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What’s On in Hobart This Month: November 2026
From French flea markets and waterfront wine trails to spring gardens, live music and a rather extraordinary birthday party, here's what's happening in Hobart and across Tasmania this November.
November in Hobart means new art at Mona in Berriedale, twilight markets at Brooke Street Pier and Christmas festivities on the waterfront. Spring has found its feet, the evenings are stretching out, and the calendar is filling with wine tastings, garden parties, live music and country festivals worth leaving town for. There are plenty of free things to do, too. Here’s your editor-approved guide to the best events in Hobart and across Tasmania this November, with dates, tickets and everything worth knowing.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks
French Flea Market at The Conservatory
The French have long understood that antique hunting is best undertaken with a pastry in hand. On Sunday 29 November, The Conservatory in Sassafras is taking notes, turning its gardens into a French flea market filled with vintage finds, antiques and curious collectibles. The setting is half the attraction: a grand white conservatory with soaring arched windows, surrounded by greenery just off the Bass Highway. There’ll be French music, fresh croissants, coffee and wine to accompany the rummaging. Bring a gold coin for entry, and perhaps leave some room in the car for an entirely unnecessary but irresistible purchase.
Where: The Conservatory, 9 Conservatory Road, Sassafras
When: Sunday 29 November 2026, 10am–3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Best For: Markets; Couples; Group catch-ups; Food & drink lovers; Locals
Need To Know: Bring a gold coin for entry. Follow Tasmanian General Store for event updates.
Zia McCabe: SEE HEAR NOW at Mona
What happens when a member of The Dandy Warhols decides the world has become a bit too noisy? At Mona, Zia McCabe answers with SEE HEAR NOW, a surreal, sensory lounge opening on 26 November. Inspired by Ram Dass’s countercultural teachings, the installation combines sound, vibration, movement and interactive objects with an unconventional composition created alongside musicians from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Less an exhibition to race through, more a fascinating experiment in paying attention.
Where: Round House Gallery, Mona, 655 Main Road, Berriedale
When: From Thursday 26 November 2026; Thursday–Monday, 10am–5pm
Cost: Included in museum admission; free for Tasmanian residents, $45 for non-Tasmanian adults
Best For: Art lovers; Couples; Solo outings; Culture seekers; Locals
Need To Know: Advance museum bookings are recommended, including for Tasmanian residents who receive free entry.
Festivals & Major Events
Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant
Hobart’s Christmas celebrations are getting a rather imaginative new recruit this year: Terrapin, the Tasmanian puppetry company famous for its larger-than-life creations. Taking the creative lead for the 44th annual pageant, Terrapin is helping community groups develop floats and constructing an enormous new puppet for the occasion. On 21 November, the CBD becomes a procession of performers, festive characters and more than 30,000 spectators. Arrive early, claim your spot and prepare for some very enthusiastic Christmas cheer.
Where: Hobart CBD
When: Saturday 21 November 2026, 10.30am–12pm
Cost: Free
Best For: Families; Kids; Christmas lovers; Community events; Free outings
Need To Know: Road closures and large crowds are anticipated. Check the City of Hobart website for the parade route and transport updates.
TasFaire, Ross
Ross is usually all sandstone cottages, convict-built bridges and impeccable nineteenth-century manners. On 21 and 22 November, the wizards move in. TasFaire takes over the village with more than 50 fantasy traders, medieval combat demonstrations, Dungeons & Dragons adventures and a costume parade where chainmail is entirely appropriate attire. There are quests to complete, magical trinkets to acquire and a whole village green devoted to medieval merriment. Dressing up is encouraged. How far you commit to the bit is entirely your call.
Where: Ross Village, including Ross Town Hall, 12 Bridge Street, Ross
When: Saturday 21–Sunday 22 November 2026, from 10am
Cost: Adults $15 per day or $20 for the weekend; under-16s free
Best For: Festivals; Families; Group catch-ups; Markets; Fantasy lovers
Need To Know: Book tickets in advance. Dogs are welcome on leads in outdoor areas. Costume weapons and oversized props are subject to restrictions.
Highlands BushFest
Bothwell has never been a town to do things by halves, and Highlands BushFest is wonderfully specific about its interests. Think whip cracking, meat smoking, salami making, fishing demonstrations, hunting dogs and enough outdoor expertise to equip a small expedition. Held across two days in the Central Highlands, the festival celebrates country skills with food stalls, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of opportunities to try something new. Entry costs a gold coin, making this an exceptionally good-value country excursion.
