Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night conversations have the potential to change the world. Welcome to Beaker Street Festival, where science brings us together.

Each August, thousands of visitors from across the country and beyond descend on Tasmania to dive into big ideas, deep discussions, and wild adventures—all set against the raw beauty of Tasmania's winter landscape.

For nearly a decade, our program has featured some of science's biggest names – from Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt and Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to TikTok star AstroKirsten and legendary environmentalist Prof Tim Flannery, alongside legends of science communication like Dr Karl, Tegan Taylor, Robyn Williams, Adam Spencer, Wendy Zukerman, and many more.

Our 2026 program will be announced in May.

Dates & Hours
Fri 14th Aug
Sat 15th Aug
Sun 16th Aug
Mon 17th Aug
Tue 18th Aug
More entry times are available, please check event website for details
Location
Various loations around Hobart
Hobart Tas 7000
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Contacts
hello@beakerstreet.com.au beakerstreet.com.au/

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

21 Nov 2025 - 8 Dec 2025
Michael McWilliams | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Adrian Barber's exhibition of paintings. Join us for the opening: Friday 24 October - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
15 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
Art Farm Birchs Bay Annual Sculpture Prize
Celebrating art in nature, Art Farm Birchs Bay's Annual Sculpture Prize invites people to come and explore sculptures installed along a 2km trail.
20 Aug 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
The World of Butterflies
Explore the beauty, diversity and resilience of butterflies. Featuring hundreds of specimens from around the globe.
21 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Lynne Uptin | “The Ancients” | Exhibition
Highly anticipated "The Ancients" is Lynne's first exhibition at Bett Gallery since being awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Best Botanical Art Exhibit.
21 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Effie Pryer | “Closet Dramas” | Exhibition
Bett Gallery is delighted to present Effie Pryer's inaugural exhibition "Closet Dramas".
25 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025
A new ABC Comedy TV Show… Set in a Museum
A new ABC comedy entertainment show will be filming in Hobart next month and we have FREE tickets for you to be in the audience!
29 Aug 2024 - 14 Dec 2025
Mt Nelson Bushcare
Enhancing and protecting important habitat for species like the endangered swift parrot.
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Enduro Jam – Maydena Bike Park
Get set for a massive weekend of riding, racing, and social activities at Enduro Jam at Maydena Bike Park. Built on good vibes.
28 Nov 2025 - 1 Dec 2025
Oatlands Art Retreat
Oatlands Art Retreat is an art retreat designed for artists of all levels working in any medium to come together and work side-by-side.
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