The long weekend in March we're firing up the Regatta Grounds for Tasmania's only dedicated Barbecue Festival.

Smoked and grilled, low-n-slow or charcoal seared, this is a two day feast cooked over flame and coals.

Feaster's Freeway
Tasmanian meats and seafood are the main events, with a side plate of awesome savoury, 80's style pub salad buffet and dessert stalls.

Damn fine local brews, wines and cocktails wash it all down, of course!

Grillin' Gear Avenue
This year we are exploring the smoky side streets of Barbecue culture with the addition of Grillin' Gear Avenue – it's all about the those things that complement the heart of the heat.

Here you'll find the sauces, the signature rubs, the perfect pickles, home smokers and chopping boards, knieves and all the grilling gear you need to turn up the heat at home!

Live Music
A massive 18 hours of rolling live music over the two days, from bangin' interstate acts to local bands and DJs.

Kick back in Rancho Relaxo, there's bean bags aplenty to go round.

Hobart: it's getting HOT in here…….

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

18 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
Dylan Thomas Under Milk Wood
Step into the whimsical world of Llareggub — where dreams whisper, secrets sing, and life is a wonderful thing.
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
Southern Lights Swing celebrates learning, growth, creativity and movement to music, bringing the global West Coast Swing community to Niplaluna/Hobart.
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.
All events