Dark Mofo is back for 2026 and it’s bigger, weirder, and more wonderfully unsettling than ever. After the triumphant return in 2025, which welcomed over 119,000 attendees and generated more than $67 million in economic benefit for Tasmania, the festival is doubling down on its roots with large-scale art, feasting, light, and noise. The 2026 event takes place from 11th June through 22nd June, with the Nude Solstice Swim on 22nd June at sunrise. If you’re looking to book your accommodation for this event, please contact our Tasmanian travel agents for assistance.
Dark Mofo Program Schedule for 2026 – Free Shows
Dark Park
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Basilica
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Basilica, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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APEX
By: Arthur Jafa
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
Warning: Strobing effects and loud music.
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Perros Chaos
By: Lolo & Sosaku
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Spirit of Tasmania V, Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
Warning: Loud noise, strobing effects.
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Breathing
By: Monica Bonvicini
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Soundspace
By: Boris Acket
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
Warning: Loud music and strobing effects.
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There’s Nothing Left to Pray For
By: Chunxiao Qu
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Spirit of Tasmania V, Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Eternity the Butterfly
By: Hayley Millar Baker
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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The Dogs
By: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Times of War
By: Regina José Galindo
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
Warning: Nudity, adult themes.
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La Sombra
By: Regina José Galindo
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Spirit of Tasmania V, Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Palomo
By: Berna Reale
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Spirit of Tasmania V, Dark Park, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Stasis
By: Ruben Bellinkx
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: TBC
Cost: Free
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The Sky Caving In
By: Gabriel Lester
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Basilica, Macquarie Point, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
Warning: Loud noise, strobing effects.
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Fakahoko
By: Kalisolaite ‘Uhila
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: TBC
Cost: Free
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If We’re Being Honest
By: Vipoo Srivilasa
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Plimsoll Gallery, UTAS, 37 Hunter Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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TrunkMan, SBG
By: Xiyue (CiCi) Zhang
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Contemporary Art Tasmania, 27 Tasma Street, North Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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What Did You Say?
By: UTAS Creative and Performing Arts
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Centre for the Arts, UTAS, Hunter Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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All the Fires Come Alive
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania, 91 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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Tactus
By: Dylan Sheridan + Sean O’Connell + Jacob Leary
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Good Grief Studios, Argyle Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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House of Mirrors
By: Christian Wagstaff + Keith Courtney
Date: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: Free
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Museum of Old and New Art
Date: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: Free (Tasmanian residents). Entry fee applies for interstate and international visitors.
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In Absence
By: Yhonnie Scarce + Edition Office
Date: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: Free
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Pianos
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm (free entry after 9pm)
Location: Former piano showroom, Hobart CBD (address TBC)
Cost: Free (after 9pm)
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Ogoh-Ogoh: The Procession
Date: 21st June ( Sunday )
Time: 5pm – 5:30pm
Location: Franklin Square, Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000 to Regatta Grounds
Cost: Free
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Ogoh-Ogoh: The Burning
Date: 21st June ( Sunday )
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: Regatta Grounds, Queens Domain, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: Free
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…—… ( Shhh )
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: TBC
Cost: Free
Dark Mofo Films
Movie: Stone, Metal Skin
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Sirāt
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: The Zone of Interest
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Titane
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Perfect Days
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Blaze
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Noise
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: The Cars That Ate Paris
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Uncut Gems
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Razorback
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: This Is England
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Head On
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Movie: Somersault
Cost: $20 + booking fee
Location: State Cinema, 375 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart TAS 7000
Dates: 11th – 21st June
Dark Mofo Program Schedule for 2026 – Ticketed Shows
Winter Feast
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Date: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st June ( Thursday – Sunday )
Time: 4pm – 11pm
Location: Princes Wharf Shed 1, Castray Esplanade & Salamanca Lawns, Hobart TAS 7004
Featured Chefs: Floriano Pellegrino ( Bros’, Lecce, Italy ) + Roberto Mele ( Mama Hobart Artisanal Bakery )
Cost: TBC, free entry on select nights. Check darkmofo.net.au for pricing and passes.
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Princess Nokia
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Power Trip
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Danny Brown
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Dry Cleaning
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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The Black Angels, Passover 20th Anniversary
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Purity Ring
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Chat Pile
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Sega Bodega, UNADULTER8 (Live AV)
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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WU LYF
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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clipping.
