Events and festivals in Hobart

Places

• Dark Mofo

  Hobart

  Hobart's winter festival, in June according to Discover Tasmania. We could not check the 2027 dates on its website.

• Festival of Voices

  Hobart and other parts of Tasmania

  Annual singing festival, from 2 to 11 July 2027. Its programme includes The Big Sing, a free get-together to sing as a family.

• Taste of Summer

  PW1, waterfront

  Food and music festival on the waterfront, from 27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Tickets are sold on its own website.

• Australian Wooden Boat Festival

  Waterfront and Derwent River

  Wooden boat festival held every two years, in February. The next edition is from 5 to 8 February 2027.

• Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

  Sullivans Cove

  Yacht race that leaves Sydney on 26 December 2026 and arrives at Sullivans Cove in late December.

• Beaker Street Festival

  Tasmania

  Annual two-week festival of science, art and culture. It returns in August 2027, with talks, workshops and music.

Details and prices seen on official websites on 5 Nov 2026. They may change, so check before booking. No link on this page pays us. Own a business here? For businesses.