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[]
| Event | Description | When |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tasmania's Astronomy Festival. Ulverstone. | August | |
| Royal Launceston Show | Launceston city show. | October |
| Royal Hobart Show | Hobart city show. | October |
| West Tamar Taste, Tour and Explore Farms and Vineyards | November | |
| Taste of Tasmania | Food festival held adject to Salamanca Market. | Christmas – New Year period |
| 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)[]
- 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
See also[]
- Sport in Tasmania
- Festivals of Australia
References[]
Categories:
- Festivals in Hobart
- Culture of Tasmania
- Tasmania-related lists
- Lists of annual events
- Annual events in Australia
- Australian culture-related lists
- Lists of tourist attractions in Tasmania