About LOLA - Laneways of Lismore Arts Festival

LOLA is a free community festival that celebrates local, national and internationally acclaimed artists and musicians. Happening on Saturday, 23 August 2025, from 1pm to 9pm, the event will transform Lismore’s laneways into a vibrant, creative playground.  The festival will feature three stages, immersive light installations, live music, DJ performances, live artists, interactive workshops, family-friendly activities, vintage and makers markets, delicious food and bars. With an anticipated 10,000 visitors to the event, it is the event to showcase your business. 

Event Information Sheet

As we get closer to the event, we want to ensure businesses and residents within the Lismore CBD are well informed to minimise any impacts during the set-up, pack down and duration of the event.  To provide a better understanding of what is planned for the event, please refer to the Event Information Sheet here(PDF, 421KB).      

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