Ready to flip winter on its head? Tasmania's Off Season is where the coldest months deliver the hottest experiences. Dark Mofo led the charge this June, but it's just the beginning of an events calendar designed to heat up every hibernating mainlander.
Let your inhibitions drop with the mercury as longer nights create space for weird and wonderful connections. Warm up from within with quintessentially Tasmanian farm-to-table cuisine, award-winning whiskies, and conversations that spark under the winter sun. Tasmania's calling – time to turn those chills into thrills...
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Festival of Voices | 27 June - 6 July
Festival of Voices, celebrates soul-warming singing traditions in the heart of winter. Gather round the bonfire for a cathartic singalong, connect with Tasmania's creative community, and take advantage of discounts when booking multiple events. The festival program has something for everyone: from entertaining concerts to enriching classes and other surprises, combining various styles such as choral, cabaret and contemporary.
Discover Tasmania: Festival of Voices
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Permission to Trespass | 1 - 31 July
Don't let the shut gate fool you. Head behind the scenes and explore private properties across Wynyard and Table Cape, sampling regional delicacies over long-table lunches, participating in creative workshops, and listening to Moonlight Stories at Table Cape Lighthouse.
Discover Tasmania: Permission to Trespass
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Bicheno Beams | 28 June - 19 July
Bicheno Beams' annual gathering lights up this cruisy east-coast town with technicolour family-friendly festivities. Listen to awe-inspiring music composed especially to accompany this dazzling laser-light show across the Bicheno skyline. Winter's crisp, clear nights mesmerise the senses at this free event.
Discover Tasmania: Bicheno Beams
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agriCULTURED | 31 July - 3 August
Tasmania's agriCULTURED festival brings together farmers, producers, artists, and food lovers in Launceston, Australia's only UNESCO City of Gastronomy. The festival celebrates food, culture, and sustainable agriculture through shared meals, conversations, and hands-on experiences.
Discover Tasmania: agriCULTURED
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Tasmania Whisky Week | 2 - 10 August
Tasmanian Whisky Week, offers rare access to Australia's home of global award-winning whisky. It's a vibrant celebration of Tasmanian distillers' craft and spirits, perfect for sharing our passion for whisky with enthusiasts worldwide.
Discover Tasmania: Whisky Week
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Beaker Street Festival | 12 - 19 August
Spark your curiosity at Beaker Street Festival – an annual festival of art and science. Expect the unexpected: from fascinating scientist talks to cultural entertainment, environmental excursions and inspired exhibitions. Relish the fusion of fun, flavour and learning. Dive into scientific debates, installations, tours, dinners, live theatre and music.
Discover Tasmania: Beaker Street
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More events happening in Tasmania-
Whole Hog Feasts | Lebrina | 3 May, 9 August
All-inclusive takes on new meaning at this paddock-to-plate dining experience, where crisp winter air accompanies a degustation journey through every part of the pig, paired with premium Tasmanian sips.
Discover Tasmania: Whole Hog Feast
Lightwave | Nubeena | 11-13 July
Celebrate people and place with Nubeena locals through light-based art, food, and music across the Tasman Peninsula.
Discover Tasmania: Lightwave
Christmas in July Extravaganza | Ben Lomond Base | 12 July
Can't make it to the poles? Head 30 minutes from Launceston to this snow-capped paradise for fireside tastings from local breweries and vineyards, plus festive workshops to cheer any grinch.
Discover Tasmania: Christmas in July Extravaganza
Tassie Scallop Fiesta | Bridport | 3 August
Mark the start of scallop season with fresh seafood, local wines, and thought-provoking entertainment – a tribute to Tasmania's rich maritime history.
Discover Tasmania: Tassie Scallop Fiesta
Chocolate Winterfest | Latrobe | 10 August
When supermarket aisles won't cut it, head to the Mersey River banks to discover Tasmania's affinity for cocoa through small-batch, artisanal chocolates.
Discover Tasmania: Chocolate Winterfest
Blue Lovers Festival | Birchs Bay | 16-17 & 23-24 August
Don't let the cold bring you down – a blend of blue cheese, brews, and blues over two weekends south of Hobart is the perfect winter cure-all.
Discover Tasmania: Blue Lovers Festival
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