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Paint The Town Red 2026

As the winter chill descends, nipaluna / Hobart will once again come alive in a blaze of red for Paint The Town Red 2026.

8 - 22 June 2026

| Various Venues

Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Paint The Town Red 2025
Various Venues
Various Locations, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000

As the winter chill settles across nipaluna / Hobart and Tasmania, Paint The Town Red, supported by Aurora Energy, returns from 8–22 June 2026, transforming towns, streets and shopfronts into a sea of glowing red alongside Dark Mofo.

Across the state, businesses, venues and public spaces will come alive with red lighting, themed menus, window displays, installations and winter experiences. Follow the official Paint The Town Red digital map to discover participating locations, cosy venues and red-lit spaces throughout Tasmania.

#PTTR26 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Capture the atmosphere of Paint The Town Red and Dark Mofo by photographing participating businesses, glowing streets, public spaces and Dark Mofo moments during the festival period. Share your photos on Instagram using the hashtag #PTTR26, tag @hobartandbeyond to enter, and register via the event website.

New for 2026 is Paint Your Home Red, supported by Aurora Energy, encouraging households across Tasmania to light up their homes in red throughout June. From a simple porch light to a full front-yard display, residents are invited to join in and help spread the glow beyond the city streets. Participating households can register online to go into the draw to win a month of free Power Hours electricity thanks to Aurora Energy.

Visit the official website for event details, prize information, registration forms and the official Paint The Town Red map.

Various Venues
Various Locations, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000
Listing Updated: 26 May 2026

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