What’s On in Hobart This Month: Your October Guide
Spring has arrived in Tassie’s capital, and there's plenty to do! Make the most of the sunshine and discover what's on in Hobart this month.
While it may have been a little too easy to find your nearest cosy fire and become a hermit during the colder months in Tasmania, spring has officially arrived, bringing extended hours of sunshine and a busy calendar of events in Tassie's capital.
With Beaker Street Festival events, a celebration of whisky, stargazing and snow sports to pick from, you’ll find more happening in Hobart this spring than ever!
So get ready to head outdoors and back into civilisation, because we’ve rounded up what’s on in Hobart this month.
What's On in Hobart This Month: Festivals, Arts & Culture
Annie at The Theatre Royal
Get ready to toe-tap your way through one of Broadway's most loved musicals, because Annie is coming to Hobart this month! The city's most talented singers and dancers will take to the stage to bring new life into the classic based on the comic strip by Harold Gray.
Directed by Ingrid Ganley, sing along to the hits and watch as Annie travels around New York City on a hunt to find her long-lost parents.
11th - 26th October
Entry via The Hedberg, corner of Campbell and Collins streets, Hobart
Abbie Chatfield: The Trauma Dump Tour
If you love pop culture and unfiltered, relatable conversation, book a date with Abbie Chatfield, one of Australia's most successful reality TV stars. Finding fame on The Bachelor, Abbie has grown an audience thanks to her no-frills, no-fuss approach to trends and issues in our modern society.
After a stellar tour in 2023, the tour is heading to Tassie for one night only, where you can enjoy Abbie's hilarious and sometimes controversial insight and vulnerability.
Friday, 11th October
Tickets from $79
167 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Namedropping
Head to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) to see its exhibition, Namedropping. Exploring the idea of status and fame, it asks: Why are we drawn to certain objects and people? Part of the exhibition has made headlines – MONA is hosting a series of exclusive listening sessions of selections of Wu-Tang Clan’s album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin”. There is only one copy of this album in the world, and it is part of the Namedropping exhibition. Now that’s status.
From $15 (entry is free for Tasmanians)
Saturday 15th June to Monday 21st April 2025
655 Main Road, Berriedale
Geeveston Twilight Festival
A monthly event embodying community spirit and delicious food, Hobart’s Geevestone Twilight Feast returns on the first Thursday in September. Less than an hour from Hobart, visit Geeveston to discover local food trucks covering every type of cuisine, wine by the bottle and the cosiest ambience imaginable.
Thursday 3rd October
15 Church Street, Geeveston
What's On in Hobart This Month: Activity & Getaway
Venture to Launceston for NORTH Festival
This is your sign to head north this month. Get ready to indulge in the flavours of Launceston during the NORTH Festival, running from October 9th to 23rd. This vibrant celebration of Tasmania's incredible produce invites locals and visitors alike to eat, drink, and experience the best of Northern Tasmania.
Over two weeks, you can sample delicious bites, sip on local beverages, and engage in unique experiences, from gin and vodka tastings to delightful high tea parties at the stunning Cataract Gorge. Most events are ticketed, so be sure to secure your spot and avoid missing out on these culinary adventures.
Plus, don’t forget to explore the exclusive offerings in the “What's on the menu?” section, showcasing hidden gems and beloved venues across Launceston. With a program packed full of workshops, live music, and meet-the-maker events, it’s time to eat your heart out, Launceston!
October 9th to October 23rd
Launceston, Tasmania
Wheel & Wine at Glazed and Confused
Say you're looking to gain a new skill, seeking a creative outlet or trying to find a unique way to catch up with a friend, the team at Glazed and Confused has you covered with their Wheel and Wine class.
Enjoy a glass of wine as you learn the basics of pottery making, where participants are welcome to throw as many pieces on the wheel as they wish over 2 hours. Your 2 best pieces will be glazed, fired and ready for pickup a few weeks later!
Multiple dates in October, see schedule and book here.
52b Bathurst Street, Hobart
Piatti Invernali Cooking Classes
Unleash your inner Masterchef with Piatti Invernali, where you’ll dive into the heart of traditional Italian cooking. These hands-on classes will have you mastering classic Italian dishes, from hearty pasta and pizza to flavourful risottos.
