Local Events

Salamanca Market

What’s on this weekend in Hobart? The famous Salamanca Market!

The Salamanca Market is on every Saturday. So, if you have a free weekend, take a quick walk down to Salamanca Place. With over 300 stalls to explore, the Saturday Salamanca Market offers a great range of products from local Tasmanian makers, artisans, craftsmen, collectors and producers. Enjoy local street food, pick up some Tasmanian produce, find unique gifts and souvenirs, and add some new fashion accessories to your wardrobe. The walking distance from Salamanca to Battery Point is just 10 minutes, making St Ives Hotel’s Battery Point location great for market enthusiasts

Farm Gate Market

Add the Farm Gate Market to your things to do in Hobart this weekend. On every Sunday in Bathurst Street in Hobart, the best produce Tasmania has to offer arrives for the Farm Gate Market. Open from 8.30am to 1pm, explore the wide range of tasty local treats. From fresh fruit and vegetables to locally baked goods, spreads, sauces and more! Not to mention several food vans for a scrumptious breakfast or lunch. So, if you’re looking for what’s on this weekend in Hobart, add the Farm Gate Market to your travel plans.

Hobart Twilight Market

If you’re looking for good times, good food and good gifts, then check if any Hobart Twilight Market events are on during your stay. One of the best gigs in Hobart on a Friday night, the city comes alive at the Hobart Twilight Market! With live bands offering plenty of entertainment, this family and dog-friendly night market showcases the best of Tasmanian eats, drinks, design, and music.

Tasmanian Produce Market

If you're looking for a small, local market, then check out the Tasmanian Product Market at Kangaroo Bay every Saturday. A great place to visit for breakfast or lunch, the market offers a range of quality food vans and local Tasmanian produce. Going to the market, you can drive (there is plenty of parking), or take the ferry across to the river from the Hobart Waterfront. It’s a great addition to your things to do in Hobart this weekend.

Princes Wharf 1

While staying at our St. Ives holiday apartments in Hobart, make sure to check out what Princes Wharf Hobart Events are on at the Hobart Waterfront. Easily within walking distance from St. Ives Hotel, the PW1 venue is known for running many events including conventions, festivals, makers markets and fairs in Tasmania.

You can see what’s coming up at the venue by checking the PW1 Facebook Events Page.

Salamanca Arts Centre & Peacock Theatre

The Salamanca Arts Centre is a vibrant arts community and cultural icon located in historic sandstone warehouses at Hobart’s Salamanca Place. It hosts artist studios, galleries, art organisations, public spaces, and venues, including the Peacock Theatre.

Find out what events are on during your stay by visiting their website.

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO)

If you are one for classical musical, then make sure to explore the upcoming events from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at the Federation Concert Hall. Established in 1948, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has been inspiring, invigorating, and delighting audiences through music for over 75 years. Their 47-piece orchestra performs an extensive and varied concert season in Hobart. Check out their events program online for what’s on this weekend in Hobart.

Theatre Royal

Did you know that Hobart has the oldest working theatre in Australia? Discover the creative and innovative performances of the Theatre Royal, which has been showcasing the best of comedy, musical talent, and live talk shows for over 185 years! You can also book a tour to explore the theatre and learn more about its history. The theatre is less than a 10-minute drive from our St Ives hotel apartments in Hobart, making us a great place to stay if you plan on enjoying their performances.

Wrest Point

The Wrest Point Casino and Conference Centre is Hobart’s Home for Entertainment, and just 10 minutes drive from our Hobart motel. The Wrest Point Conference Centre hosts a range of conferences and shows throughout the year, so make sure to see what's on at Wrest Point Casino this weekend. You can also drop by the casino to enjoy a game or two and dine at their bespoke restaurants (including the famous Point Revolving Restaurant for great views). For a self-contained room near Wrest Point Casino, organise your hotel booking with St Ives Apartments.

Tasmania’s Taste of Summer

Celebrate the end of the year and beginning of another with Tasmania’s Taste of Summer! Held at the Princes Wharf 1 each year, the Taste Festival offers a chance to enjoy Tasmania’s amazing produce, performances and live music. Enjoy fresh summer fruits, local seafood, and tantalising desserts! The St Ives Hotel Apartments is located just up the hill from the Taste festival, making us a great option for Hobart Accommodation in Australia for those visiting for the event.

