What’s On in Byron Bay

Sep 21, 2026

What's On in Byron Bay: Spring & Summer Events 2026

Planning a Byron Bay or Brunswick Heads holiday in spring or summer 2026?

It's a fantastic time to visit the Northern Rivers, with markets, music, dance, food and wellness events adding even more to Byron Bay's beaches, restaurants and famous coastal lifestyle.

Here are some events worth building into your North Coast getaway.

Byron Twilight Market

The Byron Twilight Market returns from 3 October 2026, bringing an evening market atmosphere to Railway Park.

Local artisans, creative products and live music make the twilight market an easy addition to a Saturday afternoon and evening in Byron Bay. The season continues through to April 2027.

Byron Community Market

Another Byron institution, the Byron Community Market, returns on 4 October and continues on scheduled dates throughout the warmer months.

Markets have long been part of the Byron experience, bringing together local makers, food, creativity and the Northern Rivers community.

Byron Bay Lindy Exchange

From 16–18 October 2026, Byron Bay hosts the Byron Bay Lindy Exchange. The boutique festival celebrates vintage swing music and dance, adding something very different to Byron's October events calendar.

Byron Latin Fiesta

The 21st Byron Latin Fiesta runs from 29 October to 1 November 2026. Expect several days celebrating Latin music and dance, with workshops, performances and social dancing.

For visitors, it's a great opportunity to combine an event weekend with Byron's beaches, restaurants and surrounding villages.

Byron Wellness Festival

From 27–29 November 2026, the Byron Wellness Festival adds another major weekend to the calendar.

Byron Bay has long been associated with wellness, health and alternative lifestyles, making the festival a natural fit for the destination. Visitors can combine the event with beach walks, good food and time exploring the wider Byron Shire.

Brunswick Heads: Your Alternative Byron Base

You don't necessarily have to stay in central Byron Bay to experience these events. Brunswick Heads is approximately 15 minutes north of Byron Bay and offers a very different style of North Coast holiday.

Here you'll find the Brunswick River, beaches, cafes, restaurants and a compact village atmosphere. Stay in Brunswick Heads and travel into Byron for an event, then return to the quieter atmosphere of Bruns.

Explore Beyond Byron

One of the advantages of staying longer is the opportunity to discover more of the Northern Rivers. Explore Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Bangalow, Newrybar, Pottsville, Cabarita Beach, Kingscliff, the Tweed Coast and Tweed Valley.

A single Byron event can become the starting point for an entire North Coast road trip.

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Plan Your Byron Bay & Brunswick Heads Escape

Whether you're coming for markets, music, dancing, food, wellness or simply a few days beside the ocean, spring and summer are great times to explore the Byron region.

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