Byron Bay

Backpacker central on the north coast: live music most nights on Jonson Street, a duelling-piano pub and a DJ bar that both go until 3am, and band nights out at the Arts Factory.

Pub & live music · Byron BayThe Northern HotelTouring acts, local bands and a duelling piano bar · Best: Live music daily; open until 3am Monday to Saturday
Pub & beer garden · Byron BayRailway Friendly BarFree live music, acoustic and folk leaning · Best: Most nights
Pub · Byron BayThe Beach HotelBig social front bar and courtyard · Best: Any night
Bar with DJs · Byron BaySaltwater Social ClubDJs nightly, with late sets after 11:30pm · Best: Seven nights; until 3am Monday to Saturday, 2am Sunday
Bar with DJs · Byron BayLa La LandLoud party music · Best: Until 2am Friday and Saturday, earlier midweek
Live music venue · Byron BayThe Arts FactoryIndie, rock and heavy bands; day parties · Best: Gig nights, usually from 6pm
Bar & live music · Byron BayTreehouse on BelongilLive bands and acoustic acts · Best: Music most evenings; check the schedule

Checked 13 October 2026 against Destination NSW, venue sites and Transport for NSW. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.