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
TastroFest Tasmania's Astronomy Festival. Ulverstone. August
Royal Launceston Show Launceston city show. October
Royal Hobart Show Hobart city show. October
Farmgate Festival West Tamar Taste, Tour and Explore Farms and Vineyards November
Taste of Tasmania Food festival held next to Salamanca Market. Christmas – New Year period
Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival Annual literary festival held near Hobart. October/November
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)

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