Things to do in Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Browse our event categories below to find exactly what you’re after, whether that’s discovering your new favourite local band, getting your hands dirty in a creative workshop, cheering on community heroes at a sporting event, or simply soaking up the atmosphere at one of our legendary markets.
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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:
Whats on in Hobart and Beyond
Hobart
Open House is a free annual architecture program that opens some of Tasmania's most unique...
Lindisfarne
From poodles to pugs, shepherds to shih-tzus – each year we invite every dog (and...
Magra
Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll,...
Richmond
Join us for drinks after work on the second Friday of each month. There will...
Bellerive
Targafest Bellerive Quay – Official Welcome to Targa Tasmania This is an FREE event and...
Hobart
These three day / two night trips provide an ideal taste of Tall Ship life...
Hobart
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along...
Nugent
Tasmania's only obstacle mud run, the Rugged Race is the ultimate adventure challenge!...
Cygnet
Enjoy an afternoon with the Artisans at beautiful historic Balfour House in Cygnet as you...
Geeveston
A family friendly event, the Geeveston Twilight Feast features an array of local food and...
Cygnet
Inspired by the famous Spanish El Camino de Santiago, this well-established annual two-day pilgrimage is...
Lindisfarne
A walk to support Pancreatic Cancer, Pankind hosts annual walks each year. These walks are...
Sorell
The Tassie Event is a free Geocaching Event to be held in Sorell Tasmania, open...
Dover
Dover Seafest is a community festival with a special emphasis on the seafood available from...
South Hobart
kunanyi Mountain Run is an epic new trail running festival celebrating Hobart’s mountain culture, where...
Hobart
‘The Hobart Airport Marathon Festival, Australia's freshest running festival. Set along the spectacular Derwent River...
Hobart
Festival of Voices is Australia's annual festival of choirs held annually in Tasmania, primarily in...
Hobart
Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night...
Huonville
The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail, now commencing its sixth year in 2025, will run...
North Hobart
The Lutruwita Animation Festival (LUTAF) is a one-day celebration of animation from Lutruwita/Tasmania and beyond,...