What’s On? Brunswick Heads Old & Gold Festival – 9 June

Love a good deal? Want to snag some wonderful treasures while on holiday? Well, schedule your next holiday to Byron Bay for the weekend of 9 June (the Queen’s Birthday long weekend) and make the trip to Brunswick Heads for the Old & Gold Festival. This Byron Bay festival features garage sales all over town […]

What’s On? Byron Spirit Festival 20-22 April

If you’re looking to come to Byron Bay to experience its famous laid-back attitude and excellent yoga offerings, then be sure to book your next holiday here for the upcoming Byron Spirit Festival, 20-22 April. This three-day Byron Bay festival features tons of workshops on yoga, dance, music, healing and much more. Much of the […]

What’s On? Byron Fine Food & Beverage Festival – 3 June

Foodies already list Bryon Bay as a spot to try out some excellent eateries from established places like The Byron at The Byron and Beach Byron Bay as well as newer spots such as 100 Mile Table and Three Blue Ducks on The Farm. But say you’re a foodie who hasn’t quite hit up all […]

What’s On? Lismore Lantern Parade – 25 June

Next weekend offers up yet another excuse to head to Bryon Bay for the weekend (or even longer!)—the Lismore Lantern Parade. This daylong event, which is held annually on or around the longest night of the year (the Winter Solstice) culminates with a community parade that features dancers, bands and illuminated sculptures. Before the parade there […]

What’s On? Sample Food Festival 5 September

If you happen to be a foodie, like cooking, or just want an excuse for a fun holiday, then head to Byron Bay for the weekend of 5 September. The Sample Food Festival, a one-day food extravaganza, features the best food and drink producers from the northern New South Wales area. This Bangalow food festival […]

What’s On? Byron Bay Writer’s Festival 7 – 9 August

The Byron Bay Writers Festival, which started in 1997, has grown from just 200 locals in attendance, to an event selling 45,000 tickets. The focus is on Australian writing, with some Indonesian and Asian authors included. The Byron Writers Festival, a three-day event, includes everything from workshops, meet the author events, lunch time talks and literary dinners. […]

What’s On? Splendour in the Grass 24 – 26 July 2015

You did it. You scored tickets to this year’s Splendour in the Grass, held at North Byron Parklands 24 – 26 July. This Byron Bay festival has become wildly popular since its inception in 2001, and tickets typically sell out on the first day—sometimes within 10 minutes! So if you managed to buy tickets, congratulate […]

What’s On? Byron Spirit Festival, 20 – 22 March 2015

Byron Bay is known for its laid-back, creative and yoga-heavy culture around Australia and the world, so the upcoming Byron Spirit Festival, from the 20th to 22nd March, serves as a perfect way to showcase those elements. The three-day Byron Bay festival will feature yoga, dance, concerts, workshops, kids space and much more. The festival […]

9 Awesome Upcoming Byron Bay Festivals to Discover

As many regular holidaymakers to the area will no doubt be aware, a Byron Bay festival is always a given regardless of the time of year. From the Old and Gold Festival next month (a favourite of those who enjoy a good old rummage amongst antiques and crockery) to the yummy Sample Food Festival in […]