About Hobart Festivals

(Hobart, Tasmania, TAS, Australia)

Visitors to the city of Hobart will find a good selection of festivals and seasonal entertainment on offer.

Popular festivals in Hobart include the following events.

Annual Hobart Festivals

• January: Hobart Summer Festival, featuring a host of food and wine, celebrating the arriving of the New Year, with a range of street entertainment
• February: Royal Hobart Regatta, popular boat races lasting around four days
• February: Symphony under the Stars, outdoor classical concert featuring the highly acclaimed Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
• March: Estia Greek Festival, held at the end of the month over two weeks, with the city's rich Greek culture is celebrated with a range of events
• March: Shakespeare in the Gardens, outdoor theatrical performances, which take places at the Royal Tasmanian Gardens
• April: Australian Three Peaks Race, with boat races around Hobart and nearby Coles Bay and Flinders Island
• October: Royal Hobart Show, late-October, important Tasmanian agricultural event, with a range of family entertainment and side stalls
• December: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, race around the waterfront, with a range of celebrations

Federation Conference and Exhibition Centre at the Hotel Grand Chancellor
Address: 1 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 6235 4535
Website: www.grandchancellorhotels.com/