What’s On in Hobart This Month: Your September Guide & Beyond

Spring has sprung in Hobart, and the city is shaking off winter chills with a fresh burst of colour and culture. Crisp mornings are perfect for wandering open-air markets, coffee in hand, while the sun warms your face. MONA continues to wow with mind-bending exhibitions, from industrial sculptures to haunting sandscapes, while evenings are made for cosy bars, new dining spots, and starry skies.

So dust off your spring layers, plan your weekend adventures, and dive into what’s on in Hobart this month.

The First — And Only — Total Lunar Eclipse of 2025

Set your alarms, sky gazers — a rare Blood Moon is set to light up Australian skies in the early hours of September 8th. This total lunar eclipse will bathe the moon in a fiery red glow for more than an hour, the first visible since 2022, and the only one you’ll catch this year. No telescope needed, just a clear view of the night sky (and maybe a cosy blanket). It’s not every day the universe serves up a cosmic moment like this — catch it at its peak at 3.30am AEST.

What’s On in Hobart This Month: Festivals, Arts & Culture

In the end, the beginning — Arcangelo Sassolino at MONA

Industrial materials meet elemental force in this jaw-dropping MONA exhibition from Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino. Think: steel melting mid-air, glass straining under rock, and tyres squeezed to breaking point. Using heat, gravity and immense pressure, Sassolino explores change as a moment of truth — a flash of destruction, renewal and transformation. It’s physical. It’s philosophical. It’s like nothing you’ve seen before.

Curated by Sarah Wallace, Jarrod Rawlins and Olivier Varenne.

Until April 6th, 2026

MONA, Hobart

Check out Théo Mercier’s Mirrorscape at MONA

While you’re at MONA, French artist and stage director Théo Mercier has transformed the museum’s former library into a haunting, otherworldly installation, crafted entirely from locally sourced sand. Created on-site with the help of expert sand sculptors, Mirrorscape presents a catastrophic landscape suspended in time: a scene that might follow a landslide, tsunami, or bomb blast.

Enclosed behind glass and flanked by aluminium panels, the work evokes a laboratory specimen, a fossil, or perhaps a prophecy. Inspired by Tasmania’s ever-shifting sandstone formations and local detritus, Mercier’s immersive diorama blurs the lines between past and future, art and aftermath — an eerie vision of what was, or what’s to come.

Until 16th February, 2026

655 Main Road, Berriedale

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Lord of the Flies at The Playhouse Theatre

Enjoy a night out at the historic Playhouse Theatre this spring. Dive deep into the moral and societal quandaries that arise via this classic tale that tracks a group of schoolboys abandoned on a desert island. The best bit? It will only set you back $49 per ticket.

Wednesday 27th August to Saturday 6th September

106 Bathurst Street, Hobart

What’s On in Hobart This Month: Activity & Getaway

Unlock the Keys to New Experiences at The Tasman 

The Tasman, one of Tasmania’s newest and most coveted hotels, is just steps from Hobart’s vibrant waterfront. Housed in a heritage building, the hotel beautifully celebrates the city’s history, with the St David’s Park Suite featuring ceilings crafted from the timbers of the first ships to arrive in Hobart. Inside, exquisite textures and expansive views create a peaceful retreat. Peppina’s, a restaurant by Massimo Mele, highlights Tasmanian produce and Italian heritage, while the speakeasy-inspired bar, Mary Mary, offers bespoke cocktails featuring native ingredients.

Recently recognised as one of the World’s Top 50 Hotels by a global panel of more than 600 experts, guests are invited to elevate their stay with a signature Tasman experience; the Keys. Curated by the concierge team and crafted with trusted local operators, each experience is either entirely exclusive to guests or thoughtfully elevated for luxury travellers. From mountain biking through vineyards and plunging into icy waters to harvesting oysters straight from the sea, every experience invites deeper connection, discovery, and perspective.

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12 Murray Street, Hobart

Winter In the Hanging Garden

Encompassing nearly an entire city block in the centre of Hobart, In The Hanging Garden is an extensive tiered beer garden and cultural precinct, with outdoor dining, bars, markets and live music, and they’re keeping things hot this winter. Enter the grand outdoor Cathedral for live music from Friday to Sunday, s’mores and toasty drinks, or book in for good times within its alfresco dining space, complete with cascading hanging plants and lighting, and a Sunday Family Feast.

For the cosiest activity of all, book a private dome to snuggle up with your mates. Keep warm under the soft blankets, devour a tasty platter and sample a couple of drinks from the seasonal selection- bliss! It’s a whole lot of wholesome, and here til the end of the month. 

112 Murray Street, Hobart

Celebrate the Change of Season with a Cooking or Gardening Class at The Agrarian Kitchen

One of Tasmania’s most treasured culinary institutions, The Agrarian Kitchen is also home to a renowned cooking school. Check out their calendar of events for the coming months, which is full of incredible experiences ranging from gardening fundamentals to handcrafting mozzarella. You can view the full calendar of classes and workshops here.

11a The Avenue, New Norfolk

Discover Out-of-This-World Stargazing

There’s no wonder Tassie took up most of your Instagram feed when the Southern Lights put on a show in May – the skies are on another level down in the Apple Isle. Your chances of spotting the Southern Lights (AKA Aurora Australis) are heightened in winter, thanks to the longer nocturnal hours and clear skies with relatively low light pollution.