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Protomartyr
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Daniel Avery (Live)
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Gabber Eleganza, 10 Years of The Hakke Show
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Headache
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Ninajirachi
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Snapped Ankles
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Blackwater Holylight
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Kelly Moran
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Sassy 009
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Iglooghost
Date: 11th June ( Thursday )
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: $49 + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Nina Utashiro
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Lord Spikeheart
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Miss Kaninna
Date: June TBC
Location: Altar Bar, 112 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Hymns to the Dead
By: Tiamat + Negative Plane + Emasculator + Grave Upheaval
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects.
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Borderlands, Eraserhead
By: Xiu Xiu + Loscil + Amby Downs
Date: June TBC
Location: Odeon Theatre, 167 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Flashing lights, strobing effects. Loud noise.
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Acid Mothers Temple
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Loud music.
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The Gesualdo Six
Date: June TBC
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: $0–39 + booking fee & transport
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spectra
By: Ryoji Ikeda
Date: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: $0–39 + booking fee & transport
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Hard Core
By: Julian Charrière
Date: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: $0–39 + booking fee & transport
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Sex + Death Day Club
Date: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd June ( Saturday – Tuesday )
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale TAS 7011
Cost: $0–39 + booking fee & transport
Warning: 18+. Adult themes.
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SOLAS
By: Candela Capitán
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Adult themes. Contains nudity.
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Sculpt: Eye of the Duck
By: Loris Gréaud
Date: 11th – 22nd June ( Daily, solo ticketed viewings )
Time: From box office opening
Location: TBC (tickets collected from festival box office, MAC02, Hunter Street, Hobart TAS 7000)
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Latecomers not admitted. Solo viewings only.
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Êlêctron 45Cc L=20nm W20nm
By: Lolo & Sosaku
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Loud noise, strobing effects.
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Un muro que parte el cuerpo en dos
By: Kiyo Gutiérrez
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: References to violence. Adult themes.
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Hairline Border
By: Kiyo Gutiérrez
Date: June TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Adult themes.
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Baker Boy
Date: June TBC
Location: Albert Hall, 36 Civic Square, Launceston TAS 7250
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Folk Bitch Trio
Date: June TBC
Location: Albert Hall, 36 Civic Square, Launceston TAS 7250
Cost: TBC + booking fee
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Help Me Through The World
Date: June TBC ( Late Night )
Location: Undisclosed
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: 18+. Adult themes. Full bar.
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Night Mass: DEAD END
Date: 13th, 14th June ( Friday, Saturday )
Date: 20th, 21st June ( Friday, Saturday )
Time: 10pm – 4am
Location: Undisclosed, Hobart CBD
Cost: TBC + booking fee
Warning: Crowded environment, flashing lights, strobing effects, nudity and adult themes. Open fires, please take care.
Nude Solstice Swim
Date: 22nd June ( Monday )
Time: Sunrise
Location: Long Beach, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Cost: Free ( registration required )
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Exploring Tasmania Beyond the Festival
Dark Mofo runs across two weekends with free time in between, and you’re already in one of Australia’s most extraordinary corners of the world. Whether you’ve got a free morning, an afternoon between shows, or you’re extending your trip before or after the festival, Tasmania’s best experiences are right on the doorstep. Here’s what to consider.
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Wildlife
Tasmania is home to animals found nowhere else on Earth, and June is a genuinely good time to see them. The cool, quiet winter months mean fewer tourists, more wildlife activity, and a stillness to the landscape that makes encounters feel remarkable.
Tasmanian Devils. The world’s largest carnivorous marsupial exists only in Tasmania. For a guaranteed sighting, [Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary](https://tasmania.com/things-to-do/wildlife/tasmanian-devil/) near Richmond is just 25 minutes from Hobart and open daily with keeper-led feeding sessions. If you’re heading to Cradle Mountain, the Devils at Cradle experience at Peppers Lodge is another excellent option.
Platypus. Tasmania has some of the most reliable platypus sightings in Australia. The Liffey River near Deloraine and waterways around the Huon Valley are known spots. No tour required. Arrive at dawn, find a quiet riverbank, and wait.
Wombats. Common wombats graze openly at Cradle Mountain along the Dove Lake circuit, often within metres of the boardwalk. Maria Island is the other standout, where wombats roam freely around the campsite with no cars to worry about.
Whales. Humpbacks and southern right whales migrate along Tasmania’s east and southern coasts from May through October, making June prime season. Shore-based spotting from headlands on the Freycinet and Tasman Peninsulas is possible, and dedicated whale watching tours run seasonally.
White Wallabies. Bruny Island is the place to find this rare colour variant, spotted near The Neck and in open farmland. While not guaranteed, they’re regularly seen and the island itself is worth the trip regardless.
