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.

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.
25 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2025
Cornelian Bay and Queens Domain Bushcare
Protecting Hobart’s rare grassy woodlands on the Queens
Domain and picturesque Cornelian Bay area.
25 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2025
Lambert Gully Bushcare
Working along the slopes of the Lambert Creek waterway under a canopy of giant blue gums.
30 Dec 2025 - 18 Jan 2026
Big Monkey Theatre’s production of “The Lizard of Aus”
When Maggie Magpie gets her new book of magic, everything at Cooee Creek goes mango-shaped.
31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
New Years Eve Party @ ITHG
Lie down in the wild grass, and dream the dream that the dreamers dream. —eden ahbez It’s that time of year again. As twilight embraces
31 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Slalom Jam | NYE Event
Ring in the new year with us at Maydena Bike Park! Join us for an eventful weekend from Slalom Racing, Live Music, Jump Jam, Summer
5 Dec 2025 - 24 Apr 2026
Street Eats @ Franko
Brought to you by the creators of Sunday's Farm Gate Market, Street Eats @ Franko is about showcasing the best Tasmanian food and craft beverages.
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
New Year’s Eve at Mr. Good Guy Hobart
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Mr. Good Guy Hobart and kick off the night with a glass of bubbles!
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
New Year’s Eve at Tesoro Hobart
Tesoro, one of the best New Year's Eve restaurants in Hobart, is offering an unforgettable dining experience.
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Buon Anno
Join with us in sharing the magic as we send off 2025 with New Year's Eve at Peppina.
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