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.

SUMMER

January 2025
28-02: Connect Festival,
 Family friendly music and camping. Montegu. (NW)
28-04: Taste of Summer,
 A celebration of Tasmanian food, drinks, and live entertainment on Hobart Waterfront - Battery Point. (S)
04-06: Good Gumnuts,
 Relaxed Music & Camping Festival, Burnie. (NW)
10-12: Cygnet Folk Festival,
 Renowned folk music and arts festival in the charming town of Cygnet. (S)
17-19: Tamar Valley Folk Festival
 Traditional and contemporary folk music festival in historic George Town. (N) 
25-27: Kindred Spirit,
 Old school hall music and camping festival in Kindred (NW)

February 2025
31-02: Festivale, Launceston (N)

31-02: Harvest Festival, North Morton (NW)
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.
07-11: Wooden Boat Festival, Hobart.
13-16: Rosebery Festival.
14: Frankie Fest, Frankford

15: Evandale Village Fair.
19-23: Clarence Jazz Festival.
22: Koonya Garlic Festival.
22: A Day at the Creek Music Festival, Mole Creek.

1-28: TasPride Summer Festival is Tasmania's premier LGBTIQ cultural festival.

March 2025
09: Taste the Harvest, Devonport.
08-10: SteamFest, Sheffield.
09-10: A Taste of the Huon, Huonville.
14-16: ECHO Festival, Swansea.
15: Bream Creek Show.
21-30: Ten Days on the Island.
21-22: Forth Valley Blues Fest.

- Richmond Village Colonial Fair

AUTUMN

April 2025
11-13: TrailGraze, North & North West Tasmania.
26: TasFaire, Ross
01-30: Derwent Valley Autumn Fest, New Norfolk.

May 2025
1-3: Agfest.
21-25: Musical Theatre Festival, Launceston.

June 2025
1-30: Permission to Trespass
27-6 July: Festival of Voices
- Bay of Fires Winter Arts Fest, St Helens
North East Tasmania Art and Craft Festival, Scottsdale

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WINTER

July
- 28 June–19 July: Bicheno Beams
- Devonport Jazz Festival
- Bridport Tassie Scallop Fiesta

August
- 12–19 Aug: Beaker Street Festival
- Tasmanian Whisky Week
- Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe

September
- Great Eastern Wine Week
- Junction Arts Festival, Launceston
- CHarts Festival, Stanley

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SPRING

October
A Festival Called George, St Helen’s
- Nubeena Bee Festival
- Tulip Festival, Wynyard
- Hobart Gin Festival
- Spring Loaded Festival, Wynyard
- Tasmania Medieval Festival, Sheffield
- Cradle Country Music Festival, Ulverstone
- Mt Roland Folk Festival, Gowrie Park
- Tasmania Medieval Festival, Sheffield

November 2024
- 1–3: Tasmanian Craft Fair, Deloraine
- 3–9: Mural Fest, Sheffield
- 8–10: Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival
- 8–10: Effervescence Tasmania Sparkling Wine Festival, Tamar Valley, Launceston.
- 16: Bicheno Food and Wine Festival

December 2024
- 28 Dec – 4 Jan: Taste of Summer, Hobart
- 31: Launceston Beerfest

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.