Perfect for spicing up your culinary skills, these classes offer a delicious way to bring a taste of Italy into your home.
From $275 per person
Classes running on the 6th, 12th, 20th 26th and 27th of October
The Farmhouse Kitchen Tasmania, 292 Sunday Hill Road, Wattle Grove
What's On in Hobart This Month: Shopping & Markets
Salamanca Market
A stroll through this long-running market is the perfect weekend activity in Hobart. Salamanca Market has been around for over 50 years, and in that time it’s grown to include over 300 stallholders, encompassing local goods from records and woodwork stalls to Leatherwood honey and whisky producers.
So central you can shuffle straight from one of Hobart’s many fabulous cafes into another excellent coffee and a Lady Hester sourdough donut.
8:30 am - 3.00 pm, Saturdays
Salamanca Place, Hobart
Hobart Twilight Market
Live music, food vans, art and design stalls overlooking the harbour in the twilight – does a market in Hobart get any better than this? Hobart Twilight Market is a great little stop on select Friday evenings for a bite to eat amid a convivial village atmosphere.
4:30 pm - 9.00 pm, Friday 18th of October
Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf Hobart
What's On in Hobart This Month: Food & Drink
Tesoro x Dasher + Fisher Gin
In an epic collaboration that will send food and gin lovers' hearts fluttering, Glen Tilly of Tesoro is teaming up with Dasher + Fisher Head Distiller Chloe Oppitz to celebrate fresh Tasmanian produce.
This event will highlight what this state does best, starting with Tasmanian scallop crudo and a heartier main course of housemade pasta, before ending with a gin-infused dessert.
The best part? Each course will be perfectly paired with a gin cocktail, made with Dasher + Fisher gin infused with native botanicals. From an elegant Negroni and a eucalypt and green-herb infused martini to a sweet raspberry gin fizz, this promises to be a night full of fun and flavour.
Tickets are $120 per person, more information and bookings are available here.
10th October, 2024
28 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Oktoberfest Hobart
Whip out your lederhosen or dirndl and trick yourself into thinking you're in Munich for the day at Oktoberfest Hobart! Bringing all the fun of the German annual event to Tassie, In The Hanging Garden is set to transform their cathedral space into an epic German beer hall for the first time.
Expect all the German shenanigans and classics, from pretzels and bratwurst to schnitzels, and of course, plenty of beer from your branded stein - which is yours to keep.
Tickets from $40. Book tickets here.
18th - 20th October
112 Murray Street, Hobart
Hobart Gin Festival
It's all about distilled spirits this month, and gin is getting its moment in the spotlight at the Hobart Gin Festival, with 30 craft distillers set to take over the Esplanade to show off their creations.
A ticket to the gin festival will give you access to unlimited gin tastings (as always, drink responsibly) with tonic and soda water, plus a tote bag and the chance to chat with the distillers behind the drink. Purchase your favourite bottle, then browse the food trucks when hunger strikes, with everything from Korean fried chicken, tacos and nachos to Vietnamese street food and burgers.
October 25th, 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
October 26th, 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm & 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Princes Wharf No.1, Castray Esplanade, Hobart
Agrarian Kitchen Stay, Tour & Dine
One of the most celebrated restaurants in Tasmania is throwing open its doors for an immersive experience made for foodies. Partnering up with luxe accommodation, from August to December guests can book an exclusive Stay, Tour & Dine experience. You’ll stay at the luxe Tasman Hotel in the city and can opt for a chauffeur to take you to the Agrarian Kitchen, about 40 minutes away in New Norfolk.
Once there, you’ll be taken on a secret garden tour at the Agrarian Kitchen to learn about the produce they grow and harvest on-site, get a copy of the Agrarian Kitchen Cookbook and an optional (additional charge) lunch before returning to Hobart. The package includes a daily breakfast for two at The Tasman’s renowned restaurant, Peppina, and late midday checkout.
12 Murray Street, Hobart and 11a The Avenue, New Norfolk
Did you love our round-up of what's on in Hobart this month? You'll also enjoy our guide to the best things to do in Hobart, plus the best restaurants and cafes to explore around this magical city.
