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Welcome to our What's on - Events calendar, showcasing festivals, events, performances, workshops and much more, taking place in the Northern Rivers region. You can search the calendar by date, local government area and/or by interest. Once you have made your selection, press the Search button. If you don't make a selection, all upcoming events will display, listed in alphabetical order.
You can also add your own event to this list, if it meets our criteria, as described on the Add Event page.
Exhibitions are listed separately in the What's on - Exhibitions section.
For a quick view of the major festivals and events that take place in the region each year, go to our Festival and Events 2012 Year Planner.
Friday February 10, 2012
Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper
The famed classical Pianist Simon Tedeschi and Virtuoso Jazz Violinist Ian Cooper will be touring regional centres in 2012! These two are in their own right, virtuosos, with the ability to perform the great classical repertoire as well as improvise on the coolest Jazz.
Program includes works by Stephane Grappelli, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Gershwin, Percy Grainger, Grieg, Saint Sans, Django Reinhardt & Fats Waller.
Where
Clarence Valley Conservatorium, Grafton
When
Friday February 10 from 7pm to 9.30pm
Cost
5 Concert Subscription (includes membership)
Adults $100.00
Students $ 40.00
Individual Concerts
Adults $ 30.00
Students $ 10.00
Bookings
Clarence Valley Conservatorium, 8 Villiers St., Grafton or Buckleys Grafton Music, 89 Prince St, Grafton
Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper
Saturday February 11, 2012
Accessible Arts North Coast - Connecting Communities Launch
The Connecting Communities project is designed to assist in the establishment of new arts and disability networks and to support existing opportunities for people with disability to fully experience and participate in the arts. Everyone is welcome to attend the launch, to meet Julie and learn more about this initiative. There will also be an exhibition of works by local artists with a disability, plus performances by local Band Tra La Blip and the Red Inc Signing Choir.
Where
Northern Rivers Community Gallery, Ballina
When
Saturday February 11 from 2pm to 5pm
Cost
Free
Bookings
Info
6628 0297
Macaranga Leaf (detail) by Susan Heuston
The Painkillers (feat. James Baker ex Hoodoo Gurus)
James Baker (Hoodoo Gurus/Beasts of Bourbon/The Scientists) will bedoing one North Coast Show with his long time Band , The Painkillers . Supporting will be Gravel Samwidge ( Bris) and Substation (Lismore).
Where
Lismore City Bowling Club, Lismore
When
Saturday February 11 from 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Cost
$15.00 (General Admission / $12.00 (Stud/Unemployed)
Bookings
The Painkillers only North Coast Show!
Sunday February 12, 2012
2012 Gallery Series - Chamber Music at its finest
Tyalgum Festival Committee and Friends of the Tweed River Art Gallery present Chamber music at the gallery
Where
Tweed River Art Gallery, Murwillumbah
When
Sunday February 12 from 6.30pm and Sunday April 1 from 6.30pm
Cost
Friends $30 Students $15 Adults $35
Bookings
Info
6679 2244
Thursday February 16, 2012
Casus presents Knee Deep
A modest circus with a contemporary twist.
Watch five performers explore the limitations of strength and fragility as they journey Knee Deep through moments of raw discovery, fleeting relationships and unexpected bonds.
Starring: Natano Fa'anana (Polytoxic & Briefs), Lachlan MacAulay (Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Circa), Jesse Scott (Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Legs on the Wall, Circa), Emma Serjeant (NICA, Circa), and Tim Lamacraft (visual and sound artist).
Where
Byron Entertainment Centre, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
When
Thursday February 16 from 8pm to 9.30pm
Cost
$18 Adults
$12 Children (3-15 years)
$50 Family (2 A, 2 C)
Bookings
Byron Entertainment Centre- 6685 6566
Where
Byron Entertainment Centre, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
When
Friday February 17 from 8pm to 9.30pm
Cost
$18 Adults
$12 Children (3-15 years)
$50 Family (2 A, 2 C)
Bookings
Byron Entertainment Centre- 6685 6566
Info
Also playing 17 Feb @ 8pm and 18 Feb @ 3pm and 8pm
Where
Byron Entertainment Centre, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
When
Saturday February 18 from 3pm to 4.30pm
Cost
$18 Adults
$12 Children (3-15 years)
$50 Family (2 A, 2 C)
Bookings
Byron Entertainment Centre- 6685 6566
Info
Also playing 17 Feb @ 8pm and 18 Feb @ 3pm and 8pm
Where
Byron Entertainment Centre, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
When
Saturday February 18 from 8pm to 9.30pm
Cost
$18 Adults
$12 Children (3-15 years)
$50 Family (2 A, 2 C)
Bookings
Byron Entertainment Centre- 6685 6566
Info
Also playing 17 Feb @ 8pm and 18 Feb @ 3pm and 8pm
Casus present Knee Deep at the Byron Entertainment Centre Feb 16, 17 & 18, 2012.