Where: Bothwell Recreation Ground, 26 Hollow Tree Road, Bothwell
When: Saturday 21–Sunday 22 November 2026, 9am–3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Best For: Families; Outdoor enthusiasts; Country events; Road trips; Locals
Need To Know: The program includes hands-on demonstrations and outdoor activities. Dress for the weather and allow time to explore.
Eat & Drink
Urban Wine Walk Hobart
Seven bars, seven Tasmanian winemakers and absolutely nobody telling you when to move along. Urban Wine Walk returns on 14 November, pairing Hobart favourites including Bar Wa Izakaya, La Sardina Loca and Grinners Dive Bar with producers such as Ghost Rock, Atom Wines and Moorilla. Your ticket covers tastings, a keepsake glass and food and wine vouchers, leaving you to assemble your own afternoon. The sensible approach is to start with lunch. Everything after that can be negotiated.
Where: Seven Hobart venues; registration at Lost In Asia, 131–133 Murray Street, Hobart
When: Saturday 14 November 2026, 12pm–4pm; registration 11am–1pm
Cost: $79 plus booking fee
Best For: Wine lovers; Couples; Group catch-ups; Date days; Food & drink lovers
Need To Know: Strictly 18+. Collect your wristband and glass before visiting your starting venue. The $10 food voucher must be redeemed before 1pm.
Killara Distillery Friday Night Festivities
Friday evenings in the Coal River Valley have their own attractions, especially when Killara Distillery opens its doors for drinks, music and supper under the Tasmanian sky. On 13 November, the Richmond distillery hosts its monthly gathering with Apothecary gin and tonics, single malt whisky, live music from Fred Pribac and a visiting food van. There’s no admission charge and families are welcome. You can even bring a picnic, although the whisky deserves your full attention.
Where: Killara Distillery, 32 Ogilvie Lane, Richmond
When: Friday 13 November 2026, 5pm–9pm
Cost: Free entry; food and drinks available to purchase
Best For: Couples; Whisky lovers; Friday drinks; Group catch-ups; Locals
Need To Know: Reserve a table through admin@killaradistillery.com. Children are welcome; the distillery also permits visitors to bring their own picnic.
Art, Culture & Performance
Coming Home: Kit Hiller at TMAG
For more than five decades, Tasmanian artist Kit Hiller has returned to the same subjects: the island’s landscapes, its wildlife and, with remarkable persistence, herself. Coming Home at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery gathers paintings, watercolours, prints and dioramas from across her career, revealing an artist whose fascination with place has never exhausted itself. Her self-portraits are especially arresting, recording the passage of time with unsentimental curiosity. Admission is free, and there’s plenty here to reward a second look.
Where: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Dunn Place, Hobart
When: Friday 6 November 2026–Sunday 28 February 2027; Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm
Cost: Free
Best For: Art lovers; Solo outings; Culture seekers; Rainy days; Free activities
Need To Know: Hiller has been selected for the Archibald Prize exhibition five times and has won the Portia Geach Memorial Award three times.
Katie Noonan: Alone but All One
Few Australian voices can make a concert hall feel as intimate as Katie Noonan’s. The five-time ARIA Award winner arrives at Hobart’s Ian Potter Recital Hall on 13 November with Alone but All One, her thirtieth studio album. Written around love, separation and the business of beginning again, it includes her first songwriting collaboration with author Trent Dalton. For this performance, Noonan strips the arrangements back to piano and voice, allowing the songs to speak for themselves.
Where: Ian Potter Recital Hall, The Hedberg, Hobart
When: Friday 13 November 2026, 7pm
Cost: $59.90 plus $6.95 transaction fee
Best For: Live music; Couples; Arts lovers; Solo outings; Date nights
Need To Know: All ages. The performance runs approximately 170 minutes, including an interval.
Markets & Shopping
Crabtree Crop & Crafts Market
Honey, pepperberries, freshly baked bread and perhaps a ceramic bowl you had no intention of buying. The shopping list writes itself at Crabtree Crop & Crafts Market, held just four times a year beside the Crabtree Rivulet in the Huon Valley. November’s gathering brings local growers, artists and makers to the leafy Valley Campground, with acoustic music, homemade preserves, plants and all manner of bric-a-brac. Bring a picnic for the riverbank, keep an eye out for platypus and give yourself a couple of hours to investigate.
Where: Valley Campground, 18 Sharpes Road, Crabtree
When: Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am–2pm
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Markets; Families; Local produce; Handmade goods; Weekend outings
Need To Know: Dogs are welcome on leads. Free parking is available, and visitors can picnic beside the rivulet.
