Events
Explore the Events Hobart has to offer
Whether you’re visiting for a special occasion, business, or leisure, Motel 429 is the ideal base
for all your event planning needs. Our dedicated “Plan Events” page provides insights and
details into the hottest local events happening around Hobart and Sandy Bay
Festival of Voices 2024
Salamanca Arts Centre 77 Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Tasmania, AustraliaFestival of Voices celebrates the transformative power of singing that brings people together. Inspired by the age-old tradition of gathering around a fire, this Tasmanian winter event series has become Australia’s leading singing celebration.
Jimmy Barnes
Wrest Point Casino 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, AustraliaJoin Jimmy Barnes on The Hell of a Time Tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his Flesh and Wood album. Enjoy an intimate evening as Jimmy shares stories and performs songs from Flesh and Wood and his extensive catalogue. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience the legendary rocker up close and personal.
Willie Smith’s Mid-Winter Festival 2024
Willie Smiths 2064 Hyon Highway, Grove, Tasmania, AustraliaA time of contemplation, as an emblazoned Big Willie burns. Mud, embers, art and laughter, stomping boots and warming cider.
Lightwave Festival
Lightwave Festival 1625 Main Road, Nubeena, Tasmania, AustraliaLIGHTWAVE is a family-friendly event that celebrates warmth and community in the heart of a winter's night. There will be light-based art installations across multiple venues and live music. Our main participatory event is THE LIGHT PARADE; be, wear or carry light.
A ticketed bus service will be provided to make it easy to get to and from the festival.
Check the LIGHTWAVE website and follow Turrakana - Tasman Arts Facebook for more information.
Mulled Wine Under the Stars
Irish Murphy's 21 Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Tasmania, Australia« All Events Mulled Wine Under the Stars July 26, 2024 The warm and cosy vibes of Irish Murphy’s Hobart bursts out onto the street this winter. With mulled local ...
Tasmanian Tourism Showcase 2024
Princes Wharf 1 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point, Tasmania, Australia« All Events Tasmanian Tourism Showcase 2024 August 3, 2024 Discover the best of Tasmania at the 2024 Tasmanian Tourism Showcase, held at Princes Wharf 1 in nipaluna/Hobart on Saturday ...
Tasmanian Whisky Week 2024
The week that brings together people from around the world with stories to share, and passion for whisky and spirits.
Beaker Street Festival 2024
Beaker Street Festival 91/93 Macquarie Street, West Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaExperience the beauty of science through art, as artists reinterpret scientific concepts and phenomena into visually stunning exhibits and performances.
Australian Antarctic Festival
Princes Wharf 1 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point, Tasmania, AustraliaThe Australian Antarctic Festival is produced by the Mawson’s Huts Foundation. With partnering organisations such as the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO and the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025
Australian Wooden Boat Festival GPO Box 713, Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaThe Australian Wooden Boat Festival is a highly regarded maritime event held in Hobart, Tasmania. It is a biennial festival that celebrates the rich heritage, craftsmanship, and culture associated with wooden boats.