What's On Events

Explore a variety of events in Burnie on our online community noticeboard. From festivals and sports to food, wine, performances, and community gatherings, there’s always something happening on the NW Coast. Discover more about our Arts Hub, Civic Events, awards, and ceremonies. Click on an event for details, browse our calendar, or submit your own event for promotion!

Santa’s Photos & Winter Wonderland

22 December 2024

Santa is returning to the Plaza Arcade this Christmas for photos, also City of Burnie Lions Club have arranged other locations photos.

TasRail's Christmas Train

22 December 2024

Keep track of the schedule on the Christmas Train Tracker website.

Burnie Carols By Candlelight

22 December 2024

Burnie Christmas Carols By Candlelight.
Held in Burnie Park 🎼🎄✨

Community Noticeboard

23 December 2024

Whats happening this month? Check out these community calendars to find out what’s on. There are fun things to do with kids, activities, workshops, trivia and entertainment for all ages happening in Burnie and across the NW Coast.

School Holiday Activities

23 December 2024

Be sure not to miss out on exploring, learning, and creating lasting memories during these school holidays, whether you prefer indoor or outdoor activities, plan ahead and mark your calendar now.

Dates for Cruise Ships in Burnie Port

24 December 2024

Welcome to our city, where adventure awaits! Check TasPorts schedule for the official docking details, and makers market in Marine Plaza.

Waste Management Centre Public Holiday Closures

24 December 2024

Waste Management Centre is closed on the following public holidays:
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Years Day
Good Friday
ANZAC Day

Christmas Waste Collection Changes

25 December 2024

Residential and commercial kerbside waste collection.
Normal day -> will be collected
Wed 25 Dec -> Fri 27 Dec 2024
Thu 26 Dec -> Sat 28 Dec 2024
Wed 01 Jan 2024 -> Fri 3 Jan 2025

City Office Public Holiday Closures

25 December 2024

Council City Office and Customer Service is closed public holidays.

Greetings From Burnie

25 December 2024

Highlighting key moments in Burnie's tourism history.

Burnie Harness Racing Club Season

27 December 2024

Burnie Harness Racing Club hosts eight race meetings Oct-Mar with the Burnie Cup in January attracting good crowds with entertainment for the whole family.

Nu-Gen Athletics Series

30 December 2024

The Nu-Gen Series consists of athletic events for juniors aged 10 to 16.

Burnie Athletics Club - New Year's Eve Carnival

31 December 2024

The Burnie Athletics Club has NYE covered with the New Year's Eve Carnival. The Gift running and Wheel cycling events, along with Woodchopping and Junior Athletics are sure to entertain everyone.

SeaFM’s Illuminate NYE

31 December 2024

After the overwhelming success of last year’s Fire on the Foreshore, which featured Tasmania’s first-ever drone show, we’re thrilled to bring you an even more spectacular New Years Eve event this year.

Good Gumnuts Festival

04 January 2025

Suitable for all ages & abilities, promising an unforgettable blend of music, comedy, and art.

Burnie City Market

04 January 2025

Don’t miss the Christmas Markets in December

The Burnie City Market is held the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:30am to 1pm in the plaza behind the Marine Terrace Multistorey Carpark.

Virtual Bonorong Wildlife Rescue Training

04 January 2025

If you're interested in being a Wildlife Rescuer in your spare time, then you're invited to our free Wildlife Rescuer Training.

Don't miss the Bus - Breastscreen Tasmania

06 January 2025

Over 40? BreastScreen is available every 2 years and it's free!!
To make an appointment call 13 20 50.
New Location: Portside Carpark behind the Cradle Coast Authority 35 Marine Terrace.

Burnie International Tennis Tournament

27 January 2025

The HCi Burnie International 2025 will be a week-long ITF tournament, with an ITF junior event starting January 27. It will bring a $1 million boost to Burnie’s economy.

Surf Life Saving State Carnival

01 February 2025

Burnie SLSC is set to host to Junior, Nippers and Senior Open Statewide Carnival days.

Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

01 February 2025

Huge range of 2nd hand books of all kind, jigsaw puzzles, children's books, fictional books and more!

Burnie Rostrum Club

06 February 2025

Rostrum is devoted to providing training towards confidence and competence in public speaking, meeting procedure and chairmanship.

Cosentino Decennium

06 February 2025

Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year, Cosentino, is returning to perform his brand new, 90minute live show ‘Decennium'. This greatest hits production will be one of the must see shows of 2025!

Iron Ocean Series

08 February 2025

IronOcean includes 3 fun intense circuits, plus a 500m or 1.5km ocean swim at the Burnie Surf Club

The Good Old Days of Rock N Roll

14 February 2025

The pioneers of the Australian rock ‘n’ roll era have joined together in concert for the first time in 60 years “The Good Old Days of Rock ‘N’ Roll”

SummerFest in Pataway/Burnie

15 February 2025

A FREE, fun family festival with live music, entertainment, delicious food, exciting activities, face painting, roaming performers, snakes & reptiles, extreme bicycle stunts, skateboarding, cultural dances, dad's band, arts and crafts and much more!

Rates instalments due 2024-25

28 February 2025

Instalment dates are: 30 Aug, 29 Nov, 28 Feb, 30 May.

ONCE

28 February 2025

ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs

Burnie Print Prize Exhibition 2025

14 March 2025

The Burnie Print Prize presents the best works from established, emerging and cross-disciplinary artists.

Pacific Island Cultural Showcase

15 March 2025

Witness talented Performers from a variety of Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste, who share their traditions, bringing the spirit of the Islands to life.

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

20 March 2025

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre.

SIRENS

28 March 2025

Mythological shapeshifters, the figure of the Siren has been omnipresent in seemingly unrelated cultures for millennia. Appearing as half-birds, or with fish-like tails and often gender fluid, Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their doom with the irresistible beauty of their song.

The Czech Connection

06 April 2025

A symphonic program featuring the music of two Czechoslovakian born composers, Johann Hummel and Antonin Dvorak. Trumpeter Ian Cooper will present his stylings of the Hummel Trumpet Concerto. Members of the TSO will join the Cradle Coast Orchestra to perform this and the epic New World Symphony by Antonin Dvorak.