September

1 Some of the coun­try’s best land­scape artists, like Ken Done, Raymond Arnold and Michaye Boulter, are in the Hadley’s Art Prize exhibition. 10am- 4pm daily until the 21st, Hadley’s Orient Hotel.

2 Paul Kelly plays MyState Bank Arena from 7pm, supported by Lucinda Wiliams and Fanny Lumsden.

3 Examine human­ity’s terrifying capacity for self-destruc­tion in Lord of the Flies, 7:30pm at Playhouse Theatre (other dates too).

4 Hello Hello! The Cat Empire are here, playing The Odeon tonight from 7:30pm, with Little Quirks in support.

5 Rewind Cinema is popping up at the Kingborough Commu­nity Hub for a few days of big movies (Grease! Princess Bride! Father’s day films!).

6 Rewind Cinema is popping up at the Kingborough Community Hub for a few days of big movies (Grease! Princess Bride! Fathers day films!).

7 Psst, it’s Father’s Day! The Kunanyi Trail Series takes runners to Mt Nelson for 12.5km, 6km or 3km. Later, see The Last Word, a collection of original music and anecdotes, at The Hidden Theatre, New Town.

8 The UNESCO City of Litera­ture forum features guest speakers like Theresa Sain­ty, Jane Rawson, Young Dawkins and Lucie Cutting plus a networking session. 6pm-8pm, Hobart Town Hall Ballroom.

10 From the sky to soil to sea, even inside of you, plastic is everywhere. Learn what the experts say needs to happen next at Plastic Inside and Out, Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, 6pm- 7:30pm.

11 Flutter by to TMAG’s new exhibition The World of Butterflies is a special one with stunning dis­plays of rare and exotic specimens. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.

12 The local Australian Poetry Slam is at Rosny Library, 6pm. Tonight it’s also the world premiere of Tasdance’s Influencer, an exploration of social media’s impact on our lives. Theatre Royal, 7:30pm.

13 The Hobart Town Hall Ballroom will be filled with colour for The Spring Show, 10am- 4pm. Head to The Nighthawk at Deep South Brewing Co for a honky tonkin’ good night, from 4pm.

14 The Healthy Hobart pro­gram is running a free mountain bike trail ride session on the Pipeline Track today 10am- 11:30am. Bookings are required via the ‘I’m in’ Healthy Tasmania app.

15 Thrown Identities is an exhibition by Suemi Chi­ba, a potter whose work reflects her Japanese, British, Canadian and Australian heritage. Until October, Moonah Arts Centre.

17 Experi­ence Heidi Woodhead’s latest solo exhibition of new paint­ings, Oceanic, on until the 22nd at Handmark Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre. Open every day, various hours.

18 Held every two years, the Clar­ence Prize celebrates excellence in Australian furniture design. The 2025 exhibition at The Barn in Rosny, 11am- 5pm, Wed-Sun until 11 October.

19 Get one-on-one help to find out more about your family history at Glenorchy Library today 11am- 3:30pm, book via 6165 5493. Then The Superje­sus play The Republic at 7:30pm.

20 The MS Mega Swim at the Doone Kennedy Aquatic Centre will raise funds to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis. All ages and abilities are welcome.

21 Enjoy some classical organ pieces at St Johns Presby­terian Church (188 Mac­quarie St), 5-6pm, or The 120Ys take the stage at The Longley International Hotel. 10am start.

23 Coffee en­thusiasts, pay attention. Tasmania’s first one-versus-one brewing battle (decaf and primary process coffee) is coming to Saigon Art Cafe, Glenorchy, 10am-5pm. Hosted by Taste The World.

24 FREQS & GEEKS featuring the Tasmanian Midi Orchestra brings electronic artists from across the state together for a night of exciting, unclassifiable music at Altar Bar, 7pm.

25 Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter in Narnia. Ex­itleft presents The Lion, the Witch and the Ward­robe at Playhouse Theatre until the 28th. (PIC)

26 The 2025 Hockey Australia Women’s Masters Championships bring 45 teams to town. See the nation’s best at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre until 4 October.

27 Youth dance crew DRILL Performance and the TYO collaborate in a new show, Interwoven, at Hobart City Hall until the 30th.

28 Celebrate the vibrant and colorful Indian Bathu­kamma Festival with music, dance, and flower arrangements from 3pm- 9pm at the Lindisfarne Community Activities Centre.

29 The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and the Pony they Rode Upon might be our favourite title of the year. It’s a vibrant, funny show by Second Echo Ensemble. Theatre Royal, 2pm.

30 Award winning South Arm artist Britt Fazey captures the beautiful and sinister secret coves and gulches she loves in the exhibition This Moment With You, Bett Gallery, until 18 October.

