Celebrating the transformative power of singing.

Inspired by the age-old tradition of gathering around a fire, this Tasmanian winter event series has become Australia's leading singing celebration.

Since the first Festival in 2005, our series of events has become a symbol of warmth and community, drawing 30 000 people during the Festival period. The Big Sing, where it all began, remains a vital part of the Festival, symbolising the joy and vitality of singing together. The program includes various music styles, including choral, contemporary, and cabaret, attracting music lovers worldwide.

Experience Festival of Voices with opportunities to attend concerts, participate in learning and development sessions, and engage in informal singalongs. It's an immersive blend of entertainment and education, ensuring a well-rounded celebration where all can enjoy a shared passion for singing.

You can view the full program of events on the Festival of Voices website:

Festival of Voices website

Proudly supported by the City of Hobart.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

26 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026
Things I Know To Be True
Tasmanian Theatre Company and Mudlark Theatre's Things I Know To Be True is a tender portrait of the fragility and strength of familial bonds.
8 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026
Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation Cruise
The Van Diemen's Land Circumnavigation Cruise is an internationally well-regarded yachting adventure in which a maximum of forty five yachts.
20 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents Sue Pedley’s ‘Prevailing Gales’
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents a remarkable new exhibition by Tasmanian-born artist Sue Pedley.
20 Mar 2026 - 2 May 2026
Fighting Spirit: The Art of Boxing
Arising from postwar disaffection, combined with the political and countercultural youth movements of the 1960s, the European avant-garde rejected the cinematic conventions of the past.
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 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
Restoring the Past
Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate process of preserving history.
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.
5 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026
Stephanie Tabram | “The River” | Exhibition
This highly anticipated exhibition by Stephanie Tabram traces the River Derwent from its rugged source on Tasmania's Central Plateau.
26 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026
WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU FUNNIER – Comedy Show
“What if life’s most awkward, chaotic, and downright terrifying moments weren’t just survivable… but hilarious?
27 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026
Kunanyi Mountain Run
kunanyi Mountain Run is an epic new trail running festival celebrating Hobart’s mountain culture, where every participant can feel the power of connection.
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