Must-see entertainment in Byron Bay & Northern NSW

  • Brunswick Picture House

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Laurence Olivier Award–winning cabaret artists Brett Haylock and Chris Chen transformed the town's languishing 1950s 'picture palace' into a vibrant…

  • South West Roxy Cinema

    Mid-North Coast

    Wonderful little local cinema set in the weatherboard School of Arts Community Centre with front-row deck chairs and bean bags for a beachy vibe. Also…

  • Nimbin Bush Theatre

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Hosts a range of events from movie nights and live music in the 350-seat auditorium to spiritual workshops and free world/folk/roots music on the outdoor…

  • Sawtell Cinema

    Mid-North Coast

    A gem of a cinema beloved by locals, so much so that it was saved from closure by a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign and reopened in 2016.

  • Pighouse Flicks

    Byron Bay

    Part of the Byron Bay Brewery complex, this atmospheric lounge-cinema shows classic reruns and art-house flicks.

  • Glasshouse

    Mid-North Coast

    This civic and architectural showpiece was built on the site of convict overseers’ cottages; archaeological artefacts are on display in the foyer and…

  • Yamba Bowling Club

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    'The Bowlo' is a brightly lit club, which we suspect does better from its poker machines than it does from lawn bowling. Still, it offers a bit of…

  • The Deck & Lounge

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This university bar has great live music thanks to the university's Bachelor of Contemporary Music program. Gigs are listed on its Facebook page (www…

  • Yamba Cinema

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Catch the latest flicks at this independent cinema with two screens and 1980s prices. At the time of research, the cinema was undergoing an upgrade due to…

  • Jetty Memorial Theatre

    Coffs Harbour

    Hosts comedy, live music, theatre and dance in a delightfully old-school venue. Check the website for the schedule.

  • Byron Community Centre

    Byron Bay

    A 250-seat venue that stages theatre and hosts touring concerts. Check the website for what's on.