The Alliance Française French Film Festival has made a grand return with a plethora of awesome films – get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey featuring a spectacular selection of French films – from comedy, romance, and drama, to thrilling adventures.
From Wednesday at Palace Cinemas. More info at palacecinemas.com.au.
The Force is funny with this one! After decades of laughter, chaos and standing ovations (from those who can), the legendary Steady Eddy blasts back onto stages across Australia for his interstellar Return of the Stedi Tour 2026.
Saturday at the Soundlounge, Currumbin. Tickets $49 at soundlounge.com.au.
Faulty Towers the Dining Experience is back – a brilliant night is on the cards when the Faultys come to town. This is the show where you step inside the BBC Fawlty Towers TV series and see it from the inside out. Highly improvised, highly interactive, and fully immersive; where audiences join the action, becoming guests who play along with Basil, Sybil, and Manuel.
Friday 7pm at the Lismore Worker’s Club. Tickets $69 + bf at lismoreworkers.com.au
The documentary Revealed: KillJoy offers a unique view of family violence in Australia. The film was a finalist in the 2025 Australian Human Rights Awards.
Saturday 2.30pm at the Court Theatre, Lismore. Free event, but registration required (Star Court Theatre website: www.starcourttheatre.com.au).
A high-energy, one-woman show, Divas pays homage to classic divas while blending current pop culture in hilarious mash-ups, bringing audiences of all ages together for a night of music, laughter, and celebration with rapid-fire costume changes, audience interaction, and powerhouse vocals.
Saturday 7.30 at the Ballina RSL. Tickets from $45 at https://ballinarsl.com.au.
The Trombone Kellie Gang is one of the hardest-working bands on the Northern Rivers, delivering an electrifying mix of street blues, jazz swing, gospel, soul, and rock ’n’ roll. With powerful vocals, dynamic trombone, and gritty guitar work, they bring an exciting and authentic take on delta swing and blues.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Ballina RSL. Free show.
The Neighbours from Hell offer high energy solos and improvs across diverse music genres: jazz, funk, blues, dub, pop hits, classic movie themes and originals. All unique interpretations (mostly instrumental) from this highly accomplished trio.
Sunday from 3pm at the Shaws Bay Hotel. Free show.
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