World Naked Bike Ride
2025-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Butler Street Reserve, Butler Street, Byron Bay, NEW South Wales, 2481
Clothing optional. Helmet compulsory.
Since 2004, cities across the world have experienced the joy of the world’s largest naked event promoting cycling. The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists on the road encouraging drivers to take notice of cyclists. It also promotes cycling safety, saving the planet by not driving and burning fossil fuels and it helps promote body awareness and positive self-image.
The Byron Bay ride is the largest gathering of World Naked Bike Riders in Australia.
Come, join in or cheer from the sides to celebrate cycling and the human body.

Spoken. Moved. Sung. A contemporary Poetry Night.
2025-03-16 19:00 - 23:30 | Otherworld, 102 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Featured poets | Beth the Barber & Jacob Farley.

Hosted by author | Hollie Azzopardi
The night will be eclectic, inspiring and poetic. Join us as we kick off our 2025 season at OTHERWORLD and journey with us into the minds and souls of an array of local talent. There will be something for everyone and an opportunity for budding poets to participate in either our open mic session or SLAM!

If you would like to be involved in the open mic or slam, please email us for registration: hiddeninthehinterlandevents@gmail.com

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Great Southern Nights Gigs
2025-03-21 - 2025-04-06 | Various Venues, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Great Southern Nights series of live gigs kicks off this Friday in Byron Bay and across the state. 300+ live gigs are dropping across New South Wales stretching from the east coast – Byron Bay, Newcastle, Wollongong to the heart of the outback – Broken Hill and all the places in between like Orange and Tamworth. This Sunday catch Nai Palm at the Beach Hotel.
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Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship
2025-03-23 - 2025-03-30 | Main Beach, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
If you ware interested in watching surfing as a sport then next week is your lucky week. The Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship will provide an excellent week of championship viewing in Byron Bay – starting Monday 24 – through to Sunday 30 March. Beaches are chosen each day according to the conditions so check the website or the main beach venue for where to drop in.
Street Parade and Opening Ceremony will start at 3pm Sunday 23 March. Head to the top of Jonson street or along Bay street to get a glimpse of the athletes.
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En-CHANT-ing: Sacred Kirtan & Meditation Experience
2025-03-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Scout Hall, 28 Tennyson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Let your heart soar with this uplifting night of kirtan and discover a new sense of peace & joy. Weaving together melody, music and mantra with people responding to the words of the singer, clapping, swaying, dancing, kirtan is simultaneously meditative, exhilarating and enjoyable.
With each mantra, the stresses of daily life will melt away, and you’ll discover a profound sense of connection and solace, a hidden sanctuary within yourself, where spiritual warmth and comfort reside.
No matter how fierce the storms of life may rage outside, we invite you to bask in the transcendental experience that comes from chanting sacred mantras.
Afterward, take time to enjoy tea and connect with like-minded people.
Hosted by The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga & The Mantra Room, this event is free but we ask that you please RSVP your attendance via Humanitix | Donations are welcome
RSVP HERE

Ella Jones | Billinudgel Pub
2025-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Billinudgel Hotel, 1 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel, NSW, 2483, Australia
Looking to get out of the rain? Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon drink whilst listening to the beautiful Ella Jones playing at the region’s iconic country pub in Billinudgel just north of Byron Bay.

Ella is a 23 yr old musician and singer/songwriter from Brisbane with an appreciation of genres including soul, soft-rock, indie and pop.

The pub is conveniently located just off the M1 at the Billinudgel exit. Friendly dogs are always welcome in the pub and beer garden area but not permitted to stay overnight in the accommodation. The main floor of the pub is wheelchair accessible.

The Farm - daily animal feeding
2025-04-01 10:00 | The Farm, 11 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Join The Farm’s farmers at 10am in front of the wishing well to be part of their muddy mates daily breakfast routine.
A great event for children and adults alike to get a real farm experience and hear some fun facts about farm animals as well.
Join in any day at 10.00am.

