What's On Events

Explore a variety of events in Burnie on our online community noticeboard. From festivals and sports to food, wine, performances, and community gatherings, there’s always something happening on the NW Coast. Discover more about our Arts Hub, Civic Events, awards, and ceremonies. Click on an event for details, browse our calendar, or submit your own event for promotion!

Archery Come N Try

11 May 2025

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.

Community Noticeboard

12 May 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.

CORES Suicide Prevention Training

12 May 2025

The training will provide participants with the essential skills to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide

First Lego League 2025

13 May 2025

GreenSTEM Education is proud to bring the excitement of FIRST LEGO League (FLL) to NW Tasmania, making STEM learning accessible and inspiring for students in the region.

Youth Unlimited

13 May 2025

For ages 12+ (Grade 6+) getting together on Tuesday afternoons at Burnie Community House

Intro to Computing at Burnie Library

14 May 2025

Build confidence in your digital skills with this Intro to Computing course.
If you are new to computing, this is the course that will get you started.

The Canopy Burnie

14 May 2025

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 Print Prize Exhibition 2025

14 May 2025

The Burnie Print Prize presents the best works from established, emerging and cross-disciplinary artists from Tasmania and across Australia.

Greetings From Burnie

14 May 2025

Highlighting key moments in Burnie's tourism history.

Smoother Movers® Strength Training Program

14 May 2025

Exercise strengthens muscles, bones and joints.
Stronger muscles help you do more.
If you experience pain, strength training actually helps reduce
pain by taking the strain off your joints.
No matter what your age, the evidence is loud and clear:
simple strength training completed regularly, can and will help.

Arvo's at the Junction

14 May 2025

Youth, Family and Community Connections YFCC have scheduled some Wednesday arvo activities in Burnie for young people aged from 11 to 17 years.

Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Course

15 May 2025

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

VDB Lunchbox Concerts

15 May 2025

Curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, the Lunchbox Concerts go "beyond the Band" to showcase a rich variety of artists, genres and styles - all for the price of a sandwich.

Burnie Rostrum Club

15 May 2025

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

Dates for Cruise Ships in Burnie Port

16 May 2025

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

MADAGASCAR JR

16 May 2025

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Burnie City Market

17 May 2025

The Burnie City Market is held the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:30am to 1pm in the plaza behind the Marine Terrace Multistorey Carpark.

Burnie Scottish Country Dancers - Autumn Celebration

17 May 2025

Scottish Ceilidh
Join the Burnie Scottish Country Dancers for a fun afternoon of traditional Scottish dancing with live music by Iain MacLeod and Pipers Weird. No experience needed

TasTAFE info week

19 May 2025

Shape your future with TasTAFE. Explore courses on offer starting in Semester 2, 2025.

National Volunteer Week

19 May 2025

With the theme of ‘Connecting Communities’, let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact of volunteers in building inclusive and thriving communities.

ATO Online Masterclasses

19 May 2025

Want to improve your skills in business planning, finances, record keeping and registration, tax and super management? Or just understand what you need to know to start a small business?

WxNW Regional Tourism Forum

20 May 2025

Our annual Regional Tourism Forum is a chance to come together, gain insights into major projects shaping our region, explore industry trends, and discuss key developments—all under this year’s theme of resilience.

Business North West - Breakfast Networking Session

21 May 2025

Connect with local business leaders over breakfast and hear from special guests, everyone welcome – great food, great company, valuable connections!

7BU Spark Up the Sky

24 May 2025

It's Cracker Night at West park Oval!
Hosted by 7BU and supported by Burnie City Council, Communion Brewing Company and SeaFM Burnie - it's set to be a night of fun under the stars!

Cracker Night Tasmania

24 May 2025

Fireworks permits may be approved for a 45 minute display either 7:00pm to 7:45pm or 7:45pm to 8:30pm on bonfire night.

Burnie Disc Golf - upcoming events

25 May 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

Mission Australia Kinship Carers Connections

28 May 2025

Mission Australia‘s Community Kinship Program is organising a monthly get-together for all Kinship carers on the North West Coast.

Cradle Connect

29 May 2025

Enterprize's Cradle Connect events are about coming together with great people and sharing ideas

Rates instalments due 2024-25

30 May 2025

Instalment dates are: 30 Aug, 29 Nov, 28 Feb, 30 May.

Unfolding projects: while we are waiting

30 May 2025

A collection of writings from women in Afghanistan throughout 2022 and the visual responses from women artists in Australia, in the form of artists’ books.

Unfolding Projects Exhibition Opening

30 May 2025

Join Burnie Regional Art Gallery in celebrating the opening of Unfolding projects: while we are waiting at the Gallery’s temporary pop-up exhibition space ‘The Bridge’.

The Red Kellys

30 May 2025

The Red Kellys are an alternative pop cover band who have been captivating audiences for 15 years across Tasmania. With their dynamic performances and a playlist full of crowd-pleasing hits, they always get the party started.

Unfolding Projects Artist Floor Talk

31 May 2025

Floor talk with Unfolding projects: while we are waiting artist and project lead Gali Weiss.

Understanding Mental Wellbeing for Effective Communication

02 June 2025

Effective communication is key to fostering mutual understanding, connection, engagement, and collaboration in pursuit of shared goals. It also recognises and responds to the mental wellbeing of everyone involved in the process.

Tasmanian Energy Development Conference

04 June 2025

As the uptake of renewables continues to surge across Tasmania, 2025 is expected to be the year for environmental approvals, final investment decisions, project development, and funding announcements across the State’s energy sector. Explore all the latest developments at Tasmania’s largest energy event of the year.