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!

7BU: Celebrating 90 Years on the Air

16 December 2025

Step back in time and tune in to the rich legacy of 7BU, the north-west coast’s beloved radio station, as we celebrate 90 incredible years on the air.

Shorewell Presents: Take 3

16 December 2025

Shorewell Presents: Take 3, a heartfelt celebration of place and people.

TasRail's Christmas Train

16 December 2025

Keep track of the schedule on the Christmas Train Tracker website.

Smoother Movers® Strength Training Program

17 December 2025

Exercise strengthens muscles, bones and joints.
If you experience pain, strength training actually helps reduce
pain by taking the strain off your joints.

YFCC - Arvos at the Junction

17 December 2025

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

School Holiday Activities

18 December 2025

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.

Reclink Social Sports Connection - Pickleball

18 December 2025

The sport of Pickleball has become popular due to its ability to provide an all ages and abilities indoor version of tennis.

Dates for Cruise Ships in Burnie Port

19 December 2025

Welcome to our city, where adventure awaits! Check TasPorts schedule for the official docking details, and makers market in Marine Plaza.

Santa’s Photos and Winter Wonderland

19 December 2025

Santa is returning to the Plaza Arcade this Christmas for photos at the Winter Wonderland Grotto.

Reflexions 79th Dance Graduation

19 December 2025

It’s a weekend of creativity, talent, and community – come along and be a part of it!

Burnie Disc Golf - upcoming events

21 December 2025

Spectators are welcome all day and entry onto the course is free. In addition to League, various tournaments are held throughout the season, including the Crayfish Cup, Winter Classic, Aussie Discgolf Day, and the prestigious Burnie Open Championship in October

Burnie Carols By Candlelight

21 December 2025

Burnie Christmas Carols By Candlelight.
Held in Burnie Park 🎼🎄✨

Community Noticeboard

22 December 2025

Whats happening 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

22 December 2025

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.

Christmas Kerbside Collection Changes

24 December 2025

Kerbside FOGO Collection.
Normal day -> will be collected
Thu 25 Dec -> Sat 27 Dec 2025

City Office Public Holiday Closures

24 December 2025

Council City Office and Customer Service counter is closed on these Tasmanian public holidays.

Waste Management Centre Public Holiday Closures

25 December 2025

Waste Management Centre is closed on the following public holidays:
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Years Day
Good Friday
ANZAC Day

Nu-Gen Athletics Series

30 December 2025

The Nu-Gen Series consists of athletic events for juniors aged 10 to 16.

Burnie Athletics Club - New Year's Eve Carnival

31 December 2025

The Burnie Athletics Club has NYE covered with the New Year's Eve Carnival. The Gift running and Wheel cycling events, along with Woodchopping and Junior Athletics are sure to entertain everyone, ending with fireworks at 9:15pm at West Park.

Burnie City Council Presents - A Night on the Terrace

31 December 2025

Get ready Burnie – the party of the year is back!

Virtual Bonorong Wildlife Rescue Training

03 January 2026

If you're interested in being a Wildlife Rescuer in your spare time, then you're invited to our free Wildlife Rescuer Training.

Burnie Lilium Show

03 January 2026

The 2026 Burnie Lilium Show at Parklands High School will showcase rare and diverse Lilium varieties, feature floral art, trade tables, and demonstrations, all thriving in Burnie’s ideal growing conditions.

TROPHY

12 January 2026

January 'kicks off' with creative development of TROPHY
Burnie Arts is delighted to partner with project company Steamworks Arts who are developing a new dance theatre performance TROPHY here in Burnie.

Burnie Harness Racing - Race Meets

18 January 2026

Burnie Trotting Club hosts eight race meetings from October to March, season with the Burnie Cup in January drawing big crowds and offering fun, entertainment, and excitement for the whole family.

Australia Day Celebration’s

26 January 2026

The Rotary Club of Burnie West invites the community to their Australia Day Music & Beach Party celebrations. Entry is free for everyone!

SummerFest in Pataway/Burnie

30 January 2026

A FREE, fun family festival with live music, entertainment, delicious food, exciting activities, face painting, roaming performers, snakes & reptiles, extreme bicycle stunts, skateboarding, cultural dances, dad's band, arts and crafts and much more!

Troy Ruffels - Stone Tides Weeping Trees

30 January 2026

Stone Tides Weeping Trees is a visual and poetic meditation on the Miena Cider Gums of Tasmania’s central highland plateau. These eucalypts, resilient yet vulnerable, occupy a singular place in the Tasmanian psyche, enduring one of the most remote and unforgiving landscapes in Australia.

Patrick Grieve - HOME

30 January 2026

Home has always been the Northwest Coast of Tasmania.
My Work has always been concerned with describing a sense of place and producing paintings that have their own life and can exist outside the constraints of a label, such as landscape.

Queen Forever

30 January 2026

In 2026, Queen Forever celebrates 20 years of electrifying live performances with their Greatest Hits Tour – 20th Anniversary. This isn’t just a tribute — it’s a full-scale rock spectacle that captures the very essence of Queen

Jersey Forever

06 February 2026

Jersey Forever reunites the original 4 stars of the record breaking mega hit musical Jersey Boys!

Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

07 February 2026

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

Ireland: The Voyage

12 February 2026

From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live music, and world-class Irish dance.

Leighland Christian School 50th Anniversary

21 February 2026

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Leighland Christian School 50th Anniversary Year—a time to celebrate five decades of God’s faithfulness, provision, and grace in Christian education.
Join us for our 2026 Celebration designed to honour our past, embrace our present, and invest in our future.