# Festivals in Launceston 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Launceston 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Launceston. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Launceston, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Launceston listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Launceston

- **Event Name**: Little Food Festival Launceston 2026
  - **Description**: The Little Food Festival is partnering with the City of Launceston to bring Australia’s iconic food festival for kids to Northern Tasmania!

Get ready for two days packed with tasty discoveries, cooking demonstrations, and interactive workshops in Civic S
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  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/little-food-festival-launceston-2026/200030719916651
  - **Venue**: Civic Square, Launceston
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, Kids, Workshops
- **Event Name**: 2026 Launceston Country Music Festival
  - **Description**: 🎸 LAUNCESTON COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026! 🤠🔥

The wait is over — Launceston Country Music Festival is coming to Royal Park!

Get ready for a huge day of live country music featuring an incredible lineup of some of Australia's favourite country artists, ri
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/2026-launceston-country-music-festival/200029256376334
  - **Venue**: Royal Park Launceston 7250
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- **Event Name**: Tas Poetry Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Hello fans and air conditioners, 
We are delighted to announce that the longest continually running Australian Poetry Festival, Tas Poetry Fest, will be returning for a 42nd year. Wooooohooooo. That is something to celebrate. Many thanks to Arts Tasmania
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 04:30 pm (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/tas-poetry-fest-2026/200029815586242
  - **Venue**: QVMAG Museum 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
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- **Event Name**: King Parrot - Off The Beaten Track - Launceston
  - **Description**: After another massive year on the road in support of their latest record "A Young Person's Guide to King Parrot", the KP crew have put together an 8 show run of shows to close out 2026 in Australia. They'll be heading Off The Beaten Track to hit some of t
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/king-parrot-off-the-beaten-track-launceston/200030549828547
  - **Venue**: The Royal Oak Hotel
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: LAUNCESTON FESTIVAL OF FUN
  - **Description**: 🎡 LAUNCESTON FESTIVAL OF FUN 🎆

Get ready for three huge days of family fun in Launceston! Enjoy rides, games, showbags, food, entertainment and plenty of fun for the whole family.

🎟️ ENTRY $3

📍 LOCATION: At Glebe
Glebe Farm Road – behind Young’s Veggie
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/launceston-festival-of-fun/200030794895641
  - **Venue**: Glebe farm rd, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Legends of Launceston - Friday 20th November (Riverbend Park, Launceston)
  - **Description**: 🗓 Legends of Launceston
🕚 4pm - 10pm
📍 Riverbend Park, Launceston.

Bad Dad Orchestra - For Those About To Rock - Raccoon Dog.

About the Event: 

Research tells us that men and boys are more likely to engage when support is built around strengths, connec
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/legends-of-launceston-friday-20th-november-riverbend-park-launceston/200030774426253
  - **Venue**: Riverbend Park
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## Trending Events in Launceston

- **Event Name**: The Beautiful Brunch 2026
  - **Description**: Launceston's favourite annual women's event is on again! Completely selling out in just 2 minutes last time, our next Beautiful Brunch is one not to be missed.

A gathering of women in support of Be Hers - a not for profit organisation started by likemind
  - **Venue**: Tranquillity Gardens, 558 West Tamar Hwy, Legana TAS 7277, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Little Food Festival Launceston 2026
  - **Description**: The Little Food Festival is partnering with the City of Launceston to bring Australia’s iconic food festival for kids to Northern Tasmania!

Get ready for two days packed with tasty discoveries, cooking demonstrations, and interactive workshops in Civic S
  - **Venue**: Civic Square, Launceston
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Launceston Country Music Festival
  - **Description**: 🎸 LAUNCESTON COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026! 🤠🔥

The wait is over — Launceston Country Music Festival is coming to Royal Park!

Get ready for a huge day of live country music featuring an incredible lineup of some of Australia's favourite country artists, ri
  - **Venue**: Royal Park Launceston 7250
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- **Event Name**: Taxiride ft TTSAR - Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston
  - **Description**: Tim Watson and Tim Wild began writing together for what would become Taxiride in late 1995, captivating audiences with their electrifying performances and powerful vocals.
Very few bands can claim to have had the impact TAXIRIDE had in Australia and inter
  - **Venue**: The Royal Oak Hotel
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- **Event Name**: The Launceston Poetry Cup
  - **Description**: It's the 42nd year of the Launceston Poetry Cup

Join us for the Launceston Poetry Cup — poetry with the gloves off! Bring your funniest, fiercest, strangest or most outrageous original poem, step up to the mic and deliver it in one minute or less. When t
  - **Venue**: 39 William St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Tas Poetry Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Hello fans and air conditioners, 
We are delighted to announce that the longest continually running Australian Poetry Festival, Tas Poetry Fest, will be returning for a 42nd year. Wooooohooooo. That is something to celebrate. Many thanks to Arts Tasmania
  - **Venue**: QVMAG Museum 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
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- **Event Name**: The Sweet (UK)
  - **Description**: Metropolis Touring presents
The Sweet (UK)
The Final Blitz Tour

Chanted vocals. Pounding drums. Infectious guitar riffs.
SWEET are one of the most successful Glam Rock bands of all time! 

Led by legendary guitarist Andy Scott, SWEET return for The Final
  - **Venue**: Cnr Tamar & Cimitiere Streets, Launceston, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7250
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- **Event Name**: National Endorsed Midwife Conference 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 The National Endorsed Midwife Conference 2026 – Launceston, Tasmania
📅 October 17–18, 2026

Join us in beautiful Launceston for two unforgettable days of education, connection, and celebration for endorsed and registered midwives from across Australia.
  - **Venue**: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
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- **Event Name**: Launceston Baby & Kids Market OCTOBER 2026
  - **Description**: Our much-loved Baby & Kids Market is back this Saturday 17 OCTOBER 2026 from 9am–1pm – and you’re invited!
Join us for a feel-good morning of:
👶 Quality pre-loved baby & kids items
🛍️ Local businesses and handmade finds
☕ Hot coffee & café tre
  - **Venue**: iSEE CHURCH Launceston
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Launceston?
  - **A:** Little Food Festival Launceston 2026 (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Civic Square, Launceston), 2026 Launceston Country Music Festival (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am at Royal Park Launceston 7250), Tas Poetry Fest 2026 (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 am at QVMAG Museum 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia), King Parrot - Off The Beaten Track - Launceston (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Royal Oak Hotel), LAUNCESTON FESTIVAL OF FUN (Thu Oct 08 2026 at Glebe farm rd, Launceston, TAS, Australia).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Launceston today October 08, 2026?
  - **A:** LAUNCESTON FESTIVAL OF FUN (Thu Oct 08 2026 at Glebe farm rd, Launceston, TAS, Australia).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Launceston in October 2026?
  - **A:** Little Food Festival Launceston 2026 (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Civic Square, Launceston), Tas Poetry Fest 2026 (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 am at QVMAG Museum 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia), LAUNCESTON FESTIVAL OF FUN (Thu Oct 08 2026 at Glebe farm rd, Launceston, TAS, Australia).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Launceston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Launceston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Launceston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Launceston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Launceston include Civic Square, Launceston, Royal Park Launceston 7250, QVMAG Museum 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Launceston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Launceston include Little Food Festival, RegFest, Tasmanian Poetry Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Launceston?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Launceston.

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