Arts and culture
A vibrant tapestry of creativity
Explore the inspired artistic offerings of Launceston
Launnie's acclaimed artistic energy is a vibe we love to share with locals and visitors alike. Our flourishing art, design, and theatre scene means there’s always a fascinating exhibition, stage show, or handcrafted treasure to delight in.
Consider this page your personal invitation to dive into our city's creative allure and let your imagination soar.
Galleries galore
Immerse yourself in local talent
Madeline Gordon Gallery represents a convergence of passion and expression. Where creators and appreciators alike come together to challenge the traditional. Be it the limits of your imagination or the threshold of your potential. All are welcome to...
Madeline Gordon Gallery
49 George Street, Launceston
Gallery Fifty Four showcases handmade, contemporary jewellery works from talented designers and artists. Frequently exhibited jewellery pieces include: rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. All pieces are available for sale. Open 3 days a week...
Gallery Fifty Four
52 Saint John Street, Launceston
This gallery celebrates dadaism and surrealism, and houses Australia's largest collection of Salvador Dali works on paper. All but 100 of his known pieces are displayed here, some for the first time ever publicly. The Dali collection is made up of...
Dada Muse
47 Saint John Street, Launceston
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is the cultural hub of Launceston and the leading destination for art, history and natural sciences in Northern Tasmania.
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Artist in Tasmania specialising in portraiture. Prints, cards and fabrics
Heartfelt Art
19 Paterson Street, Launceston
Located in the heart of Launceston, Leoni Duff Studio Gallery is a short walk up the stairs in one of the city’s oldest heritage buildings, in the historic Old Brisbane Arcade. Visitors to the gallery can immerse themselves in the timeless elegance...
Leoni Duff Studio & Gallery
70 Brisbane Street, Launceston
Raincoat’s vision is to offer an exhibition venue that separates itself from a commercial gallery seeking high financial returns. With the kind support of the Arcade’s owners and their agent, that vision has produced – through hard work and...
Raincoat Gallery
17, 19 Paterson Street, Launceston
Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk
While we acknowledge the inherent seriousness of art, we aspire to embrace a more open and 'arty' perspective, encouraging creativity to flourish. At the QVMAG Inveresk campus, you can gaze in wonder at the stars with the Planetarium, learn about science, and wander through natural science displays spanning everything from geology to dinosaurs, shipwrecks, and bicycles.
Queen Victoria Art Gallery
Discover our island's histories, identities, and stories in a fresh and contemporary context with the Art Gallery at Royal Park. Explore hidden gems from the gallery stores, learn about the history and culture of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, and view major commissions by leading Australian contemporary artists.
Get crafty
Channel your inner artist at local classes and workshops
Art designed for everyone to have a fun night in Launceston. Includes Paint and sip every Friday and Saturday and Clay workshops on the pottery wheel.
Paint the Town Red
34 Cameron Street, Launceston
Glazed and Confused offers pottery studio’s in the heart of Hobart and Launceston, run by two mates and a couple of legends. They offer a range of friendly and engaging workshops for adults and children where you will learn to create functional and...
Glazed and Confused
6, 8 Quadrant Mall, Launceston
If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you had learned how to paint, or looking for a fun boozy activity to tackle with friends, then Frida’s Sip N Paint might be the place you’re looking for. No art experience is needed to take on a guided painting...
Frida's Sip n Paint
76 Saint John Street, Launceston
Since 1984, Knits, Needles and Wool have been the number one yarn and haberdashery specialists in Launceston. Located on Charles Street, they stock a huge range of yarns including superfine merino, silk, mohair, alpaca, cotton and even bamboo. They...
Knits Needles and Wool
146-148 Charles Street, Launceston
Camera House Launceston is the best choice when looking for photography and videography products and accessories. They stock the latest brands of DSLR, mirrorless, compact and video cameras including Nikon, Canon, Sony, Go Pro, Olympus, Fujifilm and...
Launceston Camera House
88 Brisbane Street, Launceston
The ReDress Hub is a new home for circular clothing in Launceston and they are setting out to disrupt excessive consumption behaviours, and reduce waste to landfill of clothing. The ReDress Hub is a hub for local clothing retailers, designers, and...
The Redress Hub
94 York Street, Launceston
Providing modern library and archive services that are accessible and Inclusive. They welcome people of all ages, interests and needs, offering opportunities for lifelong learning, social interactions and cultural inspiration. Services and programs...
Launceston Library
Civic Square, 69A Cameron Street, Launceston
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is the cultural hub of Launceston and the leading destination for art, history and natural sciences in Northern Tasmania.
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Ashcraft & Gifts stocks a huge variety of crafting products for scrapbooking, card-making and paper craft. In-store you will find papers of all weights, designs, and colours, as well as envelopes to perfectly complement your handmade cards....
Ashcraft and Gifts
33 Bathurst Street, Launceston
Shop locally made creations
Tassie's dramatic, wild, and pristine landscapes are a source of inspiration for many local artists and craftspeople. Uncover handmade pieces in boutique shops scattered throughout the city centre – you're sure to take home a cherished keepsake (or two).
Theatre North
Spectacular live theatre and dance
For aficionados of theatrical brilliance and enthralling live performances, Theatre North serves as an unparalleled focal point in Launceston. Their productions, currently staged at the historic Albert Hall, set the stage for our lively performing arts ecosystem. Hosting all manner of productions, from captivating dramas and musicals to intricate dance performances, the Princess Theatre is more than a stage – it's a community treasure.