Little Penguins. Penguins come ashore at dusk at sites including Bicheno on the east coast and Bruny Island. Easy to combine with a day trip.
→ Explore all Tasmanian wildlife experiences
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Day Trips from Hobart
Hobart is a brilliant base. The city is compact, the roads are quiet in winter, and some of Tasmania’s most iconic destinations are well within day-trip range.
kunanyi / Mount Wellington. A must. The mountain looms directly over Hobart and in June there’s a real chance of snow at the summit. On a clear winter’s day, the views across the city, the Derwent, and out to the D’Entrecasteaux Channel are extraordinary. The Mount Wellington Explorer Bus runs return trips from the waterfront if you’re without a car. Pack warm layers as it’s significantly colder up top than in the city. Explore kunanyi
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Richmond. Pair a devil encounter at Bonorong with a stop in Richmond, just 25 minutes from Hobart. Richmond is one of Australia’s best-preserved colonial towns: convict-built sandstone buildings, the oldest bridge in Australia (built 1825), and the oldest gaol. Coal River Valley wineries including Pooley Wines and Frogmore Estate are along the way.
Bruny Island. About 30 minutes south of Hobart to the Kettering ferry terminal, then a 20-minute crossing. Bruny is one of those places that gets under your skin: dramatic coastlines, white-sand beaches, The Neck lookout, local oysters at Get Shucked, cheese at Bruny Island Cheese Company, and the best chance of spotting white wallabies. A Bruny Island Gourmet Tour is a popular guided option.
Port Arthur Historic Site. A 90-minute drive southeast of Hobart across the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site. Allow a full day to explore more than 30 buildings, ruins, and restored period homes. The Isle of the Dead harbour cruise is worth adding. En route, the Tessellated Pavement and Tasman’s Arch are worth short stops.
Huon Valley & Hastings Caves. Heading south from Hobart, the Huon Valley is Tasmania’s fruit-growing heartland: orchards, artisan producers, cideries, and farm gates. Continue to Hastings Caves, the largest dolomite cave system in the Southern Hemisphere, and the naturally heated 28°C thermal springs. It’s a particularly appealing prospect on a cold winter’s day, about 90 minutes from Hobart.
Maria Island. Take the ferry from Triabunna (90 minutes from Hobart) to a car-free island national park where Cape Barren geese, wombats, and Tasmanian devils wander freely around the historic convict settlement. It’s a slower, more contemplative experience than the mainland and a genuine escape.
→ Explore all day trips and tours from Hobart
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Hiking & Outdoors
June in Tasmania is cold and the days are short, but that’s not a reason to stay inside. The winter landscape is dramatic and the tracks are quiet.
Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain. About 2.5 hours from Hobart, this 6km loop around Dove Lake beneath the jagged silhouette of Cradle Mountain is one of Australia’s great short walks. Expect snow on the peaks, possibly ice on the boardwalks, and near-certain wombat sightings. Gear up properly as the alpine weather changes fast. Explore Cradle Mountain
Cape Huay, Tasman National Park. Part of the Tasman Peninsula day trip. This 5.5km return walk rewards with jaw-dropping views of the dramatic dolerite sea cliffs, the highest in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore the Tasman Peninsula
kunanyi / Mount Wellington trails. Beyond the summit drive, a network of walking tracks radiates from the pinnacle. The Organ Pipes track and the descent via the Fern Glade track offer a proper winter walk with genuine reward.
→ Explore all hiking and walking in Tasmania
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Food, Drink & Distilleries
Tasmania’s food and drink scene is world-class, and it’s everywhere, not just at Winter Feast.
Salamanca Market. Every Saturday morning along Salamanca Place, rain or shine. Over 300 stalls selling fresh Tasmanian produce, artisan goods, local whisky and gin, cheese, bread, and crafts. Even in the middle of winter, this is one of the best markets in Australia. A short walk from the CBD and most waterfront accommodation.
Tasmanian Whisky. Tasmania has quietly become one of the world’s great whisky regions. The cool climate and clean water make for exceptional single malts. Several distilleries are accessible from Hobart: Lark Distillery on the waterfront, Hartshorn Distillery in the Huon Valley, and the Old Kempton Distillery on the Heritage Highway. Explore Tasmanian whisky
Coal River Valley Wineries. Hobart’s backyard wine region, less than 30 minutes from the city. Pooley Wines, Frogmore Estate, and Coal River Farm are among the best. Pairs perfectly with a Richmond day trip.
Cascade Brewery. Australia’s oldest operating brewery, at the foot of kunanyi on the edge of South Hobart. Tours and tastings are available, and the heritage buildings are impressive even from the outside.
