Arts & Culture

Byron Bay Arts & Culture

With a thriving arts scene to rival any major city, visitors to Byron Bay are truly spoilt for choice. Whether you are into live music, world class festivals, theatre, performance or fine arts, you can find something happening any night of the week in town.

The best of Byron's Music Festivals

Any guide to music in Byron Bay would have to begin with the biggest event on the annual calendar - Byron Bay BluesFest. Held over the Easter weekend, this family friendly festival has been attracting the world's biggest artists for 35 years, and has become a must do for locals and visitors alike. Attracting over 100,000 music fans, expect to enjoy the. est of the international and local blues & roots music scene.

Widely considered Australia's largest music festival, Splendour in the Grass held each year in July is another must do on your Byron Bay agenda. Showcasing popular and established musical artists, as well as emerging Australian talent, Splendour is a colourful event not to be missed. 

Connect to Culture

Sure, you can spend your holiday lazing on any number of spectacular Byron Bay beaches, but to really experience our local area, there is no better guide than local Bundjalung woman, Delta Kay.

Join an Explore Byron Bay tour of the local area and experience a true connection to Bundjalung country, as Delta passes on her extensive knowledge of local bush tucker, natural medicine, tools and indigenous artefacts. Finish this unique tour with a tasting of delicious bush tucker foods.

A unique Byron Bay experience for all ages, not to be missed.