Something special is blooming in the heart of Byron Bay. What was once the old Woolies car park has been transformed into The Terrace at Haven – Byron Bay’s new garden of creativity, sound, connection and celebration – a lantern-lit garden where music, art, and community come together under the open sky.
The Terrace isn’t just another venue – it’s a playground for the senses, a place where the creative spirit of Byron can stretch, shine, and create. From Friday’s golden-hour grooves to Saturday’s official launch party, the program hums with warmth, colour, and heart.
The weekend kicks off on Friday afternoon for knock-off drinks at 4pm as Empress Katia welcomes guests with her radiant presence, followed by Chop Suey spinning a sunset vinyl session that sets the tone for what’s to come.
Saturday marks the official launch, beginning with a Welcome to Country at 1pm – a moment of reverence before the rhythm rises. Byron Taiko drummers will shake the earth with thunderous beats, followed by The Imprints – the dynamic duo best known for blending atmospheric soundscapes with emotive and soulful melodies that touch the heart and move the body. The garden fills with life laughter, and the joyful hum of kids having their faces painted or creating art.
Then it’s time for Castla to take over the decks with some sunset beats on vinyl.
But The Terrace at Haven is more than this weekend’s happenings – it’s a gift to the community. A melting pot for artists, families, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and celebrate life. It’s about belonging, inspiration, and the magic that happens when people come together. So come wander in, find your rhythm, and let the music, laughter, and creativity remind you: this is what Byron feels like when it creates.
On Friday and Saturday locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the official launch with a free live music, family fun, and soulful connection over two magical days.
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