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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.

Event Categories:

Exhibitions & Shows

Concerts & performances

Food & wine

Festivals & celebrations

Markets

Workshops & talks

Community events

Sporting events

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:

Artists of the Huon Valley Exhibition

Tasmanian Still Life – A Photography Exhibition

Antarctica is Melting: photographer David Neilson

The Equinox Sound Baths

The Cat Empire with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Kunanyi Trail Series

CraftAlive Hobart

Whats on in Hobart and Beyond

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...

Coal River Valley, Richmond

The Sapphire Secret

The Sapphire Secret combines a refined multi-course menu with an immersive "whodunnit" mystery set within...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

The World of Seashells

This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Below and Beyond

Below and Beyond presents a series of paintings and handmade seaweed paper sculptures by Hobart...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

‘Tasmanian Light’ an exhibition by Sally James

Tasmanian Art Society exhibitions are open Saturdays and Sundays and are held in the historic...

Huon Valley, Judbury

The Judbury Market is one of the Huon Valley's Hidden Little Gems that the whole...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Farm Gate Market

Tasmanian Farm Gate is Hobart's farmers' market showcasing and selling direct from the producer to...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

High Tea at The Tasman

Partake in the timeless rituals of High Tea at The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel,...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Julian Charrière: Hard Core

French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière is marking a descent into deep time at Mona....

Coal River Valley, Richmond

The Cavatelli Craft: Cooking Class and Lunch

Step into the heart of the 196 year old heritage guest kitchen for an intimate...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Artists of the Huon Valley Exhibition

A vibrant collective of fourteen artists from Tasmania's Huon Valley will come together this September...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Tasmanian Still Life – A Photography Exhibition

'Tasmanian Still Life' is the culmination of a year-long body of work by Tasmanian photographic...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art

This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

EXPOSED LANDS: 100 Years of Tasmanian Landscape Photography

This exhibition is a survey of 100 years of photographic history depicting Tasmania's nature, sharing...

Cygnet, Huon Valley

Beginners Spoon Carving Workshops

Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations in...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Antarctica is Melting: photographer David Neilson

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

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Drop in dodgeball at Hobart PCYC

Whether you're looking for a fast-paced adrenaline-filled experience, a different way to get/stay fit or...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Macbeth | Bell Shakespeare

Peter Evans' Macbeth, with Anthony Taufa in the title role, will take you on an...

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

POV | re:group performance collective

Mudlark Theatre will cast the state-wide tour of POV with incredible Tasmanian talent....

Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart

Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier

Hobart comes alive at the Hobart Twilight Market – a family and dog-friendly market showcasing...

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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: 11 September 2026

Author: Darren Wright