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!

Recycling and Landfill Collection Week

16 July 2026

Veolia Collects waste on a fortnightly alternating cycle across the coast Please have bins kerbside the night before or by 6am, no bags in recycling (loose is lovely!),

School Holiday Activities

16 July 2026

Be sure not to miss out on exploring, learning, and creating lasting memories during these school holidays, whether you prefer indoor or outdoor activities, plan ahead and mark your calendar now.

Kids Corner

16 July 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.

Behind the Lines

16 July 2026

Behind the Lines 2025: 'Are We Rolling?' celebrates the year's best political cartoons.

ArtRage: The 2025 Selection

16 July 2026

Developed by QVMAG, ArtRage is Tasmania’s premier student art exhibition.

Abracadabra

16 July 2026

Abracadabra is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud 60-minute kids magic show bursting with colour, comedy, and jaw-dropping surprises.

Arts After Dark

17 July 2026

Free live music events in the Atrium from 5pm before and after a selection of shows at your arts centre.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

17 July 2026

Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far.

Community Noticeboard

20 July 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

20 July 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.

In Conversation with Kylie Bell

21 July 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening with local author, photographer, designer and tourism entrepreneur Kylie Bell, as she shares the stories, landscapes and hidden treasures behind her beautifully curated guide, 50 Incredible Destinations in Northern Tasmania.

The Canopy Burnie

22 July 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.

Tai Chi at the Canopy

22 July 2026

Have you ever wanted to try the art of Tai Chi? Ro's Tai Chi is now at the Canopy!

Second Glance Market

25 July 2026

Love a good bargain? Looking to refresh your wardrobe sustainably? Or perhaps you've got quality clothes ready for a new home?

Join us for Second Glance, a second-hand clothing market hosted by City Mission North & North West Tasmania and proudly supported by Burnie City Council.

Archery Come N Try

26 July 2026

Burnie Archery Club will accept juniors as young as 8 years of age, however juniors under the age of 16 years need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no limit to age, so our more senior members of the public are most welcome.

Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) Community Data Workshop

28 July 2026

Connected Beginnings Lutruwita warmly invites you to attend the upcoming Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) Community Data Workshop, Behind Every Number is a Child: What is the Data Really Telling Us?

Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Course

30 July 2026

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

Strange Faith

31 July 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.

In the Stillness

31 July 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.

Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

01 August 2026

Huge range of 2nd hand books of all kind, jigsaw puzzles, children's books, fictional books and more!

Burnie City Market

01 August 2026

The Burnie City Market is held the first and third Saturday of each month in the plaza behind the Marine Terrace Multistorey Carpark.

Burnie Concert Band

01 August 2026

For 40 years, The Burnie Concert Band has been making music in our community.
Join us as we celebrate this milestone with our Ruby Anniversary Concert.

In Conversation and Dinner with Philip Blake

05 August 2026

Veteran of Targa Tasmania, motor enthusiast and thrill seeker! Join us for a fascinating and entertaining dinner event with Philip Blake as he discusses his book That Was Close!

Winter Lunchbox Concerts

06 August 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

06 August 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.

The Addams Family Musical

07 August 2026

The Addams Family follows Wednesday Addams as she falls in love with a “normal” boy and invites his family to dinner. Chaos ensues when secrets are revealed, worlds collide, and the Addams family must navigate the hilarious challenges of love and loyalty—all with their signature macabre charm. What surprises await in the Addams mansion? There’s only one way to find out…

Burnie Rostrum Club

13 August 2026

Rostrum is devoted to providing training towards confidence and competence in public speaking, meeting procedure and chairmanship.

Buckby Motors Rally Tasmania

15 August 2026

Get set for an adrenaline-fuelled weekend of rallying.

Dr Karl Live

15 August 2026

Australia’s favourite nerd returns with stories of Antarctica, the Simpson Desert, and even the origin of the word ‘selfie’

Utas Open Day

16 August 2026

Open Day is packed with hands-on activities and great food. Learn about our courses, scholarships and accommodation while getting a feel for university life.

Inclusive Practice and Community

19 August 2026

The training will give you the knowledge to assist individuals and organisations in offering an inclusive and welcoming service for LGBTIQA+ people.

In Conversation with Margaret Hickey

19 August 2026

Join us for a captivating morning with crime writer, Margaret Hickey to celebrate the release of her gripping new thriller, Cold River.

On The Beach

21 August 2026

On the Beach (1957) by Nevil Shute is a post-apocalyptic novel set in Melbourne, Australia, following a nuclear war that has destroyed the Northern Hemisphere. As deadly radiation drifts south, characters face inevitable death with quiet dignity, engaging in daily routines, relationships, and acceptance of their fate.