Beyond Venice Masquerade Ball

Beyond Venice is an annual Italian Masquerade Ball held in Lismore, coinciding with Venice’s famous Masquerade Ball. The event features a four-course dinner, dancing, and prizes for the best-dressed guests. It serves as a fundraiser for various initiatives, including LisAmore, a signature Italian cultural event held yearly to celebrate the Northern Rivers Italian community.

Lismore Lantern Parade

The Lismore Lantern Parade brought to you by LightnUp Inc will be celebrating 31 years of bringing light to the heart of the community. The Lismore Lantern Parade is a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning annual festival that celebrates the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year, a time of optimism and renewal. […]

Nimbin Mardigrass

The Nimbin MardiGrass is an annual rally and 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 and spiritual) and celebrate the culture that has grown here over the years. Its […]

Lismore Speedway Season Calendar

Lismore Speedway hosts a series of scheduled events involving six, sometimes up to ten drivers competing over eight anti-clockwise laps of the oval circuit. Come and check out the action where you will see fast paced machines sideways, power sliding or broadsiding into the bends. The Speedway track is a 400 metre long raceway made […]

Lismore Gemfest

Started in 1990 by the Lismore Gem and Lapidary Club Inc. and has since evolved into one of Australia’s largest Annual Gem and Mineral shows with over 140 Tailgaters and Dealers. Lismore Gemfest will be over two massive days selling and displaying Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Jewellery and Equipment from all over the world! Be sure […]

LisAmore!

LisAmore! is a vibrant celebration of the rich Italian heritage that has shaped the Northern Rivers region for over 140 years. Come and be a part of the 7th annual LisAmore! in 2025, where they pay homage to the enduring friendship between Lismore and its friendship cities, Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto in northern Italy. This […]

Lismore Cup

The Lismore Cup is one of the most popular race days in regional New South Wales. It is a unique racing experience that draws crowds of 5,000 and more to the picturesque Lismore Racecourse. The Lismore Cup is held in September every year. Free shuttle buses operate on the day. Please check the website or […]

Darrel Chapman Fun Run

The Darrel Chapman Fun Run is an event that has been established in Lismore for over 25 years. The NAB, Lismore City Council and the Lord’s Taverners team with Our Kids to make this event a reality. There is a 4 kilometre, 10 kilometre, 21 kilometre and Virtual Marathon. All funds raised from the Darrel […]

ANZAC Day Lismore

Returned and Services League of Australia – City of Lismore sub-Branch ANZAC Day Committee wishes to invite the community to Lismore’s ANZAC Day March and Services, commemorating the fallen from Gallipoli and all other subsequent wars and deployments in which Australian Defence personnel have been involved. At 5am the traditional Dawn Service will be held […]