November

4 Help raise funds for Variety Tasmania at a Melbourne Cup luncheon at Franklin Wharf Function Centre, 12:30pm-4:30pm.

5 Catch the last days of The Jackies, a special Tasmania JackJumpers basketball display at TMAG. Closes on the 9th.

6 Lifeline Tasmania is hosting Channel Talks – Thriving in later years: mental health and well-being, at Snug Community Hall, 11am-12pm.

7 The Rose and Iris Show will fill the Town Hall Ballroom with colour and sweet scents today 1pm-5pm and tomorrow 10am-4pm. Later, Maeve Grieve plays Fern Tree Tavern from 7pm.

8 It’s the national Garage Sale Trail (across Australia), the South Hobart Resilience Fair (10am-2pm, Darcy Street Playground) AND the Cottage School Fair (9am-12:30pm, Bellerive).

9 South Hobart Football Club take on the Marconi Stallions today at Darcy Street, 1pm for the Aus Championships. Then enjoy Delta Goodrem’s first Hobart show in 20 years at Night at The Point, Wrest Point.

10  It’s Unco Dance Monday at Blackmans Bay Hall. Sweat. Shake. Dance like nobody’s watching (because they’re not). 5:30pm each Monday. $15 casual fee.

11 The final concert of the Classical Salamanca 2025 series is String Trios at The Long Gallery, 7pm.

12 The City of Hobart is writing its first Creative City Strategy, and they want to hear from you at a face-to-face event today, 12pm-1:30pm, Elizabeth Street Conference Room.

13 Book in for spa/sauna session in a converted Commodore at Rosny Farm. waynapuni pools is led by First Nations teens, 2pm-4pm + 6pm- 8pm, until the 18th. Book ahead, free for mob.

14 The monthly Preloved Market is on in Sorell Memorial Hall today from 11am-3pm. And Get your regency dress out, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is at Hobart Town Hall, 6:30pm.

15 Happy 50th Birthday to Triple J. Celebrate with Zan Rowe, Courtney Barnett, Luca Brasi, Emily Wurramara, Gordon’s Grandson and more at The Odeon today. It’s also McHappy Day.

16 Support South Hobart Football Club as they play Heidelberg United in the Aus Championships, 1pm, Darcy Street. Help fundraise for Pets in the Park with trivia from 2pm-4:30pm, Mountain Culture Brewery.

18 The Histori of Bees is a free exhibition featuring a rare book published in 1634, and more, at the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts. Open everyday.

19 Blokes, family and friends are invited to the International Men’s Day Breakfast fundraiser for Men’s Resources Tasmania. Tonight meet fellow divers at the Go Dive Tasmania social night, at Grinners Dive Bar. 6pm.

21 The incredible Michael McWilliams opens his solo exhibition today at Handmark gallery, 5pm- 6:30pm. Please register your interest online.

22 Join 25,000 friends at the annual City of Hobart Christmas Pageant through the streets of the CBD, 10:30am-noon today.

23 Chill out at the Silverwood Relaxation Concert, featuring flutes, harp, soft percussions and the sounds of nature, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Lenah Valley Community Hall. And Django’s Tiger Trio Returns to SOHO Arts, 2pm-3pm.

24 “The Hendrix  of the Kora”, Southern Senegalese Kora virtuoso Seckou Keita, performs at the Palais Theatre in Franklin, 7:30pm.

25 Enjoy a delicious bit of music at Van Diemen’s Band’s lunchtime concert with Astra Ensemble. 1:05pm, Hobart Town Hall.

26 Just casually,  catch the iconic Crowded House tonight at MyState Bank Arena.

27 The Tasmanian Menopause Summit is on at Crowne Plaza, 10:30am-2:30pm today. Then Three in the Bed is a night of sharp, funny one-act plays about modern relationships, 7pm at Rosny Barn.

28 Take part in, or maybe just watch, the Enduro Jam at Maydena Bike Park from today til 30th. Or see the Boomers v Tall Blacks in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifier at MyState Bank Arena.

29 For the hardcore amongst us, The Rugged Race is Tasmania’s only largescale obstacle course mud run. At Redbanks in Nugent. Or try Hobart Writers MiniFest at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, 9:30am-5pm.

30 Get colourful at Colour Frenzy, a 5km fun run for all ages and fitness levels at Rosny Parklands, 9:30am. Stock up at the European Christmas Fair, The Polish Hall, 11am-3pm.

December

1 All aboard the Cane Train as the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Melbourne Stars at Ninja Stadium, Bellerive, from 7:10pm.

2 Artist Lynne Uptin’s exhibition, The Ancients, is on at Bett Gallery until the 13th. Lynn won big at last year’s Royal Horticultural Society Art and Photography Show in London.

3 Enjoy a night of traditional Celtic music with Rennie Pearson, whose music is deeply rooted in the traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Maritime Canada. With Kushla Kozelug. Founders Room, Salamanca, 7pm-9:15pm.

