What’s new for summer: your go-to events guide
There’s a lot to love about summer in our beautiful island state so make the most of long days ahead with our bumper guide of new and exciting activities guaranteed to get you pumped for summer
Events
Red Bull Hardline founder to test Tassie’s course in stacked line-up
Among a list of 34 world-class riders raring to tackle the daring Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is the event’s British founder in his first visit to Maydena. Check out the full list.
All-star Aussie line up heading to Launceston music festival
Australian music greats will take to the stage in Launceston when outdoor festival SummerSalt comes to town next year. Check out the artists already locked in.
Dark Mofo’s 2025 return promises to be ‘darker than ever’
After taking a beat in 2024 to reflect on what it could offer moving forward, Dark Mofo will return in 2025 after a huge cash injection from government. Here’s the latest.
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Little Britain star promises nothing ‘artsy farty’
A star of the iconic TV show Little Britain, David Walliams is bringing his new comedy show to Hobart. Here’s what you can expect — including one key brief for the audience.
Tassie fashion designer takes on the world
Her creations are stocked by heavyweights David Jones and The Iconic. Now designer Emma Petterwood will showcase her brand at the Tasmanian Fashion Festival before launching overseas.
Chart-topping pop-punk band heading down to the Apple Isle
The Smith Street Band is no stranger to Tasmania and is heading back to the state for a run of shows as they prepare to release album number seven.
How to tackle phone addiction, find calm and beat the winter chill
A fast and furious decade of political life and parenting led Larissa Bartlett to find calm through mindfulness. The teacher and researcher now brings her expertise to Beaker Street Festival
The special Winter Feast sessions making the ‘world of difference’
Winter Feast 2024 is attracting big crowds – but there are special private sessions making the world of difference for some families. See the gallery >>
Sneak peek: What you can expect at Winter Feast this year
‘It’s eating something delicious while being mildly scared’. Find out what Winter Feast guest chef Vaughan Mabee was talking about, plus all the details of this year’s Feast.
Homegrown artists making their ‘breakthrough’ at Dark Fringe
The fringe festival will once again take over Hobart’s CBD and not only will it liven up a gloomy winter season — it will provide the stepping stone for our homegrown talent. What to expect.
Tassie tour: Lee Kernaghan excited to return to ‘God’s country’
It’s been two years since country music legend Lee Kernaghan last toured. However, he has been busy during the interim. Find out what he has been up to.
Tassie artist to turn Hobart park into ‘dreamland’
A moving picture book, the collision between human and AI, and the theatre of the absurd. These are just some of the ideas being showcased at Hobart’s Dark Fringe festival.
Swan song for beloved Mid-Winter Festival
It is the ‘last hurrah’ for the iconic Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival. Look back at over 10 years of fire, cider and feasts at Willie Smiths >>
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