Hobart Twilight Market at Brooke Street Pier
The beauty of Hobart Twilight Market is that you can begin with a perfectly innocent browse and somehow finish with dinner, a glass of Tasmanian wine and several new possessions. Returning to Brooke Street Pier on 20 and 27 November, the waterfront gathering combines local designers, artisan food producers, small-batch drinks and live music. The Derwent provides the backdrop, the evenings are getting longer and nobody needs to commit to a restaurant booking. Very agreeable Friday night behaviour.
Where: Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart
When: Fridays 20 and 27 November 2026, 4.30pm–9pm
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Markets; Date nights; After-work drinks; Group catch-ups; Local shopping
Need To Know: Family and dog-friendly. Check the organiser’s website for any changes to the outdoor market schedule.
Festival of Roses at Woolmers Estate
Three thousand roses, 350 varieties and a World Heritage-listed estate with two centuries of history. Longford is looking very good indeed this November. On the 22nd, Woolmers Estate throws open its magnificent rose gardens for a day of floral excess, artisan markets and live music from members of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Between admiring the blooms, there’s Devonshire tea, gin tasting and the chance to explore the historic homestead. A Sunday spent among thousands of roses, with a scone and a gin somewhere in the proceedings? Quite civilised.
Where: Woolmers Estate, 658 Woolmers Lane, Longford
When: Sunday 22 November 2026, 10am–4pm
Cost: $15 per person; optional activities extra
Best For: Garden lovers; Markets; Couples; History lovers; Road trips
Need To Know: Free on-site parking. Pets are not permitted. The guided garden walks are sold out, but other optional activities may still be available.
Outdoor & Active
Point to Pinnacle
Most people admire kunanyi / Mount Wellington from somewhere comfortably below the summit. Point to Pinnacle attracts several thousand people willing to do things differently. On 15 November, runners and walkers will tackle the gruelling 21.1-kilometre climb from Wrest Point to the mountain’s summit, gaining altitude with every kilometre. A shorter 10-kilometre Point to Pub route provides a more approachable alternative. Spectators are welcome, although getting around the mountain requires planning. This is an event where cheering counts as legitimate participation.
Where: Wrest Point to kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Hobart
When: Sunday 15 November 2026
Cost: Late entry $145 for Point to Pinnacle; $90 for Point to Pub
Best For: Runners; Walkers; Outdoor enthusiasts; Fitness lovers; Spectators
Need To Know: Late entries are subject to availability. Roads to the summit close during the event, and spectator parking is not available at the finish.
Free Things to Do
St David’s Park 100th Birthday Garden Party
Hobart’s beloved St David’s Park is turning 100, and the City is marking the occasion with Devonshire tea, a brass band and performers dressed as though the twentieth century has only just begun. On 13 November, visitors can gather around the rotunda for live folk music and historical talks before the ceremonial planting of two giant sequoias. The park’s original cemetery headstones and extraordinary old trees provide a poignant backdrop. Not many birthday parties come with quite this much history.
Where: St David’s Park, Davey Street, Hobart
When: Friday 13 November 2026, 10am–1pm
Cost: Free
Best For: History lovers; Gardens; Locals; Free activities; Daytime outings
Need To Know: Free bookings are requested through Humanitix. Devonshire tea begins at 10am, with the official program continuing through lunchtime.
The Big Switch-On
Hobart’s Christmas tree is getting its moment on 28 November, when The Big Switch-On turns Mawson Place into a free waterfront celebration. Children’s favourites Teeny Tiny Stevies headline the evening, joined by Little Feet Music and Bingle the Bear for songs, dancing and plenty of audience participation. The festivities run into the evening, culminating in the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. It’s cheerful, communal and entirely free, with enough music to keep even the most impatient young Christmas enthusiasts occupied.
Where: Mawson Place, Hobart
When: Saturday 28 November 2026, 6.30pm–9pm
Cost: Free
Best For: Families; Christmas lovers; Live music; Free activities; Waterfront evenings
Need To Know: An outdoor, all-ages event. Dress for Hobart’s changeable spring evenings and check the forecast before attending.
Coming Soon
Tasmania’s Taste of Summer
Hobart’s waterfront has a very different personality in the days after Christmas. Racing yachts begin arriving, seafood takes over the menus and Taste of Summer returns to Princes Wharf No.1 from 27 December to 3 January. More than 85 Tasmanian food, drink and artisan stalls are planned across eight days, accompanied by live entertainment and a dedicated New Year’s Eve celebration. If your summer plans involve oysters, sparkling wine and long afternoons by the harbour, December bookings deserve some early attention.