4 Step back in time at the Female Factory with the daily Convict Women’s Tour and/or the Notorious Strumpets & Dangerous Girls 60 min storytelling experience. Various times.

5 The monthly Hobart Twilight Market is back at Long Beach, Sandy Bay, from 4:30pm-9pm with food, stalls and music right next to the playground and beach.

6 Learn to make coiled baskets with recycled materials at a friendly workshop at Kin Creative Space, Beach Rd, Kingston, 10am-1pm. Info at kingborough.tas.gov.au.

Spotlight On..

8 November Chris Arnol’s latest exhibition, Deceive the Eye – When Seeing Isn’t Believing, at Lady Franklin Gallery explores illusion and perception through trompe l’oeil, photo-mosaics, and tonal chiaroscuro works. Many of the 30 featured pieces reveal multiple images depending on the viewer’s distance, and you’ll be encouraged to use your mobile phone camera as a viewfinder to fully appreciate the optical surprises within the works. Chris is doing an artist talk today at 2pm, with the exhibition open every weekend in November from 10am-4pm.

8-9 November This weekend is the Australian Ceramics Open Studios – visit artists’ studios and have the opportunity to buy handmade Tassie ceramics direct from the maker. Hello Christmas!

8-20 November Artists with Conviction is back for its 15th year: it’s the annual exhibition by prisoners within the Tasmanian Prison Service, offenders within Community Corrections, and staff from Department of Justice. This year’s theme is Jail Birds. Check it out on Thursdays and Sundays 12pm-4pm at Good Grief Studios, 63 Argyle St, Hobart.

27 November The brand new Tasmanian Menopause Summit is a half-day gathering designed to raise awareness and normalise the conversation around perimenopause and menopause with keynote presentations, expert panels, networking, and an exhibitor showcase. The brainchild of Deputy Mayor of Hobart, Dr Zelinda Sherlock, the summit is on from 10:30am-2:30pm at Crowne Plaza Hobart. Book via Humanitix

30 November Kingston is now the home of Tasmania’s first Latin market. Salsita Events, the organiser of the Tour por Colombia festival, now presents VIVO, a market full of flavour, colour and a celebration of Latin culture open to everyone. The family-friendly event will have food stalls, markets and entertainment at the Kingborough Community Centre every two months, starting today, 10am-6pm,

3 December The European Christmas Market is back at the Polish Club today, featuring food and beverages from the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine, with folk dancing, Christmas decorations, craft, music and singing plus a special appearance from Saint Nicholas. From 11am-3pm at 22 New Town Road.

Around The Island

November

4 Each Tuesday Sporties Hotel in Launnie hosts trivia – swapping pen-and-paper trivia quizzes for a fun interactive version. Free to play with any meal purchase.

5 OPUS #4 –  Variations in Stitch, a contemporary textiles exhibition of local landscapes is open at Harmony on High Street, Campbell Town. Daily until the 19th.

6 The Huon Valley Chess Festival hosts tournaments across classical, rapid and blitz formats plus community social chess nights. Held at the Huonville Scout and Guide Hall. Until Sunday.

7 The Australian Rally Championships kick off in Burnie today, starting with the Rally Show tonight from 5pm-7pm, Burnie Waterfront Foreshore. Event info at www.rally.com.au/ tasmania.

8 Tassie Dirt Bike Chicks hosts Elsewhere on Wheels, a ride and camp weekend at St Leonards with expert coaching from Jemma Wilson – multiple ISDE and AORC champion and Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee.

9 Celebrate the grand reopening of Launnie’s Albert Hall following its significant restoration. 10am-4pm. Get Greek are at Pagan Cider in Cygnet today with fresh charcoal grilled souvlaki, loukoumades and more. 11:30am-5pm. Family and dog friendly.

10 Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTIQA+ community, friends and allies hosted by Working It Out at Cafe Europa in Burnie. Second Monday of every month.

11 Visit the Deloraine and Districts Folk Museum to see Past the Post, a permanent racing exhibition exploring the horse racing history of the Meander Valley.

12 Enjoy a fourpart sewing workshop series for adult beginners, sewing your own slow-fashion garments, guided by Kirsty Máté. From 5:30pm at the ReDress Hub, Launceston.

13 Join awardwinning crime author Alan Carter as he discusses Franz Josef, next in the DS Nick Chester series, with insights into his writing process and life in southern Tasmania. George Town Library, 11am.

14 Head to the Launceston Planetarium for a screening of Capturing the Cosmos, a film by Melbourne Planetarium and the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO). 1pm, tix via Eventbrite.

15 Celebrate 100 years of Caterpillar machines with the greatest ever gathering of Tasmanian Caterpillar earthmovers in one place. From 9am, Exeter Showground, Sunday too. Tonight, pull on your boots for Dancing for Dolly, Kindred Hall.

16 Enjoy some twitching for the Big Birdy Weekend (Sat too). Three categories, 12-hour, 3-hour and the kids Chirpathon, run across the weekend. BirdLife Tasmania Facebook page for more info.

