Tasmanias South Events & Festivals

Wed 01 Mar 2006 - Sat 31 Dec 2016

Islands to Ice explores the definitions, perceptions, mythology and motivations of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.It explores the places, the people, the creatures and the phenomena..

Tue 01 May 2007 - Sat 31 Dec 2016

Containing more than 350 medals and coins, including part of one of the most important collections of Roman coins in Australia donated by Lord Talbot de Malahide, this exhibition examines..

Thu 01 Sep 2011 - Thu 31 May 2012

Blooming Tasmania is a collection of floral shows, festivals and garden open days held throughout Tasmania between September and May.Blooming Tasmania is a celebration of the State's..

Wed 07 Sep 2011 - Sun 23 Sep 2012

Tasmanian Artists aged 30 years and under are invited to paint a portrait of a living Tasmanian who is important to them. Long Gallery. 7-23 September 2012.Presented by RACT Insurance..

Fri 06 Apr 2012 - Sat 30 Jun 2012

Annual outdoor sculpture prize giving Tasmanian artists the ability to exhibit and sell their work.This sculpture prize is displayed in an outdoor gallery set over 1.5km trail. The track..

Thu 26 Apr 2012 - Thu 24 May 2012

For David Hawley, the process of making art, particularly in relation to abstract painting, continues to be an ongoing source of investigation and experimentation. In Remote Control the..

Fri 04 May 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Bad Samaritans presents video work and documentation by international contemporary artists using the physical body as a tool for challenging social and political engagement. Mia Bailey..

Thu 10 May 2012 - Tue 29 May 2012

Strange Tales is an exhibition about storytelling, stories and more specifically the characters that populate fairy tales, that most loved and derided genre. Many of the paintings are named..

Fri 11 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

THE OLD NICK COMPANY INC PRESENTSThe Old Nick Theatre Company has been presenting live theatre in Tasmania since 1948. Its most infamous show is the annual Uni Revue.Political satire..

Fri 11 May 2012 - Thu 31 May 2012

Harvest by Stephen Mallick"These paintings are more than heartfelt depictions of people and places. An essential quality of art that lasts beyond the moment is its abstract content –..

Sat 12 May 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

The Blake Prize is the oldest national prize in Australia dedicated to spirituality, religion and cultural diversity. The Blake Prize reflects the multi-cultural nature of Australian..

Mon 21 May 2012 - Mon 21 May 2012

Enjoy an evening of acoustic finger picking blues with G B Balding.Come along and enjoy the café style, warm and inviting atmosphere, great fun for lunch or a night out. The Republic Bar..

Tue 22 May 2012 - Tue 22 May 2012

Tasmanian born, Sunshine Coast, while Brisbane beckoned as the beginning of a long and colourful journey as soon as school was out...After relocating from Brisbane to Sydney in mid-2005..

Wed 23 May 2012 - Wed 23 May 2012

Emperors first made their mark on the Australian music landscape in 2010 when they were Unearthed by Triple j shortly after forming. This led to a slot at the Big Day Out, a Rolling Stone..

Wed 23 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Savour Tasmania is set to ignite the imagination once again with amazing displays of culinary creativity over two weeks in May in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.Come and share the..

Wed 23 May 2012 - Wed 23 May 2012

The Butterfly Effect wish to inform their fans and media that singer Clint Boge is officially leaving the band to pursue other musical interests. The remaining members of the band, Ben..

Thu 24 May 2012 - Thu 24 May 2012

Enjoy Reggae Band Lively Up at the republic Bar.Come along and enjoy the café style, warm and inviting atmosphere, great fun for lunch or a night out. The Republic Bar is very popular with..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012

Tasmania's marine environment, on the southern tip of the Australian continent and at the meeting point of three ocean currents, is globally unique.Join Environment Tasmania and MC, Brian..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012

Hearts of Hope and Ta-Daa! Professional Entertainment present a night of beautiful singing at Hobart's iconic Town Hall, raising money for Hearts of Hope, a Hobart-based charity which..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Sat 09 Jun 2012

The world's longest-running stage production. Stranded by a snow storm a group of strangers are trapped in a guest house with a murderer in their midst. Already the murderer has killed..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012

Republic bar are over the moon to announce the return of Australia’s own genre-defying trendsetters, TZU. The band is getting ready to wow us with their striking new single Beginning of..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

As intrepid friends depart for American shores to discover new dances and tunes come and celebrate with some Contra and American-style dances. While the cat’s away.The Hot String Band..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Karana v CrippsThe Aurora League is Tasmania’s premier netball league. There are eight open division teams and eight Under 19 teams which play over a 14 game fixture plus finals. Games..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Simon Russel and Guilty As Charged live at the Republic Bar and Cafe.Come along and enjoy the café style, warm and inviting atmosphere, great fun for lunch or a night out. The Republic Bar..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Tango in The Ballroom at Epsom with Ambre Hammond – piano and Marcello Maio – accordionProgram: Piazzolla, Gade and other sassy and seductive pieces.The Ballroom at Epsom has hosted..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

On this special weekend, vignerons and wine makers from across Tasmania come together to pour their very best Pinot Noirs, Gamays, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Sparkling Reds, Rosés and..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

An unusual and masterful acoustic roots trio hailing from Tasmania's Coal River Valley. The Hobart Smiths perform a unique blend of traditional ballads and early country blues music. The..

