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Launceston Events
 

Launceston is rich in agricultural, river valley and marine communities and offers all the fantastic events that major centres do, including theatre, dance, shopping, AFL, concerts, local festivals and sporting competitions all year round. Check local ‘what’s on’ guides on your way to the region as you’re sure to find something to pique your interest.

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Launceston Events

Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race, racing

Melbourne to Launceston Yacht Race - Launceston

The Melbourne to Launceston is the Grand Old Dame of Australian ocean races. She is the oldest ocean race in Australia and the fifth oldest on the face of the planet. The arduous race crosses Bass St... more...

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AAMI Launceston Cup and Carnival

AAMI Launceston Cup - Launceston

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 Carnival, world c... more...

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Festivale

Festivale - Launceston

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 year. More t... more...

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Anzac Day Dawn Service Tasmania

Anzac Day Dawn Service - Launceston - Launceston

A Dawn Service will be held at Launceston's Cenotaph at Royal Park. Participate in this solemn ceremony of remembrance, gratitude and national pride for all our men and women who have fought and died ... more...

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Ross Marathons

B & E Launceston Ten - Launceston

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 those who are ... more...

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AFL Aurora Stadium, Launceston Hawthorn Football Club

Hawthorn v North Melbourne - AFL - Launceston

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. In Round 10,... more...

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AFL Aurora Stadium, Launceston Hawthorn Football Club

Hawthorn v Port Adelaide - AFL - Launceston

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. In Round 20,... more...

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Farmers Market

Launceston Esk Market - Weekly - Launceston

The Launceston Esk Market has a range of products on offer including refreshments, bric-a-brac, pre-loved items, clothing, books, tools, collectable tools, antique and craft items, knitting, sewing, b... more...

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Agricultural Show, exhibition, animal, sideshow

Royal Launceston Show - Launceston

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 attractions, a... more...

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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra TSO

Symphony Under the Stars - Launceston - Launceston City

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 the Tasmania... more...

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Apron Design Market

The Apron Design Market - Launceston

The Apron Design Market is located along the boardwalk at Seaport, Launceston. The quarterly market held in Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer attracts local designers and producers displaying their w... more...

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Trivia Night - Star Bar

Trivia Night - Star Bar - Launceston

Are you up for the challenge? Then come along to the Star Bar this Tuesday. Grab a group of friends or just come by yourself and join a team; be puzzled and quizzed at our Terrific Tuesday Trivia nig... more...

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ACO2 - The Next Generation

ACO2 - The Next Generation - Launceston

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 style. In ... more...

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Calendar Girls

Calendar Girls - Launceston

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 when they pe... more...

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Cliff Joins the Beatles

Cliff Joins the Beatles! - Launceston - Prospect

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 create a music ... more...

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Harvest Launceston

Harvest Launceston - Launceston

Harvest Launceston, Tasmania's Community Farmers Market showcases the best local produce on offer in the State. The stallholder’s passion for their produce shines through their innovation, collaborat... more...

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Junction Arts Festival

Junction Arts Festival - Launceston

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 art and perfo... more...

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Run For A Wish

Launceston Eye Institute Run For A Wish - Launceston

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 iconic Aurora... more...

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Mick Flavin

Mick Flavin - Launceston - Prospect

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 Irish Country Mus... more...

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Nearly Neil

Nearly Neil - Launceston

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 the great hit... more...

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Prologue for Potentials

Prologue for Potentials - Launceston

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 script in front... more...

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Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica

Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica - Launceston

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 paid for and... more...

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Sleeping Horses Lie

Sleeping Horses Lie - Launceston - Launceston

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 in her dark h... more...

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Syncopation

Syncopation - Launceston

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 a dream of... more...

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TSO 2

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - Dreams and Dances - Launceston - Launceston

Michael Collins Conductor and Clarinet MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Overture WEBER Clarinet Concerto No 1 RAVEL Pavane pour une infante défunte BIZET Symphony in C About the Program Mendels... more...

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TSO 2

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - Elgar's Cello Concerto - Launceston - Launceston

Marko Letonja Conductor Sue-Ellen PaulsenCello LANGDON New Commission* ELGAR Cello Concerto DVOŘÁK Symphony No 7 About the Program Elgar’s Cello Concerto is one of those rare pieces where player and i... more...

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TSO 2

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - The Gentle Sax- Launceston - Launceston

Baldur Brönnimann Conductor Amy Dickson Saxophone AYDN Symphony No 59 EDWARDS Full Moon Dances – Saxophone Concerto* LIGETI Concert Românesc SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No 9 About the Program Multi-award-wi... more...

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The Bugalugs Bum Thief

The Bugalugs Bum Thief - Launceston - Launceston

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 that he’s not the ... more...

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The Land of Yes and The Land of No

The Land of Yes and The Land of No - Launceston

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 Australian premiere... more...

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The School For Wives

The School For Wives - Launceston

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 him. His in... more...

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Uni Revue 2012

Uni Revue 2012 - Launceston - Launceston

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 parts are ju... more...

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Voltage

Voltage - Launceston

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 wrought examin... more...

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Launceston

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 entrance into the... more...

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