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.

1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2027
Beginners Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations in their small Cygnet studio.
6 Nov 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
Coming Home – Kit Hiller
The exhibition brings together works from across Hiller's career, including her renowned depictions of Tasmania's flora and fauna, landscapes and self-portraits.
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027
The World of Seashells
This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they inspire.
31 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2027
Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art
This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and foregrounding works by Tasmanian women artists.
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2027
Steak Night at Hobart Town Hotel
Your Tuesday pub classic at Hobart Town Hotel. Rump or Scotch Fillet with chips, salad and your choice of sauce.
28 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2027
Parmi & Trivia Night at Hobart Town Hotel
$24 chicken parmi available from 4pm. Golden, crisp and covered in that classic tomato and melted cheese combo.
11 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026
Island of Ideas | Living Cities: People, place and collective action in a changing climate
Explore the relationship between place, leadership and transformation, and discover what becomes possible when communities help plant the seeds of change.
6 Jun 2026 - 29 Mar 2027
Julian Charrière: Hard Core
French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière is marking a descent into deep time at Mona.
12 Nov 2026 - 12 Nov 2026
Island of Ideas | Building Trust Across Cultures
Julie-Ann will reflect on Australia's changing place in the world and the importance of trust, cultural understanding and diverse perspectives in strengthening our international relationships.
13 Nov 2026 - 5 Dec 2026
Clifford How | Southwest Solitude
In Lutruwita/Tasmania's South-West, the landscape can change in minutes.
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