Tasmania Events May 2025: Your Guide to Autumn Fun

Ah, May in Tasmania! Crisp autumn air, golden leaves, and a jam-packed calendar of Tasmania events May 2025 that’ll make you want to ditch hibernation mode. Whether you’re into swoon-worthy ballet, trail runs with epic views, or feasting under dark skies, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s hot this month. But before we dive in, consider enhancing your exploration with an Audio tour Tasmania, offering a flexible way to discover the island’s beauty!

1. Finding the Boy Beyond the Rainbow

Join Tasmanian theatre icon Rod Anderson in this intimate one‑man cabaret exploring his 1950s–60s childhood through iconic musical numbers. With candid reflections on sexuality and identity, and musical direction by Amanda Hodder, it’s part nostalgia, part celebration, and wholly captivating.

When: 2nd May

Price: From $30

2. The Lark Ascending | Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Classical magic alert! Let the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra sweep you off your feet with Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending, starring virtuoso Emma McGrath. A key event in Tasmanian festivals May for music lovers. Open your ears to Sculthorpe’s Pastorale, Stanhope’s joyful Fantasia, and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. It’s a countryside retreat… without the muddy boots. 

When: 2nd May.

Price: From $15

3. Essence of Tasmania – Art Exhibition

Susie Shaw and Sandra Henderson are back, painting Tassie’s soul onto canvases. Think dreamy landscapes, vibrant birdlife, and scones! Don’t miss their Q&A on Sunday 4 May (2:30pm) at Harmony on High Street. Art + snacks = perfect combo. 

When: 2-28 May

Where: 116 High St, Campbell Town. Open daily 9am–5pm.

4. Romeo and Juliet – Hobart

A Love That Defies Gravity (and Ballet Slippers). BIG Live’s production of Shakespeare’s tragic romance features Prokofiev’s score, Emilia Bignami as Juliet, and ballet stars from around the globe. Bring tissues—this one’s a tearjerker. 

When: 3–4 May 2025

Where: 29 Campbell St

Price: $95

5. Bream Creek Farmers Market

First Sunday of May = foodie heaven. Stock up on organic goodies, chat with growers,  and soak in the view of the rolling hills of Bream Creek. A fantastic Tasmanian market experience in May. Perfect for filling your pantry… and your Instagram. 

When: Sunday 4 May, 9am–2pm 

Where: 138 Marion Bay Road

6. Kunanyi Trail Series

Lace up for community trail running on Hobart’s very own mountain! Across four events this year, pick the Enduro or Sport distances, or try the Taster courses (5 km “pram-able” at Tolosa and 3 km at Rialannah). Trails wind through alpine heath, dolerite cliffs, peppermint forests, and buttongrass moorlands. Free BBQs, kids’ games, and Bush Play drop-off make it a full family affair.

When: 4th May

Where: Tolosa Street

7. Tasmania Super 440

Supercars roar back to Symmons Plains Raceway for the annual Tasmanian round. Set against one of Australia’s most scenic backdrops, expect edge-of-your-seat racing, fan-friendly facilities (accessible amenities, cafés, bars, family zones), and a pop‑up wine bar for those post-race celebrations.

When: 9-11 May 2025.

Where: Symmons Plains Raceway – 30km south of Launceston

Price:  From $28.00

8. Brahms Horn Trio | Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

In the second Woolmers concert of the year, enjoy Mozart’s sonata written for Regina Strinasacchi, a nocturne by French composer Lili Boulanger, and Brahms’s heartfelt Horn Trio performed by Tobias Chisnall (violin), Karen Smithies (piano), and Claudia Leggett (horn). A charming chamber evening in historic Woolmers.

When: 10th May

Where: Woolmers Estate, Longford

Price: From $35

9. Mother’s Day High Tea

Celebrate Mum in decadent style with a lavish high tea curated by Laura. Think tiered stands of sweet and savory delights in elegant surrounds. Adults $80, Children (12 & under) $39—book early, as this one always sells out!

When: 10th May 2025

Where: Riversdale Estate, 222 Denholms Road, Cambridge

10. Urban Wine Walk Hobart

Autumnal laneways become your very own cellar door on this self‑guided wine-tasting trail. Pick your starting point, wander between the city’s best venues, and sample tipples from top Australian winemakers. Explore Tasmanian wine events at the Urban Wine Walk Hobart, a self-guided tasting trail through the city’s best venues. Guaranteed to sell out—gather your friends and your tasting glass!

When & Where: 3rd May 2025 – Launceston

10th May 2025 – Hobart

11. Fire Feast Lunch – Candlelight & Dark Skies

Gather at the heritage-listed Rathmore Wool Shed for a fiery feast lunch under the rule of candlelight. Lachlan Bannister from Dark Sky Tasmania explores our relationship with light, the environmental impacts of electricity, and the wonder of Tasmania’s Dark Sky Sanctuary. A thought-provoking, delicious experience.

When: 18th May

Where: 2158 Hollow Tree Road, Hollow Tree

Price: From $160

12. Banff Mountain Film Festival

Adrenaline junkies, unite! Three hours of jaw-dropping films about climbers, skiers, and adventurers. Spoiler: You’ll want to quit your job and hike Patagonia. 

When & Where: 3rd May, Princess Theatre, Launceston

28th May, Wrest Point Casino, Hobart

Price: From $24

May 2025 in Tassie? More like slay 2025. Grab your calendar, book those tickets, and get ready to fall in love with autumn all over again. And for a flexible way to see the sights between events, remember to check out a Take a Local Audio tour to roam Tasmania.

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