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What’s On in Hobart and Beyond

Your Ultimate Guide to What's On in Hobart and Southern Tasmania

What’s On in Hobart and Southern Tasmania

Discover things to do in Hobart and southern Tasmania with an eclectic year-round calendar of festivals and events, including everything from Mona’s Dark Mofo and Mona Foma festivals to the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Cygnet Folk Festival.

Many Tasmanian visitors shape their stay around being in Hobart on a Saturday. They know that Australia’s largest outdoor market is not to be missed — and Salamanca Market always delivers. From fresh produce and wood-fired pizza to Huon pine picnic planks and silver smiths manning their own stalls, Salamanca is a feast for the senses. This is followed up by the Farmers Market in Hobart’s Bathurst Street each Sunday, and there are plenty of other markets and events to enjoy.

Plan your trip around a market or event and get amongst the lively locals. If you’re looking for things to do in and around Hobart, look no further…

What’s On in Hobart and Beyond

Things to do in Hobart and Southern Tasmania

Explore upcoming events across Hobart and southern Tasmania, from major festivals and live performances to markets, exhibitions, workshops, food experiences and community celebrations. Browse by date, event type, region or town to see what’s happening during your visit.

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Featured Southern Tasmania Events

From world-class festivals that put Hobart on the global map to those delightful local gatherings that capture the true spirit of our communities, these featured events showcase the very best of what’s happening right now. Think of this as your insider’s guide to the events that locals are genuinely excited about, the ones worth rearranging your weekend plans for.

View some of our hand-picked favourite events and what to do in Hobart:

Beaker Street Festival 2026

Hadley’s Art Prize

Australian Antarctic Festival

Antarctic Connections Tasman Peninsula Tour – Beaker Street Festival

Maritime Museum presents David Neilson’s ‘Antarctica is Melting’

Bird Photography for beginners (worskshop)

A Seat at the Table: Meet the Producer and Sample the Latest Menu

Artists of the Huon Valley Exhibition

Kunanyi Trail Series

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Lunawanna, lunawuni / Bruny Island

Lunawanna Makers and Produce Market

Every first and third Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 pm, the...

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Leap and Wander Studio, pottery workshops

Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll,...

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Ross Village Market

The historic village of Ross hosts a country market on the third Sunday of each...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith’s Whistle-Stop Tour of the Universe – Beaker Street Festival 2026

Join astrophysicist and author Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith on a thrilling ride through our cosmos....

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The Second Act: A Wedding – Beaker Street Festival 2026

You are invited to a wedding between two Tasmanians embarking on their own second act....

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Dr Karl: Live in Hobart – Beaker Street Festival 2026

Join the legendary Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through surviving a blizzard in...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Mount Pleasant Radio Telescope Tour – Beaker Street Festival

Join Dr Warren Hankey for a guided tour of the Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory, one...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Connecting To Country, A Practice For Everyone – Beaker Street Festival

Take a walk through the beautiful Waterworks nature reserve in the foothills of Kunanyi with...

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Antarctica is Melting: photographer David Neilson

'Antarctica is Melting' presents a powerful selection of black and white photographs by Australian wilderness...

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Phoenix Creations Wooden Spoon Carving Workshops

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Farm Gate Market

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Beaker Street Festival 2026

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Hadley’s Art Prize

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Drop in dodgeball at Hobart PCYC

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The Lark | By Daniel Keene

Noni Hazlehurst, beloved star of stage and screen, takes centre stage in this new work...

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Hadley’s Art Prize Exhibition Tours

Come and learn more about this year's finalists' artworks with this free exhibition tour Meet...

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Island of Ideas | Dispatches from the Far South

Join astrophysicist, Wiradjuri woman and science communicator Dr Kirsten Banks for an engaging keynote exploring...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

The Hope & Anchor Pub Trivia with a Twist of Science!

Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Hobart for an evening of...

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Australian Antarctic Festival

From the heroic era of Douglas Mawson through to modern Antarctic research, the festival celebrates...

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The Clitoral Chronicles – Beaker Street Festival 2026

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The Hobart and Beyond Editorial Team is dedicated to bringing you the best insider tips, local stories, and up-to-date guides to exploring southern Tasmania.

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Article Created: 12 March 2021

Last Update: 4 August 2026

Author: Darren Wright