Northern Tasmania Events & Festivals

Mon 05 Dec 2011 - Tue 17 Apr 2012

During the December of 1811, a small party led by Governor Lachlan Macquarie made their way from Hobart Town to Port Dalrymple. With only three horses as mounts and a bullock dray to..

Fri 10 Feb 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

Festivale celebrates food, wine and entertainment in al fresco style at Launceston's historic City Park.Festivale is one of Tasmania's premier events, attracting about 40,000 people each..

Sun 12 Feb 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

A local market showcasing wares that are made by locals with love and care.A makers' market that showcases the talents of local crafters and artisans. All locally made with love and care..

Wed 15 Feb 2012 - Sat 18 Feb 2012

Tasmania will host the XV Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships at five of the State’s best trout fishing waters. The event will see 16 teams of the top fly fishing men and women from 13..

Tue 21 Feb 2012 - Tue 21 Feb 2012

Meet The One: the most talented psychic in Australia.Her gift? Connecting the spirit world with the living.Her calling? To bring people out of darkness.Her passion? Helping those coping..

Fri 24 Feb 2012 - Fri 24 Feb 2012

A traditional agricultural show including equestrian and woodchopping sporting events as well as competitions for livestock and domesticated animals.Browse through the arts, crafts..

Sat 25 Feb 2012 - Sat 25 Feb 2012

The wheels of time turn back 100 years as the peaceful village of Evandale once again plays host to The Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships.The Evandale Village..

Sat 25 Feb 2012 - Sat 25 Feb 2012

A concert, picnic and fun community event rolled into one, Symphony under the Stars is the perfect night out for families, friends, work colleagues, couples and lovers young and old. Hear..

Wed 29 Feb 2012 - Wed 29 Feb 2012

Northern Tasmania's premier racing event is a fantastic day of racing, entertainment and fashion.Launceston comes alive with the colour and excitement of the Tasmanian Summer Racing..

Fri 02 Mar 2012 - Fri 02 Mar 2012

Inspire Handmade Market will present a wonderful showcase of local handmade crafts and talents.It will be a fun relaxed evening where you can browse through a variety of stalls all..

Sat 03 Mar 2012 - Sat 03 Mar 2012

Now heading into its seventh year, Tasmanias largest one-day music event MSFestmoves to a new venue in Hobart, the TCA Grounds at Queens Domain. The annual event created to raise awareness..

Sun 04 Mar 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

Run or walk alongside your friends and family, all dressed in pink, and raise awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for the local Holman Clinic..The walk/run will start and finish in..

Sun 04 Mar 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

Now in its 4rd year, this seasonal producers market has gained a fine reputation for its variety of home produce and local craftwares. Stock up with garden produce, local art and craft..

Sun 04 Mar 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

To celebrate Tasmania's harvest the historic town of Longford thows a festival that retains the themes and activities of a true country fair.The festival kicks off with a huge street..

Fri 09 Mar 2012 - Fri 09 Mar 2012

BABBA is "The best live ABBA experience you can possibly have" according to Richard Wilkins and having performed all over Australia, Asia and New Zealand to sold out audiences they..

Fri 09 Mar 2012 - Tue 13 Mar 2012

Each year during the long week-end in March, Evandale turns on a superb arts festival; a celebration of fine art and fine music.The Glover Prize exhibition is a fabulous show of paintings..

Sat 10 Mar 2012 - Mon 12 Mar 2012

Tasmania's largest event for natural therapies, dance, psychics, healers, new age gifts and more.Have you been searching for alternative health options? Have you been looking for..

Sat 10 Mar 2012 - Sun 11 Mar 2012

2 days, 20 hours, 3 Stages, 1 COLOSSAL line up! Ministry Of Sound Dance Arena, one massive party, seven years in the making.Think you can handle it? We're just getting started!2012 Breath..

Sat 10 Mar 2012 - Sat 10 Mar 2012

Come along to The Fingal Valley Festival which will feature the world coal shoveling and roof bolting championships as well as the tree felling championships.The Fingal Valley World Coal..

Sat 10 Mar 2012 - Sat 10 Mar 2012

Directed by Chris Hamley, "Twelfth Night" - full of mistaken identities, misdirected passions, high comedy, low tricks and unexpected poignancy - follows the tales of love in all its many..

Sun 11 Mar 2012 - Sun 11 Mar 2012

Directed by Chris Hamley, "Twelfth Night" - full of mistaken identities, misdirected passions, high comedy, low tricks and unexpected poignancy - follows the tales of love in all its many..

Wed 14 Mar 2012 - Wed 14 Mar 2012

International folk-blues master of songcraft, is returning to his Australian fans.In duo mode for this Australian tour, Eric will be accompanied by beautiful Swedish guitarist Staffan..

Thu 15 Mar 2012 - Thu 15 Mar 2012

Following sellout performances in 2007, BAFTA®-award winning actress Miriam Margolyes returns to Australia for an encore national tour of her one-woman tour-de-force, Dickens'..

Fri 16 Mar 2012 - Sat 24 Mar 2012

Almost 40 years ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote the greatest rock musical the world has ever known.When the show premiered in Australia at the Capitol Theatre Sydney in May..

