Events

Dark Mofo returns in full for 2025 with an ambitious art and music program, alongside Dark Mofo rituals Winter Feast, the Ogoh-Ogoh, Night Mass and the Nude Solstice Swim. Dark Mofo 2025 will take place… from Thursday 5 to Sunday 15 June with the Swim baring all on Saturday 21 June. The full program will be announced in April 2025. Subscribe at darkmofo.net.au

Held in the heart of winter, Festival of Voices is Tasmania’s iconic celebration of song and community. Inspired by the tradition of gathering around a fire, the festival brings warmth and connection… to the colder months, attracting over 30,000 people annually. Since 2005, the event has grown into Australia’s leading vocal festival, offering a diverse program of choral, contemporary, cabaret, and more. At its heart is The Big Sing, a joyful mass singalong that captures the spirit of unity through music. Whether you’re enjoying a world-class concert, joining a workshop, or singing along in an informal jam, Festival of Voices offers a rich, inclusive experience for music lovers of all backgrounds. Held over a number of event locations, please check the Festival of Voices website for further details.

The Southern Tasmanian Dancing Eisteddfod will commence on Friday 4th July and run until Saturday 12th July 2025 at . The event will showcase a full program running across the nine days,with three sessions… every day and is the largest Eisteddfod in the Southern Hemisphere. There is something there to suit everyone with all genres, including tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary/neo, character, song and dance and hip hop categories. There are two amazing adjudicators this year including Darren Disney, who is one of the original Tap Dogs and has performed live around the world, and also the extremely talented Kylie Norris, who is from Auckland NZ. The public can purchase tickets at the venue, or via the link https://www.trybooking.com/DBOKC You can also contact the box office on  stdeboxoffice@gmail.com

Tasmanian Whisky Week returns this August for seven days of tastings, masterclasses, and celebrations across the state. With over 40 distilleries and 20+ events from north to south, this is your chance… to explore the craftsmanship behind Tasmania’s world-renowned spirits. The week concludes with the unmissable Tasmanian Spirit Showcase at PW1 in Hobart on Saturday, 9 August.

Tasmania’s wildest week of science, art, and excellent company is back. This August, Beaker Street Festival will ignite Hobart and beyond with 70+ events diving head-first into death, pleasure, and humanity. Set… against a moody Tasmanian winter, step into a playground for nerds, artists, astronauts, deep thinkers, pleasure seekers, and anyone who’s ever stayed up late wondering “why?”. Plunge into Antarctic ice pools. Wander through fluorescing forests. Share a drink with a scientist. Discover death, desire, and distant galaxies. Whether you’re chasing auroras or just looking to connect in the real world, you’ll find it at Beaker Street Festival. The festival precinct spans Hobart’s cultural and entertainment districts, including City Hall, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), the Hope and Anchor Tavern, Mawson Place, Waterside Pavilion, Salamanca, and some of the city’s most iconic bars and late-night venues.

The Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival is a two-weekend celebration of classical music, set in some of the state’s most atmospheric venues. From candlelit concerts in St David’s Cathedral to performances… in the historic Ballroom of Government House, the festival offers a rich program of chamber music ranging from Baroque to contemporary. Held in Hobart, Richmond and the Huon Valley, this annual event features top Australian and international musicians, including the acclaimed Australian String Quartet. It’s an immersive cultural experience set against Tasmania’s historic charm and natural beauty.

Known as the world’s toughest half marathon, the Point to Pinnacle returns on 16 November 2025. This iconic race takes runners and walkers on a gruelling 21.1 km journey from Wrest Point to the summit… of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, climbing 1,271 metres in elevation. It is a true test of physical and mental endurance. Organised by the Point to Pinnacle Committee, the event celebrates determination, community spirit and resilience. It also supports a range of charities, combining fitness with a meaningful cause.

The Hobart International returns from 4–11 January 2025, celebrating its 30th year with a world-class line-up of over 50 of the top women’s tennis players. Set against Hobart’s scenic waterfront,… the tournament offers more than just tennis — enjoy Tasmanian food and drinks, live entertainment, and family-friendly zones. Don’t miss the free Qualifying Weekend on 10–11 January 2026, or the action-packed Main Draw from 12–17 January 2026 with a variety of ticket options and VIP packages. Kids aged 3–11 go free with a paying adult.

Indulge in your yearning to connect with nature and the cosmos and understand the benefits of a Tasmanian Dark Sky Sanctuary over a fire feast lunch at heritage listed Rathmore Wool Shed. President of… Dark Sky Tasmania Lachlan Bannister will speak on the psychology of candlelight and the goal of preserving and protecting Tasmania’s wondrous night sky. The humble candle, once an important provider of illumination to our evenings, has today become a symbol for romance and, at times, a reminder of our heavy reliance on electricity. However, the history of the candle holds some key learnings about our relationship to light as humans. It can also teach us a lot about our relationship to our nocturnal environment. This talk is designed to get you thinking about your relationship to light, the impacts this can have on the environment and our health, and how the power of a candle might help us achieve a brighter future.

Discovering Kanye West is praising Adolf Hitler, John Safran heads to America to find out what’s up. Kanye proves elusive, one thing tumbles into another, and John moves in, squatting at one of Kanye’s… mansions in the rolling hills of Los Angeles. Will the neighbours get wise and snitch to the cops? Are the creatures in the woods behind the mansion a worry? Will Kanye return? Alone with his thoughts, John finds himself becoming more paranoid each day and begins asking where he fits into the world, reflecting on past adventures and wondering whether he went too far. John Safran is a writer and filmmaker whose past work has taken him face to face with killers, Klansmen and satanists taking readers and viewers along for the ride.

The streets and laneways of Hobart will come alive this Autumn as a line-up of the best venues transforms into an Urban Cellar Door for you to visit on a self-guided trail. How does it work you ask?… Simply decide which venue you’d like to start from and you’re off. Choose your own adventure as you and your friends move from venue to venue tasting delicious wines thanks to the incredible line-up of Australian winemakers. Guaranteed to sell out, the Urban Wine Walk promises a fun and unique self-guided wine-tasting experience that you and your friends won’t want to miss.