Future Blue Festival
2025-04-06 | Byron Bay Bowls Club, 18-20 Marvell Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Come along to the Future Blue Fest and get to know local not-for-profit organisations in the Byron Bay area with the common goal to care for the ocean. A day to network and connect with like-minded ocean lovers, so we can stand together to protect what is important for our coastal community!
To celebrate how fortunate we are with our beautiful coastline and waters and to learn more about it, dive into the experiences offered in the program, including workshops, films, music, speakers, Q&A Panel, stalls, board-swap, children activities and more – all about the ocean!
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Immersive Easter Egg Hunt | Otherworld
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-28 18:00 | Otherworld, 102 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Magic meets the metaverse at Otherworld gallery in Byron Bay with a one of a kind immersive Easter Egg hunt for kids and families.
More than the usual chocolate bunnies, this is an art-fuelled treasure hunt where young explorers dive into the fantastical world of augmented reality to uncover hidden gems by none other than globally renowned performance artist and visionary, Space Cowboy.
Kids are invited to search high and low throughout the interactive gallery and outside terrace, following clues to uncover miniature images of Space Cowboy’s AR masterpieces tucked away in the unexpected places.
Whether you child is an aspiring artist, a tech whiz, or simply loves a good adventure, the Otherworld Immersive Easter Egg hunt promises to be a joy-filled, brain-tingling day out.
Book now to secure your place.

Super Sunday | Brunswick Picture House
2025-04-13 14:00 - 14:50 | Brunswick Picture House, 30 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
Get along to Brunswick Heads this weekend for Super Sunday — suitable for all ages, and super fun!
This one is for the kids! Super Sunday is a high-energy show by multi-award winning, internationally touring, circus company YUCK Circus. Get ready for a raucous afternoon of amazing acrobatics, and rib-cracking comedy for the whole family.
WINNERS of Fringe World top-tier Martin Sims Award, Best Circus at both Melbourne and Sydney Fringe, and the Best Emerging Artist at Adelaide Fringe. You don’t want to miss out! One show only!
The show ended with a well-earned standing ovation and I imagine it does every day as it should.” — One4Review
★★★★★
I loved it and I wasn’t the only one with the Big Top heaving with laughter and applause throughout the performance.” — FringeFEED
★★★★★
Duration: Approximately 50 mins
Doors open: 1:40pm
The kiosk is open for food and drink one hour before showtime.
For the bar menu and what’s on offer, please check out the Dine & Drink page.
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025
2025-04-17 - 2025-04-20 | Byron Events Farm, 35 Yarun Rd, Tyagarah, NSW, 2481, Australia
Bluesfest 2025 will mark the 36th anniversary of this all-time favourite festival and will take place across the Easter long weekend from Thursday, 17th to Sunday 20th April 2025. The will-it, won’t-it-be-the-last festival will be held on the beautiful grounds of the Byron Events Farm, Lot 103/105 Pacific Hwy, Tyagarah, NSW, Australia. This location is just 15 minutes north of the Byron Bay exit on the M1.
From humble beginnings to what it is today, Bluesfest expects to host around 90,000 – 100,00 in its audience this year.
Tickets for the event are now mostly SOLD OUT but there are still Festival tickets to grab here and also HERE.
Please note that camping on site is also primarily SOLD OUT however if you already have your festival tickets, take a look HERE for available camping tickets, parking tickets and large vehicle camping.
For further information about buses, ..driving and artist line up.