Sat 17 Mar 2012 - Sat 17 Mar 2012

Marko Letonja conductor Isabelle Faust violin MOZART Symphony no 38, PragueSCHULTZ Endling BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto Isabelle Faust is one of the most distinguished violinists of her..

Sun 18 Mar 2012 - Sun 18 Mar 2012

The beautiful and unique Tamar Valley and the Batman Bridge will provide the backdrop to Bridgefest 2012. Bridgefest 2012 will be held on Sunday 18th March 2012, at the Batman Bridge..

Fri 23 Mar 2012 - Fri 23 Mar 2012

John Waters returns in his critically acclaimed production Looking Through A Glass Onion – a homage to the music, mystery and memory of John Lennon.Wednesday 8th December 2010 marks the..

Sat 24 Mar 2012 - Sat 24 Mar 2012

Annual book sale by Friends of the Library, Launceston, Riverside Lions Club and Launceston LINC.The Library Book Fair will be held next on Saturday 24 March 2012 in St Ailbe's Hall..

Sat 24 Mar 2012 - Sun 25 Mar 2012

First held in 2011, the Longford Revival Festival is an international event that takes place on 30 acres of farm land on Pateena Road - "The Flying Mile" in Longford, Tasmania.Cars..

Sat 31 Mar 2012 - Sat 31 Mar 2012

Pierre has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. Algerian born and Paris raised he learnt the piano at 7 and taught himself guitar at 11. Initially..

Sun 01 Apr 2012 - Sun 01 Apr 2012

Gerry for the first time in Australia in association with The Harbour Agency will be bringing his ‘BACK TO THE CAVERN’ show which features the support of a Beatles tribute show..

Sun 01 Apr 2012 - Sun 01 Apr 2012

If it wasn’t for Australia there wouldn’t have been a ‘JA-AR’. Without JA-AR there would never have been John Rowles, and for that the New Zealand born entertainer is eternally..

Sat 07 Apr 2012 - Sun 08 Apr 2012

Vintage in the Valley takes visitors on a harvest celebration at six of the most beautiful vineyards on the West Tamar Valley Wine Route. An additional six local wineries will join the..

Fri 13 Apr 2012 - Sat 14 Apr 2012

Namatjira is another groundbreaking new Australian work by Scott Rankin, starring Trevor Jamieson and Derik Lynch. In this deeply moving story of Albert Namatjira, the rich watercolours of..

Sat 14 Apr 2012 - Sat 14 Apr 2012

An amazing nature and wildlife experience with Tasmanian bush legend, Craig Williams from Pepper Bush Adventures. You will see, feel, smell, taste and hear Tasmania. This afternoon /..

Tue 17 Apr 2012 - Sun 22 Apr 2012

It’s the thrill of exotic fast cars competing under the toughest conditions.Over six days of Targa Tasmania, the world’s best touring, sports and GT cars compete in competitive stages..

Tue 17 Apr 2012 - Tue 17 Apr 2012

The Targa Tasmania Prologue is held each year in George Town.Drivers and their navigator’s race against the clock as they wrestle their performance and exotic tarmac rally cars around a..

Thu 19 Apr 2012 - Thu 19 Apr 2012

One of the biggest productions undertaken by the Launceston Players for some time, Amadeus will showcase a wealth of local talent. Travis Hennesy will play Mozart, with newcomer Tracy..

Sat 21 Apr 2012 - Sat 21 Apr 2012

As Australia’s oldest band St Joe’s have been an integral part of the Launceston community since 1845.Originally a brass band we have transformed into a vibrant big band with a unique..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at Beaconsfield Cenotaph at RSL Park.Come together and reflect with the many people who every year attend dawn ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at Bridport Cenotaph.ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on the..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at the Campbell Town Cenotaph.ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at the Deloraine Cenotaph.ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at Launceston's Cenotaph at Royal Park.Participate in this solemn ceremony of remembrance, gratitude and national pride for all our men and women who have..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at the Longford Village Green to remember the ANZACs and other War veterans who fought for Australia.Come together and reflect with the many people who every..

Wed 25 Apr 2012 - Wed 25 Apr 2012

A Dawn Service will be held at St Helens Cenotaph.ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on..

Fri 27 Apr 2012 - Sun 29 Apr 2012

The Craft & Quilt Fair is Australia's favourite craft event. It's all about craft – seeing what's possible, learning new techniques and buying all you need for your craft projects...

Fri 27 Apr 2012 - Fri 27 Apr 2012

Direct From New York , Les Ballet’s Elolle “Men in Pink Tights”Making their World Premiere season in Australia, LES BALLETS ELOELLE are bringing their new production "Men In Pink..

Sat 28 Apr 2012 - Sat 28 Apr 2012

Master Butcher Craig Williams will demonstrate the art of preparing some of Tasmania’s highly renowned wild game meats such as hare, wallaby and venison. You learn some of his secret bush..

Sat 28 Apr 2012 - Sat 28 Apr 2012

Guy Noble presenter TSO ChorusBritannia rules the waves! The Last Night of the Proms delivers all the grandeur and feel-good vibes of the finale of London’s famous Proms concerts. A..