There are spots all over Tasmania to see the lights, with some of the very best an easy (and picturesque) drive from Hobart, from kunanyi / Mt Wellington to Bruny Island. Even if you don’t manage to catch the lights, stargazing is magical in Tasmania. Get yourself an Airbnb with an outdoor fire or join a guided night tour – like kunanyi After Dark or the Glow Show night experience in Hobart. 

Piatti Invernali Cooking Classes

Unleash your inner Masterchef with Piatti Invernali, where you’ll dive into the heart of traditional Italian cooking in a gorgeous kitchen plucked from a Nancy Meyers movie. These hands-on classes will have you mastering classic Italian dishes, from hearty pasta and pizza to flavourful risottos. Perfect for spicing up your culinary skills, these classes offer a delicious way to bring a taste of Italy into your home. 

From $95 per person, find the class timetable here.

The Farmhouse Kitchen Tasmania, 292 Sunday Hill Road, Wattle Grove

What’s On in Hobart This Month: Shopping & Markets

Farm Gate Market

When Sunday morning rolls around, Hobart’s Farm Gate Market (affectionately known as Farmy) buzzes with energy, and it’s not to hard to see why Lonely Planet has crowned it a must-visit travel trend for 2025. This is your one-stop shop for fresh local produce in abundance. Local purveyors line the street, with stalls overflowing with fresh fruit and veg, artisanal baked goods, and small-batch spirits. Start your morning at Farmy’s Grub Hub with breakfast from one of the many food trucks before diving into this sensory playground of Tasmanian goodness. This is no ordinary market; it’s an experience that captures the soul of slow, local travel.

8:30am to 1pm, Sundays 

104 Bathurst Street, Hobart 

Salamanca Market 

A stroll through this long-running market is the perfect weekend activity in Hobart, and this month, it’s a very Merry market indeed. 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 that make great gifts this Christmas.

So central you can shuffle straight from one of Hobart’s many fabulous cafes into another excellent coffee and a Lady Hester sourdough donut.

8:30am to 3pm, Saturdays

Salamanca Place, Hobart 

What’s On in Hobart This Month: Food & Drink

Sip Whiskey by the Fire at MACq 01

At Hobart’s MACq 01, the fireplace isn’t just about warmth — it’s the heart of the space. This stunning circular hearth invites you to unwind with a cocktail, surrounded by art and stories celebrating Tasmania’s rich heritage. But that’s not the only reason to visit! Callington Mill Distillery has officially landed in Hobart, bringing its award-winning Oatlands charm to the waterfront building. Open daily for lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks, the luxe new venue adds another layer of sophistication to the chic hotel, delivering precision across whisky, wine, and food, all served in plush interiors.

Whisky lovers can dive into the exclusive Serendipity Experience, a guided tasting and blending session that ends with your very own signature bottle. Hobart’s sipping scene just got seriously elevated.

18 Hunter Street, Hobart

Enjoy a Sunday Roast at the Iconic Cascade Brewery

There’s no better way to stay warm on the weekend than by huddling around a Sunday roast with your best pals. For $30 you can score the roast of the day, alongside a bonus pint and soak up the historic surrounds of Cascade Brewery whilst you’re at it.

Every Sunday

140 Cascade Road, Hobart

Stay Warm at Willie Smith’s Apple Shed

Take a quick 25-minute drive to the Huon Valley and visit Willie Smith’s Apple Shed — the place where the beloved Willie Smith’s Cider is grown and made. Keep warm inside the shed and order a housemade charcuterie board and tasting paddle to sample some local goodies. There’s an Apple Museum on site where you can take a self-guided tour anytime, live music every Friday night, and an artisan and produce market takes place on the farm every Saturday from 10.00 am, with plenty of farm fresh produce to sample.

2064 Huon Highway, Grove

Bottomless Tacos at Voodoo Bar

Looking to shake up your Thursday night? Gather the gang, arrive hungry and treat yourself to bottomless tacos at Voodoo Bar. You’ll have 1.5 hours to soak up the vibes and eat as many tacos as your tummy can handle. Good luck!

Every Thursday, $39

1 Pitt Street, North Hobart

Try a Bowl of the Best Winter Dish at Ranita Ramen

Hobart’s dining scene is a whole lot tastier with the arrival of Ranita Ramen, a charming nine-seat ramen bar that’s causing a stir. Located on Liverpool Street, this intimate spot, led by the talented couple Zoe Erskine and Javier Garcia Tornel, serves up homemade noodles and velvety broths crafted with locally sourced ingredients.

Each bowl is a delicious reflection of the couple’s culinary journey—from Melbourne to Madrid, and a passion ignited in Japan. The seasonal menu features dishes like fish shio ramen: a delicate fish broth with chicken chashu, meatballs, ajitama egg, and emmer wheat noodles—light yet rich, complex yet comforting. 

206 Liverpool Street, Hobart

Did you love our round-up of what’s on in Hobart this month? You’ll also enjoy our guide to the best things to do in Hobart, plus the best restaurants and cafes to explore around this magical city.