Are you wondering what’s on in Tasmania? What’s on in Hobart? Or what’s on in Launceston?
There’s always something happening, so keep reading for the best Tasmania festivals and events for your holiday in Tasmania!
January
Taste of Summer
(Hobart) A huge family-friendly food festival held for one week around New Years Day on the historic Salamanca waterfront.
Cygnet Folk Festival
(Cygnet) A 3-day festival showcasing local and international musicians, dancing, poetry and more in the beautiful Huon Valley.
Regatta and Peninsula Feast
(Nubeena) Enjoy sailing in the morning, then enjoy feasting and fun activities in the afternoon with the whole family on the Tasman Peninsula.
Tamar Valley Folk Festival
(George Town) With music sessions, concerts, children's activities, poetry and dance, this folk festival is one of Australia's finest.
Hobart International
(Hobart) The world's best tennis players come to Tasmania for the exciting Hobart International - the perfect warm-up for the Australian Open.
Gravity Fest
(Maydena) Across 4 days, the rainforest-clad trails near Maydena play host to Gravity Fest, Australia's biggest mountain bike event.
February
Festivale
(Launceston) Northern Tasmania's biggest and best family-friendly foodie festival, celebrating delicious local produce.
Wooden Boat Festival
(Hobart) A biennial four-day festival bringing together the largest and most beautiful collection of wooden boats in the southern hemisphere.
Taste the Harvest
(Devonport) A food festival on the Devonport foreshore showcasing the finest food, wine and other products from Tassie's north-west.
Rosebery Festival
(Rosebery) Spread across 4 days this is the West Coast's most vibrant family and music festival.
Evandale Village Fair
(Evandale) Celebrating Tasmania's colonial history, this fun festival includes the Penny Farthing Championship.
Devil Country Muster
(Smithton) Bringing you artists from Tasmania and across Australia, this is a must for all country music fans.
A Day at the Creek
(Mole Creek) Relive your teenage years with a relaxing day of live music near beautiful Mole Creek.
Party in the Paddock
(Launceston) One of the best festivals in Tasmania for new, independent music from both home and abroad.
Koonya Garlic Festival
(Koonya) A quirky festival celebrating the joy of garlic, the food it flavours, and the music and art that it inspires!
March
Ten Days on the Island
(Statewide) An exciting statewide arts festival held every two years. Next planned for 2021.
A Taste of the Huon
(Huonville) A celebration of fine food, wine, entertainment, arts and crafts from the Huon and Channel regions
Forth Valley Blues Fest
(Forth) Tasmania's Premiere 'Blues and Roots' event, it is one of the island's longest running musical traditions.
Richmond Colonial Fair
(Richmond) Step back in time and celebrate Tasmania's colonial heritage, with entertainment and tasty local food for the whole family.
SteamFest Tasmania
(Sheffield) A unique festival, with steam train rides, machinery demonstrations, delicious food, music and activities for the kids, SteamFest is a great day out!
A Festival Called PANAMA
(Golconda) An intimate, alternative two-day music festival held at Lone Star Valley on a secluded 50-acre property and small-batch cider brewery.
April
Targa Tasmania
(Statewide) 2000km in 6 days, this is a tarmac rally designed for the true motoring enthusiast.
Derwent Valley Autumn Fest
(New Norfolk) Discover the colours of autumn in the Derwent Valley, and all the delicious things that make it great.
Cradle Mountain Film Festival
(Cradle Mountain) A weekend of 5-min adventure films - the perfect way to see Tassie's pristine wilderness.
Tasmania SuperSprint
(Symmons Plains) Every year the V8s hit Symmons Plains Raceway for 3 days of exciting bumper-to-bumper racing.
East Coast Harvest Odyssey
(Cranbrook) ECHO Festival is a celebration of harvest through history - a festival of the senses.
Turning of the Fagus
(Statewide) Immerse yourself in Tassie's alpine wilderness every autumn as the 'fagus' turns red, gold and vermilion.
May
AgFest
(Carrick) Enjoy this world-renowned agricultural field-day, full of events, exhibitions, delicious food and family-friendly entertainment.
Cracker Night at Glen Derwent
(New Norfolk) Every autumn Glen Derwent Heritage Retreat puts on a fantastic night full of fireworks, bonfires, and family entertainment.
June
Dark MOFO
(Hobart) Across 12 nights of darkness Dark MOFO will excite and challenge with its eclectic mix of music, theatre and winter feasting.
