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HOT LIST – 2025 Winter Events in Hobart and Southern Tasmania

Welcome to Southern Tasmania, where our winter events come alive with fire, food, art, nude swims and music.

You might think winter is a time to huddle up and stay indoors, but here in Southern Tasmania, it’s the time to experience all things wild, arty and wonderful. We rug up, get out into the refreshing winter air, and immerse ourselves in all that’s happening throughout the region. Now’s the time to get your calendars out and save the date. Our southern Tasmania winter events calendar is just starting to fire up.

2025 WINTER EVENTS HOT LIST!

Willie Smith’s Mid-Winter Series

12, 19 & 26 July 2025

Grove | Huon Valley

We’re re-living the spirit of the Willie Smith’s Mid-Winter Festival in 2025!

Experience the folklore and spirit of Willie Smith’s Mid-Winter Festival, Huon Valley, through four unique immersive events curated with festival themes each Saturday night during July.

Tasmanian Whisky Week 2025

2 – 10 August 2025

Tasmania

Seven days of events are held in the north and south of the state covering diverse and engaging consumer events.

Over 40 distilleries attending events over 20 events, culminating in the flagship event, The Tasmanian Spirit Showcase will be held at PW1, Hobart on Saturday, 9 August.

Hadley’s Art Prize

2 – 24 August 2025

Hobart | Greater Hobart

Presented by Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an acquisitive Australian landscape prize, which offers $100,000 to the winning entry.

Hadley’s Orient Hotel has a long history with art starting with art-loving landlords in the late 1800s. The Hadley’s Art Prize contributes to the art community, celebrates excellence in contemporary landscape art, promotes cultural tourism in Tasmania, and restores art to the historic walls of Hadley’s Orient Hotel through a landscape prize similar to the competition won by Howard Hadley in 1895.

Science Photography Prize Exhibition

6 – 31 August 2025

Hobart | Greater Hobart

Beaker Street proudly presents its 9th annual Science Photography Prize. The competition invites all Tasmanians to capture the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — teeming with science and scientists. This exhibition of finalist images, half chosen by competition judge Cam Blake and half by popular vote, features incredible local photography, showcasing a diverse range of content, themes, and styles. Visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite photo to become the People’s Choice Winner.

Heritage & Bullock Festival 2025

9 – 10 August 2025

Oatlands | Heritage Highway

The Heritage and Bullock Festival is a must attend event that celebrates and preserves our heritage. Immerse yourself into the rich tapestry of traditions, craft and culture. The street parade brings history and culture to life as it moves down High Street, with dynamic displays of music, dance, steam engines, vintage cars, machinery, trucks and of course the bullock display.

Beaker Street Festival 2025

12 – 19 August 2025

Hobart | Greater Hobart

Beaker Street Festival is a week-long celebration of science in Lutruwita/Tasmania each August. Now approaching it’s ninth year, Beaker Street Festival promises a mix of wonder, flavour, and scientifically proven fun. The Festival invites adults from all walks of life to delve into today’s hottest topics with a packed program of science-infused entertainment and discussions, while experiencing the best of Tasmanian environments and culture.

Blue Lovers Festival

16 – 24 August 2025

Grandvewe | D’Entrecasteaux Channel

A Celebration of Blues, Brews and Blue Cheese.

Get ready for the most unique culinary experience of the year – where artisanal blue cheese meets soulful blues music in a perfect harmony of taste and sound!

Experience the Magic of Blue
Immerse yourself in the world of premium blue cheese with our exclusive guided tasting journey featuring four distinctive artisanal blues, perfectly paired with our craft spirits selection.

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