AUGUST

4 See Rachael Windress’s solo exhibition of her fine art photography, RAW, at Salamanca Arts Centre’s Top Gallery until the 24th.

5 The Hobart Blues Club presents Yesterday’s Gentlemen, a retro suit, hat and tie quartet inspired by jazz and blues gentlemen from yesteryear, at The Republic at 7pm.

6 How did ASIO’s surveillance of a Tassie gardening guru reveal surprising family secrets? How curious. It’s one of many Family History Month events at Allport Library and Museum, 1pm.

7 High Tea with a difference: Mr Good Guy’s Asian High Tea, with savoury and sweet treats and bottomless tea or a glass of sparkling. Enjoy The Wizard of Oz by Hobart College, 6-16 August, Mount Nelson.

8 Experience the history of Persian culture with Naghmeh Javdaneh (Eternal Resonance), a fusion of music and storytelling performed by Lutruwita Art Orchestra. 7:30pm at Theatre Royal. On the 9th too.

9 Our island is the southern home of whisky so of course we host Tasmanian Whisky Week! To wind up the week, the Tasmanian Spirit Showcase takes over PW1 today from 1-7pm, taswhiskyweek.com.

10 Top Gear’s James May is in town with a new theatre show Explorers – The Age Of Discovery. Catch him at Federation Concert Hall tonight from 7:30pm.

11 It’s the final day to check out Handmark Gallery’s National Tree Day inspired exhibition of art, more info at handmark.com.au. Every Monday from 7:30pm, enjoy trivia at The Mayfair Bar, Sandy Bay.

12 The Big Bike Film Night is bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you to check out at UTAS’ Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre from 7pm.

13 Kingborough Reconciliation Action Group is screening The Land Bridge, a film about the deep human history of the Bass Strait, plus discussion at The Hub, Kingston. 6.30-8pm.

14 TMAG is hosting re/JOY, a major exhibition by award-winning Thai-born Australian ceramic artist Vipoo Srivilasa that celebrates personal migration stories. Open 10am-4pm.

15 Catch The Master and Margarita, a wild play of puppetry, magic and (tasteful) nudity. Peacock Theatre til 21st. ExBEERimental Science is back tonight, Shambles Brewery, 7pm.

16 Beaker Street’s What’s Your P(Doom)? session examines AI on the main stage at the City Hall, plus Hobartica brings the essence of Antarctica to our waterfront again all week. beakerstreet.com.au

17 The Derwent Symphony Orchestra presents Dvorak Symphony No 8 this afternoon at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, plus new work by young local composer Benjamin “Benji” Raymond. 2:30pm.

18 Former child prodigy and now incredible guitar virtuoso Edith Pageaud plays a recital today at The Farrall Centre, Friends School, 7:30pm.

19 The third Van Diemen’s Band winter lunchbox concert sees Simon Martyn- Ellis (theorbo) lead a program of 16th and 17th Century delights,1:05pm, Hobart Town Hall.

20 As part of the Libraries Tasmania Winter Film Festival you can see What Maisie Knew for free at Kingston Library this morning, 10:30am.

21 The Organ and Hymn Festival takes over St Johns Church in Macquarie Street this evening for one hour of family friendly, stirring music. 5-6pm.

22 Last days to see two exhibitions, Duncan Hose’s The Thirty-Thousand Graces and Damon Bird’s The Interloper at the Schoolhouse Gallery at Rosny Park. 10am- 4pm.

23 Dog lovers, get your tickets to the Top Dog Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Canine Connections. At the Farrall Centre – The Friends’ School from 2pm-4:45pm.

24 Anything you want, you got it, at the Roy Orbison Story, this afternoon from 2pm, Theatre Royal Hobart. And in Launceston on the 23rd at the Country Club, 7:30pm.

26 Through My Lens is a Tasmanian bird portrait series by Rachel Randall at the Moonah Arts Centre. Open from 10am-5pm.

27 Pop-rock duo Lime Cordiale teams up with the TSO for a genre-bending evening of energetic, lush tunes and symphonic reinventions at Wrest Point Entertainment Centre from 7:30pm.

28 Kelp & Casks sees Mures Kelp Bar and Battery Point Distillery collab for a casual cocktail-style event pairing local whisky with Tassie land and sea produce. Top Floor of Mures Fish Centre, fortnightly, 6:30pm.

29 Experience Tasmania’s finest at Hobart Twilight Market with local food, small-batch drinks, and design stalls. Held tonight and selected Fridays at Brooke Street Pier.

30 The Cascades Female Factory is hosting panels of experts to help you uncover the secrets of your family’s past this Family History Month, 10am-3pm.

