When might it be busy in the city?
When to expect a busier city
We've created this tool for you, our city businesses, to help you plan and prepare ahead of time for heightened activity in the city so you can make the most of the larger numbers of curious visitors that are predicted during certain periods.
We frequently update this page to keep this resource as accurate as possible for you. Add these dates to your calendar and check back for any added events throughout the year.
JANUARY
SUN 4 JAN
- Music in the Park (City Park)
SUN 11 JAN
- Music in the Park (City Park)
SUN 18 JAN
- Music in the Park (City Park)
SUN 25 JAN
- Music in the Park (City Park)
FRI 30 JAN TO SUN 1 FEB
- Festivale 2026 (City Park)
FEBRUARY
THU 5 FEB – SUN 8 FEB
- Party in the Paddock (Quercus Park)
SUN 8 FEB
- Music in the Park (City Park)
SAT 14 FEB
- Grapes of Mirth (Relbia)
SUN 15 FEB
- Music in the Park (City Park)
SUN 22 FEB
- Music in the Park (City Park)
WED 25 FEB
- Ladbrokes Launceston Cup (Mowbray)
MARCH
MON 16 – SUN 22 MAR
- Harmony Week (various venues)
APRIL
FRI 25 APR
- ANZAC Day Service and Parade (Royal Park, CBD roads)
MAY
FRI 1 MAY – MON 31 AUG
- Off Season (ongoing campaign over wintertime Tasmania-wide)
THU 7 MAY – SAT 9 MAY
- AgFest (Quercus Park)
JUNE
FRI 3 JUN – SUN 12 JULY
- Festival of Voices (various venues)
JULY
FRI 3 JUL - SUN 5 JUL
- Island Escape Winter Festival (Invermay)
AUGUST
Dates TBA
SEPTEMBER
Dates TBA
OCTOBER
Dates TBA
NOVEMBER
THU 6 NOV
- Tasmania JackJumpers v South East Melbourne Phoenix (Silverdome)
SUN 9 NOV
- Albert Hall Community Day (Albert Hall)
SUN 9 NOV
- Thai Food and Culture Festival (Civic Square)
TUE 11 NOV
- Remembrance Day (Road Closure: Paterson Street)
SAT 15 – SUN 16 NOV
- Netball Tasmania Masters Cup (Silverdome)
SUN 16 – SAT 22 NOV
- TARGA Tasmania (various locations, overnights in Launceston)
SUN 23 NOV
- Sally's Ride (Royal Park)
SAT 29 NOV
- City of Launceston Lighting of the Tree (Brisbane Street Mall)
SUN 30 NOV
- World Street Eats (Civic Square)
DECEMBER
FRI 5 - SAT 6 DEC
- Albert Hall Christmas Market (Albert Hall)
SAT 6 DEC
- Launceston Lions Club Christmas Parade (various streets)
SAT 6 DEC
- World Street Eats (Civic Square)
THU 11 DEC
- Town and Gown Parade (Launceston Conference Centre)
SAT 13 DEC
- Love Local Festive Fun Day (CBD)
SUN 21 DEC
- Carols in the Park (City Park)
FRI 26 DEC
- Gilmore Cycling Classic (Elphin Sports Centre, road closures around City Park)
WED 31 DEC
- Beerfest (Royal Park)
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