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 – 3AM

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

Pre-party at the Sports Garden with Foo Fighters, 90's and rock hits playing all day and all night.

When: 11:30AM - 3AM

Where: Sports Garden Hotel, 23 George St, Launceston

Serving up: The kitchen's open all day offering pub fare, plus cold beers and wine.

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: 12 minutes

Tickets: Free entry

Find info: On their facebook

Don’t miss: Post-gig drinks too!

A perfect warm-up before the big show! Swing some clubs, sink some putts and fuel up with your crew.

Show your Foo Fighters ticket and your whole group gets FREE pizza AND a Free jug of beer!

When: 11:30AM - 5PM

Where: X-Golf Launceston, 90 Geladow St, Invermay

Serving up: Pizzas and sliders, beers and cocktails!

Walking distance to UTAS Stadium: 18 minutes

Tickets: Bays available per hour.

Find info: On their website

Don’t miss: The free pizza and jug promo for Fooies, available Tuesday 20th January – Sunday 25th. Call 6310 8202 or book online now to lock in your spot

Restaurants and cafes across the city are extending their opening hours to feed the 25,000 Fooies in town. Take a look at where to eat and drink.

On Saturday, extended hour businesses include:

The Plough Inn

The Plough Inn will be offering all day dining from 12pm Saturday, backed up with a rooftop recovery session from 1pm Sunday!

Golden Brumby Chinese Restaurant

Grab your favourite Chinese food before heading to the Foo Fighters Launceston concert, or sit and eat it at the Royal Park and take in the stunning Tamar River views before taking a stroll through some of Launceston's parkland on your way. Open 12pm-9pm.

Pre-order for fast pick up via phone 63341821 or online: goldenbrumby.com

Stelo Restaurant

From 11:30 a.m. enjoy a sneak peek of their brand-new menu, launched this week. Whether you're fuelling up pre-show or lingering over lunch, it's the perfect way to discover Stelo.

Bar Stelo

Bar Stelo will be open from 2 p.m. to the early early hours this Friday and Saturday, ideal for pre-gig catchups, post-concert nightcaps, or simply soaking in the city’s electric atmosphere.

Looking for Sunday brunch? Check out our extensive guide to Sunday brekkie spots.

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