31 It’s the second day of the Hobart Hoedown Linedancing Festival with Laura Rittenhouse from Boots and All and Max Jackson, winner of 3 golden guitars. Hobart Town Hall.

SEPTEMBER

1 Bett Gallery presents On Island NOW, featuring works by many of Tasmania’s premier visual artists, including Julie Gough, Ricky Maynard, Vanessa Greeno and Raymond Arnold plus more.

3 Get yourself on one of marine scientist Dr Lisa-ann Gerswhin’s glow in the dark walking tours – there is one tonight in Kingston from 6:30-8pm, but you must book (humanitix).

4 Exhibition Back from the grave: Blythe Star remembered commemorates the tragic disappearance of the MV Blythe Star in 1973, and the finding of the shipwreck by the CSIRO in 2023. At the Maritime Museum, open every day 9am-5pm.

6 Join the Hobart Horror Society for a casual catch-up and movie night to watch The Conjuring: Last Rights at State Cinema. Time TBC. Arrive early for meet-and-greet, hang around for drinks and debrief.

6 The third Kunanyi Trail Series run is today, and this time Mount Nelson takes the spotlight with 12km, 6km, and 3km courses. Then, fuel back up with Fern Tree Tavern’s 2-for-1 Sunday parmi deal from 4:30pm.

FURTHER AFIELD

9 August Musician Ian Chia performs ambient soundscapes today at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (Royal Park, Launceston). It’s part of a series, Three Spotlights, that sees three acclaimed musicians respond to an exhibition by Sam Jinks featuring hyperreal sculptures across three Saturday dates over three months. 1pm-4pm.

9-10 August Step back in time in Oatlands with the Heritage & Bullock Festival, a two day celebration of local agricultural culture and history with hands-on heritage experiences, local crafts, traditional skills, steam engines, colonial art and clay play plus a street parade with bullocks, music and more.

10 August Latrobe’s Chocolate Winterfest is a wickedly tasty celebration of all things chocolate. With over 40 events across 29 venues, there’s everything from choc art and trivia to science, games, masterclasses, and even wearable chocolate. If it can be made about chocolate, it’s here. See the full program at www.chocolatewinterfest.com.au.

23 August Get your glow on at Devonport’s Light Night Glow Run, where runners and walkers don anything that glows as they race. With options from a Kids’ 600m and 2km to an open 4km and 8km.

30 August Tasmanian textile treasure Yarns Artwork in Silk is free to visit on the 30th of each month this year to celebrate its 30th birthday. Located at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, your free entry also includes the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum. 9:30am-4pm daily.

AROUND THE ISLAND

AUGUST
4 Tasmanian Whisky Week are hosting events across the island until 10 August, celebrating local distilleries with over 20 events statewide.

5 RISE 2025 is a free exhibition at QVMAG showcasing works and conversations from ten of Tasmania’s most significant and collectible emerging artists. Ends 26 October.

6 Launceston College presents Once Upon A One More Time, a musical twist on fairytale characters, featuring Britney Spears songs. Princess Theatre, until 9 August.

7 Seniors can attend the Ulverstone Senior Citizens Club monthly meeting, an opportunity to socialise and meet new faces. 1:30pm start, entry is $5 and includes afternoon tea.

8 See award winning performer Darren Coggan perform the songbook of James Taylor at Burnie Arts Centre tonight, 7:30pm.

9 The Heritage & Bullock Festival is a two-day celebration of Oatlands’ history, featuring a street parade with music, dance, vintage vehicles, steam engines, and a bullock display.

10 Today’s the Winter Challenge Tasmania in Orford, a multisport event of kayaking, cycling, mountain biking, trail running and the first Egg and Spoon Racing National Championships.

11 Ignite curiosity about the natural world as QVMAG hosts the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, until 7 September.

12 Every Tuesday all can attend the Connect Café in the Gnomon Pavillion at Ulverstone Wharf, 10am- 12pm. A dementia-friendly space to laugh, smile and share in conversation.

13 Coming to Launceston’s Earl Arts Centre until 16 August, Much Ado About Not(h)ing is a 21st century version of the Shakespeare play set in Tassie with an interactive digital element.

14 Have a thrilling night at Devonport’s Bass Strait Maritime Museum with ghostly Captain Billy. Hear eerie tales, enjoy a tour, and test your wits in a pub quiz. Also 4 September.

15 Big Bike Film Night rolls in with the finest cycling shorts worldwide, Star Theatre Launceston, 7pm. Also, Dr Karl is live on stage at Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport, 7pm.

16 This weekend in Penguin, Disrupted Tides lights up Penguin Uniting Church with an immersive sound and light show by artist Alex Moss.

17 Two Beaker Street events today: go behind the scenes at Sea Forest in Triabunna to learn all things seaweed, or take a forest walk in Birralee viewing slime moulds.

