What's On Events

Discover what’s happening on the Burnie Community Noticeboard from festivals and sport to performances, food, and local gatherings. Explore our Arts Hub, Civic events, and Save the Date highlights. Submit your event for inclusion; there’s something for everyone on the North West Coast!

Darts Tasmania events

30 August 2026

Two premier Darts Tasmania events, the Emu Bay Classic (May) and George Page Memorial (August) are hosted in Burnie

Rates instalments due 2026-27

31 August 2026

Instalment dates are: 31 Aug, 30 Nov, 28 Feb, 31 May.

Community Noticeboard

31 August 2026

What is happening locally this month? Check out these community calendars to find out what’s on. There are fun things to do with kids, activities, workshops, trivia and entertainment for all ages happening in Burnie and across the NW Coast.

FOGO Collection FAQ's

31 August 2026

When it’s time to roll out your green-lidded bin! 🌱 Please have bins kerbside the night before or by 6am, no bags (loose is lovely!), and layer up your food scraps with garden waste.

Live Well, Live Long: Burnie

31 August 2026

A free 5-week program of activities and information on what we can do to stay healthy as we age. The series is designed for older adults who want to stay healthy, independent, and connected

In the Stillness

31 August 2026

In the Stillness is a series of paintings that captures personal memories embedded within the Tasmanian landscape. These natural spaces—places I return to time and again—inform my work in a way that feels both comforting and familiar, like revisiting old friends.

Strange Faith

31 August 2026

Strange Faith brings together the work of Tasmanian artists Michael Muruste and David Hawley, two painters whose practices explore abstraction as a means of navigating the complexities of contemporary life.

NGA Art Cases Workshops

01 September 2026

Have you ever wanted to see - and touch - works of art from the national collection? The National Gallery of Australia's Art Cases offer the chance to do just that, and they are coming to Burnie Arts in September!

The Canopy Burnie

02 September 2026

The Canopy welcomes all families with primary school-aged children, along with their younger or older siblings. During school hours, it is open to parents, caregivers, and preschool-aged children, as well as any child with a booked appointment to see a service.

Burnie Library - English Conversation Group

02 September 2026

We have English Conversation Group each week at the Burnie library. We practise speaking English together. There is no cost – it’s free! We hope you can join us.

Burnie Library - Dyslexia Community Information Sessions

02 September 2026

Parents, carers, educators and community members are warmly invited to this informative and supportive session exploring dyslexia, reading challenges, and related learning differences.

YFCC - Arvos at the Junction

02 September 2026

YFCC hosts free afternoon activities for kids aged 11-17 years old every Wednesday between 3 pm and 4:45 pm

Tuning into Teens

02 September 2026

A free parenting education program for parents/carers of pre-teens aged 7-12 living in the Burnie area.

The Matter of Facts: Media literacy workshop at Burnie Library

03 September 2026

Inspired by the ABC documentary series The Matter of Facts, learn how to better identify and challenge false information.

Kids Corner

03 September 2026

Welcome to KIDS CORNER!

Burnie Arts KIDS CORNER is a brand-new, dedicated play space designed especially for children aged 0–7 years and their carers — a warm, welcoming place to gather, connect and explore within the beautifully redeveloped Burnie Arts building.

Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Course

03 September 2026

Parenting adolescents (13+ years)
This parenting course focuses on building positive and nurturing relationships between caregivers and their adolescent.

Winter Lunchbox Concerts

03 September 2026

Van Diemen's Band's immensely popular Thursday lunchtime concert series returns!
Enjoy a tempting menu of four short-form concerts curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff. These concerts showcase some of Tassie’s finest musical talent, alongside interstate and international guests

Burnie Concert Band Beginner & Youth Bands

03 September 2026

Beginner & Youth Band Rehearsals – Starting 19 February Join the Burnie Concert Band in 2026 as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary year! Our Beginner and Youth Bands rehearse every Thursday during school terms at Cooee Memorial Hall and new members are always welcome.

Bunnings Father's Day Family Event

03 September 2026

Build with Dad, and grab a Snag.

School of Rock Musical

03 September 2026

Marist Regional College's 2026 production of School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school and discovers a class full of talented young musicians.

Where is the Green Sheep?

04 September 2026

Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields, Bath Sheep who loves bubbles and Bed Sheep who loves to bounce... But where IS that Green Sheep?