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 80 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.

22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024
Aurora | The Theatre Royal presents the Australian String Quartet
Aurora sees the acclaimed Australian String Quartet build a shimmering sound-world from three distinct compositions. Listeners will be transported to the late 18th Century,
15 Nov 2024 - 27 Jun 2025
Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
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
1 Nov 2024 - 21 Mar 2025
Healthy Hobart – Healthy Kids: Dance
Join in for some fun and learn new ideas to get your kids active in your home.
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
9 Nov 2024 - 27 Apr 2025
Leather Apron Workshop with Ella Jackson
Handmade Leather Apron Workshop with Ella Jackson. Join me, Ella Jackson, for a creative deep-dive into the world of leather crafting with this immersive 6-hour
15 Jun 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.
22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024
Aurora
There is a distinct core to the sound of Nordic composers of the 19th and 20th century. A powerful chordal resonance pervades the Mustonen and
23 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2025
Wisdom Through Wood – School of green woodworking
The concept of Wisdom Through Wood emerged from the Tasmanian forest in 2012. It's now the go to place to learn green woodworking in Australia.
11 Jun 2022 - 28 Dec 2024
Salamanca Market
Salamanca Market offers food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery.
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