Byron Malibu Classic
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-26 | Watego’s Beach, Marine Parade, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The Byron Malibu club began in the late 70’s and early 80’s when local surfers who shared a common love of Malibu surfing would meet and hold impromptu contests, keeping the tradition of Malibu surfing alive.
Currently, the sporting club meets on the second Sunday of every month for friendly competition, followed by a barbeque and once a year the Byron Bay Malibu Club holds its iconic Malibu Classic which is the longest running single fin longboard (only 9ft and over) event in Australia. First held in 1980, the contest attracts competitors from up and down the East Coast and regularly has a contingent visiting from New Zealand.
This year the event will be held on the 25th and 26th of April, 2025.
Money raised is donated to local community organisations.
For further information and to find out how to enter

Byron Bay Triathalon
2025-04-27 | NSW
Australia’s best destination triathlon is back on Sunday 27th April 2025.
The Byron Bay Tri is like no other. Iconic in destination, with a spectacular ocean swim, combined with Byron’s much-loved relaxed vibe… it’s easy to see why the Byron Bay Tri is one of Australia’s favourite end of season celebrations.
Participants can choose from a range of distances including Olympic (1.5km Swim: 40km Ride: 10km Run), Sprint (750m Swim: 20km Ride: 5km Run), Tempta for beginners (300m Swim: 10km Ride: 2.5km Run) and Kids from 7 – 12 yrs. With a 12:00 pm start, you will not find another triathlon event where you can sleep in, race and party like this.
Dive in and make some waves

Bangalow Film Festival
2025-04-30 12:00 - 2025-05-04 22:00 | A&I Hall Bangalow, 3 Station Street, Bangalow, NSW, 2479, Australia
The Bangalow Film Festival has announced new dates after having to postpone the festival in the recent extreme weather conditions.​
Tickets are on sale for all sessions, including:
The Tracker – a special event screening with Director, Rolf de Heer and actor, Damon Gameau on Wednesday 30th April.
Queens of Concrete – Screening and Q&A with director, Eleanor Cox.
Milano: The Inside Story of Italian Fashion. Bring out your most glamorous fashionista look for the Australian premiere and red carpet Closing Night screening of this wonderful Italian documentary directed by John Maggio. “A love letter to the golden age of Italian fashion“. New York Times
Daily, ticket holders along with the general public, are invited to join others in the Film Festival Lobby Bar, with Common People Brewing Co, Ink Gin and Husk Rum providing refreshments plus all your favourite movie snacks and more.
For tickets and full program

Nimbin MardiGrass 2025
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | Nimbin Village, NSW, Australia
The Nimbin MardiGrass is an annual rally & celebration in the tiny village of Nimbin in northern NSW, Australia. Beginning in 1993, MardiGrass is held to protest the drug laws, educate people on the various uses of cannabis (medicinal, industrial, recreational & spiritual) and to celebrate the culture that has grown in the town over the last 47 years.
Visit the website to find out everything – why, what and where about the 2025 MardiGrass.
For further information

Harvest Festival
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-25 | NSW
For the ninth year, Northern Rivers Food will present the Harvest Festival – a month-long celebration of the region’s unique food culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant community spirit. Throughout the month-long Festival in May, you can enjoy a range of experiences including farm tours, tastings, hands-on cooking demonstrations, workshops, and meet-the-maker sessions.
Each weekend of the month will feature a two-day Harvest Trail, an under-cover producers’ hub and a long table community lunch or dinner in a different part of the Northern Rivers.
3-4 May the focus is on Byron and Ballina and will feature many free-to-visit locations and events where you are invited to taste and indulge in the best of the Shire’s culinary offerings.
Following on will be:
10-11 May: Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley
17-18 May: The Tweed
24-25 May: The Clarence (Producers’ Hub to be held Friday afternoon 23 May)
You are invited to travel, taste and indulge in the best of the Northern Rivers food.

