Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tasmania at the first-ever Tasmanian Highlands Gathering. This festival is set to be a grand celebration of Gaelic, Celtic, and Scottish heritage, and we promise it's going to be a Highland extravaganza like no other! But why wait in the wings when you can be at the forefront of all the Highland action? Dust off your kilts, tune your bagpipes, and join us as we roll out the red carpet for the most passionate Highland enthusiasts. So, grab your dancing shoes, gather your friends, and help us make history at the inaugural Tasmanian Highlands Gathering.

A chance to celebrate all the Great Lake and surrounding charming country towns have to offer, including strong highland ties and tales, fishing, stunning vistas and waterways, fine arts, and entertainment, locally made whisky and pure highlands hospitality.

Planning to turn the Tasmanian Highlands Gathering into a weekend extravaganza? We've got the inside scoop on the best places to crash after a day filled with music, whisky, and Highland vibes! Our top picks for accommodation magic include Great Lake Hotel, Airbnb for that cozy home-away-from-home feel, the Great Western Tiers Visitors Centre for all the local gems, and the Central Highlands Visitors Centre for recommendations with a touch of charm or check out Stayz for some unique stays.

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. January 17 through to February 10.
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.
7 Sep 2024 - 27 Jan 2025
Disrupt, persist, invent – Australians in an ever-changing world
‘Australia: home of the “fair go”’. But is it really the free and fair place you’d hope for? What can we change?
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
22 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025
Feral | Gold Satino and The Finger Players
A woman, her lover, and a mysterious creature try living together on this wild land. Storms are raging, there are seismic and galactic shifts, and
9 Jan 2025 - 8 Feb 2025
Beaker Street – Glow Tours
Glowing flora and fauna are among Tasmania’s most spectacular natural wonders. Pink-glowing possums, green-glowing wallabies, blue-glowing sugar gliders, plus technicolour owls, flowers, and fungi! Join
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.
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.
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