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, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents a remarkable new exhibition by Tasmanian-born artist Sue Pedley....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Be part of something new and exciting — the first-ever Tasmania 4x4 Expo!...
Geeveston, Huon Valley
The Geeveston Art Show is now in it's 6th year of showcasing the very best...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Presented by World Expeditions, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière is marking a descent into deep time at Mona....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
This year, Waiting Room returns as a living comic book. Ink and flavour will travel...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Presented by Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an annual, acquisitive Australian...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
CraftAlive is coming to Hobart for three big days. Shop with leading craft retailers. Get...
Huon Valley, Huonville
The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail, now commencing its sixth year in 2025, will run...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
The Lutruwita Animation Festival (LUTAF) is a one-day celebration of animation from Lutruwita/Tasmania and beyond,...
Brighton, Heritage Highway
The Brighton Show is a traditional agricultural show where you can catch a glimpse of...