October

2 MAC 02 will be filled with everything craft-related for CraftAlive, three big days of hands-on craft with teachings, supplies and kits.

3 Pop on your le­derhosen or dirndl for Oktoberfest at The Hanging Garden: a Ger­man bier tap takeover, live music, traditional games, and communal bierhal­le-style seating. 5pm-9pm tonight, until Sunday.

4 The Tasman Rota­ry Gala Bee Ball will serve up a honey-in­spired three course dinner plus there’s dancing, a quiz, a silent auction and more.

5 The Teeny Tiny Stevies’ Brain Fart Tour will have little and big feet tapping at Frank­lin’s Palais, 10:30am- 11:30am.

FURTHER AFIELD

5-7 September The Flinders Island Running Festival has a bunch of options for runners and families: from a 3km glow run (BYO head torch!) to the 11km, 25km or marathon distance trail runs, then the recovery run on the final day.

6 September Join the Burnie Highland Pipe Band to welcome spring with music and dance at the Spring Ceilidh. All dances will be called, no experience necessary, please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. 1pm-5pm at the Sulphur Creek Community Hall.

6 September History enthusiasts who don’t get spooked too easily will love the moonlight walk through Pen­guin’s historic general cemetery. Host Chris Banks will provide a fact-filled tour of the historic grave sites on the grounds, from 6:30pm-8pm.

6-7 September Devil’s Corner Vineyard will host a variety of events this month, including Jazz in the Den with Steve Brien and Jenny Steen on the 6th and Sip and Paint with Jess Florence Art Sessions on the 7th.

13-14 September Learn the ukulele in a two day workshop in Launceston with teacher Sally Carter. With an emphasis on fun and funky music, you’ll learn some new songs and meet new people doing something a bit different.

13-14 September The fun Rail Trail Run & Ride is on the picturesque North-East Rail Trail between Scottsdale and the Billycock this weekend. With dis­tances ranging from 2km through to 54km, and options to run, ride, or both.

AROUND THE ISLAND

September

1 Home: Here and Now is a free exhibition at Scottsdale Library exploring the lives and contributions of Chinese Tasmanians. Until 13 October, before moving to St Helens.

2 Experience a performance by the University of Tasmania students who won the 2025 Ossa Music Prize at Stanley Town Hall, 6pm-8pm.

3 The CHArt’s Pop-Up Gallery comes to 59 Emmett Street, Smithton until 4 October, featuring entries for the CHArtchibald prize, sculptures, photog­raphy, youth art and more

4 See how existing clothes have been redesigned and remade into ‘new’ ones by local creatives at the REDRESSED 2025 ReFashion Show. 6:30pm at The Tram­sheds Function Centre, Launceston.

5 The Flinders Island Running Festival is on this week­end with races including a glow run, the Trousers Point run, and the main event split into 42km, 25km, and 11km.

6 History buffs can join a 6:30pm tour of the historic Penguin General Cemetery. Free event, book via Humanitix. Aussie rock band Taxiride play the Royal Oak Hotel in Launceston, 9pm.

7 Enjoy an instrumental concert showcasing some of the north west coast’s finest musicians with That’s Classic. At the Senior Citizen Centre, Smithton, 2:30pm.

8 Art fans should give Harmony on High Street in Camp­bell Town a visit, for they’re hosting Textured – Ceramics Group Exhi­bition, with works made by 18 Tasmanian artists. Until 24 September.

9 Create a miniature book nook at Smithton Library, complete with a cosy armchair and a pile of books. Free event, book via Eventbrite.

10 Wednesday night trivia at Easy Tiger St Helens is on tonight from 6:30pm. Catch up with friends over a meal and drink, and maybe check out a movie.

11 Tribute show Echoes of Pink Floyd takes audiences on a mesmerising journey through six decades of Pink Floyd’s musical legacy. Burnie Arts & Function Centre, 8pm.

12 Get ready Swifties, Burning Red: The Australian Tay Tay Tribute Show is a 160 minute love letter to the one and only Taylor Swift, at Country Club Tasmania in Prospect Vale. 7pm.

13 Weekend in Stanley is exactly that. Throughout the town for the week­end, you can join guided heritage walks, Pinot and Poetry, harvest markets, music jam sessions, and more.

14 Musicians and musical enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to attend The Paragon Theatre in Queenstown for their monthly Open Mic Session. From 3pm.

15 With over 70 outstanding works by Tasmanian artists, the Back Room Studios Showcase at Woolmers Estate is a comprehensive and inspiring visit. All artworks for sale. Until 28 September.

17 Want to spill the tea, spill your guts, or spill a drink? Head to Spill Poetry at Kingsway Bar in Launceston, an open mic night for spoken word, poetry, and everything else. 7pm, free entry.

