You may also like
On at the same time
On next
HOBARTICA PRECINCT
6 – 9 August
Fri
7
Fri 7 Aug 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
MAWSON PLACE
General Admission
Head down to Nipaluna/Hobart’s waterfront to find the last outpost before you hit “The Ice”. Hobartica returns as an all-new precinct of polar revelry and Antarctic encounters.
The Precinct opens Thursday 6 Aug with a Statement of Country by Theresa Sainty and our ever-popular Krill Party. From Friday 7 - Sunday 9 Aug, check out our cosy Antarctic night market, interactive geodesic domes, VR tours of Macquarie Island, our Polar Plunge Challenge, Celestial Concerts, live music and talks in the Antarctic Lounge, delicious things to eat and drink, and so much more.
Hobartica is mostly free and family-friendly, with a few ticketed and a few adult-only events. Check out the full program below.
Hobartica is open on Friday 7 August between 5.00pm and 9.30pm. Then kick on at the Stowaway Nerdy Nightclub.
 | Antarctic Night Market 5.00pm – 9.30pm Stock up on cold-climate supplies, browse locally made polar crafts, suit up in the AAD’s cold-weather gear, step inside our geodesic dome for immersive Antarctic experiences, warm up with hearty food and drinks, or stop by a market stall staffed with Roving Scientists peddling nothing but great Antarctic conversation. |
 | Celestial Sessions: K. Verell 5.00pm – 9.30pm Live durational performances paired with stunning Antarctic and southern sky imagery, featuring a range of Tassie's favourite musicians playing live in our 8m geodesic dome. |
 | Harira by Rough Rice 5.00pm – 9.30pm Local cook and fermentation legend Adam James offers his own take on comfort fare for icy climes in our signature Hobartica dish. Adam’s harira is a hearty braise of chickpeas, lentils and rice noodles with warm spices, pickles, herbs, and yoghurt. Add some wallaby to keep you hopping. |
 | Polar Plunge Challenge 5.00pm – 9.15pm |
 | Dispatches from the Ice #1: A Wild Sea Without End 5.15pm – 6.00pm Hear from Dr Steve Rintoul AO about how the Southern Ocean drives global climate and shapes the future of our planet. Buy tickets |
 | Shifting Antarctica 5.30pm – 9.30pm A collaboration featuring new artworks by Eloise Kirk and Rosie Hastie inspired by Antarctic science and the environmental challenges of a changing world. MORE INFORMATION |
 | Antarctic Lounge 6.00pm – 9.15pm Who knew Australia’s Antarctic Gateway housed the best little live music and cocktail bar this side of Macquarie Island? Stop by for a selection of our island’s best musicians, Antarctic PowerPoint Karaoke and Science Open Mic, Antarctic cocktails, and kriller parties. |
 | Sidewalk Astronomy 6.00pm – Late Join the Astronomical Society of Tasmania to peer through telescopes and catch a glimpse of the night sky — right from the waterfront. |
 | Science Open Mic: Antarctic Edition 6.45pm – 7.15pm Are you an Antarctic researcher? A plumber at Casey Station? Have a ballad about ocean acidification? Put your name on the whiteboard, grab the mic, and wrap up within three minutes. Props welcome, but leave your conference slides at home. |
 | Stowaway: A Nerdy Nightclub 9.30pm – 1.00am Dance the night away to sounds and voices from the Icy Continent, at Hobartica after hours. Buy tickets |
OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE CITY
 | Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration 11.00am – 12.30pm | State Library of Tasmania Tour the State Library and Archives for a behind-the-scenes look at their fascinating collection of rarely seen Antarctic books and objects. Book tickets |
 | Murder at Hadley's Orient Hotel 4.00pm – Late | Hadley's Orient Hotel Settle in with a tasty cocktail in the Orient Bar. As you sip, test your detective skills with a whodunnit card game featuring Antarctic legends Sir Douglas Mawson and Captain Roald Amundsen. Add it to your evening drinks at no extra cost - just make a booking so Hadley’s knows you're coming to crack the case Book table |
Select a Date
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Available
Selling Fast
Sold Out
MAWSON PLACE
Proudly supported by