→ Explore Tasmanian food and drink
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Aurora Australis
Winter is the best time to see the Southern Lights from Tasmania, one of the few places in Australia where sightings are genuinely regular. June’s long nights and clear winter skies create the right conditions. Unobstructed views facing south are what you need: kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Rosny Hill, the South Arm Peninsula, and Bruny Island’s southern beaches are all popular spots. Keep an eye on aurora forecast apps during your stay. When conditions align, the display can be extraordinary.
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Heading Beyond Hobart
If you have more time before or after the festival, consider extending your trip north.
Freycinet National Park & Wineglass Bay. About 2.5 hours northeast of Hobart, Wineglass Bay is consistently ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches, backed by the distinctive pink granite Hazards. The lookout hike (about 90 minutes return) is genuinely one of Australia’s great short walks. Explore Freycinet
Cradle Mountain. If the festival’s visual language of fire, darkness, and wild nature resonates with you, a night or two at Cradle Mountain before or after the festival is a natural extension. It’s one of Australia’s iconic landscapes and an entirely different kind of wilderness experience.
Launceston. Already on the radar for Baker Boy and Folk Bitch Trio at the Albert Hall. Tasmania’s second city is worth an extra day: Cataract Gorge is a 10-minute walk from the CBD and genuinely spectacular, the Tamar Valley wine country is close by, and the food scene has been on the rise for years. [Explore Launceston](https://tasmania.com/points-of-interest/launceston/)
→ Explore things to do in Tasmania
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Where to Stay for Dark Mofo 2026
With Dark Mofo events spread across Hobart’s CBD, the waterfront, North Hobart, Sandy Bay, Berriedale, and even Launceston, where you base yourself matters. Here’s a breakdown by location to help you choose.
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Hobart CBD & Waterfront: Best for Most Festival-Goers
The majority of Dark Mofo’s programme is within easy walking distance of the CBD waterfront: Dark Park at Macquarie Point, the Odeon Theatre and Altar Bar on Liverpool and Murray Streets, Winter Feast at Princes Wharf, the Plimsoll Gallery and Centre for the Arts on Hunter Street, and the MONA ferry terminal at Brooke Street Pier. Staying here puts you in the thick of it without needing a car or taxi for most nights.
Luxury:
– The Tasman, 8 Collins Street, Hobart. A Luxury Collection Hotel housed in a restored 1880s sandstone building, steps from Salamanca and the waterfront. One of Hobart’s finest.
– MACq 01, Hunter Street, Hobart. A storytelling hotel on the waterfront with 114 rooms dedicated to notable Tasmanians. Right beside the MONA ferry terminal.
– Henry Jones Art Hotel, 25 Hunter Street, Hobart. Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, set in a row of restored 1820s IXL jam factory warehouses on Victoria Dock. 52 unique rooms blending heritage sandstone and contemporary luxury.
Mid-range:
– Crowne Plaza Hobart, 110 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. 241 modern rooms with harbour, mountain, or city views, walking distance to Salamanca Place and Constitution Dock.
– Grand Chancellor Hobart, 1 Davey Street, Hobart. Centrally located with waterfront views, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Solid value for a full festival fortnight.
– Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, 39–41 Murray Street, Hobart. Contemporary, central, and offering panoramic city views with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus complimentary daily Chocolate Hour.
– Mantra on Collins, 58 Collins Street, Hobart. One block from the CBD and 500m from Constitution Dock. Apartments with kitchens are a great option for a two-week stay.
Budget:
– ibis Styles Hobart, 203 Collins Street, Hobart. Tasmania’s largest hotel with 296 rooms, a central location, heated indoor pool, and good value rates.
– Best Western Hobart, 156 Bathurst Street, Hobart. No-fuss, well-located option a 10-minute walk from Salamanca Place.
– Alabama Hotel, 72 Liverpool Street, Hobart. A budget-friendly inner-city option within walking distance of Salamanca Market and the CBD.
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Salamanca & Battery Point: Best for the Winter Feast
If Winter Feast is your priority, you won’t do better than Salamanca and Battery Point. Princes Wharf Shed 1 and Salamanca Lawns, the home of the Feast, are right on your doorstep. It’s also the most atmospheric part of Hobart, lined with Georgian sandstone warehouses, boutique galleries, and excellent restaurants.
– Salamanca Wharf Hotel, Castray Esplanade, Hobart. A contemporary boutique apartment hotel literally metres from Princes Wharf and the Winter Feast site. Ideal.
