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Creative Caldera - the organisation behind;
LAVA Arts Festival
26 -28 June 2026 + 2028 TBA
Creative Caldera is proud to announce the launch of LAVA, a new arts festival that debuted in June 2026. Building on the success of the Murwillumbah Arts Trail, LAVA will continue celebrating the creativity and talent of local Tweed and Northern Rivers artists while expanding to include innovative, immersive arts experiences.
This exciting weekend will serve as a platform for artistic expression, collaboration, and cultural exchange, bringing the community together to explore and celebrate the vibrant arts scene. LAVA promises to ignite inspiration and creativity, creating a lasting legacy for the Tweed Shires artistic future.
LAVA is a biennial festival with dates TBC for June 2028
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Murwillumbah Arts Trail
2015-2024
This annual festival has become a cornerstone event, showcasing the rich talents of local and regional artists while engaging the wider community in the creative process. Through exhibitions, workshops, and interactive experiences, Creative Caldera has nurtured connections between artists and audiences, celebrating the unique cultural fabric of the region.
All past members of Creative Caldera have been dedicated to positioning the Murwillumbah Arts Trail as a dynamic platform for artistic collaboration and growth, enriching the cultural landscape year after year.
