{"id":106517,"date":"2025-01-06T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/?p=106517"},"modified":"2025-01-06T16:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T05:13:19","slug":"2025-festivals-and-events-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/2025-festivals-and-events-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 festivals and events guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year is shaping up as a big one for events across the Northern Rivers region, with the last ever Bluesfest leading the charge. The award-winning music festival will be one you won&#8217;t want to miss, with Crowded House, Jon Butler and The Cat Empire all in the line-up. There are also an abundance of food festivals showcasing our fabulous chefs and produce, family-friendly agricultural shows and epic sporting events. While some dates are yet to be confirmed, here are some of the biggest and best events to put in your diary over the summer holidays so you don&#8217;t miss out on all the fun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/GemfestinLismore.Pho_72737.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"543\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gemfest in Lismore. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>January<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brunswick Heads Woodchop January 9-11<\/p>\n<p>Ballina Cup January 17<\/p>\n<p>Australia Day January 26<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/TheKingscliffTriathl_29042.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kingscliff Triathlon. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>February<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tweed Coast Enduro February 8<\/p>\n<p>Beyond Venice masked ball, Lismore February 15<\/p>\n<p>North Coast Show n Shine, Ballina Jockey Club &#8211; February 23<\/p>\n<p>Flickerfest Mullumbimby February 28-March 1<\/p>\n<p>Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge February 28 and March 1<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/Sandcastlesculptinga_39610.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Love Lennox. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>March<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bangalow Film Festival March 6-15<\/p>\n<p>International Women&#8217;s Day March 8<\/p>\n<p>Kingscliff Triathlon March 23<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/LoveLennox.PhotoSUPP_39699.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Love Lennox. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>April<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bluesfest April 17-20<\/p>\n<p>Anzac Day April 25<\/p>\n<p>Byron Bay Triathlon April 27<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/ByronBayTriathlon_34037.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Byron Bay Triathlon. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>May<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harvest Festival May 1-31<\/p>\n<p>Nimbin Mardigrass May 2-4<\/p>\n<p>Byron Bay Ocean Swim Classic May 3<\/p>\n<p>Byron Coast Charity Walk May 3<\/p>\n<p>Our Kids Day Out, Ballina May 4<\/p>\n<p>Gemfest, Lismore Showground May 17 and 18<\/p>\n<p>Bangalow Billycart Derby May 18<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/TheLismoreLanternPar_37076.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lismore Lantern Parade. Photo: DESTINATION NSW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>June<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love Lennox<\/p>\n<p>LisAmore! June 15<\/p>\n<p>Lismore Lantern Parade June 21<\/p>\n<p>Seas the Day Women&#8217;s Surf Festival, Kingscliff Date TBC<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/CrowdsattheBangalowS_43713.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crowds at the Bangalow Show. Photo: CRASH PONY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>July<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NAIDOC Week July 6-13<\/p>\n<p>Mullum Roots Festival July 12 and 13<\/p>\n<p>Winter Food Festival at Summerland Farm, Alstonville July 15<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/RhodaRoberts-JackTho_51201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"601\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhoda Roberts, Jack Thompson and Wendy Champagne at the 2024 Byron Bay International Film Festival. Photo: LYN McCARTHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>August<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Newrybar Bonfire and Fireworks night August 2<\/p>\n<p>Byron Writers Festival August 8-10<\/p>\n<p>North Coast Mud Trail August 16-17<\/p>\n<p>Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Regatta, East Ballina August 30-31<\/p>\n<p>Darrel Champman Fun Run, Lismore August 31<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/AparticpiantintheSea_11376.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A participant in the Seas the Day Surf Festival at Kingscliff Beach. Photo: SURFING AUSTRALIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sample Food Festival September 6<\/p>\n<p>Tyalgum Music Festival September 26-28<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/BeyondVeniceinLismor_97446.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"867\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beyond Venice in Lismore. Photo: PETER DERRETT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Savour the Tweed Dates TBC<\/p>\n<p>Lismore Show October 16-18<\/p>\n<p>Byron Bay International Film Festival October 17-26<\/p>\n<p>Alstonville Show October 24-25<\/p>\n<p>Nimbin Roots Festival October 25<\/p>\n<p>Byron Latin Fiesta October 30-November 2<\/p>\n<p>Murwillumbah Show October 31-November 1<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/TheByronCoastCharity_35057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>November<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mullumbimby Show \u2013 November 7-9<\/p>\n<p>Bangalow Show \u2013 November 14-15<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/PizzaservedatLisAmor_01270.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pizza served at LisAmore! Photo: PETER DERRETT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>December<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bangalow Christmas Eve Carnival December 24<\/p>\n<p>Ballina Boxing Day Races December 26<\/p>\n<p>Tropical Fruits New Year&#8217;s Eve December 31<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year is shaping up as a big one for events across the Northern Rivers region, with the last ever Bluesfest leading the charge. The award-winning music festival will be one you won&#8217;t want to miss, with Crowded House, Jon Butler and The Cat Empire all in the line-up. 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