Ballina Farmers and Producers Market
2026-01-25 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-18 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-11 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-04 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-28 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-21 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-14 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-07 07:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) and 2 more dates | Commemoration Park, 1 Bentinck St, Ballina, NSW, Australia
Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is your local growers market.
Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is a favourite place to visit on a Sunday morning. It has the best farm fresh produce the region has to offer, in a beautiful setting by the river.
You can find freshly picked vegetables, oyster mushrooms, apples, berries, flowers and crisp salads. Alternatively, grab a punnet of seedlings and grow your own.
There is a wonderful range of artisan-produced foods: cheeses, freshly baked organic sourdough bread, pasta, cloud-like sourdough doughnuts, olives, honey, fermented vegetables and so much more.
The market is a perfect place for you to enjoy a cup of coffee with your pick of breakfast options including croissants, doughnuts, breakfast burgers, sushi, or vegan delights, to name just a few. It is a place for the community to get together.
It’s held at Commemoration Park every Sunday morning, next to the Missingham Bridge in Ballina. Pack a picnic blanket and head on down.
Ballina Farmer and Producers Market

Sneaky Sound System
2026-01-23 18:00 - 23:30 | Shaws Bay Hotel – The Shawsy, 3 Brighton St, East Ballina, NSW, Australia
*This is an Outdoor Event – Dress to Weather Conditions*
It was back in 2004 when Miss Connie and producer/DJ Angus McDonald started making beautiful music together. A series of singles at first then, in 2006, their self-titled, 3 x platinum debut album. Spearheaded by a spectacular salvo of chart topping hits – UFO, Pictures and I Love It – Sneaky Sound System won ARIA Awards for Breakthrough Artist and Best Dance Release, the first of 14 nominations to-date.
Returning to the sandy shores of Shaws Bay, Sneaky Sound System will bring home the Beachfront Party of the Year.

Shelly Beach Sunset Sessions
2026-01-23 16:30 - 20:00 | Shelly Beach Cafe, Shelly Beach Road, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Shelly’s Sunset Sessions are back!Starting on Friday 9 January from 4.30 – 8pmJoin us on our delicious food tour via the South of Europe:9 January Amalfi Coast16 January Mykonos23 January Barcelona30 January SardiniaThink all delicious Mediterranean food, sparkling cocktails and cold spritzers. Themed nights filled with holiday vibes, and beachfront dining all with Pacific Ocean views. Listening to the sound of the rolling waves paired with your favourite food and drinks.Happy hour 4.30-5. 30pmBookings are essential, if you don’t want to miss out!Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Sunday Session at Seven Mile Brewery
2026-01-18 15:00 - 21:00 | seven mile brewery, 188-202 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Soak in the sounds of the Northern Rivers with family and friends in a fun, laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of comfort food from the food trucks on site, including all your favourites such as burgers, nachos, wraps, fries, and American style barbeque meats.
Music from 3 pm every first and third Sunday of the month.

Anne of Green Gables
2026-01-16 19:00 - 2026-02-01 14:00 | BALLINA PLAYERS, 24 SWIFT STREET, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
BALLINA PLAYERS – REGIONAL THEATRE AT IT’S BEST!
Featuring a vibrant cast, uplifting choreography and a charming score rich with warmth and nostalgia, this production captures the humour, heart and timeless magic that has made Anne a treasured character for generations.
DATES: 2026; 16th January (7pm), 17th January (7pm), 18th January (2pm), 22nd January (7pm), 23rd Jan (7pm), 24th Jan (7pm), 25th Jan (2pm), 29th Jan (7pm), 30th Jan (7pm), 31st Jan (7pm), 1st Feb (2pm)

Jimeoin - Ballina RSL
2026-01-15 19:00 - 22:30 | Ballina RSL, 1 Grant Street, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Acclaimed for his brilliantly funny wit and charming observations on the absurdities of every day life, Jimeoin is a regular on Australian Television and has made appearances on top-rating international programs, including Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Newrybar Twilight Market
2026-01-14 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-31 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-26 16:00 - 21:00 | Newrybar Community Hall, 13 Old Pacific Hwy, Newrybar, NSW, Australia
Every Wednesday Newrybar Hall hosts the Newrybar Twilight Market.
The farmers market boasts a range of local produce as well as delicious local eats including fresh local produce cakes, tarts, slices, burger and chips, curries, breads, and honey.
Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the range of dinner options as well as sweet treats.
This market has a great family atmosphere and is well worth the visit!
Newrybar Twilight Market

NRCG - JAN EXHIBITIONS
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 | nsw
Northern Rivers Community Gallery welcomes 2026 with four exceptional exhibitions by local and interstate artists, offering rich explorations of interior and exterior landscapes, magic and ritual, and the relationship with the world. The new exhibitions feature painting, photography and digital animation by regional artists.

