Byron Visitor Centre

Scandinavian Film Festival
2023-07-20 - 2023-08-09 | Palace Cinema, 108 Jonson Streeet, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The full 2023 Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival programme presented by Palace, has a wide and vibrant selection set to ease the winter chill. Specially curated, the programme contains the best new cinema from the Nordic region featuring films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Opening the Festival is the Australian Premiere of LET THE RIVER FLOW (Ellos eatnu – La elva leve), fresh from being crowned the Audience Award at the 2023 Göteborg Film Festival, and starring magnetic newcomer and proud Sámi Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen. Based on true events that inspired a generation of young Norwegians, writer/director Ole Giæver’s elegant, multi award-winning drama follows a young woman who is unintentionally drawn into a protest against a dam that may flood Indigenous Sámi land.
Festival Centrepiece GODLAND (Volaða land) is award winning Icelandic writer/director Hlynur Pálmason’s follow-up to his breakout hit A White, White Day and has been met with widespread critical acclaim. The stunning historical drama follows a Danish priest who embarks on a pilgrimage across a largely unexplored Iceland in the late 1800s.
Treats are in store for lovers of Scandi neo-Noir, thrillers and psychological dramas. From Denmark the highly anticipated sequel to box office smash Darkland, DARKLAND: THE RETURN (Underverden II) from critically acclaimed director Fenar Ahmad starring Dar Salim as an anti-hero re-entering the Copenhagen underworld undercover; SUPERPOSITION, a slick dramatic thriller with a supernatural twist in which a couple, on a tree change from Copenhagen to the Swedish forest, hope to find themselves and reignite their relationship and COPENHAGEN DOES NOT EXIST (København findes ikke), a complex psychological drama about the power of memories, in which a young man agrees to be locked in an apartment and interrogated by his missing girlfriends’ father.
Crowned best Nordic film at the 2023 Göteborg Film Festival, UNRULY (Ustyrlig) is an unsettling 1930s-set drama inspired by real-life events from the notorious women’s institution on the Danish Island of Sprogø that taught compliance to ‘morally deficient’ girls.
Fascinating documentary THE KING (Kungen) is a thought-provoking and poetic film about Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf, who became the world’s youngest kind. Two years in the making, direct Karin af Klintberg has made a modern film about a not very modern occupation.
The Closing Night selection is the cult classic LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (Låt den rätte komma in), celebrating its 15thanniversary. When Oskar, a shy 12-year-old boy meets the mysterious and moody Eli, their bond forever changes their lives in this influential tale of love that gets the blood pumping.
And many more films to choose from HERE
The 2023 Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival will take place at the Palace Cinema, Jonson Street, from 20 July to 9 August.

Matsuri Japan Byron Bay
2023-07-09 | Byron YAC, 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Matsuri | Japan Festival Byron Bay is an annual event to introduce a unique Japanese cultural experiences for understanding of diversity through the food stalls, the dramatic Taiko drumming and music, traditional dance performance, kids activities and crafts, dance workshops, also markets of kimono, and craft.
Come and enjoy this special festival on Sunday 9 July with the opening ceremony, didgeridoo and Taikov artist from 2pm at Byron YAC, 1 Gilmore Street, Byron Bay. Bring your picnic blankets, eat by the fire pit and be entertained for free with live music and entertainment which goes through until 8pm. Hot winter Japanese food as you have not tasted before is available from the Lantern Street food market.
The Japan Festival is a family event with local youth performing on the day following attendance at a 3 day intensive music camp with Ryuji Hamada, who will also be the final performer for the evening.
Don’t miss this superb Japanese celebration for the whole family.