Friday February 17, 2012
Byron Spirit Festival
Facilitated by local and international teachers, musicians and visionaries, the inaugural Byron Spirit Festival will take place all over Mullumbimby. With an aim to stimulate minds, bodies and spirits in a community-generated multi-arts event, the festival offers dozens of workshops in Yoga, Conscious Dance, Tantra, Kirtan, and much more. A full Kidz Zone, a Healing Village, Chai Tent, plus evening concerts with OKA, Deva Premal & Miten, Deya Dova, Yeshe and more.
Where
Mullumbimby Town, Mullumbimby
When
Wednesday January 19 from 9am to 8pm
Cost
Varying prices per day, per evening or all weekend.
Bookings
Where
Mullumbimby Civic Hall, Mullumbimby
When
Friday February 17 from 1pm to 10pm
Cost
Varying prices per day, per evening or all weekend.
Bookings
Info
Alison Pearl apearl@mullum.com.au
Where
Mullumbimby Town, Mullumbimby
When
Saturday February 18 from 8am to 11pm
Cost
Varying prices per day, per evening or all weekend.
Bookings
Saturday February 18, 2012
'Mad About The Void' an extravaganza of artwork by D.Foothead
Happening on the 18th of February at the recently formed Hip Pocket bookshop, those curious can expect to find a visual feast on offer seasoned with live blues, poetry and sitar. The artwork for the evening will be fashioned by Stokers Siding based surrealist, Daniel Foothead. On display will be an enchanting array of drawings and paintings heavily influenced by beat literature and Daniel's own adventures 'on the road'.
Where
Hip Pocket Bookshop (above toy kingdom) Murwillumbah st, Murwillumbah
When
Saturday February 18 from 5pm to 9pm
Cost
this is a free event
Bookings
no bookings required
Monday February 20, 2012
Arts in Mind
Specially designed gallery tours for community members living with dementia
and their carers. The interactive tours connect participants in a shared intellectual
activity through memory and personal insights and conclude with morning tea.
Where
Grafton Regional Gallery, Grafton
When
Monday February 20 from 10am to 11.30am, Monday April 23 from 10am to 11.30am, Monday June 18 from 10am to 11.30am, Monday September 17 from 10am to 11.30am, and Monday November 19 from 10am to 11.30am
Cost
Free
Bookings
Info
(02) 6642 3177
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Little smARTies
Creative fun for under fives their parents and carers
10.30am - 12pm
21 February 24 April 26 June 28 August 30 October 11 December.
Under fives, their families and friends are invited to join the fun of the little smARTies program. Enjoy interactive tours designed to engage young minds, creative activities with local artists and a live kids' music concert with the Clarence Valley Conservatorium. Fabulous fun for under fives.
Where
Grafton Regional Gallery, Grafton
When
Tuesday February 21 from 10.30am to 12pm, Tuesday April 24 from 10.30am to 12pm, Tuesday June 26 from 10.30am to 12pm, Tuesday August 28 from 10.30am to 12pm, Tuesday October 30 from 10.30am to 12pm, and Sunday November 11 from 10.30am to 12pm
Cost
Free
Bookings
Info
6642 3177
Friday February 24, 2012
Ganga Giri With special guest BJ Becca Dakini
World renowned rhythmic didgeridoo virtuoso & world electronic fusion band Ganga Giri return to Byron. A pumping, percussive, multi-layered experience of complex grooves & raw natural sounds, their music is a melting pot of genres & cultures which mixes an array of tribal percussion (congas, djembe, bougarabou, Nigerian talking drum, mbira) & indigenous flavours (didgeridoo) into a deep earth dance experience. Fusing aspects of dub, dancehall, reggae & electro genres.
Where
Coorabell Hall, Coorabell
When
Friday February 24 from 8.30pm to 11.30pm
Cost
$20 at the door
Ganga Giri & Jornik Live At Salmon Arm Festival
Thursday March 1, 2012
Baro Banda (Turkey)
Underground global gypsy music from an exciting band based in Istanbul, Turkey. A night to dance to the exotic, passionate and uplifting contemporary world music band.