– Lenna of Hobart, 20 Runnymede Street, Battery Point. A magnificently restored 1874 sandstone mansion with free parking, a 5-minute walk to the MONA ferry and Salamanca.
– Salamanca Suites / Salamanca Terraces, Salamanca Place, Hobart. Self-contained apartments in the heart of the Salamanca precinct, perfect for an extended stay.
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North Hobart: Best for the Film Programme & Late-Night Dining
North Hobart is Hobart’s most vibrant dining and nightlife strip, and it’s home to the State Cinema at 375 Elizabeth Street, which is the venue for the entire Dark Mofo film programme. If catching films and eating well between shows is your priority, staying here makes perfect sense. It’s a 15–20 minute walk or short cab ride from the CBD and waterfront festival venues.
– Islington Hotel, 321 Davey Street, South Hobart (5 minutes from North Hobart). A small, luxury 1847 Regency-style mansion with just 11 rooms, artwork by Brett Whiteley and David Hockney, and an infinity-edge garden. Perfect for those wanting a quieter, boutique retreat close to the action.
– Look for serviced apartments and Airbnb options along the Elizabeth Street strip itself for easy walk-in access to the cinema programme.
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Sandy Bay: Best for the Nude Solstice Swim
Sandy Bay is a peaceful, upmarket suburb directly south of the CBD, about 10 minutes by car. It’s where the Nude Solstice Swim takes place at Long Beach at sunrise on 22nd June. Staying here suits those who want to avoid the CBD bustle, have their own vehicle, and still get to festival venues easily.
– Wrest Point, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay. An iconic Hobart landmark and 4-star hotel right on the Derwent waterfront, with a casino, heated indoor pool, sauna, gym, and multiple restaurants. Exceptional value for the quality.
– Bay Hotel Apartments, 123–127 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay. Self-contained apartments in fashionable Sandy Bay, minutes from the CBD waterfront and Long Beach.
– 429 Apartments & Suites, 429 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay. Well-priced waterfront rooms with Derwent views and easy access to the CBD via Sandy Bay Road.
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MONA / Berriedale: Best for the Museum Experience
If MONA programming is central to your Dark Mofo experience (the Hard Core exhibition, Sex + Death Day Club, spectra, The Gesualdo Six), staying on-site or nearby transforms the commute into part of the adventure. MONA is 12km north of the CBD, about 15 minutes by car or 25 minutes by the MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier.
– MONA Pavilions, 655 Main Road, Berriedale. Eight architect-designed, river-facing luxury suites set within the museum’s grounds. The ultimate Dark Mofo base for art obsessives, with exclusive festival packages including VIP Winter Feast entry and Night Mass tickets available for June 2026. Book well in advance as these fill up fast.
– Riverfront Motel & Restaurant, closer to the Berriedale/Glenorchy area, a more affordable option for those prioritising proximity to MONA over CBD access.
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Launceston: For Baker Boy & Folk Bitch Trio at Albert Hall
If you’re making a trip of it and heading to Launceston’s Albert Hall shows, you’ll want a night or two up north. Launceston is a 2-hour drive from Hobart and well worth the detour.
– Peppers Silo Hotel, 2 Bridge Road, Launceston. A striking converted grain silo on the Tamar River, 1.5km from the CBD and a short walk from the Seaport precinct. One of Australia’s most distinctive hotel conversions.
– Peppers Seaport Hotel, 28 Esplanade, Launceston. Contemporary nautical-style hotel in the lively dockside precinct, 700m from the CBD and Albert Hall.
– Mercure Launceston, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston. A solid mid-range option adjacent to City Park, with free parking and easy access to the Albert Hall venue.
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General Tips for Dark Mofo Accommodation
Book as early as possible. Dark Mofo is peak winter demand for all of Hobart. Prices can double on festival nights and the best properties sell out months in advance. If you’re attending the full fortnight, locking in accommodation now is strongly advised.
Think about transport. Hobart’s CBD is compact and walkable for most festival venues, so a central location saves you significantly on taxis and rideshares. Uber and taxis run but can be scarce and expensive after Winter Feast or Night Mass. Walking distance is king.
Consider a kitchen. A two-week festival with dinners at Winter Feast, late-night bar tabs, and ticketed shows adds up quickly. A self-contained apartment with a kitchen helps manage costs.
MONA access. The MONA ferry departs from Brooke Street Pier on Hobart’s waterfront. It’s the most scenic option for getting to the museum and runs regularly during the festival. Driving is also easy with free parking available on-site.
Book your Dark Mofo accommodation through Tasmania.com
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