Held annually across the festive New Year period on the picturesque waterfront of nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania's Taste of Summer is a celebration of the island's world class food and drink, culture, community and summer.

A fun and inclusive family-friendly festival, Tasmania's Taste of Summer provides patrons with an immersive Tasmanian food and drink experience, with more than 70 stalls to choose from.

The Taste of Summer stage showcases an eclectic line-up of well-known and emerging Tasmanian artists, and each year there is an iconic Australian act for the New Year's Eve festivities on the waterfront, also offering one of the best vantage points to ring in the New Year with fireworks over the harbour.

Whether relaxing under the shade of Salamanca's Plane Trees watching the kids play on the lawns, or toasting the summer fleets as they sail by the wharf apron, Tasmania's Taste of Summer is the perfect way to experience the best of Tasmania's summer season!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

29 Aug 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
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.
5 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025
Heidi Woodhead | Oceanic | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Heidi Woodhead's latest solo exhibition of new paintings, 'Oceanic'.
4 May 2025 - 1 Nov 2025
Kunanyi Trail Series
Awesome community trail running events on Hobart's iconic mountain! The Series offers adventure, community spirit and a chance to immerse yourself in nature!
9 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025
Leap and Wander Studio, pottery workshops
Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll, sip and nibble our way through a few hours.
23 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Oliffe Richmond
An exhibition of works by Oliffe Richmond (1919–1977) who was a Tasmanian-born sculptor who built a distinguished career in Britain.
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
On Island
On Island is an exhibition of artworks that respond to Tasmania/Lutruwita from a wide range of perspectives. All of the artworks are from the Tasmanian
29 Aug 2025 - 20 Sep 2025
On Island NOW
To celebrate the final month of 'On Island', Bett Gallery invites you to attend 'On Island NOW'.
26 Feb 2023 - 7 Feb 2027
Farm Gate Market
Tasmanian Farm Gate is Hobart's farmers' market showcasing and selling direct from the producer to the public.
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Bream Creek Farmers Market
Bream Creek Farmers Market is a produce based market showcasing growers, cooks, brewers, producers and makers.
1 Sep 2024 - 7 Dec 2025
Waterworks Valley Landcare
Restoring the Waterworks Valley urban fringe for people and wildlife.
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