What's on autumn 2025
Your new must-do list from March 2025 to May 2025
Echo Festival
14 - 16 March 2025
This celebration of Tasmanian food, music and culture returns to Swansea with a theme of ‘Tides’ this year. The program features a coastal-inspired Native Bounty Feast, seaweed activations, woodwork and blacksmithing workshops, live music and wine masterclasses.
The Bream Creek Show
15 March 2025
From lawnmower racing and wood chopping to lolly scrambles, ‘Blunnie’ tossing, food demos and pumpkin judging, the annual Bream Creek Show is an ode to old-fashioned fun. And at $10 for adults and $5 for kids, the entry prices are old-fashioned too!
Geeveston Art Show
29 March - 5 April 2025
This art show celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a weeklong showcase of works on canvas and paper, 3D designs, ceramics, textiles and more. This year sees the introduction of a photography division, plus an affordable art sale.
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival
1 - 30 April 2025
Celebrate the beauty and bounty in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands at this program of guided tours, workshops, exhibitions and self-drive routes. Don’t miss the annual pie trail, with more than a dozen bakeries serving up treats.
Australian Musical Theatre Festival
21 - 25 May 2025
The stage is set in Launceston for five days and nights of festivities at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival. Expect singing, dancing and acting classes, cabaret shows and more. Events include Choir in the Pub at the Royal Oak Hotel and Sunday in the Park at Entally Estate.
Théo Mercier: Dark Tourism
Until 16 February 2026
French artist and stage director Théo Mercier is spending a year constructing an immense sculpture in Mona’s former library space. The site-specific installation will be created in situ by Mercier over the course of 12 months, crafted entirely from Tasmanian sand.
Credit: Jack Braudis
Credit: jesse hunniford mona
Autumn endurance events
Devonport Triathlon
14 - 16 March 2025
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Devonport Triathlon, which takes place at the Mersey Bluff. The combination of breathtaking views and high-level competition draws athletes from around the world.
Kunanyi Mountain Run
28 - 30 March 2025
Traverse the rugged trails of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington with three days of events ranging from the epic Ultra Solo to kid-friendly runs.
Hobart Airport Marathon
6 April 2025
Dash through the Constitution Dock, Derwent River and Salamanca Wharf (or cheer from the sidelines), with marathon, half marathon, fun run and walk options.