Norwood Winter Festival
(Norwood) You'll love this community event, full of food, wine, beer, activities for the kids, toe-tapping music, and even a Makers Market.
Bay of Fires Winter Arts Fest
(St Helens) Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of the East Coast through art, markets, music festival and a fascinating arts trail.
North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival
(Scottsdale) The North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival is one of the best community exhibitions and art competitions in Tasmania.
July
Festival of Voices
(Statewide) Singers from around the world gather to perform, teach, learn, listen and connect, and where audiences are encouraged to find their own voices!
Devonport Jazz Festival
(Devonport) The foreshore rocks every year to the sweet sounds of jazz, with local and international artists playing up a storm across the city.
August
Tasmanian Whisky Week
(Statewide) Go behind the scenes, meet the makers, taste a dram, and learn why the world is raving about Tassie whisky!
Chocolate Winter Fest
(Latrobe) Escape the bleakness of winter thourgh this wickedly delicious festival celebrating all things chocolate.
Bridport Scallop Fiesta
(Bridport) A winter fiesta celebrating the local fishing and maritime heritage, fine seafood and delicious beverages.
Tamar Valley Peace Festival
(Tamar Valley) A festival promoting peace, both locally and globally, through conversation, music and art.
September
Tamar Valley Writer's Festival
(Tamar Valley) One of Australia's largest regional writing festivals, this is the place hone your craft and learn more about the Australian writing landscape.
Great Eastern Wine
Week
(East Coast) With cellar door specials, food and wine tastings, lazy lunches and beach picnics - this week is one of Tassie's best!
Tasmania Microbrew Festival
(Hobart) Organised by the students at TasTAFE Drysdale South, this event has fast become a popular day of small-batch beers and good times!
Junction Arts Festival
(Launceston) A festival of extraordinary arts experiences in unusual spaces, Junction brings quality arts and cultural experiences to Launceston and to you!
October
Unconformity Festival
(West Coast) A biennial contemporary arts festival exploring the paradoxes of Queenstown, on Tasmania’s wild and mountainous West Coast.
Wynyard Tulip Festival
(Wynyard) A festival of the senses, celebrating the flush of spring colour in the coastal town of Wynyard on the north west coast of Tasmania.
Tasmania Medieval Festival
(Sheffield) Step back in time and witness the excitement, revelry and pageantry of medieval times - including full-contact sword fighting!
Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival
(Northern Midlands) A classical music festival showcasing the built heritage in Northern Tasmania through immersive concerts and performances
Tasmanian Poetry Festival
(Launceston) With poetry readings, open mic nights, competitions and so much more - if you love poetry this is the festival for you!
Mt Roland Folk Festival
(Gowrie Park) The lineup is always exciting and diverse in this fun 3-day folk festival at the foot of stunning Mt Roland.
Royal Hobart Show
(Hobart) Celebrating our agricultural heritage, the whole family can look forward to rides, showbags, animals and more at 'The Show'.
Cradle Country Music Festival
(Ulverstone) Put your boot-scooting shoes on and have a fantastic time with the family at this 3-day festival in the heart of Cradle Country.
November
Bicheno Food and Wine Festival
(Bicheno) "Everything that makes your heart sing when you think of Tasmania’s spectacular East Coast."
Effervescence Tasmania
(Statewide) Enjoy tastings, long lunches, and 'Bubbles & Beats' in this celebration of world-class Tasmanian sparkling wine.
International Mural Fest
(Sheffield) Both competition and exhibition, this festival showcases the best artists from around the world.
Festival of Roses
(Woolmers Estate) View more than 5,000 roses in bloom in the rose garden at this Historic World Heritage Site. Music, food and entertainment will also be on site.
Tasmanian Craft Fair
(Deloraine) An amazing array of talented artists and craftspeople exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of this incredible, world-renowned Craft Fair.
Truly Tasmanian Craft Exhibition
(Latrobe) Every November long weekend the Apex Club put on this fantastic craft festival to raise money for the local community.
Truly Tasmanian Craft Exhibition
(Latrobe) Every November long weekend the Apex Club put on this fantastic craft festival to raise money for the local community.
December
Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race
(Hobart) Make your way down to the docks at Sullivan's Cove and feel the excitement as the winning yacht sails into Hobart.
Taste of Summer
(Hobart) A huge family friendly food festival held for one week around New Years Day on the historic Salamanca waterfront.
VeganFest Tasmania
(Hobart) Celebrating all things vegan, VeganFest is a family-friendly festival full of amazing food, fund-raising, nutrition and lifestyle advice, and plenty of entertainment!