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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Splendour in the GrassFriday 19 July 2019 to Sunday 21 July 2019Repeats: 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 2 August 2019 to Sunday 4 August 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Byron Writers Festival 2019For three days in August, 140 writers and thinkers will come together in Byron Bay to ponder... More info |
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Sample Food FestivalSaturday 7 September 2019Repeats: 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 |
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The Byron Bay Guitar FestivalSaturday 12 October 2019 to Sunday 13 October 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. The Byron Bay Guitar Festival (BBGF) is returning on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 2018 at the Byron... More info |
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Byron Bay International Film FestivalFriday 18 October 2019 to Sunday 27 October 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Held across multiple venues, the Byron Bay Film Festival (BBFF) is a platform for outstanding independent film talent, showcasing... More info |
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Byron Latin FiestaThursday 31 October 2019 to Sunday 3 November 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. ... More info |
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Mullum Music FestivalThursday 14 November 2019 to Sunday 17 November 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. From humble beginnings, the picturesque village of Mullumbimby has hosted the Mullum Music Festival (MMF) since its inception in... More info |
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V-Day Byron Bay - One Billion RisingFriday 14 February 2020Repeats 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 BluesfestThursday 9 April 2020 to Monday 13 April 2020Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. The Byron Bay Blues Festival or Bluesfest is Australia's premiere Blues & Roots Music Festival with more than 200 performances of the best... More info |
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Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass FestivalFriday 14 August 2020 to Saturday 15 August 2020Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Warm up this Winter in the Byron hinterland at the Bangalow BBQ Bluegrass Festival Friday 17 & Saturday 18 August, Bangalow... 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 FestivalMonday 31 December 2018 to Wednesday 2 January 2019Repeats: 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 Surf FestivalWednesday 20 February 2019 to Sunday 24 February 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed.
The festival is filling fast with the finest sliders, artists and creatives from around Australia and the globe coming to town for four days of... More info |
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The Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim ClassicSunday 5 May 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed.
The 2019 Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim Classic will be held on Sunday 5th May 2019, check-in at 7am at the surf club. This is our... More info |
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Byron Bay Tri & Multisport FestivalSaturday 11 May 2019Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed.
Australia’s best destination triathlon is back on Saturday 11th May 2019. The Byron Bay Tri is like no other. It is regarded as one of the... More info |
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