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

EventDescriptionWhen
Cygnet Folk FestivalArts festival in Cygnet, southern Tasmania.January
MONA FOMA Museum of Old and New Art:Festival Of Music and ArtContemporary Music and Arts Festival, currently curated by Brian Ritchiemid January
Australian Wooden Boat FestivalSullivans CoveFebruary
Targa TasmaniaRoad rally that takes place in stages across the island.late April or early May
AgfestAgricultural fair held in Carrick, northern Tasmania.early May
10 Days on the IslandArts festival held across a number of locations around Tasmania.March
Dark MofoMidwinter arts and music festivalJune
TastroFestTasmania's Astronomy Festival. Ulverstone.August
Royal Launceston ShowLaunceston city show.October
Royal Hobart ShowHobart city show.October
Farmgate FestivalWest Tamar Taste, Tour and Explore Farms and VineyardsNovember
Taste of TasmaniaFood festival held adject to Salamanca Market.Christmas - New Year period
Sydney to HobartYacht race between Sydney and Hobart.Starts Boxing Day
Falls FestivalMusic festival held at Marion Bay.New Year's Eve
Huon ShowHuon Valley agricultural show2nd Saturday of November

Past events (no longer held)

See also

References

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