17 CORES Burnie is hosting a one day Suicide Prevention Training course, to teach essential skills and resources to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide. Tickets via Humanitix.

18 Cameron Adams, co-founder of Canva shares insights into the journey from Australian startup to a $25 billion global enterprise. Hosted by InVent, at UTAS Inveresk campus, 5pm. Tix via Eventbrite.

19 The Climbing Film Tour is back for its fifth season with an awesome selection of short films celebrating the global climbing community. Tonight 7pm at Du Cane Brewery, Launceston. Tix via Eventbrite.

20 Catch a Lunchbox Concert by Van Diemen’s Band. Today Melbourne pianist Kristian Chong performs Schubert’s final, and perhaps greatest, piano sonata D960 in B-flat Major. Burnie Arts, 1:05pm.

21 Mamma Mia, Björn Again are back! The world’s number one ABBA show lands in Launnie with their dazzling worldclass show. Princess Theatre, 8pm.

22 Join acclaimed Tas artist David Hamilton for an immersive life drawing class. 10:30am to 1:30pm, Queen Victoria Museum. Also, the Highlands Bush- Fest runs all weekend.

23 Visit the home of Dame Enid and Prime Minister Joe Lyons for the Home Hill Garden Fete today with music, 60 craft stalls, face painting and Devonshire Teas. 9am-2pm, $5 entry.

24 Devonport  Regional Gallery hosts the new Jackie (JH) Robinson: mining fields reporter exhibition, showcasing the early 20th century West Coast photographer. Curated by historian Nic Haygarth.

25 Tonight (and every Tuesday) grab a brew at the Penguin Beer Co and enjoy free trivia from 6:30pm.

27 Fly away to Neverland with the Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble in The Adventures of Peter Pan and Wendy by young performers aged 9-12. Earl Arts Centre, until the 30th.

28 Head to Swinging Gate Winery tonight for their monthly 5 course seasonal dinner with The Loose Goose team. $135 a head, on warmer evenings feast among the vines under moonlight.

29 The Oatlands  Art Retreat is for artists of all levels in any medium. At the heart of this year’s retreat is a twoday masterclass with acclaimed artist and educator Megan Walch. All weekend.

30 Tasmania’s longest-running and largest Sunday market, the Evandale Sunday Market is on today. Falls Park, 8am- 1:30pm weekly.

December

1 Take the bubbies to Rock and Rhyme at the Devonport Library today. It’s a fun, 30 minute session for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age. 9:30am, book via Eventbrite.

2 Catch The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, Launceston’s 35th annual Christmas pantomime bringing C.S. Lewis’s beloved tale to life with music, comedy, and theatrical magic. Princess theatre, 7pm.

3 Join the genU Tassie Big Day Out 2025 on International Day of People with Disability for an afternoon of games, food and dancing. 12pm-2pm, The Boathouse Centre. Tix via Trybooking.

5 The Kransky Sisters hit Launnie with their new show A Cracker Kransky Christmas. With home spun renditions of popular songs banged out on an odd-ball menagerie of instruments. Earl Arts Centre, 8pm.

6 The Launceston Christmas Parade is on today, starting at 11am from The Esplanade. This year’s theme is “Aussie” and is supporting the 4k Children’s Ward Auxiliary.

What’s In On Tassie

5 – 10 November Aurora Tasmania Burn is a five night burning event (think Burning Man) where participants are invited to play, create and share. Its namesake, an Aurora, is a dance of light across the sky, created when charged energy interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field. At Buckland, the Burn is co-created by its participants – no production company curating the event. You are responsible for all your needs: food, shelter, water, fuel, first aid supplies and of course, good vibes. Tix at Humanitix.

8 – 9 November Rocklovers can hit up the West Coast Heritage & Minerals Fair in Zeehan this weekend. The annual event celebrates the cultural heritage and mineralogical resources of the region. The Fair incorporates the West Coast Heritage Centre open day with gem and mineral stalls, blacksmith demonstrations, wood chopping competition (Saturday only), kids entertainment, food vendors and live music. At the West Coast Heritage Centre, Saturday 10am-4pm, with food trucks and bar until 8pm, and Sunday from 10am-2pm.

15 November The Brothers Gruchy is an engaging new media exhibition opening at Devonport Regional Gallery, until January 2026. It features 10 key artworks from Tim and Mic Gruchy’s practice that focus on recurring themes of human perception, artificial intelligence, synaesthesia, memory and cultural identity. They have been working together extensively since the mid 1980s and together they have explored the use of video and multimedia in theatre, opera, contemporary dance, musicals and commercial projects. The Brothers Gruchy is a touring exhibition curated by Bundaberg Regional Galleries

16 November The shores of Waubs Bay are alive for the Bicheno Food & Wine Festival, a beachside bash packed with flavour and fun. Just metres from the ocean, taste and try world-class Tasmanian wine, local brews and spirits, local producers, and enjoy live music. There’s also a program of paid events over the whole weekend – guided beer tasting flights, 9-course degustation and grazing tables. www.bichenofestivals.com.au.