Tasmania's wildest week of science, art, and excellent company is back. This August, Beaker Street Festival will ignite Hobart and beyond with 70+ events diving head-first into death, pleasure, and humanity.

Set against a moody Tasmanian winter, step into a playground for nerds, artists, astronauts, deep thinkers, pleasure seekers, and anyone who's ever stayed up late wondering "why?".

Plunge into Antarctic ice pools. Wander through fluorescing forests. Share a drink with a scientist. Discover death, desire, and distant galaxies.

Whether you're chasing auroras or just looking to connect in the real world, you'll find it at Beaker Street Festival.

Find more information on the event website:

Beaker Street Festival website

Proudly supported by the City of Hobart.

Dates & Hours
For specific times, please check event website for details
Location
The festival precinct spans Hobart's cultural and entertainment districts, including City Hall, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), the Hope and Anchor Tavern, Mawson Place, Waterside Pavilion, Salamanca, and some of the city’s most iconic bars and late-night venues.
Market Place
Hobart Tas 7000
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Prices and booking
Contacts
hello@beakerstreet.com.au hobartcity.com.au/Community/Events-and-activities/Upcoming-events/Beaker-Street-Festival

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