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.

	The Falls Music & Art Festival Monday 31 December 2018 to Wednesday 2 January 2019 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. North Byron Parklands - Byron Shire 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
	Starlight Festival Thursday 3 January 2019 to Sunday 6 January 2019 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. A&I Hall - Bangalow Bathe in the Divine sounds of the Crystal Singing Bowls each morning at the Starlight Festival. Enjoy all day Yoga, with Byron Bays most renowned... More info
	V Day One Billion Rising Thursday 14 February 2019 Repeats every year on the 14 of February 24 times. Main Beach - Byron Bay 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
	Byron Bay Surf Festival Wednesday 20 February 2019 to Sunday 24 February 2019 Repeats: 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
	Byron Bay Bluesfest Thursday 18 April 2019 to Monday 22 April 2019 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm - Byron Bay 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
	Byron Bay Tri & Multisport Festival Saturday 11 May 2019 Repeats: 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
	Byron Writers Festival Friday 2 August 2019 to Sunday 4 August 2019 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. North Byron Events - Byron Bay Byron Writers Festival 2019 For three days in August, 140 writers and thinkers will come together in Byron Bay to ponder... 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.



	Byron Bay International Fashion Festival Sunday 29 April 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Elements of Byron The 4th Byron Bay International Fashion Festival is a boutique industry event showcasing established and emerging labels. The... More info

	Splendour in the Grass Friday 20 July 2018 to Sunday 22 July 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. North Byron Parklands - Byron Shire 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

	Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival Friday 17 August 2018 to Saturday 18 August 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Bangalow Showgrounds - Bangalow Warm up this Winter in the Byron hinterland at the Bangalow BBQ Bluegrass Festival Friday 17 & Saturday 18 August, Bangalow... More info

	Sample Food Festival Saturday 1 September 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Bangalow Showgrounds - Bangalow Sample a taste of Northern New South Wales, is the premier food event for Northern NSW. It takes place... More info

	The Byron Bay Guitar Festival Saturday 6 October 2018 to Sunday 7 October 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. Byron Bay Brewery - Byron Bay The Byron Bay Guitar Festival (BBGF) is returning on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 2018 at the Byron... More info

	Byron Bay International Film Festival Friday 12 October 2018 to Sunday 21 October 2018 Repeats: 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

	Byron Latin Fiesta Thursday 1 November 2018 to Sunday 4 November 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. ... More info

	Mullum Music Festival Thursday 15 November 2018 to Sunday 18 November 2018 Repeats: 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

	UNITY EARTH Fields of Healing Saturday 24 November 2018 to Sunday 25 November 2018 Repeats: Future dates to be confirmed. North Byron Parklands - Byron Shire UNITY EARTH Fields of Healing: A Journey of Awakening is a 2-day event on November 24th and 25th, 2018. Taking place at... More info