19 Visit the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum for Past the Post, an exhibition on local horse racing history, now extended until further notice due to popular demand.

20 New play Road Works: Mary Stuart is a tale about two queens in a battle of wits, blood, and broken hearts. Princess Theatre Launceston, 6pm.

21 Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble present Murder By Indecision, a murder mystery comedy about a writer named… Agatha Crispy. Until the 23rd at Earl Arts Centre.

22 It’s busy in Burnie today. Attend a Rod Stewart tribute show at Burnie Arts Centre 7:30pm, or a Masquerade Cocktail Party at Burnie Rotary Club from 7pm.

23 Bring your glow sticks to the family-friendly St Lukes Light Night Glow Run, in which Devonport’s Bluff Road turns into a glowing fun run. Several distances available for walkers and runners.

24 Shield yourself from winter weather at the Penguin Undercover Market on Arnold Street, northern Tasmania’s largest market with over 70 stalls, all under cover. 9am-3pm.

25 Over 40 and near Burnie? Visit the BreastScreen Bus at Portside Carpark for free breast cancer checks until 19 September. This service returns every two years. Bookings required.

27 Put your thinking cap on and play trivia at the Reggie Bar, Launeston, from 6pm. There’s many a prize to be won. Free to play with a drink purchase.

28 Book ahead for Smoke and Spice, a workshop about understanding how to make charcuterie at Du Cane Brewery, 5:30pm, hosted by Casalinga Meats Launceston.

29 Head to Kermandie Football Club in Geeveston to see the Lightwood Bottom Blues Club perform their Live Blues Nights. 7pm start.

30 Held at 71 Cimitiere Street from 8:30am to 12:30pm, the Harvest Launceston Community Farmers’ Market is abundant with locally grown produce and products.

31 The monthly market World Street Eats returns to Launceston’s Civic Square today. Try culinary delights from around the world. 11am-3pm.

SEPTEMBER

1 Drop in after school for all things Lego at Devonport Library’s Lego Club, for ages seven plus. Free to attend. 3:30pm-4:30pm.

3 Help preserve the local bush patch in Launceston, Carr Villa Flora Reserve, 1pm start. Tools provided. Gather your mates for the British Hotel’s trivia night in Deloraine, 7pm.

4 The Geeveston Twilight Feast is a family friendly event, free to enter, with an array of local food trucks to pick from. 5pm-8pm at the Geeveston Town Hall.

5 Devonport’s Twilight Market is on tonight at Market Square Pavilion from 4pm-8pm. Free to enter, bring the family and dog for a night of shopping and eating.

6 To celebrate 150 years of Penguin, history buffs can join a moonlight walk through the historic Penguin General Cemetery. Your host will provide a fact-filled tour of historic grave sites. 6:30pm.

WHAT’S ON IN TASSIE- Look Ahead To Book Ahead

Junction Arts Festival (12-14, 18-21 September) Held in Launceston, Junction Arts Festival returns this spring for its 15th year, now spread across two weekends. All across the city, art, music and performance will take centre stage, with a mix of free and ticketed events. Expect live music, cabaret, circus, comedy, visual art, dance, theatre and more. All alongside top Tassie food, spirits, wine and local brews, of course. In a change from previous years, this year’s festival will run over two weekends. The first is a special celebration of the 15th anniversary, featuring commemorative events and reflective programming. The second weekend is the main festival program. While the full lineup is still to be announced, one confirmed highlight is ENESS’s Airship Orchestra, which is 16 towering, interactive sculptures that will create an immersive, otherworldly art experience.

Duck Pond (25-27 September) One of Theatre Royal Hobart’s biggest shows of September, Duck Pond comes from contemporary Australian circus company Circa, and it’s set to be a high-energy reimagining of Swan Lake like you’ve never seen it before. This circus version blends one of the world’s best-known ballets with Circa’s trademark physicality, cheeky humour and modern flair. Think jaw-dropping acrobatics, stunning aerial work, and quirky costume details. A must for lovers of ballet, fairy tales or circus. Performances run from 25-27 September (Thursday to Saturday), with one show each night at 7:30pm.

Meet the Orchestra (13 September) Created especially for kids aged two to five, this fun Saturday concert by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is a great way to introduce little ones to the sounds of the orchestra. Held at the TSO Studio in Hobart, the interactive performance features lively music and dances from around the world, as the instruments of the orchestra are introduced to the audience. It’ll be a relaxed and engaging experience, perfect for young children who are just starting to explore music. With floor seating, kids can sit up close to the musicians, so don’t forget to bring a cushion! Children (and grown-ups) are welcome to dance, move around, or simply sit and enjoy the music. You can book a 9:30am or 11am session.