What’s On In Hobart This Week, Month And Beyond

Autumn days are shorter and we're all gearing up for Tassie's winter (hello, Dark Mofo), but Hobart doesn't slow down when the cold starts creeping in. The city's alive with music, art, festivities - and, always, good food.

Here's our pick for the best things to do in Hobart this week, month and beyond.

What's On In Hobart August 2026 and Beyond

Score Food Deals Around Hobart

Gigi’s Diner, Westside Laundry And Queens Fine Pastry | Friday 7 to Friday 21 August

Image credit: Gigis Diner | Instagram

If you're planning a Hobart food crawl this August, there's a delicious little secret worth knowing. We’ve teamed up with the legends at Toyota to add an extra spark to your day with exclusive perks at three local favourites, inspired by the all-new, all-electric Toyota bZ4X Touring. 

From Friday 7 to Friday 21 August, you can score a free glazed doughnut with a coffee purchase at Queens Fine Pastry, tuck into Gigi's Diner's Morning Beast Burger for half the usual price or enjoy a complimentary slice of cheesecake with a $25 sando purchase at Westside Laundry. 

All you need to do is say the codeword "TOYOTA" to a staff member at the participating venues to unlock the limited-time offers. There’s only a handful of deals available to claim per day, so buckle up and get in quick to secure the goods.

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Beaker Street Festival​

Hobart | August 6-17

Hobart's premier festival of science, arts and culture is back! Beaker Street Festival has a packed lineup of events, from bat tours to science photography, a closer look at slime mould, Finnish sauna, mushroom workshops, a Palawan dining and cultural immersion, sensory wine tasting and more. The Antarctic Takeover is back at the Waterside Pavilion, as is the Roving Scientist Bar where you have a chance to nerd out 1-1 at Australia's oldest pub. Head into TMAG after dark, or up to kunanyi/Mount Wellington for Palawa astronomy. And it's not just in Hobart. There's fermentation classes in Launceston, Dr Karl in Burnie, eco-acoustics in Ross and a special musical astronomy dinner at Mount Gnomon. There's so much to discover this year.

Australian Antarctic Festival

Hobart | August 20-23 

Hobart has close links to Antarctica, and here's where you see it in full swing! Events at the Australian Antarctic Festival range from foodie to educational, experiential and artistic, with plenty for kids to do, too. Hadley's will take you back in time to the age of Antarctic exploration and scientists like Sir Douglas Mawson and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (who stayed at that very hotel!), with trivia and storytelling at Mawson After Dark and even a murder mystery party. Foodies can follow the Aurora Flavours Trail, with Antarctic-inspired dishes and drinks across Hobart venues. Enjoy a curated tasting at Lark cellar door before hopping next door to the Mawson’s Hits museum. There's a special twilight market at Brooke Street Pier, an Antarctic movie weekend, a VR experience and a real sea voyage! It's fun for the whole family. 

Grow your garden at the Agrarian Kitchen Spring Seedling Sale

New Norfolk | September 5

The much-anticipated seedling sale is back! From 11am-2pm on Saturday, September 5, avid gardeners can head to New Norfolk and pick up some specialty sprouting seedlings for just $2 each. Planting a little bit of Agrarian Kitchen’s famous garden in your own backyard, how great is that? Bring your own box or tray to carry your new plants home, or you can buy one on the day. Bookings are essential and this one fills up fast? (They've also got spots left in some upcoming cooking classes, like puff pastry, pasta and sausage workshops).

Father's Day

Hobart and surrounds | September 6

It's time to celebrate the father figures in your life! Callington Mill House Of Whisky has a Father's Day Feast on the cards, with share-style dishes and a fun photobooth. Dad can get a free pint and gift when he dines at Irish Murphy's. Treat him to a char-grilled wilderness scotch fillet with Asian-inspired flavours at Mr Good Guy. Head out to Willie Smith's Apple Shed in Huon for a delicious brunch of share platters and cider. Or take him to Telegraph Hotel for a Sunday Roast and the footy. There's always a trip to Farm Gate Market and a picnic on kunanyi/Mt Wellington, for the outdoorsy dads. Let's make it special!

Urban Cocktail Trail

Hobart | October 10

Bar crawl, but make it an urban adventure. The Urban Cocktail Trail takes you on a sip-by-sip journey through some of Hobart's best bars and restaurants. This self-guided tour de tipple kicks off at your chosen venue with a snack and a drink, before you wind your way through the city. This year's lineup features Callington Mill House of Whisky, Manky Sally's (the famous spicy Yuzu Marg awaits!), The Story Bar, Telegraph Hotel, Susie Luck's, Kingfisher and Kelp Bar. Every spot will show off its unique skill with a totally different drink. Because it's a choose-your-own-adventure, you can book your ticket for anywhere between three and six cocktails, with a $10 food voucher and booking fee. Head here to grab your tickets.