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.

12 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026
Sebastian Galloway | 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.
11 Dec 2025 - 2 Mar 2026
BBL|14 It Was Our Time
'BBL|14: It Was Our Time' celebrates the unforgettable moment the Hobart Hurricanes claimed their first Big Bash League title.
11 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026
Hobart Current: Here
Hobart Current: Epoch is a thought-provoking contemporary program and exhibition, featuring new works created by 10 artists in response to the theme of ‘epoch’.
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel to Mona.
25 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025
Christmas Day Lunch in Hobart
Celebrate and enjoy quality time as a family while indulging in a delizioso Italian twist on a traditional Christmas Day menu.
25 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025
An Italian Christmas Lunch
This Christmas, gather the famiglia at Tesoro Modern Italian Restaurant to indulge in an Italian-style buffet spread and plated dishes served to your table.
25 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025
Christmas Lunch at Buscombe’s Restaurant, Richmond, Tasmania
Celebrate Christmas Day in style at Buscombe's Restaurant at the stunning historic Prospect Country House, Richmond, Tasmania.
25 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025
Christmas Day Buffet in Hobart
This year Mr. GG's Christmas Day Buffet is available for both lunch and dinner!
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