A range of events occur in Tasmania, from well-known sporting fixtures such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Hobart International, and Royal Hobart Regatta, to major arts, cultural, and food festivals such as Dark Mofo, Taste of Summer, Agfest, and 10 Days on the Island. This is a list of those that are notable.
A wide range of events occur in Tasmania, including major standalone sporting fixtures such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Hobart International, and Royal Hobart Regatta, as well as major arts, cultural, and food festivals such as Dark Mofo, Taste of Summer, Agfest, and 10 Days on the Island.
Tasmania also hosts recurring seasonal national sports fixtures, including Australian Football League (AFL) matches at Ninja Stadium and UTAS Stadium, Hobart Hurricanes home games in the Big Bash League and domestic cricket matches, and NBL home games featuring the Tasmania JackJumpers. This list focuses primarily on annual and recurring standalone events and festivals.
List of annual and recurring events in Tasmania Event Type Description Month Cadence Cadbury Marathon Sports & Recreation Cadbury's Claremont instigated the inaugural Cadbury Marathon in 1983. Covering a distance over , the long-distance event begins and terminates at the factory. The event celebrated its 40th year in 2023. Jan Annual Cygnet Folk Festival Music & Festivals Folk music and arts festival in Cygnet, Southern Tasmania. Jan Annual Hobart Cup Sports & Recreation Premier thoroughbred horse racing event held at Elwick Racecourse. Jan–Feb Annual Hobart International Sports & Recreation WTA Tour professional women's tennis tournament held at the Hobart International Tennis Centre. Jan Annual Australian Wooden Boat Festival Arts & Culture / Maritime Maritime festival celebrating wooden boats, held at Sullivans Cove, Hobart. Feb Biennial Launceston Cup Sports & Recreation Thoroughbred horse racing fixture held at Mowbray Racecourse. Feb Annual Mystic Journey Stakes Sports & Recreation Group 3 thoroughbred horse race for mares held at Mowbray Racecourse during the Launceston Cup carnival. Feb Annual National Penny Farthing Championships Sports & Recreation Running since 1983 in Evandale, the National Penny Farthing Championships is the largest event in the world dedicated to penny-farthing racing. Feb Annual Party in the Paddock Music & Festivals Major multi-day music and arts festival held at Quercus Park in Carrick. Feb Annual Rosebery Festival Arts & Culture Long-running community arts, music, live performance, and cultural festival in Rosebery. Feb Annual Royal Hobart Regatta Sports & Recreation Three-day aquatic carnival and public holiday weekend on the River Derwent. Feb Annual 10 Days on the Island Arts & Culture Statewide multi-artform cultural festival. Mar Biennial A Taste of the Huon Food & Agriculture One of Southern Tasmania’s longest running outdoor festivals held over two days in the Huon Valley. Mar Annual Hobart Festival of Comedy Arts & Culture Multi-day comedy festival presenting local, Australian, and international stand-up acts across Hobart. Mar Annual Targa Tasmania Sports & Recreation Tarmac rally event held in stages across roads statewide. Apr–May Annual Agfest Food & Agriculture Major agricultural field day and trade fair held in Carrick. May Annual Dark Mofo Arts & Culture Midwinter arts, music, and performance festival hosted by MONA. Jun Annual Festival of Voices Arts & Culture Celebrating the transformative power of singing, held annually in venues statewide. Jul Annual Beaker Street Festival Science & Community Science and art festival centred at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and venues around Hobart. Aug Annual TastroFest Science & Community Astronomy and science festival held in Ulverstone. Aug Annual Tasmania Super440 Sports & Recreation Supercars Championship round held at Symmons Plains Raceway near Launceston. Aug–Sep Annual Junction Arts Festival Arts & Culture Contemporary art, light, and music festival held in Launceston. Sep Annual Royal Hobart Show Food & Agriculture Hobart city show and agricultural exposition. Oct Annual Royal Launceston Show Food & Agriculture Launceston city show and agricultural exposition. Oct Annual Wynyard Tulip Festival Food & Agriculture Flower and entertainment festival celebrating of coming of spring featuring displays of blooming flowers, live music and food. Oct Annual Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival Arts & Culture Annual crime and mystery literary festival held in southern Tasmania. Oct–Nov Annual The Unconformity Arts & Culture Cultural and site-specific arts festival exploring the landscape of Queenstown. Oct Biennial Farmgate Festival Food & Agriculture Agricultural tour celebrating farms, producers, and vineyards in the West Tamar. Nov Annual Huon Show Food & Agriculture Agricultural and community show held in Ranelagh. Nov Annual Point to Pinnacle Sports & Recreation Half-marathon run and walk from Wrest Point Hotel Casino to the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Nov Annual Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race Sports & Recreation Coastal yacht race along Tasmania's eastern coast from the Tamar River to Hobart. Dec Annual Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race Sports & Recreation "Westcoaster" ocean yacht race from Port Phillip Heads around the western and southern coasts of Tasmania to Hobart. Dec Annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Sports & Recreation Blue-water yacht race starting in Sydney Harbour and finishing at Hobart's Sullivans Cove. Dec Annual Burnie Gift Sports & Recreation Premier Australian running carnival considered one of the 'big three' professional Gifts in Australia. Dec–Jan Annual Taste of Summer Food & Agriculture Waterfront food, wine, and produce festival held at Princes Wharf No. 1 in Hobart. Dec–Jan Annual
Past events (no longer held) Falls Festival (Marion Bay edition) – New Year's Eve music and arts festival held in Marion Bay from 2003 to 2019. Gone South – Music festival formerly held in Launceston. MONA FOMA – Contemporary music and arts festival curated by Brian Ritchie and presented by MONA (held 2009–2024). MS Fest – Charity music event held in Launceston to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Southern Roots Festival – Music festival held in Hobart. Taste of Tasmania – Long-running summer food and beverage festival replaced by the Taste of Summer in 2021.
See also Sport in Tasmania Culture of Tasmania Festivals of Australia
External links – Official event directory for Tasmania
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