Byron hosts many world class festivals and events each year!
Byron Bay annual calendar of festivals & events
There are a variety of world class festivals and events that take place in and around Byron Bay each year. Featuring music, film, food, fashion, dance, surf, spirit, science, sport, art, ideas and more, there is definitely something for everyone.
If you're looking for current events and nightlife, check our Byron Bay gig guide.
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Bangalow Film Festival 14-23 January 2021On today. Click above for more details.Repeats: An annual event, held in the Bangalow Showgrounds and A&I Hall. The festival is both an outdoor and indoor event launching for the first time... More info |
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V-Day Byron Bay - One Billion RisingSunday 14 February 2021Repeats every year on the 14 of February 24 times. One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day 2012,... More info |
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Byron Bay Surf FestivalFriday 26 February 2021 to Sunday 28 February 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. The Byron Bay Surf Festival (BBSF) organisers are pleased to announce that they have applied to the appropriate authorities to run the 11th year... More info |
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Byron Bay BluesfestThursday 1 April 2021 to Monday 5 April 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. With the 2020 Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled, the 31st annual event is set for 1-5 April 2021... More info |
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The Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim ClassicSunday 2 May 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. The 2021 Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim Classic will be held on Sunday 2 May 2021, check-in at 7am at the surf club. This is our 33rd... More info |
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Byron Bay Tri & Multisport FestivalSaturday 8 May 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Australia’s best destination triathlon is back on Saturday 8 May 2021. The Byron Bay Tri is like no other. It is regarded as one of the... More info |
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Splendour in the GrassFriday 23 July 2021 to Sunday 25 July 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Considered to be Australia's biggest winter music festival, Splendour has evolved from a boutique one day festival held at Belongil Fields on the... More info |
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Byron Writers FestivalFriday 6 August 2021 to Sunday 8 August 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Byron Writers Festival 2021 (2020 event cancelled)For three days in August, 140 writers and thinkers will come together... More info |
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Sample Food FestivalSaturday 4 September 2021Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Sample a taste of Northern New South Wales, is the premier food event for Northern NSW. It takes place... More info |
Annual Events - Future Dates to be Confirmed
The following events are typically held annually but have yet to confirm the upcoming dates that they will be held. The dates that appear for each of the events below are included to let you know the time of year that this event has been on in the past. Click on the title of the event for more information.
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The Falls Music & Art FestivalTuesday 31 December 2019 to Thursday 2 January 2020Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed.
Falls is a multi day camping event kicking off at the end of December in Lorne, Victoria + Marion Bay, Tasmania +Byron Bay, New South Wales. The... More info |
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Byron Bay International Film FestivalFriday 23 October 2020 to Sunday 1 November 2020Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed.
The Byron bay Film Festival team have developed a covid-safe 2020 vision which incorporates cinema screenings, a dynamic film competition and a... More info |
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Bangalow Film Festival 14-23 January 2021Thursday 14 January 2021 to Saturday 23 January 2021Repeats:
An annual event, held in the Bangalow Showgrounds and A&I Hall. The festival is both an outdoor and indoor event launching for the first time... More info |
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