Imagine a world where we could chat about death as easily as the weather, and where discussing end-of-life choices is considered great dinner conversation. We invite you to inhabit this world, if only for an afternoon. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join frank, essential, and joyful conversations about death and dying. Wander from table to table to meet a diverse lineup of experts and practitioners who navigate the realms of death and dying. This is a room full of spectacularly interesting people who have zero doubt that death is the most underrated conversation topic. From an independent funeral director and an end-of-life doula to a water cremation specialist, Tasmanian Aboriginal knowledge holders, and a human composting advocate, each table is a gateway into how different cultures and professions approach the ultimate human experience.

The event includes your first drink. Other beverages will be available for purchase.

Please note: This event is a casual, conversational gathering — not a grief counselling or support session. While the topic of death will be explored from many angles, including the personal and profound, attendees should not expect therapeutic or mental health support. If you're currently grieving or experiencing emotional distress, this event might not be suitable.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

3 Jun 2025 - 5 Jul 2025
2025 Classical Choral Workshop: Verdi’s Requiem
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20 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
Emily Blom | Katina Gavalas | Group Exhibition
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27 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025
Festival of Voices 2025
Festival of Voices is Australia's annual festival of choirs held annually in Tasmania, primarily in Hobart.
9 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025
Leap and Wander Studio, pottery workshops
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23 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Oliffe Richmond
An exhibition of works by Oliffe Richmond (1919–1977) who was a Tasmanian-born sculptor who built a distinguished career in Britain.
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
On Island
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27 Jun 2025 - 5 Jul 2025
Singers’ Lounge
The heart of Festival of Voices. Experience the vibrant after-hours magic of the Singers' Lounge from Friday 27 June to Saturday 5 July 2025 (excluding
20 Mar 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
The World of Beetles
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1 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival
The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival Field Day is an event that explores the world of fungi, offering activities like mushroom appreciation expeditions.
26 Feb 2023 - 7 Feb 2027
Farm Gate Market
Tasmanian Farm Gate is Hobart's farmers' market showcasing and selling direct from the producer to the public.
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