Recent Events

Splendour in the Grass

Splendour in the Grass is an annual music and Arts Festival, held right here at North Byron Parklands. Since its debut in Byron Bay in 2001 Splendour in the Grass has grown to become arguably Australia's most popular music and arts event. The scramble for tickets each year highlights the popularity of this internationally acclaimed event with tickets consistently selling out in record time. Splendour has hosted literally some of the biggest names in contemporary music and continues to be the hot mid-winter destination on the Australian music event calendar.

For 3 days patrons literally make Splendour their home away from home and immerse themselves in music, art installations, craft, workshops, market stalls, yoga, dance and fusion food. There's the incredibly popular Splendour Forum where guests discuss both the heavy and lighter topics, and ponder the tricky philosophical questions. There's comedy and there's karaoke. For pint-sized festival-goers there is Little Splendour plus Splendour in the Craft and the Very Small Suburb where punters can get their retail fix. But most importantly there's music and the spirit of community.

Falls Music & Arts Festival

Every summer since 1993, The Falls Music & Arts Festival has been at the forefront of the east coast Australian festival scene, defining the real difference between a mere music festival and a true festival experience. Falls Byron Bay is a 3-day camping event which takes place at the end of December into early January. Parklands hosted the inaugural Northern NSW leg Dec 13 / Jan 14th.

The event presents music acts from around the globe and has a strong focus on the arts and environment. Capturing the essence of the Australian summer spirit, Falls embraces diversity, sustainability and community within a contemporary music event like no other. Transcending the common festival model, taking the time to curate a sophisticated experience that properly respects and honours time, people and place.

Over the years Falls Festival has been developed and fostered by a group of family and friends and this tradition continues today. It is one of the most beloved music and arts festivals in Australia.

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North Byron Parklands is suited to a broad range of events — private and public, large and small. We're ready to host your event or festival.

  • Parklands is situated on 660 acres of beautifully green and well-appointed land, providing ample space for events of up to 50k people. See the venue →

  • Parklands has been meticulously planned for large audiences and high traffic, and features multiple access points, sealed and stone roads throughout, and compost toilets, providing a smooth experience for patrons. See the venue →

  • One of the strongest features of North Byron Parklands is the incredibly beautiful natural surrounds - a biodiverse environment which is home to a broad array of wildlife and is cared for under our environmental plan and Habitat Restoration Program.