What's on

Planning a trip to Burnie? Find out what's on, there is something for everyone in and around Burnie.

Burnie Carols By Candlelight

22 December 2024

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

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.

Santa’s Photos & Winter Wonderland

23 December 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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”

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.

TrailGraze

11 April 2025

This exciting trail graze tasting trail event will allow you to discover the region’s best local growers, makers and producers when they open their doors for a weekend of workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, live music and more.

Creedence Clearwater Collective

13 April 2025

The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound.

Easter Eggstravaganza

19 April 2025

FREE Easter experience for young families, including a live circus performance in the Theatre (FRITZ) and free Easter activities at Burnie Arts.

FRITZ

19 April 2025

FRITZ is a non stop, high-energy 50-minute roller coaster ride of the ridiculous.

VDB Lunchbox Concerts

01 May 2025

Curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, the Lunchbox Concerts go "beyond the Band" to showcase a rich variety of artists, genres and styles - all for the price of a sandwich.

Mia Palencia In Good Company

02 May 2025

Following their inaugural album launch at the Clarence Jazz Festival in 2013, Mia Palencia In Good Company is now firmly established as part of the eclectic Tasmanian jazz family.

The Red Kellys

30 May 2025

The Red Kellys are an alternative pop cover band who have been captivating audiences for 15 years across Tasmania. With their dynamic performances and a playlist full of crowd-pleasing hits, they always get the party started.

Beauty & The Beast

18 June 2025

A full-length classical ballet production of the traditional tale, Beauty & the Beast is one of the world’s most loved classics.

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks

22 June 2025

Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over “50 Years of Hits” including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

10 July 2025

Featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces, this year’s Roadshow promises nation-wide happiness.

Queen: It's A Kinda Magic

11 July 2025

Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!

Waltzing the Wilarra

25 July 2025

Charlie, Elsa and Fay take you on a musical journey back to 1940's post war Perth. Against a backdrop of curfews, and the fear of arrest for consorting, white and black manage to form their own club.