Festivals in Tasmania
Tasmania's festivals and events celebrate the island’s rich culture, natural beauty, and vibrant community. Visitors can enjoy seasons of blooming gardens and outdoor gatherings filled with local food, art, and entertainment. Featuring local artists, artisan crafts, boutique wines, native botanicals, and unique culinary experiences.
AUTUMN
April 2025
5-6: North West Ecofest (NW)
11-13: TrailGraze, (N + NW)
10-13: 10 years of Blue Derby (E)
19-20: First Harvest Fest, Cascade (S)
26: TasFaire, Ross (N)
01-30: Derwent Valley Autumn Fest, New Norfolk (S)
May 2025
1-3: Agfest, Carrick (N)
15-18: Stanley and Tarkine Forage Festival (NW)
21-25: Australian Musical Theatre Festival, Launceston (N)
May-Aug: Illuminate the North West
WINTER - the OFF-Season
June 2025
01-30: Permission to Trespass, Wynyard + Table Cape (NW)
05-15: Dark Mofo (various locations)
06-15: Bay of Fires Winter Arts Fest, St Helens (E)
21: Winter solstice (various locations)
20–23 Strahan Solstice Festival (NW)
27–30 Colours of Queenstown (NW)
27-6 July: Festival of Voices, Salamanca (S)
July 2025
28 Jun –19 July: Bicheno Beams (E)
25-27: Devonport Jazz Festival (NE)
August 2025
03 Bridport Tassie Scallop Fiesta (N)
04-10: Tasmanian Whisky Week (statewide)
12-19: Beaker Street Festival (S)
11: Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe (NW)
SPRING
September
- Great Eastern Wine Week
18-21: Junction Arts Festival, Launceston (N)
- CHarts Festival, Stanley
- North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival, Scottsdale
October
- A Festival Called George, St Helen’s
- Nubeena Bee Festival
11: Tulip Festival, Wynyard (NW)
- Hobart Gin Festival
- Spring Loaded Festival, Wynyard
24-26: Cradle Country Music Festival, Ulverstone (NW)
- Mt Roland Folk Festival, Gowrie Park
- Tasmania Medieval Festival, Sheffield
November
25-2: Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival, Hobart & Huon (S)
31-2: Tasmanian Craft Fair, Deloraine (N)
02-8: Mural Fest, Sheffield (NW)
- Effervescence Tasmania Sparkling Wine Festival, Tamar Valley, Launceston.
- Bicheno Food and Wine Festival
SUMMER - Past
December 2024
28 Dec – 4 Jan: Taste of Summer, Hobart
31: Launceston Beerfest
January 2025
28-02: Connect Festival, Montegu. (NW)
28-04: Taste of Summer, Hobart (S)
04-06: Good Gumnuts, Burnie. (NW)
10-12: Cygnet Folk Festival, Cygnet (S)
17-19: Tamar Valley Folk Festival, George Town (N)
18-19: Ginuary, Hobart (S)
25-27: Kindred Spirit, Kindred (NW)
February 2025
31-02: Festivale, Launceston (N)
31-02: Harvest Festival, North Morton (NW)
01-15: Estia Greek Festival (S)
05-09 Devil Country Muster, Smithton (NW)
06-09: Party in the Paddock, Launceston (N)
07-08: Love It camping and music festival, Kimberly (NW)
07-08: Gravity Fest, Maydena Bike Park (S)
07-11: Wooden Boat Festival, Hobart (S)
12-15: Grassroots Festival, Montumana (NW)
13-16: Rosebery Festival (NW)
14: Frankie Fest, Frankford (N)
14-16: Rockin' By The River, Sassafras (NW)
15: Evandale Village Fair (N)
19-23: Clarence Jazz Festival (S)
22: Koonya Garlic Festival (S)
22: A Day at the Creek Music Festival, Mole Creek (NW)
22: A Day At The Lake, Tullah (NW)
01-28: TasPride Summer Festival, Hobart (S)
AUTUMN - Past
March 2025
05-09: Hobart Fesival of Comedy, Hobart (S)
07-09: A Fesitval Called PANAMA, Lone Star Valley, (N)
09: Taste the Harvest, Devonport (NW)
08-10: SteamFest, Sheffield (NW)
08-09: Flamin’ Franko BBQ, Hobart (S)
09-10: A Taste of the Huon, Huonville (S)
14-16: ECHO Festival, Swansea (E)
15: Bream Creek Show (S)
21-30: Ten Days on the Island (statewide)
21-22: Forth Valley Blues Fest (NW)
29: Bangor Music in the Vines, Dunalley (S)
Whether it's tasting sweet honey, enjoying craft brews, or exploring creative artworks, Tasmania’s celebrations offer something for everyone, blending nature’s splendor with the lively energy of local talent, music, and culture. Perfect for those seeking an authentic Tasmanian experience.