If you're looking to truly engage with the artistic pulse of our city through song, dance, and drama, an evening at these venues should hold a premier spot on your itinerary.
Design Tasmania
Committed to enriching Tasmania's design landscape since 1976, Design Tasmania offers stunning exhibitions and collections, and a specialist store. Carefully crafted to promote diversity and inclusivity, the not-for-profit centre aims to bring design within reach of a broad audience.
Dada Muse
This renovated 1842 Johnstone and Wilmot structure blends historical elements with a modern art museum. Visitors can explore the gallery through self-guided QR code tours or daily guided tours on the upper floor.
Exhibitions and shows
St Lukes Launceston | Winterlight | Community Makers Market
93 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
Come along to our Winterlight Community Makers Market in our Launceston wellness hub on Saturday 25th July. Featuring live... Read more
Spill Poetry Open Mic
33 Kingsway, Launceston
Now in our second year, if you haven’t had the time to check out our open mic night yet, now’s your chance!You are invited... Read more
Tasmanian International Bowls Classic Festival Weekend
62 Gorge Rd, Launceston
Launceston comes alive in October when the Tasmanian International Bowls Classic (TIBC) rolls into town — and this is one... Read more
Rainbow Stable - Celebrating Identity: Activism and Ecstasy
2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Rainbow Stable is a community group consisting of queer + ally creatives who have been dedicated to supporting LGBTIQA+... Read more
Out of the Vault
2 Wellington Street, Launceston
QVMAG's latest collection exhibition provides a unique opportunity to bring unexpected objects, hidden favourites, and... Read more
Japanese Classics Tasmania Open Season 2026
84 Lindsay Street, Launceston
Join in for Japanese Classics Tasmania Open Season. Sunday 13 September 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. No entry required, just... Read more
HR & HD 60th Anniversary Reunion
84 Lindsay Street, Launceston
Join them at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania for the HD & HR 60th Anniversary Reunion on Sunday, October... Read more
Between the Details: Video Art from the ACMI Collection
2 Wellington Street, Launceston
ACMI's collection has a rich, 75-year history from its inception as the State Film Centre in 1946. Since its incarnation as... Read more
Launnie Record Fair
60, 64 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
Fresh Comedy is joining forces with local legends Avenue Records and Du Cane Brewing to launch the inaugural Launnie Record... Read more
2026 Launceston Twilight Christmas Parade
Esplanade, Launceston
Save the date! The City of Launceston Lions Christmas Parade is held every year weaving it's magic through the City.The 2026... Read more
Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise
Stone Building 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Maria Fernanda Cardoso is internationally renowned for using unconventional and organic materials to consider nature and its... Read more
Fantastic Forms
2 Wellington Street, Launceston
'The first impulse of the maker of hand pottery is to obtain pleasure in making and decorating an article, and making that... Read more
Beautiful Tensions: Gray Street Workshop celebrates forty years
2 Wellington Street, Launceston
In celebration of Gray Street Workshop's 40th anniversary, JamFactory presents Beautiful Tensions, a major touring... Read more
*Free Wednesday Night Music Bingo at the Sporties Hotel!
252 Charles Street, Launceston
Free bingo! But it ain't like any bingo you played before!Every second Wednesday at Sporties Hotel.6pm-8pm.One round of... Read more
Live Music at Bar Urbane
26 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston
Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live jazz and acoustic sets at Urbane. Each Saturday evening, we bring the... Read more
NORTH Festival
13 Quadrant Mall, Launceston
This October, NORTH Festival will be bringing bold new flavours to Tassie's city of gastronomy — celebrating the best of... Read more
Live at the Library
71 Civic Square,
Richard Steel and Roger Tattersall will perform at the Launceston Library on 18 July at 10.30am. Playing a mix of Blues,... Read more
Richard Steele Trio at Urbane
26 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston
First Saturday Sessions!*Join the Richard Steele Trio on the first Saturday of each month for an evening of blues, jazz, and... Read more
Free* Wednesday Night Trivia at Reggie Bar Launceston!
63 Brisbane Street, Launceston
Trivia People Tasmania brings a new product to Tassie, swapping the old boring pen-and-paper trivia quizzes to a fun new... Read more
World Street Eats
1 Civic Square, Launceston
World Street Eats is a community centric, cultural food & drinks market in the heart of Launceston. Inspired by the... Read more
Launceston Beerfest NYE Celebration at Royal Park
7 Park Street, Launceston
Experience the Ultimate New Year's Eve Celebration at Royal ParkSet against the stunning waterfront backdrop, Launceston... Read more
Junction Arts Festival
28 Frederick Street, Launceston
Junction is an intimate festival of extraordinary experiences in unusual places, coinciding with the spring Equinox each... Read more
Harvest Launceston Community Farmers' Market
71 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
Every Saturday morning in the heart of the Tamar Valley, Harvest Launceston Community Farmers' Market brightens a quiet... Read more
Free Tuesday Night Trivia at the Sporties Hotel
252 Charles Street, Launceston
Trivia People Tasmania brings a new product to Tassie, swapping the old boring pen-and-paper trivia quizzes to a fun new... Read more
Free Fortnightly Monday Night Spicy Trivia at Tandys Alehouse
53 100 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
Trivia People Tasmania brings a new product to Tassie, swapping the old boring pen-and-paper trivia quizzes for a fun new... Read more