18 Junction Arts Festival spreads art, music and performance across Launceston until 21 September, with a mix of free and ticketed events for everyone.

19 Celebrating their 25th year, Slipstream Circus presents Around, a circus of movement, connection, and time with spinning hoops and aerialists. 7pm at Leven Theatre, Ulverstone.

20 See locally made goods at the Marrawah Market in the Memorial Hall, free and from 12pm. Single and ready to min­gle? Join an afternoon of speed dating at Adelie Wine Bar in Penguin from 2pm.

21 Get in the mood for Moo’d, a day of food, fun and flavour showcasing Tassie’s best beef cooked by 2024 Masterchef runner up Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry. Duck River Pavilions in Smithton from 11am.

22 On a quiet day, check out QVMAG’s current exhibitions. Shapeshift­ing: The Art of Helen Wright is on until 2026. Fragments and Artefacts: David Hamilton is until 30 November, same with Alexander 100, the his­tory of tennis racquets.

23 Head to the Iron Horse Bar and Grill in Prospect Vale for a horror movie-themed trivia night. Dress creepy and get ready for some killer questions. 6:30pm start.

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

25 Enjoy some feel-good music in the morning at Launceston’s Princess Theatre with The Great Gershwins, as trio Chris McKenna, William Schmidt, and Alison Jones perform the Gershwin brothers classics. 11am.

26 Chris Ryan, who you might know from The Project and Just for Laughs, brings her relatable cynicism and sarcastic humour to Sports Garden Hotel in Launceston, 7pm.

27 Quirk is a display of the odd, interesting and bi­zarre at the Deloraine & Districts Folk Museum. Some items are known and some are not. Visit and maybe help them learn more. Free entry, until 22 October.

28 Go for a swim under the iconic Stanley Nut with Be Brave! Spring Swim, a community swim where you’re encouraged to wear your brightest pink. Prizes for best dressed. 2pm.

29 Swinging Gate Vineyard in Sidmouth (near Beaconsfield) is hosting a special month­ly dinner tonight featur­ing regional, seasonal produce alongside their specially selected wines. Booking essential.

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

October

1 Beloved children entertainers the Teeny Tiny Stevies return to Tassie for a funny and wholesome new show, the Brain Fart Tour. 10:30am at Burnie Arts Centre.

2 Running in the Shadows delivers energy and enthusiasm as they play the music of Fleetwood Mac. Laun­ceston’s The Tramsheds Function Centre at 7pm.

3 Young people aged 12 and up are invited to attend Dungeons and Dragons at Launceston Library. A free, friendly way to learn about the game and meet fellow players. 3:30pm.

4 Celebrate beer, spirits, food, and music at A Festival Called George, held minutes from St Helens town centre. 12pm-9pm, paid entry.

5 The Freycinet Challenge is a multi-sport event in the stunning Freycinet Peninsula at Coles Bay for paddling, cycling, running, and mountain biking. Take it on as a team, or solo.

WHAT’S ON IN TASSIE- LOOK AHEAD TO BOOK AHEAD

NIMBLE (October, various) Northern Tasmania’s contemporary circus com­pany ROOKE is touring Tasmania throughout the month of October with their family-friendly show, NIMBLE. Blocks, boxes, and acrobats will be stacked and balanced and belly laughs will be had. The lucky Tassie towns to get the show are Devonport, Evandale, George Town, Ross, Lilydale, Deloraine, Zeehan and Burnie.

Feathers (7 October) A Terrapin show is always worth a watch, and now one of their shows – Feathers – is coming to Launceston’s Earl Arts Cen­tre with two sessions on 7 October. See fantastic puppetry at work as a lonesome ferret looks for his flock in every corner of the country. 2pm and 6pm.

NORTH Festival (8 October – 22 October) The UNESCO City of Gastronomy can’t stop eating, as the NORTH Festival soon hits the city. Across two weeks, a series of bite-sized food and produce events happen across Launceston. Food, drink, fun experiences, workshops, live music, meet the maker events will all be on the agenda.

Wynyard Tulip Festival 2025 (11 October) It’s spring, which means the return of the iconic Wynyard Tulip Festival. It’s a one-day feast for the senses as you enjoy the colours of the flowering tulips in a festival setting. There will be a full packed entertainment schedule of performance artists roving the garden and on the main stage, and a street full of food vans. The day ends with a fireworks display at 9pm.

The Unconformity (16-19 October) One of Tassie’s most unusual festivals, The Unconformity is a contemporary arts event that delves into the unique character of Queen­stown. Inspired by all things non-conforming, this biennial, four-day festival features site-specific cultural experiences that offer fresh perspectives and possibilities for the town.