Bring your friends, and family and come into the heart of Byron Bay for the Soul Street celebrations this New Year’s Eve for a festival of entertainment and music for all ages.

Things get underway at 4pm in Jonson Street where there will be live music, outdoor dining and face painting aimed at younger families.

Jonson Street is closed to cars, creating a wonderful fun and safe environment for the kids to run and play and reclaim the street.

At around 6pm the focus moves to Dening Park, on the foreshore near the surf club, where there will be the always popular silent disco, lighting installations, circus workshops, kids’ entertainment and live music.

The main stage at Dening Park will have a rolling line-up of performers providing top-notch entertainment from dusk and a variety of food vans to suit everyone’s tastes.

The focus of Soul Street is on family entertainment in a safe and fun environment. Soul Street is an alcohol-free event and there are no fireworks displays at midnight.

Road closures will be in place and more information about temporary changes are on Council’s website.  

“Soul Street is all about celebrating together safely so bring your friends and family, look after one another, and enjoy the amazing local entertainment that makes Byron shine on New Year’s Eve,” Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, said.

“When heading into town, plan your trip. Walk, ride, use public transport, or carpool with friends.

“Let’s keep the roads clear and the good vibes flowing.

“And please, as Soul Street is an alcohol-free event, we ask everyone to respect our beaches and foreshore — no drinking, just dancing, laughter and great music under the stars,” Mayor Ndiaye said.

Soul Street is a creative initiative of Byron Shire Council to promote positive and safe activity in public space.