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

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

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25 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026
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26 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026
Dancing with the Wind | Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
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Spring Equinox Gathering
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18 Jul 2026 - 26 Jun 2027
Live Piano Every Saturday
Live music at Hadley's Orient Hotel every Saturday with Michael Roberts. Enjoy a wonderful evening out in Hobart at the Orient Bar. Free entry. Michael
6 Apr 2025 - 28 Mar 2027
Lunawanna Makers and Produce Market
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30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
Island of Ideas | Combatting the Code
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1 Oct 2026 - 3 Oct 2026
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1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2026
Painting the Universe by Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series – Hobart
Join the Australian National University - in person or via livestream - for this free public lecture.
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2026
Concerto for Classical Accordion | Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
The Cat Empire returns to Tassie for a highly anticipated encore performance with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
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