Lismore Community Gardens Spring Fair
Come along and celebrate Spring at the Lismore Community Garden’s Spring Fair. This event invites the community to connect with the gardens and learn about growing plants for food, creativity and for the environmental & sustainability benefits. With stalls, workshops and entertainment from local gardeners, environmental groups creatives and gardening businesses. *Funds raised from this […]
Clay Northern Rivers Ceramic Market
Discover an inspiring collection of handmade ceramics created by 22 talented potters from across the Northern Rivers region. From unique homewares to beautiful decorative pieces and one-of-a-kind creations, there will be something for every ceramic lover. Come along and meet the makers, browse their work and discover the creativity and craftsmanship that makes the Northern […]
Caring for Catchments Public Exhibition
Experience the power of community-led catchment resilience at the Caring for Catchments Project Exhibition, an immersive visual showcase celebrating the repair and restoration of the landscapes across the Yabirri (Tweed), Durrumbul (Brunswick), Baluun (Richmond) and Briemba (Clarence) following the floods. Hosted by the North Coast Regional Landcare Network and designed in collaboration with Living Lab […]
Echo Mapping
Experience Echo Mapping inside The Joinery, Northern Rivers Performing Arts new creative home, and see the space in a whole new light. The industrial atmosphere becomes the backdrop for a thrilling, joyful duet of sound and movement, created and performed by longtime collaborators Jack Prest and Azzam Mohamed. Stripped back to its rawest elements — […]
The City We Make
Across Australia, communities are grappling with the impacts of climate change, economic transition and shifting social needs. As traditional models of urban development come under increasing pressure, new opportunities are emerging to imagine different futures for our cities and regions. This conversation is inspired by Dan Etheridge’s essay Our biggest challenge AND our greatest opportunity, […]
Sisleys Motel
Sisley’s Motel is a convenient base for exploring Lismore and the Northern Rivers. Located just a short walk from the Lismore Central Business District and Lismore Shopping Square, the motel offers a quiet, private place to stay while keeping shops, dining, and local attractions close by. Set entirely on the first floor of Dawson Street, […]
Valerie Smith: There was always song – Yadabalair
Valerie Smith is a Widjabul Wia-bal and Arakwal woman born, raised and living in Lismore. She uses creativity to share her experiences from childhood through to motherhood and teaching. Smith’s art practice deepens and strengthens her connection to culture while guiding her through difficult experiences.
Estampa: Melodies from Afar
Embark on a captivating musical journey with Postcards – Melodies from Afar, a concert that blends jazz, classical, folk and world music in a truly unique experience. From the fierce folky jazz of Django Reinhardt’s Seul ce soir to the romantic bossa nova of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s Corcovado, this performance explores the depth and beauty […]
Helana Goodman: The body as evidence
Helana Goodman’s practice explores trauma, resilience, and the body through copper etching and printmaking. The series began after an invasive surgery to remove eight wisdom teeth. Etching became a way to process and reclaim this experience. Teeth and skulls appear throughout Goodman’s practice as vessels of pain, memory, and transformation. The copper plates reflect the […]
Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2026
Presented by Lismore Regional Gallery in partnership with the Koori Mail Newspaper, this biennial award has rapidly established itself as a significant national platform for contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, showcasing ambitious new work from emerging and established artists across the country. The award sees an expanded prize pool, including a Major Award […]