who will open the doors to their unique, handcrafted and local goods for you to browse. ⁠
A $5 entry fee gives you the chance to win one of three Artisan Raffle prizes, plus each retail purchase from any one of the studios on the night will provide patrons with more tickets and more chances to win.⁠
Also on the night will be the launch of ‘Blue’, an M|Arts collective exhibition, featuring exclusive works from resident artists and makers.

Harvest Food Trail
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07 | NSW
From Tweed Heads to Woodburn, from Byron Bay to Casino, celebrate local food, beverages, culinary surprises and wonderful company as you explore some of our region’s finest offerings.
You will need to jump in your car for this very special and enjoyable self drive, paddock to plate experience!

BACCI Art and Craft Show
2023-05-06 09:00 - 2023-05-07 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ballina Masonic Centre, 56 Cherry Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478, Australia
Ballina Art & Craft Centre are raising funds for Ballina Marine Rescue with their new show. Exhibited and for sale will be paintings, prints, photography, woven art, woodwork, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, lights, resin art, beautiful cards and other unique craft items.

Byron Bay Triathlon
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-14 | Byron Bay Triathlon, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The Byron Tri, a not for profit event, is all about inclusivity and mateship, and they welcome all abilities to take part. Keen to make sure everyone can join in, the tri includes those with extra needs or access requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned para-athlete or a parent looking for a safe activity for your young’un, don’t be shy, give their friendly team a call to find out more details.

Exhibition at Lone Goat Gallery: Reckonings
2023-05-12 18:00 - 2023-06-10 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Reckonings is a group exhibition featuring ten emerging artists & recent graduates from the Byron School of Art: Chelsea Jewell, Eliza Worner, Grace Fayrer, Jennifer Oishi (Hogan), Joshua Vogel, Locky Hill, Max Hangan, Todd Clare, Victoria Clayton & Yuka Takagi.

Exhibition opened Friday 12 May and continues until 10 June. Click for further information.

Northern Rivers BeerFest
2023-05-27 12:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shaws Bay Hotel, 3 Brighton Street,, East Ballina, NSW, 2478, Australia
The Northern Rivers Beerfest is a brand new beer festival happening at the Shaws Bay Hotel in Ballina on Saturday 27 May.
With free entry, 14 participating breweries and live music from 3pm you will want to get your tokens early! The token booklets can be pre-purchased for $30 or on the day for $35. There are 12 tokens per booklet

1 Token = Taster
2 Tokens = Schooner
3 Tokens = Premium Schooner

Participating breweries include: Seven Mile | Dainton | Wandana | Earth Brewing | Balter | Goat | 4 Pines | Pirate Life | Black Hops | Mountain Culture | Pickled Pig | Sanctus Brewing | Stone & Wood
Click HERE to pre-purchase token booklets.

Festival of The Stone
2023-06-03 15:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Stone and Wood, 100 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Set to be the biggest year yet, Festival of the Stone is an epic celebration of live music, fantastic food, fresh beers and the chance for the community to come together and welcome in the winter.
Festival of the Stone marks the tapping of each year’s winter limited release Stone Beer and also doubles as Byron’s biggest neighbourhood block party where families are welcome and kids have their own dedicated area – Malt Disney. The kids area will be running from 3-7pm along with KidzKlub providing workshops, arts and crafts and garden games.
Along with the fresh beer and fantastic food there will be an epic music line-up presented across two stages.
Joining The Beautiful Girls who are currently on their Australian tour are: Crocodylus,Bullhorn, Billy Otto, Smokey Cake plus a ripping selection of local DJ’s to get the audience going. Shine your dancing shoes and get ready for a good time!
For transport information regarding shuttle buses, pick up zones and car parking, please refer to the Festival’s website for updates.
This was a sold out event in 2022, so get your tickets early before they’re all gone! All profits go to the Byron Bay Fletcher Street Cottage.
Costs
First release: 18+ $50 + fee
Second release: 18+ $55 + fee
Under 18 (12-17yrs) $30 + fee
Kids under 12 yrs are FREE
BUY your tickets here.

Tim Freedman - Live Music
2023-06-10 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Brunswick Picture House, 30 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
Tim Freedman strips back his Whitlams repertoire and delivers classics like “No Aphrodisiac” and “You Sound Like Louis Burdett” from the piano, with help from acclaimed pedal steel and guitarist Ollie Thorpe, in what they call The Black Stump Duo.
The Daily Telegraph wrote of a recent solo show at Sydney’s City Recital Hall, “The tall and gangly front man charmed and cajoled his 600-strong audience with all the debonair flair of a Bryan Ferry… The stripped back accompaniment of the piano highlighted just how cleverly constructed his lyrics are — they sound so uncontrived, which is hellish difficult to do as any would-be songwriter will tell you.” — Steve Moffatt.

Spanish Film Festival
2023-06-15 18:00 - 2023-07-05 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Palace Cinema, 108 Jonson Streeet, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The HSBC Spanish Film Festival presented by Palace, is an annual celebration of film and culture from Spain and Latin America. This year the festival is celebrating 25 years and befitting such a milestone, will be presenting a thirty-two-film strong lineup that offers exciting, inspiring and entertaining viewing. The many highlights include a focus on Women in Filmmaking, featuring the work of seven prominent Spanish and Latin American female directors, a closing night classic, a Uruguayan documentary with an Australian connection and much, much more.
Screening at Palace Cinemas, Jonson Street, Byron Bay from 15 June to 5 July tickets are on sale HERE. Programs will be available at the Byron Visitors Centre.
[Main image is taken from the film Alcarras, directed by Carla Simón]

Byron Music Festival
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | NSW
This is an all ages, all inclusive music event with a community focus that celebrates the iconic and emerging artists of the Northern Rivers region. Headed by a main event in Dening Park, there is also pop up events around town in venues and on the street. Comprising over 33 acts, the schedule will be published 2 weeks prior.
There are several areas involved, with each area ticketed seperately. Food and alcohol available.
Main event is in Dening Park on Saturday 17 June and runs from 11.00am – 8.30pm.
50% of the booking fee will be donated to local Byron Youth Services and Bay FM.