German Film Festival | Palace Cinema
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-28 | Palace Cinema, 108 Jonson Streeet, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Palace, in association with German Films, will showcase the best contemporary German cinema direct from major festivals in Europe plus a selection from its German-speaking neighbours, Austria and Switzerland. Here’s a sneak peek into the programme which will screen at Palace Cinemas 8 May – 28 May.
As a special presentation the highly acclaimed documentary Riefenstahl directed by celebrated filmmaker Andres Veiel will screen. Having gained unprecedented access to the private estate of 20th century filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, Veiel explores the legacy of the woman who became world-famous with her Nazi propaganda film Triumph of the Will. This insightful documentary draws on incredible archival material and footage from Riefenstahl, who continually denied any close ties to the Nazi regime.
Arriving directly from the recent Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), is Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay’s thriller Hysteria. A piercing reflection on the power of images and the dynamics of perception, projection and social hysteria, the film features one of European cinema’s rising stars Devrim Lingnau as an assistant director intern who is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets, lies and paranoia.
A sensation at last year’s Berlinale, celebrated auteur Matthias Glasner’s compelling drama Dying assembles an all-star cast led by the incredible Lars Eidinger. Set between Berlin and Hamburg, Eidinger stars as a successful, middle-aged orchestra conductor negotiating the chaos of his volatile private life. Treading the line between drama, tragedy and black humour, Dying has been described as an indelible, richly rewarding experience.
Enchanting documentary Circusboy (Zirkuskind), direct from the 2025 Berlinale Generation K-Plus selection, chronicles the lives of the Frank travelling circus family over one year, capturing eleven-year-old Santino’s experience growing up among extended family and animals, in a world of storytelling.
Full program and tickets arriving early April.

Casino Beef Week Festival
2025-05-24 18:00 - 2025-06-01 13:00 | Casino, Walker Street, Casino, NSW, 2470, Australia
Make your way to the beef capital of Australia, the picturesque town of Casino NSW, for the Casino Food Co-Op Beef Week Festival in May.
Casino Beef Week has a rich history that reflects the vibrant agricultural community of Casino and serves as an annual celebration of this iconic Australian industry and the rural way of life. The event has been a significant part of the local culture and traditions providing entertainment, education and an authentic country experience for the whole family since 1982.
50 minutes from Byron Bay this festival is well worth the trip ! Featuring a wide range of fabulous activities and events including: Breakfast with the Butchers , Twilight Steer Auction, Bush Poets Dinner, Stud Show, Whip Cracking Competition, Busking competitions, Pastoral Farm tour and Mr Beef Competition! …the town of Casino comes alive with a festive and celebratory atmosphere over 9 days.

Kane Calcite Duo | Billinudgel Pub
2025-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Billinudgel Hotel, 1 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel, NSW, 2483, Australia
Kane Calcite, currently on tour to SE Queensland and NSW Northern Rivers, is an acoustic singer songwriter spreading earthy vibes.

