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.

12 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026
Sebastian Galloway | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Adrian Barber's exhibition of paintings. Join us for the opening: Friday 24 October - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
11 Jun 2022 - 27 Dec 2025
Salamanca Market – Weekly
Salamanca Market offers food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery.
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!
15 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
Art Farm Birchs Bay Annual Sculpture Prize
Celebrating art in nature, Art Farm Birchs Bay's Annual Sculpture Prize invites people to come and explore sculptures installed along a 2km trail.
20 Apr 2024 - 11 Apr 2026
Willie Smith’s Artisan Market
Willie Smith's Artisan & Produce Market, every Saturday 9am - 12pm at The Apple Shed.
20 Aug 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
The World of Butterflies
Explore the beauty, diversity and resilience of butterflies. Featuring hundreds of specimens from around the globe.
9 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
Home – inspired by this place
The designed:made makers market is an annual design market running over 3 days in Hobart's historic Town Hall and featuring some of Tasmania's best emerging
11 Dec 2025 - 2 Mar 2026
BBL|14 It Was Our Time
'BBL|14: It Was Our Time' celebrates the unforgettable moment the Hobart Hurricanes claimed their first Big Bash League title.
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.
15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
All events