Mon 28 May 2012 - Mon 28 May 2012

A Cappella Lounge is a monthly event which provides a cappella singers with a relaxed and supportive performance environment, and provides audiences with an eclectic and enjoyable line-up..

Tue 29 May 2012 - Tue 29 May 2012

Hoot Owl brings the country to town, get set to move with the country groove.Come along and enjoy the café style, warm and inviting atmosphere, great fun for lunch or a night out. The..

Tue 29 May 2012 - Wed 30 May 2012

THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS A CRITICAL STAGES AND THE FOLLIES COMPANY PRODUCTIONSyncopation is a smash-hit fusion of comedy, drama, romance and ballroom dancing set in the exciting..

Wed 30 May 2012 - Wed 30 May 2012

Peter Hicks is a folk singer and singer-songwriter very much in the tradition of the likes of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.His songs have their roots in the everyday lives and experiences..

Thu 31 May 2012 - Thu 28 Jun 2012

Latitude is a collaborative project between marine biologist and artist Karin Beaumont and Aboriginal artist Vicki West, which explores their personal and shared connections to Tasmania’s..

Thu 31 May 2012 - Thu 31 May 2012

Ireland’s king of country music Nick Flavin’s first Australian tour In 2005 Mick was nominated for The Country Music Association Global Artist Award.This was the first time that an..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Andrew Grams ConductorSlava Grigoryan GuitarGRIEG Peer Gynt – Suite No 1WESTLAKE Antarctica SuiteVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No 2, A London SymphonyAbout the ProgramGuitarist Slava..

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Cripps v BurnieThe Aurora League is Tasmania’s premier netball league. There are eight open division teams and eight Under 19 teams which play over a 14 game fixture plus finals. Games..

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Karana v CavaliersThe Aurora League is Tasmania’s premier netball league. There are eight open division teams and eight Under 19 teams which play over a 14 game fixture plus finals...

Mon 04 Jun 2012 - Tue 05 Jun 2012

TERRAPIN PUPPET THEATRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE THEATRE ROYAL, PRESENTSSally Saber wanted to be a tiger; sharp and unafraid. But there was never anything to fear. Her parents made sure..

Thu 07 Jun 2012 - Thu 07 Jun 2012

Arrows v CrippsThe Aurora League is Tasmania’s premier netball league. There are eight open division teams and eight Under 19 teams which play over a 14 game fixture plus finals. Games..

Fri 08 Jun 2012 - Sat 09 Jun 2012

Beautifully wrought from the world of signs and symbols in our everyday lives, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela’s celebrated production had its Australian premiere in 2011 and in 2012..

Sat 09 Jun 2012 - Sat 09 Jun 2012

The 114th Phillipines Independence Day is celebrated in Tasmania with a dinner and cultural dancing with the other Tasmanian and mainland Australian community groups. This year's..

Tue 12 Jun 2012 - Wed 13 Jun 2012

Children love to play with shadows. Shadows are mysterious and magical and can do amazing things… but making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business. There are things to sort..

Thu 14 Jun 2012 - Thu 14 Jun 2012

Experience the adventure of climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures and the last wild places.The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious..

Fri 15 Jun 2012 - Fri 15 Jun 2012

After two legendary sold-out tours in 2010 and 2011, Australian burlesque stars and producers Dolores Daiquiri and Rosy Rabbit proudly present the Australian Burlesque Festival 2012..

Wed 20 Jun 2012 - Wed 20 Jun 2012

Acclaimed UK comedian, actor, writer, TV presenter, radio host and all-round Renaissance man Lenny Henry returns to his roots with a funky, funny and personal one man show, Cradle to Rave..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

The music and the magic that defined a generation. A tribute to the greatest band the world has ever known and the most timeless artist of the rock n’ roll era as they come together to..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

Baldur Brönnimann ConductorAmy Dickson SaxophoneAYDN Symphony No 59EDWARDS Full Moon Dances – Saxophone Concerto*LIGETI Concert RomânescSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No 9About the..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Fri 26 Apr 2013

Creating a dialogue between works from different cultures and times has been at the heart of Jean-Hubert Martin’s curatorial passions.For ‘Theatre of the World’, he will bring..

Wed 27 Jun 2012 - Sat 30 Jun 2012

Come and see some 1950’s, hip-swivelling, lip-curling musical fun, that will have you jumping out of your blue suede shoes with classics like Heartbreak Hotel and Jailhouse Rock.This is..

Fri 29 Jun 2012 - Fri 29 Jun 2012

Benjamin Northey ConductorPhil Doncon ArtistProgram includesRIMSKY-KORSAKOV The Tsar’s Bride – OvertureBEETHOVEN The Ruins of Athens – OvertureRESPIGHI Three Botticelli Pictures..