List of events in Tasmania
A range of events occur in Tasmania, from well known sporting fixtures such as Sydney to Hobart, to arts festivals such as 10 Days on the Island. This is a list of those that are notable.
List of annual events and festivals in Tasmania
[edit]Event | Description | When |
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Cygnet Folk Festival | Arts festival in Cygnet, southern Tasmania. | January |
MONA FOMA Museum of Old and New Art:Festival of Music and Art | Contemporary Music and Arts Festival, currently curated by Brian Ritchie | mid January |
Australian Wooden Boat Festival | Sullivans Cove | February |
Targa Tasmania | Road rally that takes place in stages across the island. | late April or early May |
Agfest | Agricultural fair held in Carrick, northern Tasmania. | early May |
10 Days on the Island | Arts festival held across a number of locations around Tasmania. | March |
Dark Mofo | Midwinter arts and music festival | June |
TastroFest | Tasmania's Astronomy Festival. Ulverstone. | August |
Royal Launceston Show | Launceston city show. | October |
Royal Hobart Show | Hobart city show. | October |
Farmgate Festival | West Tamar Taste, Tour and Explore Farms and Vineyards | November |
Taste of Tasmania | Food festival held next to Salamanca Market. | Christmas – New Year period |
Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival | Annual literary festival held near Hobart. | October/November |
Sydney to Hobart | Yacht race between Sydney and Hobart. | Starts Boxing Day |
Falls Festival | Music festival held at Marion Bay. | New Year's Eve |
Junction Arts Festival | Contemporary art and music festival held in Launceston | Early Spring |
Huon Show | Huon Valley agricultural show | 2nd Saturday of November |
Past events (no longer held)
[edit]- Gone South Music festival held at Launceston
- MS Fest Charity music event held in Launceston to raise money for people with multiple sclerosis
- Southern Roots Festival Music festival