Byron Fest, a multi-week festival in June 2027, will be a festival for the Shire, say Destination Byron as they finalise the $200,000 grant from the Regional Night-Time Economy Program.

Last Thursday saw Destination Byron bring together over 150 attendees looking at the future of Byron and its visitor economy.

Visitor advocacy group Destination Byron have announced the return of their 2026 symposium, to be held on Thursday, 25 June, at the Byron Theatre. 

Byron Bay is one of four north coast towns chosen by the NSW government for a Regional Night-Time Economy Program pilot.

As the summer heads our way it is a salient reminder of how busy things can get in Byron Shire with around two million tourists visiting a year. With a ratepayer base of around 37,000 meeting the needs and expectations of those two million visitors is a challenge.

The Greater Sydney lockdown has had a direct impact on local businesses who have seen a dramatic fall in customer numbers, particularly in Byron Bay.