Things to do
Things to do in Tasmania
From MONA and Cradle Mountain, there is always something on in Tasmania. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Tasmania: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Hobart, Launceston and Devonport, or head a little further out to Glenorchy and Kingston. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Tasmania, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Tasmania.
Music
#1 DADS
ROWENA WISE—Bad Things Feel Good* Album Launch (Band show)
Pseudo Echo – Take me to Funky Town Tour 2026
SLY WITHERS—TBH ALBUM TOUR with Special Guests TOWNS & Bad Neighbour
A Nostalgic Night with The Edge Band
Aldous Harding
Frenzal Rhomb—‘Sans Souci 23rd Anniversary’ Tour
THE RUBENS—Group Therapy Tour
Tijuana Cartel—with Future Roots
The Dandy Warhols & TSO
SAFIA—Internal 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Björn Again - ABBA Forever Tour
The Animals (UK)—The House of the Rising Sun Tour
Alex Lloyd
The Sisters of Mercy
SLUM VILLAGE—with support by Vice Souletric
Suzanne Ciani
The Chats Australia Tour 2026—with special guest Good Sniff
Event
SUZI QUATRO | Down Under 2026 - HOBART
TargaFest New Norfolk
Tasmanian Heritage and Militaria Fair
Tasmanian Highlights. Solos Only. 45 Years & Over
2027 Tasmanian Wild West Series (4pp only) applications are open
2027 Tasmanian State Spearfishing Championships
Tasmania Dive Trip
Southern Tasmania Photography Adventure
Arts
Things to do in Tasmania: your questions
What are the best things to do in Tasmania?
- Start with Tasmania's signature places, such as landmarks like MONA, Cradle Mountain and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Tasmania lists and local guides.
What is on in Tasmania this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Tasmania, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Tasmania?
- Plenty of what is on in Tasmania costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Tasmania when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Tasmania with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Tasmania events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Tasmania.