Taste of Summer: Festival to kick off on Wednesday, December 27 with 90 food and drink stalls

The Taste of Summer is set to kick off on Wednesday and tickets are flying out the door. Here’s everything you need to know for the opening day of the iconic waterfront festival.

Jo Cook festival curator for Taste of Summer ahead of the first day of the festival. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

The iconic Taste of Summer festival will officially kick off at PW1 on Wednesday, transforming the Hobart waterfront into a hive of activity and enticing tourists and locals alike with offerings from 90 food and drink stalls.

Festival curator Jo Cook said the weather forecast was looking favourable for the opening day and ticket sales were “really strong”.

“We’re not sure how many people will come through the doors but tomorrow will be what it will be,” she said.

“There’s so much beautiful fresh produce – food and drink … from all around the world.

“There is a beautiful space on the waterfront for everyone to sit. There’s lots of seating in the shade under the trees.

Jo Cook festival curator for Taste of Summer ahead of the first day of the festival. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

“There’s a massive new main stage. There’s live music, there’s entertainment for kids, there’s a beautiful space for families. And free entry every night after 8.30pm.”

Ms Cook said the Taste was a “unique festival for Tasmania”.

“It’s in an amazing location on the waterfront, with great views across Salamanca to kunanyi/Mount Wellington. It’s a special place and it’s a great place for families and friends to gather,” she said.

Tickets are available to purchase on the Taste of Summer website or at the door, starting from $11.50, with children under the age of 16 able to get in for free.

The festival runs from Wednesday, December 27 until Saturday, January 6. It will be closed from Tuesday, January 2-Wednesday, January 3.

TASTE OF SUMMER OPENING DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Doors open 4pm, close 10.30pm

General admission (adult 16+) tickets: $14.05

Concession tickets: $11.50

Free entry for children under 16

90 food and drink stalls

Hobart forecast: minimum 14 degrees, maximum 23 degrees. Cloudy, shower or two, light winds