Foo Fighters Pre-Parties in Launceston

In a first for Launceston CBD, The Albert Brewery will be taking over their new venue at former Tulloch's Auction House for a Foo Fighters pre-party!

Sample Tassie with their delicious range of Albert Brewery beers as well as local wines from Broad Arrow and local spirits from Bridport Distilling Co!

Even better, they’ll be music from Alex Wadley!

When: 12PM – 6PM

Where: 3-7 George St, Launceston

Serving up: Chilled bevvys and delicious BBQ grub from food truck legend Joshy’s BBQ

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: 12 minutes

Tickets: Free entry

Find info: On their facebook

Don’t miss: The Albert Brewery’s first event in their new venue!

Wet your pre-Foo Fighters whistle at The Tramsheds Pop Up Bar. They’ll be pulling out their white picket fences and picnic tables for a beer garden experience minutes from the Foo Fighters gig!

When: 3PM – 9PM

Where: The Tramsheds, 4 Invermay Rd, Launceston

Serving up: Burger Junkie’s food van will be dishing up some of Launnie’s favourite burgers!

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: Three minutes

Tickets: Free entry

Find info: On their facebook event

Don’t miss: The opportunity to party in a Tramshed!

Invermay’s hub of breakfast, lunch and dinner, Blue Social Eatery, is bringing you a pre-party a stone’s throw away from the Foo Fighters stadium.

When: Regular service from 8am, pre-party kicks off with drinks from 4pm and food from 4:30pm

Where: Blue Social Eatery, 2-4 Invermay Rd, Invermay

Serving up: Foo Fighters themed delicacies, beer and cocktails:

• Long Times Like Teas
• In Your Honour Fish & Chips
• Everlong Lamb Dumplings
• The Best of You Pork Belly Bites
• All My Life Prawns
• Learn to Fly Pulled Lamb Sliders

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: Two minutes

Tickets: Free entry

Find info: on their facebook

Don’t miss: Bag one of the limited VIP group bookings, complete with a table upstairs, food platter and bucket of beers, by contacting [email protected]

Looking for a gig before the gig?!

Friendfest brings together Brisbane’s Ghost Mutt and PEACHY, Hobart’s Nice House, and Launnie’s own Dvrkworld for a huge afternoon of indie pop, new wave and synth rock at The Royal Oak.

When: From 2PM

Where: The Royal Oak, 14 Brisbane St, Launceston

Serving up: A great line up of bands, along with their awesome selection of beers on tap.

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: 10 minutes

Tickets: $15

Find info: And buy tickets

Don’t miss: A gig in a Launceston Institution synonymous with live music, great food and the perfect pint.

Reggie will be streaming triple j’s Hottest 100 live from midday, turning the laneway into a sun-soaked listening party packed with cold drinks, good eats and a crowd that’s ready to cheer, groan and argue every placement.

Once the countdown wraps, the party doesn’t. They’re rolling straight into DJs in the laneway, for the unofficial Foo Fighters afterparty!

When: 12PM – 6PM

Where: Reggie, 63 Brisbane Street, Launceston

Serving up: Sharing plates and burgers to please everyone!

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: 17 minutes

Tickets: Free entry before 8pm - $15 after

Find info: On their facebook event

Don’t miss: Arvo specials 12pm-2pm with:

• $8 Reggie Lagers
• $8 Hard Rated Schooners
• $8 Basics

If you're saving yourself for the gig then there's plenty of other things to do in the CBD before heading to UTAS Stadium!

- Explore Foo Fighters merch, tees and memorabillia at Avenue Records and Stuseum

- Check out our top 10 must-do experiences while you're in Launceston