Gin-uary Hobart Gin Festival is Hobart's original and best Tasmanian Gin Festival. Gin-uary Hobart Gin Festival was created to celebrate Tasmania’s amazing spirits industry. Tassie is known for its high quality and locally made produce – especially our world class spirits! Tasmania is the birthplace of modern day distilling and, now in its seventh year, Gin-uary has become an important annual event for the Tasmanian spirits industry.

Gin-uary is all about having fun! Learning about what makes each spirit unique, sampling the wares and enjoying the experience with mates. There will be a delicious variety of food vendors at the event as well as the Gin-uary bar slinging cocktails and Gin-uary G&T’s.

For those who are tagging along and may not like gin (shhhh, we won’t tell anyone) we’ve got you covered too - unlike the other festivals, we have a huge range of drinks to try!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

26 May 2026 - 28 Jul 2026
Southern Bluefin Tuna Carving Ceremony
Indulge in a unique dining experience that celebrates the excellence of Southern Bluefin Tuna. Freshly caught in Tasmanian waters by Mures very own fishing vessel
20 May 2026 - 12 Aug 2026
Kelp & Casks
Kelp & Casks is a limited run of five cocktail-style events showcasing a rotating lineup of standout distillers paired with fresh Tasmanian seafood from Mures
28 May 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
The Ember Cellar
Held on the last Thursday of each month from May through August, this exclusive series invites guests to a guided tasting of four exceptional wines.
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
Hadley’s Art Prize Opening Evening
Secure your ticket to celebrate with the artists and congratulate the winners! The Opening of the 2026 Hadley's Art Prize Exhibition of Finalists is the
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
an Intimate Evening of Cacao, Whisky & Aroma
You’re invited to step into an evening of discovery of Cacao, Whisky & Aroma, presented by Norman & Dann. For one night only, yourself, together with three of Tasmania’s finest makers; Norman & Dann, Hunter Island Whisky & Malano, will uncover the story and science of scent, exploring how aroma shapes memory and emotion, while you lose yourself in a beautiful and decadent tasting journey through fine whisky and exotic cacao. A natural pairing, curated to surprise and delight even the most discerning senses, and linger long after the night ends. Your evening will begin as you are Welcomed with a complimentary drink upon arrival, before heading into the space where you will experience this incredible, unforgettable evening.
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
Brahms, Mozart and Beethoven | Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
The Cat Empire returns to Tassie for a highly anticipated encore performance with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Hadley’s Art Prize
Presented by Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an annual, acquisitive Australian landscape prize, which offers $100,000 to the winning entry.
1 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026
Tasmanian Whisky Week
Tasmanian Whisky Week is back. From intimate distillery tastings and long-table dinners to the flagship Showcase at Princes Wharf No. 1, the festival brings the
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2026
Tasmanian Whisky Week Experience – Oatlands
Step into the shadows this winter at Dark Night at Callington Mill Distillery.
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2026
TEDxHobart
Join in for a full day of speakers, performances, thinkers and doers from Lutruwita / Tasmania doing incredible things.
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