Inside Hobart’s Guide To Dark Mofo Hobart 2025
Dark Mofo is back in 2025, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable editions yet. Running from June 5 to 15, with the iconic Nude Solstice Swim on June 21, the festival transforms Hobart into a moody, magnetic world of art, music, fire, and winter celebration. If you’re thinking about visiting Tasmania this June, here’s what to expect from Dark Mofo and why you might want to plan your stay early.
What to Expect at Dark Mofo 2025
Winter Feast
Held over two weekends at Princes Wharf 1 (June 5–8 and 12–15), the Winter Feast is one of the festival’s most anticipated highlights. Expect more than 75 local food and drink stalls, live music, and roaring fires. It’s a great way to experience Tasmania’s incredible produce and gather with locals and visitors alike.
Night Mass: God Complex
This immersive, multi-site experience spans several city blocks and explores themes of mythology, ritual, and transformation. Expect experimental performances, strange installations, and an after-dark vibe that invites curiosity.
Ogoh-Ogoh Procession
A beautiful community ritual where fears are written down, placed inside a large effigy, and then paraded through the streets before being set ablaze. It’s a symbolic letting go, and a collective act of renewal.
Nude Solstice Swim
On the morning of June 21, brave participants strip off and plunge into the Derwent River at sunrise to welcome back the light after the longest night. It’s cold, wild, freeing, and very Dark Mofo.
Art and Music Lineup
This year’s program features artists like Beth Gibbons, Tierra Whack, and The Horrors. Powerful visual art installations, including Paula Garcia’s “Crash Body” and Carlos Martiel’s “Custody,” promise to leave a lasting impression.
Plan Your Stay Early
With thousands of visitors heading to Hobart for Dark Mofo, accommodation fills up quickly. If you’re planning to come for the Winter Feast, the swim, or any of the other uniquely Tasmanian experiences on offer, it’s a good idea to book early.
Inside Hobart offers a carefully selected range of short-stay properties that suit every style and budget. Whether you’re after a cozy heritage cottage near Salamanca or a sleek waterfront apartment with room for friends, you’ll find a space to recharge after a night of festival adventures.
Ready to dive into the dark? Browse available stays and book direct at insidehobart.com.au