Where
Bangalow A + I Hall, Bangalow
When
Thursday March 1 from 8pm to 11pm
Cost
$25 + booking fee in advance; $28 at door
Bookings
Info
Alison Pearl apearl@mullum.com.au
Friday March 2, 2012
Byron Bay Film Festival
Over 10 day the BBFF will screen a range of diverse and dynamic films. We are passionate about supporting independent filmmakers in all stages of their careers and showcasing the amazing works of talented creatives to an open, intelligent audience as well as some well connected, highly respected Judges. The festival features over 100 films, numerous workshops and free seminars all in the beautiful creative hub of Byron Bay.
Where
Byron Bay Community Centre, Byron Bay
When
Friday March 2, Saturday March 3, Sunday March 4, Monday March 5, Tuesday March 6, Wednesday March 7, Thursday March 8, Friday March 9, Saturday March 10, and Sunday March 11
Cost
Various
Info
Friday March 9, 2012
2012 Filmmaker Workshop with Philip Bloom and Ric Creaser
Following the success of Philip Bloom's sold out DSLR Workshop Tour early this year, RODE Microphones is very excited to be bringing arguably the world's foremost authority on Digital SLR video back to Australia in 2012 for a filmmaking workshop in conjunction with SAE Institute. The day-long workshop will focus on both DSLR and the latest large-chip camcorders, and include a dedicated audio segment with Australian sound icon Ric Creaser.
Where
SAE Institute, Byron Bay
When
Friday March 9 from 10am to 5pm
Cost
Book now and save $50! $120 early bird registration (prior to 1 Jan), $20 student or AIPP discount
Tuesday March 27, 2012
Railway Wonderland
Take your seat under the stars as Railway Wonderland brings Lismore Railway Station back to life. Immerse yourself in a dreamy wonderland of strange encounters, wild stories, half-truths and bare-faced lies.
Featuring live music, a choir, comedy and romance - take a ride across time and discover the extra in the ordinary.
Where
Lismore Railway Station, Lismore
When
Tuesday March 27 from 8pm to 9.45pm, Wednesday March 28 from 8pm to 9.45pm, Thursday March 29 from 8pm to 9.45pm, Friday March 30 from 8pm to 9.45pm, and Saturday March 31 from 8pm to 9.45pm
Cost
Adults $37, Concession $30, Under18 $16.50, Group 4+ $30 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Suitable for all ages
Railway stations are places of the heart....
Wednesday March 28, 2012
The Necks
World famous improvising legends The Necks return home for their much anticipated annual Australian tour in February and March. The tour includes the trio's first show in their own right in the Opera Theatre of the Sydney Opera House, and will see them visit Byron Bay for their only regional performance.
Where
Byron Community Centre, Byron Bay
When
Wednesday March 28 from 7.30pm
Cost
$25 pre-sale, $28 at the door
Bookings
Saturday April 21, 2012
Zombatland
Welcome to the Blue Lagoon Caravan Park, an idyllic paradise somewhere in the dead heart of Australia. Wombats are the main attraction, loved by all, until something goes wrong, something goes very wrong! A mysterious disease has turned the Wombats into blood-thirsty demons.
Packed with smokin' live music, junkyard sets and a caravan-full of The Suitcase Royale's famous brand of twisted humour.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Saturday April 21 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost
Adult $30, Concession $25, Under18 $16.50, Group 4+ $25 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Adult Themes & Horror
The hilariously inventive Suitcase Royale are back....
Friday May 11, 2012
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
Monkey Baa's hilarious adaptation of Tim Winton's book has toured across five states and territories, playing to over 100,000 young people. A decade later, this hysterical adventure returns to the stage for a new generation of young people and their families. A fast-paced musical comedy that will make you laugh your bum off!
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Friday May 11 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Cost
All tickets $16.50, Family 4 (2Ad+2Ch) $60. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Recommended for children 4-10 years
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Bindjareb Pinjarra
Kelso, Pell and four other actors travel back to one of the bloodiest days in Western Australian history - the 1834 Pinjarra Masacre. Along the way, they reveal the glaring gaps in our knowledge of indigenous history.
