Headliners
Smart, surprising, and seriously entertaining. From live game shows and wild debates to deep dives into sex, tech, and true crime — these are the sessions that will keep you talking long after the curtain comes down.
BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE MIX OF SCIENCE, ART, AND CONNECTION BACK TO LUTRUWITA/TASMANIA
BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE MIX OF SCIENCE, ART, AND CONNECTION BACK TO LUTRUWITA/TASMANIA
Dining and drinking
Savour local flavours, sip something special, and dive into delicious science with Tassie’s best food and beverage experiences. Choose from a menu of fine dining, afternoon teas, workshops, and drinks with scientists.
Art, Music, and Performance
In a place this wild and creative, art and science make natural collaborators. From gallery walls to dance floors, theatre stages to Antarctic domes, our art and music program celebrates curiosity in all its forms.
Beyond Hobart
Pack your bags and your sense of adventure, and get ready to explore the wild and wonderful beyond the capital through a series of workshops, field trips, and headline shows.
Connect in nature
Reconnect with the outdoors – and yourself. With wild landscapes, crisp air, star-strewn skies, and moments of genuine stillness, these events are made for slowing down, heading outdoors, and feeling human again.
Get active
Adventures designed to get you moving, breathing deeply, and feeling a little more alive. Join expert guides for gentle hikes, energetic expeditions, and revitalising rituals, from urban escapes to deep Tasmanian wilderness.
Indigenous knowledge
From sky stories and foraging to guided walks and cultural experiences, this is your invitation to deepen your connection to place, history, and the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Stars and space
Tasmania is home to some of the darkest skies in the inhabited world — perfect for stargazing, fireside storytelling, and pondering your place in the universe. Embrace the dark with a stellar lineup of after-dark adventures and cosmic conversations.
Antarctica
Hobart is one of only five Antarctic gateway cities in the world. It’s also a place of deep connection and custodianship. Dive into Antarctic nightlife, live music, art, and immersive experiences, while chatting to the people who live and work on The Ice.
Family-Friendly
Yes, Beaker Street Festival is mostly for curious grown-ups — but we’ve got a few tricks up our lab coat sleeves for the younger crowd too.
Free
Seriously fun science should be for everyone — which is why a stack of Beaker Street Festival events are completely free.
