In the heart of Tasmania, Launceston is uniquely positioned for you to immerse yourself in some of the world-class cultural festivals and sporting events or relax and meet the locals at one of the many country fairs and farmers markets.
A premier three day summer event, celebrating the very best of Tasmanian food, wine, beer, arts and entertainment is staged in Launceston’s historic and picturesque City Park. Held in Early February.
Visit festivale.com.auIn May the Tasmanian film festival will become the first in Australia to run online after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of their physical event.
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Visit BOFA.comMarking the start of spring each year, Junction is an intimate festival of extraordinary experiences in unusual places.
Celebrating the incredible talent of Tasmanian artists, Junction is a festival in which contemporary art and music break out of theatres and galleries into the streets, public spaces and extraordinary buildings that make Launceston so unique. Centred around a Festival Hub in Prince's Square, Junction invites you to join in five days and nights of art, performance + music.
Discover and participate in exciting art and music experiences that you’ll never forget. Discover installations, theatre and dance in unique spaces throughout the city. Explore the extraordinary architecture of Launceston, feast on lavish Tassie food and taste the finest spirits, wine and local brews.
Order your favourites online between Monday and Wednesday and they will be delivered to your door on Saturday.
Visit harvestmarket.org.auHeld in the picturesque township of Deloraine, Northern Tasmania in early November. The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest working display of arts and crafts in Australia with more than 200 artists and artisans and 20,000 annual visitors.
Visit tascraftfair.com.auAn Australian annual art prize awarded for paintings of the landscape of Tasmania.
Visit johnglover.com.auHeld in January, the Festival of Music and Art. Covering musical performance from classical and opera to hip-hop and avant-garde – along with dance, theatre and visual art. Food, wine and beer tastings and "strictly non-dorky workshops" are thrown in at the MONA Market (aka the MoMa), which continues every Saturday throughout summer.
Visit mofo.net.auHeld at the Lauceston Silverdome in August, experience the highest standard of DanceSport in Australia with audiences that aren't just live, but truly "alive". The major dancing magazine Dance Review called the Tasmanian Open the "competition of the year".
Visit tasopen.orgSee in the New Year with Beerfest. Held annually at Royal Park, Launceston, Esk Beerfest attracts thousands of people to a day of enjoying craft beer, cider, wine, food, comedy and live music.
Visit launceston.beerfestivals.com.auTen Days on the Island is Tasmania’s statewide arts festival, with something for everyone. The Festival is a wild and welcoming carnival of creativity, a confident celebration of our unique identity and our diverse island home.
Visit tendays.org.auFor more information on places to visit go to
discovertasmania.com.auAustralia Pacific Airports (Launceston) acknowledges the First Nations people and Traditional Owners of Tasmania including the Land that Launceston Airport operates on. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all other First Nations People.