Riverside Carols
2025-12-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Kingsford Smith Park, Bentinck St, Ballina, NSW, Australia
Riverside Carols is a community event held each year, where approximately 2,500 people spend an enjoyable evening of listening to and singing their favourite Christmas carols.
This year the combined churches of Ballina and Lennox Head are thrilled to be hosting the carols again. The evening will start off with performances from local preschools, schools and dance groups, culminating in a joyful sing-along of traditional carols led by a band of talented local musicians.
There will be a variety of food and glow sticks available to purchase, so bring the family, a picnic rug and warm up your vocal cords for a night of singing for this great alcohol-free family event. If you bring / need chairs to sit on, there is a section behind the picnic rugs for you.
The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display.
It happens in the large oval right beside the Ballina Seagulls Football Club.
Riverside Carols

Carols on the Plateau
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Alstonville War Memorial, 13 - 19 Dalley St, Alstonville, NSW, Australia
Alstonville is getting into the Christmas spirit with the annual Carols on the Plateau! Returning bigger and brighter this year and proudly presented by the combined Churches of Alstonville and Wollongbar, the Carols on the Plateau is a cherished tradition for over 30 years.
This is a wonderful event to feel the love of the community and the importance of bringing everyone together to celebrate Christmas together.
The program includes performances from local schools, preschools, and performing arts groups for a wonderful community sing-a-long. With free rides, face painting, an animal farm, and even a sausage sizzle – there is something for everyone.
So bring your family, friends, your picnic blankets, and your warmed-up vocal chords for a joyful, alcohol-free evening under the stars.
Carols on the Plateau

Mega Ham Raffle at Shaws Bay
2025-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Shaws Bay Hotel – The Shawsy, 3 Brighton St, East Ballina, NSW, Australia
It’s that time of year again — the Mega Ham Raffle is back at the Shaws Bay Hotel!
Get into the festive spirit with a night full of cheer, good company and (hopefully) a prize-winning ham just in time for Christmas.
Tickets on sale from 4pm at the bar. Raffle kicks off at 7pm.
Enjoy ice-cold drinks, tasty pub meals and laid-back bay views while you wait for your ticket to be called. Round up your mates, grab a seat, and soak up the holiday vibes at one of Ballina’s favourite spots by the water.
Shaws Bay Mega Ham Raffle

The Feddy Blues Festival at the Federal Hotel
2025-11-29 12:00 - 20:00 | Federal Hotel, 77 Main St, Alstonvile, NSW, Australia
Get ready to groove — Feddy Bluesfest is back at the Federal Hotel, Alstonville for a full day of live blues and good times!
Soak up the sounds, enjoy a cold drink, and settle in for an afternoon of incredible live music and laid-back vibes in the heart of Alstonville.
A must for music lovers — don’t miss this bluesy celebration of rhythm, soul, and summer in the Northern Rivers.
The Feddy Blues Fest at the Federal Hotel

Spring Carnival Racing
2025-11-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Ballina Jockey Club and Function Centre, Racecourse Road, Ballina, NSW, Australia
Spring Carnival Racing
Get ready to saddle up for a social and sporting highlight in Ballina — the Spring Racing Carnival at the Ballina Jockey Club. A great afternoon staged against the backdrop of the rolling green surrounds of the racecourse.
With full TAB facilities, bar and cafe facilities, its the perfect way to place to admire the horses, place a bet and meet the locals.

Live Music Cherry Street Sports Club
2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:30 | cherry st bowling club, 68 Cherry St, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Kickstart your weekend with great tunes and good vibes at Cherry Street Sports Club. Every Friday and Saturday night, the club comes alive with live music, bringing together locals and visitors for an evening of entertainment and easygoing fun.
