Byron Festival & Event Calendar 2024
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The Byron area is famous for the festival scene with plenty of choice. Whether you are a music fan, a foodie, a literature enthusiast, an athlete, love to laugh, or a film buff, there is something for everyone. So, check out this list of festivals coming up in Byron and surrounding areas for the first half of this year!
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Byron Bay Bluesfest: 28th March – 1st April 2024
A five-day music festival that takes place over the Easter long weekend in April. The festival features a mix of blues, roots, and other genres of music.
- Jack Johnson
- Tom Jones
- The Teskey Brothers
- Matt Corby
- Tedeschi Trucks Band
- Portugal. The Man
- L.A.B
- Ziggy Alberts
- Elvis Costello & The Imposters
- Peter Garrett & The Alter EgosBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals
- Katie Melua
And many many more. Images courtesy of https://www.bluesfest.com.au/
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Ballina Prawn Festival: April
Celebrates the local prawn industry and includes food stalls, cooking demonstrations, live music, and a fireworks display. The festival usually takes place in April, but the exact dates for 2024 have not been announced yet. Images courtesy of https://www.discoverballina.com.au
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Byron Bay Triathlon: 11th May 2024
This is a popular triathlon event that attracts athletes from around the world. The event usually takes place in May and includes a swim, bike ride, and run through the scenic Byron Bay area. Images courtesy of https://byrontri.org/
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Byron Bay Comedy Festival: 1st - 4th June
A festival that brings together some of the best comedians from Australia and around the world for a week of laughs. The festival usually takes place in June and includes shows at various venues around Byron Bay. Images courtesy of https://www.byroncomedyfest.com/
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Lismore Lantern Parade: 22 June 2024
An annual event that takes place in June and celebrates the winter solstice. The parade features illuminated lanterns, music, and performances. Images courtesy of 'Natsky' on https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/
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Splendour in the Grass: 19 - 21 July
One of Australia's biggest music festivals, featuring a diverse lineup of local and international artists across multiple stages. The festival takes place in July and attracts tens of thousands of music fans. Images courtesy of https://splendourinthegrass.com/