Australian Wooden Boat Festival

The 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.  During the festival, the picturesque waterfront of Hobart's historic port comes alive with a vibrant and bustling atmosphere of wooden boats, workshops, performances and displays.

With the St Ives Hotel just a few minutes walk from the waterfront, we are an ideal Tasmanian accommodation in Hobart for those wishing to travel for the festival.

Cygnet Folk Festival

The Cygnet Folk Festival is one of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals. Highly regarded by musicians and festival-goers from all over Australia and overseas, competition to come to Cygnet is at an all-time high amongst performers! The festival is a showcase of eclectic music genres featuring both local and international talent, dance, poetry, masterclasses, film, kids' entertainment, food, wine, art and local handicrafts all set in the breathtaking scenery of Tasmania's Huon Valley.

Tas Wine Fest

Each autumn, Tasmania celebrates our favourite tipples at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens with the Tas Wine Fest! Discover Tasmania’s local wines, meet their makers and gain a deeper understanding of the wines on offer. Accompanied by live music and the beautiful surroundings of the Botanical Gardens, this is a must-attend event for any wine lover.

Ten Days on the Island

Ten Days on the Island is Tasmania’s original arts festival and Australia’s only state-wide celebration. The festival seeks to foster artistic innovation, community empowerment, and cultural exploration in Lutruwita/Tasmania. On for ten days each year, if you are visiting during the festival, make sure to explore their program for what’s on in Hobart.

Tasmanian Autumn Festival

Looking for things to do in Tasmania during Autumn? The Tasmanian Autumn Festival brings together the rich history, culture and natural wonders of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands in a month-long celebration that throws a spotlight on the beauty and bounty of the season. In Autumn, Tasmania’s vibrant foliage, unique fungi and lush landscapes create the ideal backdrop for wandering extraordinary landscapes, indulging in seasonal produce and wine, and discovering the creations of the region’s artisan community.

The Off Season

Not exactly a festival, but The Off Season encourages businesses to create engaging winter tours and events for the adventurous travellers coming down for Winter. With exclusive events, workshops, tours and discounts, if you’re staying at St Ives Hotel Apartments during winter, you should check out all the unique things to do in Tasmania featured on The Off Season’s website. Why not see what’s on this weekend in Hobart?

Winter Feast

Hosted by MONA, the Winter Feast arrives each year to celebrate the culinary arts under Tasmania’s obsidian winter sky. Accompanied by local and international music guests and performances, the festival is a must-see if in Hobart at the right time. The festival is held at Princes Wharf 1 on the Hobart Waterfront, just down the hill from our St Ives accommodation in Hobart, Tas.

Festival of Voices

Held every winter, The Festival 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 has become Australia’s leading singing celebration. 

If in town during the festival, explore their program for things to do in Hobart at night that will revitalise your soul during a cold Tassie winter.

Willie Smith's Mid-Winter Fest

If you are in Hobart during mid winter, make sure to check if the Willie Smiths Mid-Winter Fest is on during your visit. Located in the Huon Valley, the Mid-Winter Fest celebrates the coming of spring as the days finally start to get longer. Featuring live musical acts, storytelling, pagan finery, fun for the kids, the ritual of Wassailing the old apple tree, and of course watching Big Willie burn.

There is no parking available at the Winter Fest, and the best way to get there is by booking a shuttle bus with your ticket. For full details, see their website.

Royal Hobart Show

Each October, The Royal Hobart Show is hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania. The event celebrates Tasmania’s country heritage and agriculture. There is plenty of things to do in Hobart during the show - from demonstrations and competitions to fair rides and entertainment. There is something for everyone at the Royal Hobart Show!

Tasmania Chamber of Music Festival

Covering two successive weekends in November, the Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival invites you to a superb variety of music performed by a stellar array of musicians from Australia and overseas. While enjoying the wide variety of music, you will also explore historic and contemporary spaces and venues in Hobart and Richmond.

Highlands Bushfest

The Highlands Bushfest Outdoor Festival is held in the heart of the Central Highlands – Bothwell – during November. Over a thrilling weekend, Bothwell is packed with family-friendly activities and a showcase of the outdoor industry’s finest experts, guest speakers, and live demonstrations. With plenty on offer, if you’re in Hobart during the event, plan a day trip up to Bothwell.