What's On in Hobart This Weekend: Sitchu's Top Picks
It may be chilly, but our guide to what's on in Hobart this weekend will give you plenty of reasons to leave the house.
A weekend in Hobart is easily filled with great food, cosy spaces and road trips, but how do you know where to start? While it would be easy to become a bit of a hermit during the colder months in Tasmania, Hobart comes alive and thrives - so allow us to show you the ropes.
With exhibitions at MONA, snow adventures, creative workshops and foodie experiences to pick from, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do to get you out of the house! So grab your puffer jacket and brave the chill, because we’ve rounded up what’s on in Hobart this weekend.
What's On in Hobart This Weekend: Arts & Culture
Lands of Light: Lloyd Rees and Tasmania
A free exhibition can be found at TMAG this weekend. Art-wise, Lands of Light: Lloyd Rees and Tasmania celebrates the work of Lloyd Rees, one of the greatest landscape artists of the twentieth century, focusing particularly on the influence of Tasmania on his craft.
It's also got extended hours this weekend for the Beaker Street Festival.
Lands of Light: Lloyd Rees and Tasmania, running to Sunday 27th October
Dunn Place, Hobart
Namedropping
Head to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) this weekend to see its current exhibition, Namedropping. Exploring the idea of status and fame, it asks the question: Why are we drawn to certain objects and people?
Part of the exhibition has already made headlines – MONA is hosting a series of exclusive listening sessions of selections of Wu-Tang Clan’s album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin”. There is only one copy of this album in the world, and it will be part of the Namedropping exhibition. Now that’s status.
From $15 (entry is free for Tasmanians)
Running to Monday 21st April 2025
655 Main Road, Berriedale
What's On in Hobart This Weekend: Activity
Hit the Slopes
If there's one thing to love about winter in Tasmania, it's snow season! Tassie has two ski fields – one within Ben Lomond National Park in the north of the state and Mount Mawson at Mount Field National Park, around a 90-minute drive from Hobart. There you’ll find 4km of ski and snowboard runs, three chair lifts and decent snowfall to September.
With cabins to book and plenty of snow play for the kids, this is a weekend activity the whole family will love.
Salamanca Market
A stroll through this long-running market is the perfect weekend activity in Hobart. Salamanca Market has been around for over 50 years, and in that time it’s grown to include over 300 stallholders, encompassing local goods from records and woodwork stalls to Leatherwood honey and whisky producers.
So central you can shuffle straight from one of Hobart’s many fabulous cafes into another excellent coffee and a Lady Hester sourdough donut.
8:30 am - 3.00 pm, Saturdays
Salamanca Place, Hobart
Build and Booze at Dazed and Confused
If you fancy a hands-on activity with wine, we recommend trying to snap up the remaining spots at this weekend's Build and Booze class with Dazed and Confused.
This relaxing event will teach you the basics of hand-building a ceramic piece like a fruit bowl or vase, with a teacher guiding you with each step.
You'll create something special to show off at home, and you get to enjoy a cheeky vino, too! We call that a win-win.
52b Bathurst Street, Hobart
What's On in Hobart This Weekend: Food and Drink
Indulge: Dark Shed Wine & Food Winter Affair
Escape the winter chill with Uplands' Dark Shed Winter Affair, where warmth and culinary magic come to life. Set in a cosy, flame-lit space, this event pairs Uplands' finest wines with a sumptuous five-course menu crafted by Chef Paul Willcock and Sara. Expect an enchanting journey through global flavours, perfectly complemented by the rich notes of Tasmanian wine. It’s more than a meal – it’s an experience that transforms winter into a season of indulgence and delight. Don’t miss this chance to savour the season’s best in a truly magical setting!
$150
Saturday 17th August
Book here
Uplands Vineyard, 174 Richmond Road, Cambridge
Piatti Invernali – Winter Cooking Classes
Warm up this winter with Piatti Invernali, where you’ll dive into the heart of traditional Italian cooking. These hands-on classes will have you mastering classic Italian winter dishes, from hearty soups and stews to flavourful risottos. Learn the art of creating rich minestrone, creamy risotto, and the ultimate Italian comfort foods like beef spezzatino and zuppa di lenticchie (lentil soup). Perfect for spicing up your culinary skills, these classes offer a delicious way to bring a bit of Italy into your home this winter. Don’t miss out on adding these authentic, soul-warming dishes to your repertoire!
From $275 per person
Book here
The Farmhouse Kitchen Tasmania, 292 Sunday Hill Road, Wattle Grove
Agrarian Kitchen Stay, Tour & Dine
One of the most celebrated restaurants in Tasmania is throwing open its doors for an immersive experience made for foodies for an exclusive Stay, Tour & Dine experience. You’ll stay at the luxe Tasman Hotel in the city and can opt for a chauffeur to take you to the Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk.
Once there, take a secret garden tour at the Agrarian Kitchen to learn about the produce they grow and harvest on-site, get a copy of the Agrarian Kitchen Cookbook and enjoy lunch before returning to your accommodation.
The package includes a daily breakfast for two at The Tasman’s renowned restaurant, Peppina, however, the lunch at the Agrarian Kitchen is not included in the room cost.
12 Murray Street, Hobart and 11a The Avenue, New Norfolk
Available to book until August 31st, 2024
Winter Pinot & Pasta at Tesoro
When the weather is so chilly you'd prefer to stay inside, there's no better combo than a hearty bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine to warm you up starting at only $45.
During winter, Tesoro serves three new pasta dishes, paired with a delightful drop to compliment the flavour. With the options of gnocchi with Napoli sauce, gnocchi with mushrooms and squid ink spaghetti with prawn and lobster, you may need to round up the girls so you can try them all!
Available until August 31st, 2024
28 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Drink Mulled Wine Under the Stars
This winter, Irish Murphy’s Hobart brings warm and cosy vibes to historic Salamanca Place. With a cup of mulled local wine in hand, enjoy the enchanting outdoor area under the stars. Gather around the fire pits, relish great food, and share in good company. Then, heat up the dance floor with live music from talented Tassie musicians. Don't miss this delightful monthly gathering, held on the last Friday of every month throughout the Off Season.
21 Salamanca Place, Hobart
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