Where: Princes Wharf No.1, Castray Esplanade, Hobart
When: Sunday 27 December 2026–Sunday 3 January 2027
Cost: Adult Taste Pass $40; NYE early-bird tickets $85; other admission options available
Best For: Food & drink lovers; Families; Groups; Summer events; New Year’s Eve
Need To Know: New Year’s Eve party tickets are separate from regular festival admission. The festival opens at noon daily, with different hours on 31 December.
Cygnet Folk Festival 2027
For three days every January, the small Huon Valley town of Cygnet becomes one of Australia’s finest destinations for live music. Cygnet Folk Festival returns from 8 to 10 January, spreading musicians, poets, performers and workshops through halls, pubs and community spaces. The program moves between intimate concerts, spirited dance sessions and impromptu musical encounters, with the town’s cafés and cider producers never far away. It’s a festival that rewards curiosity, comfortable shoes and a willingness to hear somebody new.
Where: Various venues throughout Cygnet, Huon Valley
When: Friday 8–Sunday 10 January 2027
Cost: Adult weekend tickets $247.50; Friday tickets $70; additional booking fees apply
Best For: Live music; Couples; Group catch-ups; Weekend trips; Culture lovers
Need To Know: Tickets are on sale, including camping packages. Festival entry doesn’t guarantee admission to individual performances once venues reach capacity.
What’s On This Month in Hobart: FAQs
November’s calendar has plenty worth leaving the house for. The Urban Wine Walk takes over seven Hobart bars on 14 November, followed by the Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant on the 21st. Mona unveils Zia McCabe’s immersive SEE HEAR NOW installation on 26 November, while Hobart Twilight Market returns to Brooke Street Pier on the 20th and 27th. Beyond the city, TasFaire in Ross and Highlands BushFest in Bothwell make excellent weekend excursions.
Tasmanian wine is getting plenty of attention this November. Urban Wine Walk returns on 14 November, pairing seven Hobart venues with local winemakers for a self-guided afternoon of tastings. Killara Distillery hosts its Friday Night Festivities in Richmond on 13 November, with gin, whisky, live music and food. For something more spontaneous, Hobart Twilight Market brings local food producers, artisan drinks and live entertainment to Brooke Street Pier on 20 and 27 November. Entry to both markets is free.
Start at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, where Coming Home traces five decades of artist Kit Hiller’s work through landscapes, prints and self-portraits. Admission is free. From 26 November, Mona presents SEE HEAR NOW, a sensory installation by The Dandy Warhols’ Zia McCabe combining sound, vibration and interactive art. Music lovers can also catch five-time ARIA Award winner Katie Noonan performing her deeply personal Alone but All One at the Ian Potter Recital Hall on 13 November.
Katie Noonan brings her Alone but All One tour to the Ian Potter Recital Hall on 13 November, while Björn Again turns the Odeon Theatre into an ABBA singalong on the 27th. Over at Mona, Dallas Crane headline Moo Brew Live on the Lawns on 22 November. For something further afield, Ross hosts TasFaire on 21 and 22 November, complete with medieval combat, costumed characters and fantasy markets. There’s no shortage of reasons to clear the calendar.
The Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant on 21 November is an easy family favourite, with giant puppets, colourful floats and performers filling the CBD. On 28 November, The Big Switch-On brings Teeny Tiny Steevies, children’s entertainment and the lighting of Hobart’s Christmas tree to Mawson Place. Both are free. Younger nature enthusiasts can also visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, while TasFaire in Ross promises medieval games, costumes and plenty of imaginative entertainment on 21 and 22 November.
Hobart has a generous selection of free events this November. St David’s Park celebrates its centenary on 13 November with Devonshire tea, brass bands and historical performances, while the Rose and Iris Show fills the Waterside Pavilion with spring flowers on 13 and 14 November. The Christmas Pageant on the 21st and The Big Switch-On on the 28th are also free. For a Friday evening outing, browse the waterfront stalls at Hobart Twilight Market without paying an entry fee.
Summer is shaping up nicely. Street Eats @ Franko returns to Franklin Square on 4 December, bringing Friday-night street food and live music back to Hobart. Tasmania’s Taste of Summer takes over Princes Wharf No.1 from 27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, coinciding with the Sydney to Hobart yacht race celebrations. Further south, Cygnet Folk Festival returns from 8 to 10 January 2027, filling the Huon Valley town with concerts, workshops and musicians from across Australia and beyond.
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