Created and performed by Nyoongar and Wadjella (whitefella) actors Isaac Drandic, Sam Longley, Frank Nannup, Kelton Pell and Phil Thompson.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Wednesday May 23 from 7.30pm to 9.15pm
Cost
Adult $37, Concession $30, Under18 $16.50, Group 4+ $30 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Some coarse language
Frank Nannup in Bindjareb Pinjarra
Friday June 15, 2012
Biddies
Men see their wives, adult children see their mothers, grandchildren see Nana, and the mature Australian woman sees herself. Some of our most beloved actresses bring this delightful new comedy to life and laughter on the stage. You'll laugh till you cry.
Vulnerable, feisty and in full bloom, these gals are everything...except old!
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Friday June 15 from 7.30pm to 9.45pm
Cost
Adult $47, Concession $38, Under18 $21, Group 4+ $38 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
After CODGERS you told us it was time to hear from the ladies. So here come the Biddies!
Monday June 25, 2012
I, Bunyip
Earth's dinosaurs and dragons have transfixed children across the globe. Don't miss this rare chance to meet I, Bunyip's spirit creatures and embrace the stories that have been told since time began.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Monday June 25 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Tuesday June 26 from 10am to 11am, and Tuesday June 26 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Cost
All tickets $16.50, Family 4 (2Ad+2Ch) $60. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Suitable for ages 5 years and older
Do you know what a bunyip is? Would you like to meet one?
Wednesday July 4, 2012
C!RCA
In high demand, Australia's C!RCA are back for a limited time only between international tours. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience what the rest of the world is raving about.
C!RCA is a thoroughly new kind of circus: daring, breathtaking, and cheeky.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Wednesday July 4 from 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Cost
Adult $37, Concession $30, Under18 $16.50, Group 4+ $30 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Suitable for ages 12 years and older
A new kind of circus
Saturday July 21, 2012
What A Man's Gotta Do
Spend a night with comedian and award-winning songwriter Andrew Horabin, laughing about sex, work, marriage, mateship, booze, coming of age, being a Dad and getting old without necessarily growing up.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Saturday July 21 from 7.30pm to 9pm
Cost
Adult $30, Concession $24, Under 18 $16.50, Group 4+ $24 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Adult themes and coarse language. Definitely not suitable for people under the age of 16. Contains explicit language and adult concepts.
Find out what a man's gotta do to be a man in Lismore!
Wednesday August 8, 2012
The School For Wives
Following on from her success with Twelfth Night, Lee Lewis directs this fresh new translation of Moliere's comedic train wreck of a love story, tangling innocence with arrogance - and the other way around.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Wednesday August 8 from 7.30pm to 10pm and Wednesday August 8 from 10.30am to 1pm
Cost
Adult $47, Concession $38, Under 18 $21, Group 4+ $38 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Student Groups (10+) $15 each
Tied the knot with an older gentleman? Well start channelling your inner orphan...
Monday September 3, 2012
The Yard
Drawing inspiration from William Golding's 'Lord Of The Flies' and its analysis of human behaviour, The Yard takes these themes and breathes new life into them by the way of the Australian school yard, ultimately finding unity in the diversity of culture, gender and ethnicity that pulsate 'in the yard'.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Monday September 3 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and Monday September 3 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Cost
Adult $30, Concession $25, Under 18 $16.50, Group 4+ $25 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
"....amazing, breathtaking and thought provoking" What's On Sydney
Friday September 14, 2012
The Caravan Burlesque
Packed to the rafters with international stars, with critics raving and 70,000 audience members worldwide in raptures, Finucane & Smith's road-train of the risque will sashay into town bringing a night to rival the Nullarbor: hot hot hot and full of stars! Grab your friends, dress to the nines and swing on board the Caravan...
Where
Star Court Theatre, Lismore
When
Friday September 14 from 7.30pm to 9pm
Cost
Adult $37, Concession $30, Under 18 $16.50, Group 4+ $30 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Info
Contains nudity, strobe lighting and smoke effects. Suitable for ages 16 years and older.
Caravan Burlesque
Friday November 16, 2012
Symphony
Legs On The Wall is a gutsy theatre company that offers startling, sensuous and exciting physical performances. Their productions are renowned for taking risks, both physically and aesthetically; weaving music, video, acrobatics, dance, circus and aerial imagery into stories that offer audiences a theatrical experience like no other.
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Friday November 16 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost
Adult $37, Concession $30, Unde18 $16.50, Group 4+ $30 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Where
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
When
Saturday November 17 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost
Adult $37, Concession $30, Under 18 $16.50, Group 4+ $30 each. NORPA Friends discounts also apply.
Bookings
www.norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Legs On The Wall