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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Prices and booking
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Contacts
hello@beakerstreet.com.au beakerstreet.com.au/

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

18 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
Dylan Thomas Under Milk Wood
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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.
26 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026
Southern Lights Swing
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27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026
Women’s ODI Cricket Series vs India | 2nd ODI
The Women's multi-format series against India continues with the first One Day International match at Bellerive Oval. See all the drama and action between these
27 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026
2026 Southern Open Vineyards Weekend
Over forty vineyards across Tasmania’s key southern wine regions, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley and Houn Valley / D'Entrecasteaux Channel, will throw open their doors
20 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026
Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
5 Dec 2025 - 24 Apr 2026
Street Eats @ Franko
Brought to you by the creators of Sunday's Farm Gate Market, Street Eats @ Franko is about showcasing the best Tasmanian food and craft beverages.
28 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
2026 Hobart Track Classic
The Australian Athletics Championships is the largest annual athletics event in Australia and the Oceania region.
11 May 2024 - 2 May 2026
Geeveston parkrun
A free, weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run at 9am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Join us!
10 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
Tasmanian Produce Market
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
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