What’s On

BYRON

Riebl Tedesco McGill

25 July, 7pm-9:15pm

Riebl Tedesco McGill is a new collaborative project bringing together three of Australia’s most accomplished and genre-defying musicians. Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill of The Cat Empire join acclaimed flamenco guitarist Richard Tedesco for an intimate and compelling trio project, blending songwriting, instrumental mastery and deep musical storytelling. The ensemble promises an immersive listening experience at Brunswick Picture House. This show is not one to miss. Tickets are available at Eventfinda.

 

Brad Cox

24 July, 6pm-10pm

The one and only Brad Cox has announced his Multiple Dimensions Australia tour for this winter! The three-time Golden Guitar winner will grace the stage all around the country including a show at Hotel Brunswick. Joining the ride are special guests The Vanns and Max Jackson. Cox is known for his down-to-earth, working-class anthems, combining rock, blues, and traditional country sounds. Tickets are available at Moshtix.

Small SHIFT – I Will Survive 3

21 July, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Small SHIFT storytelling night returns this July, bringing an evening of powerful, real-life stories to the Byron Bay Services Club. Hosted by Mandy Nolan, the event features women from their 20s through to their 80s sharing moving, funny and deeply personal stories of survival. Small SHIFT has become one of those rare nights where the room really listens. Tickets are available through Humanitix.

Tweed

Chris Cobb – More Questions Than Answers: The Live Session

26 July, 4pm-7pm

Get ready for an extraordinary, deeply intimate evening at The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah, as powerhouse singer-songwriter Chris Cobb takes the stage for More Questions Than Answers: The Live Session. This concert is a rare, living celebration of Chris’s highly anticipated debut album, brought to life alongside the very artists who helped shape its soul. The session will also feature James and Briar Blundell and Felicity Kircher. Tickets are available at Humanitix.

 

The Sum of Us by David Stevens

Running from 23 July-2 August

Murwillumbah Theatre Company presents the award-winning play The Sum of Us at Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre. Written by David Stevens, the play follows widowed father Harry and his gay son Jeff as they each search for love while navigating family relationships, acceptance and belonging. Balancing humour with emotional depth, the play explores how prejudice and personal fears can shape lives. Tickets can be purchased through Trybooking.

Ashton’s – The Great Australian Circus

Running from 17-26 July

Ashton’s – The Great Australian Circus rolls into the Murwillumbah Showground, bringing high-flying entertainment under the iconic red and white big top. Audiences can expect breathtaking aerial acts, daring high-wire performances, hand-balancing feats, hilarious comedy and the thrilling Amaral Globe Riders from Brazil. Presented by Ashton Entertainment, which carries on 174 years of circus tradition across eight generations, the family-friendly spectacular promises excitement for all ages. Tickets can be purchased through Oztix.

Ballina

Adam Harpaz

25 July, 6pm-9pm

Singer-songwriter Adam Harpaz brings his heartfelt blend of indie folk, soul and world music influences to Ballina RSL for an intimate live performance. Based on Arakwal Country in the Northern Rivers, Harpaz has built a loyal following through emotionally honest songwriting, festival appearances including Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival, and more than one million Spotify streams. This is a free gig. For more information visit ballinarsl.com.au/event/adam-harpaz

Hayley Grace Duo

26 July, 3pm

Hayley Grace and Chelsea Skyeater bring big sound in a small package, blending powerhouse vocals, live looping and epic sax lines into an energetic, genre-bending show. From funk, soul and reggae to reimagined classics and originals, the duo delivers infectious grooves, raw musicianship and feel-good vibes that keep audiences hooked. Come down to Shaws Bay Hotel and enjoy this free gig. For more information visit shawsbayhotel.com.au/whats-on/hayley-grace-duo

Nanang Wabang | Sonya Breckenridge & Maurita Moran

Running from 25 June-16 August

This exhibition at Northern Rivers Community Gallery explores connections to Nyangbal Country and Kin through the creative mentorship between Aunty Sonya Breckenridge and her niece, Maurita Moran. Breckenridge, a contemporary artist of Dunghutti and Bundjalung heritage, works across painting and weaving. Over the past six months she has mentored Moran, a proud saltwater woman who descends from the Nyangbal and Arakwal clans of the Bundjalung and Dunghutti Nations. Moran’s artworks reflect stories, family and memories. For more information visit nrcgballina.com.au/v1/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/1009-july2026nanangwabang

Lismore

Rochelle Lees Band

25 July, 9:30pm

The Rochelle Lees Band is a well-known covers band that has thrilled audiences in the Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane regions of Australia, playing hits from the ’60s to today’s chart toppers. For the last 12 years The Rochelle Lees Band have won over audiences with their special flavour of fun and high energy performances. Enjoy this live gig at Hotel Lismore. For more information visit hotellismore.com.au/whats-on-at-hotel-lismore

 

Emily Imeson – Forests of care and other studies

25 July-20 September

Forests of care and other studies brings together painting and textile works developed through repeated engagement within forest landscapes. The exhibition moves between the protected Forest of Fontainebleau, France, and the planting of a new forest on degraded farmland in Northern NSW, exploring restorative narratives through embodied acts of learning and care. This exhibition will be held at Lismore Regional Gallery. For more information visit lismoregallery.org/exhibitions/forests-care-and-other-studies

The Delinquents

24 July, 5:30pm-9:30pm

Experience a screening of The Delinquents at the Nimbin Bush Theatre. Directed by Rodrigo Moreno, this acclaimed Argentine comedy-drama follows two bank employees whose lives change after one hatches an unconventional plan to escape the routine of work and redefine what freedom really means. Blending quiet humour, thoughtful storytelling and stunning cinematography, The Delinquents is a charming, offbeat film that lingers long after the credits roll. For tickets visit nimbinbushtheatre.com/events/the-delinquents/#ecwid-buy-form