The Xrossing
2023-07-08 13:00 - 2023-07-09 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Lismore Quad, 110 Magellan St,, Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
SeedArts presents The Xrossing a spectacular highwire tribute to Con Colleano, a Gamilaroi man born in Lismore in 1899 who became the greatest tightwire artist of all time. Known as the ‘Wizard of the Wire’ his grace, style and achievements have never been paralleled and his story is little-known.
The performance is co-directed by Kirk Page and Simone O’Brien and features 5 celebrated tightwire walkers, including Wiradjuri wire walker and circus artist Dylan Singh, in performances on highwires stretching 60 metres across Lismore Quad, a public open-air space in the heart of Lismore. The Xrossing also includes performances by ‘community walkers’ on lower wires who will have taken part in a series of free ‘Wizards of the Wire’ tightwire workshops in the lead up to the show.
The Xrossing premieres during NAIDOC week with free daytime performances, 1pm – 6pm on Sat 8 and Sun 9 July at Lismore Quad. The event includes live music by local musicians, the Northern Rivers Youth Jazz orchestra, the Northern Rivers Community Healing Hub and local vendors serving up delicious food.
This is an all ages event so bring your family, friends and a picnic blanket and experience this breathtaking magic! Food trucks on site and an elders space will be provided on July 8.
To register for the free ‘Wizards of the Wire’ tightwire workshops, July 1 – 4 and the opportunity to participate in The Xrossing, (rehearsals July 6 & 7 with performances July 8 & 9) visit www.seedartsy.com.au/workshops

Kids Activities - School Holidays
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-14 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | New South Wales
Whether you live in the Byron Shire permanently or just visiting for the holidays, your children will be entertained with some solid outdoor adventure and frolicking in nature with Brunswick Bush School.
Offering a smorgasboard of activities to keep your child interested and occupied they will spend the whole day outside in wild nature with the school; exploring, making, crafting, sharing and learning. Brunswick Heads environment offers access to a vast and beautiful natural playground; river, beach and bush all in one spot.
To book in: brunsbushschool and click on the trybooking link to your program of choice.
Please note there are age restrictions on certain activities.
Main program – 5 days (Mon- Fri) per week for girls and boys 6-12yrs
Girls only program – 1 day per week – Thursdays for girls only 6-12yrs
Wild Wallabies – 2 days (Wed, Fri) per week for girls and boys 3-5 yrs
Cost: $75* per day per child. Some activities incur a materials surcharge (this is listed on the website). 10% discount for siblings. * There is a 50 cent ticket fee and a 2.5% processing for each booking made.

Artisan Ceramic Market
2023-07-01 08:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Coronation Hall, Clunes, 22 Walker Street, Clunes, NSW, 2480, Australia
At Clunes Coronation Hall 15 + local potters will be displaying and selling their wares on 1 July. Included in the market will be a kids workshop, live music and coffee and food. All welcome.
Address: Coronation Hall, 22 Walker Street, Clunes. Midway between Byron Bay and Lismore on the Bangalow Road.
@claynorthernrivers

The Enchanted Circus
2023-06-23 18:00 - 2023-09-15 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Circus Arts, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Winter 2023 is a time to return to the Circus Arts in Byron Bay and treat yourselves to a night at ‘The Enchanted Circus’ show.
The cabaret style evening will showcase many stunning acts performed by a talented performance troupe along with special guests such as Circus Arts’ amazing coaches. Powered by in-house audio visuals and sound the audience is guaranteed an extraordinary experience. Those who are feeling courageous on the night are also welcome to take a swing on the high flying trapeze!!
The Enchanted Circus is a fundraiser for Friends of the Circus, a non-for-profit arm of Circus Arts that helps provide training and performance opportunities for youth circus in the Byron Shire.
Buy tickets HERE
Performances are on : Friday, 23 June 2023. and Friday, 15 September 2023 | 6pm – 7.30pm | Doors open at 5.30pm for food and drinks!

Exhibition @ Lone Goat Gallery | Cavanabah
2023-06-17 - 2023-07-22 | Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Cavanabah is a solo exhibition featuring the work of Yiman, Ghungalu, Gurreng Gurreng artist, long-time Byron Bay resident, and former Indigenous Park Ranger: Anthony J. Walker.
Opening Night: 5-7pm, Friday, 16 June 2023
Lone Goat gallery hours are Wednesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm.

Byron Music Festival
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | New South Wales
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.

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]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harvest Food Trail
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07 | New South Wales
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!

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.

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.”

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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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 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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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.

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.

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. 🌼