Cherry Vinyl: Coober Pedy’s Last Showgirl | Brunswick Picture House
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Brunswick Picture House, 30 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
Ruby Teys brings the iconic Cherry Vinyl to Bruns!
In 1993, Cherry Vinyl escaped her small gaping hole in Coober Pedy and hitchhiked her way along the Dingo Fence to the bright lights of the shantytown now known as Surfers Paradise.
From shy gold panty metre maid to headline act at the Roast Coast’s most exclusive gentlemen’s club Legs, Legs, Legs, Lips, Lips, Lips!
One stormy tropical Wednesday night, a tall elusive figure in a velour tracksuit and dark glasses walked into the club. He walked up to Cherry’s feathery perch and whispered his Winfield Red into her ear, “Hush your sweet lips, tweedy bird… you’re coming with me…”
What begins as a true blue Australian love story starts to pong a bit fishy as something isn’t quite right…
Comedic genius Ruby Teys performs her original Australiana tropicana psychological sh*tstorm. An ode to the Gold Coast’s most treasured showgirls, bikies, predators, crisp dry white Coolabahs, prawn cocktails and the sugar daddies that kept them all in business!
Age restrictions: 14+. | Doors open at 6.40pm | BPH kiosk is open for food and drink one hour before showtime.
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Autumnal Afternoon Tea | Coorabell Hall
2025-06-02 15:00 - 17:30 | Coorabell Hall, 565 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
High Tea at beautiful Coorabell Hall is an afternoon of sweeping views across coastal Byron, fine culinary delights with patisseries, live music and art.
Introducing baker extraordinaire Fern Harrison (@feastingwithfern) with Nadine Abensur, cookery writer (nadinesfeast.com @nadineabensur)
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Nudge Nudge Wink Wink | Billinudgel Hotel
2025-06-07 16:00 - 23:00 | Billinudgel Hotel, 1 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel, NSW, 2483, Australia
Get yourself to the Billinudgel pub this Saturday from 4pm onwards to kick back with local and international DJ legends who will be igniting the dance floor as a sacred communion space inside The Shed, or if you prefer, dance under the stars outside The Shed. Either way you get to dance a storm up with an eclectic and friendly crowd in one the best venues in Byron Shire.
Cunning Stunts, who put on these nights, organise charitable events with an inclusive vibe and have donated over $430k to 41 local charities. Winner of Byron Shire’s Community Event of the Year for 2020.
Come along, dance for charity and support the local Northern NSW community.
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Jazz & Beats at The Farm | Sundays
2025-06-08 13:30 - 22:00 | The Farm, 11 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Head out to The Farm on Ewingsdale Road, opposite the hospital where, on Sundays from 1:30pm – 4:30 pm and set against the stunning backdrop of Byron Bay’s natural beauty, you can listen to the melodies and soulful improvisations that only live jazz can deliver.
Afterwards, make your way across the lawn to the Three Blue Ducks restaurant for their famous Sunday Roast at 4:30 pm. Savour the flavours of a meal prepared with the freshest local ingredients whilst enjoying cocktails and the company of your loved ones.
Don’t miss out on this chilled Sunday outing, grab your friends, join The Farm community and book your table here.

Festival of the Stone | Stone & Wood
2025-06-14 15:00 - 22:00 | Stone and Wood, 100 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
Festival of the Stone is a celebration of music, community and ancient brewing tradition welcoming winter to Byron Bay this Saturday 14 June. Join Byron locals to take in a major lineup of music, tantalising tastes and witness the annual unveiling of the 2025 batch of Stone Beer, while also raising much needed funds for local homeless hub, Fletcher Street Cottage. Wins all round!
Bring the kids to these festivities to celebrate the tradition of Stone & Wood’s annual release of Stone Beer and the first tapping of the keg.

Yazmindi Duo | Billinudgel Hotel
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Billinudgel Hotel, 1 Wilfred Street, Billinudgel, NSW, 2483, Australia
North Queensland musician, Yazmindi’s, authentic sound and evocative stories are a crowd-favourite. A cornerstone of her musical prowess is her ability to craft authentic stories and evocative soundscapes that build around her swelling harmonies.
Currently on tour, you can catch Yazmindi at the Billinudgel this Saturday 6pm – 9pm.

The Spanish Film Festival | Palace Cinema
2025-06-19 - 2025-07-09 | Palace Cinema, 108 Jonson Streeet, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia
The 2025 Spanish Film Festival is bringing the fiesta to Byron Bay this June with a curated selection of thirty films from Spain and Latin America, showing at Palace Cinema, Jonson Street.
The Centrepiece of the Festival is the highly acclaimed EL 47, which recently won five Goya Awards including the coveted Best Film. Inspired by a true story, from writer/director Marcel Barrena (Mediterraneo: The Law of the Sea), this biographical drama starring Eduard Fernández follows a bus driver in an act of peaceful dissidence that transformed modern Barcelona during the city’s boom in the 1970s.
A selection of other films screening includes SAMANA SUNRISE featuring an all-star cast, the story follows two Spanish couples celebrating their 20-year friendship with a trip to a beachside resort in the Dominican Republic, where a confession about the past leads to a reality shifting ‘sliding doors’ moment. UNDERCOVER, a gripping crime thriller set in the Basque Country is based on the real-life story of Aranzazu Berradre Marín, the pseudonym for the only police officer in Spanish history to infiltrate the terrorist organisation ETA. THE GOLDSMITH’S SECRET, an epic romance adapted from Elia Barceló’s critically acclaimed novel. It stars Mario Casas as a goldsmith who revisits his Spanish hometown, reconnecting with a great love affair from 25 years prior. The comedy selection for this year’s festival includes the No. 1 box office hit WOLFGANG direct from its release in Spain. This heartwarming comedy and emotional tribute to fatherhood follows the journey of a nine-year-old boy forced to live with his newfound father in Barcelona.
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Leading Hand | Lone Goat Gallery
2025-06-19 10:00 - 2025-07-05 16:00 | Lone Goat Gallery, 28 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Melbourne artist Rhys Cousins presents a series of paintings and sculptural works that investigate the transformative impact of screen technology.

