Launceston Events Guide

Northern Tasmania's premier racing event is a fantastic day of racing, entertainment and fashion.Launceston comes alive with the colour and excitement of the Tasmanian Summer Racing..

ACO2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance..

ACO2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance..

Avenue Q is a musical in two acts, conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics. The book was written by Jeff Whitty.Avenue Q is a quirky adults-only musical..

Be part of the B&E Launceston Ten and run on a safe, fast, flat, out and back course. Its 100% traffic free. The richest 10km race in Australia with heaps of prizes and spot prizes for..

The smash hit film has been turned into a stage play!Written by Tim Firth.Directed by Stephen Beckett.A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon..

The smash hit film has been turned into a stage play!A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity..

The music and the magic that defined a generation. A tribute to the greatest band the world has ever known and the most timeless artist of the rock n’ roll era as they come together to..

From Roy Orbison to The Traveling Wilbury's to MeTo celebrate the release of Damien's new studio album 'Now and Then'', Damien hits the road in September on his National Theatre Tour of..

Join Basil, Sybil, Polly, Manuel and a host of long-suffering and much abused guests in one of the best-loved British comedies ever written!Four classic episodes from the television series..

Festivale celebrates food, wine and entertainment in al fresco style at Launceston's historic City Park.Festivale is one of Tasmania's premier events, attracting about 40,000 people each..

Adapted from the 1984 film of the same name, Footloose is the story of a big-city teen who moves to a town that has outlawed dancing.Uprooted from Boston and reluctantly transplanted to..

There is nothing as exciting as a live game of football played at the top level, with superb athletes battling it out for the ultimate prize of the right to play in the AFL Grand Final...

There is nothing as exciting as a live game of football played at the top level, with superb athletes battling it out for the ultimate prize of the right to play in the AFL Grand Final...

As part of Country Club's 30th Birthday celebration we present 5 time ARIA Award winner and respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian Moss.Ian delivers an unforgettable sound..

Johnny Cash the Concert takes you back to the humble beginnings of the famed "Man in Black" and through a musical journey of Cash's timeless hits. From his first release on the Sun label..

Junction Arts Festival is an annual participatory arts festival that fills up Launceston’s CBD and warms up the cool Tasmanian winter with playful, interactive and ambitious contemporary..

This event is aimed at all members of the community, no matter what level of fitness or age and is raising money for Make-A-Wish® Australia. The main event will start and finish in the..

Ireland’s king of country music Mick Flavin’s first Australian tour In 2005 Mick was nominated for The Country Music Association Global Artist Award.This was the first time that an..

World's No 1 tribute to Neil Diamond starring internationally renowned Bobby Bruce.The producers of smash hit tribute show Roy Orbison Reborn invite you to come and relive the magic and..

Prologue for Potentials is all about providing creative development opportunities for Tasmanian playwrights.Local actors and directors rehearse for a short period before reading a new..

Raymond Crowe is Australia’s only Unusualist. For those not in the know an Unusualist is a master of intricate shadow puppetry, dancing jackets, ventriloquism, world class magic and..

What do a classical musician and retired country and western singer have in common? Not a lot according to Monica who really just wants Gary, aka Rhinestone Rex, to do the job he's being..

The Harbour Agency and the producers of the phenomenally successful 'Rock Show' – Sound One – proudly present Jon English, back bigger and better in 2012!Jon English has been working..

The world's No 1 tribute to The Big OOver 50 hits ... millions of record sales ... sold out concerts "A must-see show for anyone who wants to re-live the sound, the voice and all of the..

Celebrate Tasmania's primary industries and enjoy the breeder competitions, industry displays, side-show rides and show bags.At this year's Show you will be able to see a wide range of..

One of Australia’s best-loved musicians, Shannon Noll, returns to the road this February to take his new record ‘A Million Suns’ to fans all over Australia. Taking in thirty+ dates..

Terrapin Puppet Theatre.This would be no ordinary night …Sally Saber wanted to be a tiger - sharp-toothed, clever, and unafraid - until one night Sally found she was the only one awake..

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company performing Swan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of them all.This masterpiece ballet is presented in three acts and follows the original storyline..

A concert, picnic and fun community event rolled into one, Symphony under the Stars is the perfect night out for families, friends, work colleagues, couples and lovers young and old. Hear..

SYNCOPATION is a smash-hit fusion of comedy, drama, romance and ballroom dancing set in the exciting, electric rush of New York City in 1912.Henry Ribolow is a Jewish meatpacker crazy with..

It’s the thrill of exotic fast cars competing under the toughest conditions.Over six days of Targa Tasmania, the world’s best touring, sports and GT cars compete in competitive stages..

Michael Collins Conductor and ClarinetMENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream – OvertureWEBER Clarinet Concerto No 1RAVEL Pavane pour une infante défunteBIZET Symphony in CAbout the..

Marko Letonja ConductorSue-Ellen PaulsenCelloLANGDON New Commission*ELGAR Cello ConcertoDVOŘÁK Symphony No 7About the ProgramElgar’s Cello Concerto is one of those rare pieces..

Baldur Brönnimann ConductorAmy Dickson SaxophoneAYDN Symphony No 59EDWARDS Full Moon Dances – Saxophone Concerto*LIGETI Concert RomânescSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No 9About the..

Based on the book by Tim Winton - a fast-paced musical comedy that will make you laugh your bum off!Skeeta Anderson’s got a problem. He’s woken up without his bum. He soon realizes..

New from the Sydney Dance Company.Beautifully wrought from the world of signs and symbols in our everyday lives, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela’s celebrated production had its..

The perfect wife. Or is she?Falling in love is never easy.Take our hero for instance. Now here's a guy who wants desperately to get married but is aftaid that a smart woman will cheat on..

The Old Nick Theatre Company has been presenting live theatre in Tasmania since 1948. Its most infamous show is the annual Uni Revue.Political satire, satirical songs, parody and private..

Experience the beauty of twenty-four of the world’s youngest voices in one of the world’s oldest musical traditions.The Vienna Boys Choir returns to Australia for a very special..

Two new commissions for Tasdance - two extraordinary choreographers, Larissa McGowan and Anna Smith.Transducer, a machine for converting energy, inspires Larissa McGowan in a vibrantly..

2039. Fish are a rarity, almost extinct. Rainfall is incessant. The planet has been ravaged by generations of abuse. The scars left by our ancestors are deep, marking the environment and..

A Midsummer Nights' Dream is a complex contraption that involves two couples (Hermia & Lysander and Helene & Demetrius) whose romantic cross-purposes are complicated further by their..