Newrybar Community Hall

Newrybar Community Hall is a community-run events venue in the heart of historic Newrybar Village, in the Byron Bay Hinterland. Established in 1899, it remains a place for local gatherings as well as weddings, functions, school events, meetings and parties.

The hall’s appeal is closely tied to its role in village life. Over more than a century, it has hosted concerts, bazaars, dances, skating, table tennis, tournaments and community meetings. The website also lists weekly activities, although it does not provide further details about the current programme.

Its history gives the venue a strong sense of place. Previously known as the Newrybar School of Arts, the hall was once home to a billiard room and library, and was the setting for the district’s official electricity switch-on ceremony in 1934. It was damaged by cyclones in 1940 and 1942 before being repaired and continuing as an important social venue.

Today, the hall suits people looking for a community-based setting for a celebration, group gathering or local event. It has hosted occasions ranging from school functions to farewell and welcome-home parties, reflecting its broad role across generations. You’ll find it at 13/15 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar, near Byron Bay.