The opening night of the 2025 Clarence Jazz Festival is all about celebrating our local world-class jazz community; reflecting on our past and looking to our future.

For four unforgettable days from Thursday 20–Sunday 23 February, the 29th Clarence Jazz Festival, proudly presented by Clarence City Council, is serving up an intoxicating mix of music, art, and culinary experiences.

As well as a hefty lineup of local legends, this year’s program features more interstate and international acts than ever before, playing everything from trad-jazz to experimental fusion and everything in between.

In addition to world-class performances, you can expect the very best local food and drink offerings and activities for all ages – making the festival perfect for the whole family.

NO BYO - delicious local bar and food available for purchase onsite.

This event is Dog friendly - please keep furry friends on lead and under reasonable control!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

8 Jan 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Escape The Mariner’s Dread A ‘Pop Up’ Pirate Escape Room
You are a band of pirates who have been taken prisoner by a rival crew during a ferocious battle. Suddenly there is a deafening boom,
17 Jan 2025 - 2 Feb 2025
Summer Salon | Handmark Artists | Group Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience our Summer Salon group exhibition.
23 May 2024 - 15 May 2025
Build & Booze in Hobart
Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine while you spend the evening Handbuilding your heart out! This guided workshop will teach you the basics of Handbuilding.
21 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025
January Film a Fairytale holiday workshops
The most fun you can have these school holidays! Kids from 6 to 12 years will love these fun school holiday workshops.
29 Aug 2024 - 14 Dec 2025
Mt Nelson Bushcare
Enhancing and protecting important habitat for species like the endangered swift parrot.
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2025
Phoenix Creations Wooden Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just 2 minutes from Cygnet's
17 Dec 2024 - 2 Mar 2025
Summer at TMAG
Join us at TMAG this summer to celebrate contemporary Tasmanian art and culture! Our summer program includes four new exhibitions, artist talks, school holiday programs
13 Dec 2024 - 21 Apr 2025
Namedropping
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
9 Nov 2024 - 27 Apr 2025
Leather Tote Bag Workshop
Handmade Leather Tote Bag Workshop with Ella Jackson. Discover the art of leather craftsmanship and design your own custom leather tote bag with me, Ella
9 Nov 2024 - 27 Apr 2025
Private Leather Clutch Workshop
Handmade Leather Clutch Workshop with Ella Jackson. Looking to create something beautiful and truly unique? Join me, Ella Jackson, for a hands-on leather clutch workshop
All events