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)
- World Street Eats (Civic Square)
SUN 18 JAN
- Music in the Park (City Park)
- World Street Eats (Civic Square)
SAT 24 JAN
- Foo Fighters (UTAS Stadium at York Park)
SUN 25 JAN
- Music in the Park (City Park)
- World Street Eats (Civic Square)
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)
MON 23 – SUN 29
- Australian Rowing Championships (Lake Barrington, dispersal of interstate visitors will impact Launceston region)
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 1 MAY – MON 31 AUG
- Off Season (ongoing campaign over wintertime Tasmania-wide)
FRI 3 JUN – SUN 12 JULY
- Festival of Voices (various venues)
JULY
FRI 1 MAY – MON 31 AUG
- Off Season (ongoing campaign over wintertime Tasmania-wide)
FRI 3 JUL - SUN 5 JUL
- Island Escape Winter Festival (Invermay)
WED 29 JUL - SUN 2 AUG
- agriCULTURED (various venues)
AUGUST
FRI 1 MAY – MON 31 AUG
- Off Season (ongoing campaign over wintertime Tasmania-wide)
WED 29 JUL - SUN 2 AUG
- agriCULTURED (various venues)
SEPTEMBER
EVENT DATES TBA
OCTOBER
EVENT DATES TBA
NOVEMBER
SAT 28 NOV
- 2026 Launceston Country Music Festival (Royal Park)
DECEMBER
SUN 21 DEC
- Carols in the Park (City Park)
FRI 26 DEC
- Boxing Day (Public Holiday)
SUN 28 DEC
- Launceston City Cycling Club's Christmas Carnival - 40th Anniversary (Silverdome)
WED 31 DEC
- Beerfest (Royal Park)
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