Using the sense of touch and through a range of subtle textures he embeds into the plaster, Rhys aims to give us a nuanced perspective on our interaction with these technologies in public and private environments.

His exhibition continues until 5 July.

The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Image courtesy Rhys Cousins.

Lismore Lantern Parade 2025
2025-06-21 12:00 - 23:30 | Lismore CBD, Lismore CBD, Lismore, NSW, 2480, Australia
Celebrating the Winter Solstice, the annual Lismore Lantern Parade is a celebration based on a breath-taking parade of lanterns, light and performance through the main streets of Lismore, travelling through the heart of the city to the banks of the Wilson’s River climaxing with theatrical performance, fireworks and a spectacular bonfire. This is a well loved community and family event.
Starting at 12 pm the Market deLight helps kick off the day.
Kids Fest is also a 12pm kick off with activities, street performers, jumping castle and other fun activities

The Heartbeats Festival Stage is on from 12pm – 9pm. Situated on Carrington St, near Dragonfly Cafe.
The Lantern Parade starts at 5.30pm travelling up Molesworth St through the heart of the city to Magellan St, then past the Library, and up Dawson St into Oakes Oval finishing at 6.30pm.

The Fiery Finale | 6.30pm -7.30pm | will be in the Oakes Oval PLEASE NOTE There will be gentle pyrotechnics, and lots of fire.
TAFE NSW, Lismore will be live streaming the fiery finale for all to enjoy so no-one need miss out this year.
The ​Lismore hotels and venues situated in the city will put on a variety of after parties from 8.30pm – late to complete this full day of celebration.
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Circus Arts | For Visiting Kids and Adults
2025-06-23 - 2026-03-01 | Circus Arts, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2481, Australia
Are you visitors to the area? Looking for something special to do that is not associated with salt water? Visit Circus Arts in the Arts and Industry Estate and enjoy a fun few hours at the circus.
Play Space for Kids
Kids can climb, swing and enjoy the magical circus tent at the Play Space. Up to 1 hr 15 mins for $9. (you will need to wear socks.)
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And for the Adults
Circus Arts offers up to 2hours for $15 where you can self-train on the silks, static and dance trapeze, rope, tumble track, mini and double trampolines, olympic size trampoline or tramp wall.
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Don’t get stuck inside on rainy days or when you need a break from the sun, visit Circus Arts for a great adventure!

Tim Freedman's Moonlit Deck | Brunswick Picture House
2025-07-05 19:00 - 2025-07-06 16:00 | Brunswick Picture House, 30 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, 2483, Australia
After the sold out success of the Love This City 25 Years tour in 2024, Tim Freedman is ready to strip things back, have a chat, and get his cabaret on.
Tim will take you on a journey through his repertoire, recount some new tales from his adventures in showbiz, and reveal untold stories about the genesis of the best known Whitlams songs.
His steady hand will guide you through the highlights of his nine album catalogue with songs such as “Blow Up the Pokies” and “No Aphrodisiac”, and into some lesser known detours including the recent country outing, The Whitlams Black Stump album “Kookaburra”.
With support from Zac Gunthorpe this show is a do not miss.
Saturday start 7pm | Sunday start 4pm.
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