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Planning a trip to Burnie? Find out what's on, there is something for everyone in and around Burnie.

7BU: Celebrating 90 Years on the Air

04 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

04 December 2025

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

VDB Summer Lunchbox Concerts

04 December 2025

Curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts showcase some of Tassie’s finest musical talent, alongside interstate and international guests, in an eclectic program of music spanning a rich variety of genres and styles.

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

04 December 2025

Time to pack your mince pies and Christmas spirits… The Kransky Sisters are bringing the party to town!

You Will Be Found

05 December 2025

From Smithton to Devonport, a wave of talent is rising. DoMaur Productions proudly presents You Will Be Found; a vibrant youth musical variety show that uplifts, empowers, and unites.

Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

06 December 2025

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

Santa’s Photos and Winter Wonderland

06 December 2025

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

Burnie Concert Band

06 December 2025

Join us as we journey down the musical road less travelled – with a few familiar favourites along the way!

Christmas Drinks + 2026 Season Launch

07 December 2025

SOLD OUT
Join us for Christmas drinks and the announcement of our 2026 program. Explore the new building, check out the exhibitions in the gallery and share refreshments in the Long Room on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Dates for Cruise Ships in Burnie Port

08 December 2025

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

Burnie City Market

12 December 2025

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

Burnie Harness Racing - Race Meets

12 December 2025

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.

Ridgley Community Market

13 December 2025

Local produce, arts and crafts, there is something for everyone. 13 km south of Burnie.

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 Carols By Candlelight

21 December 2025

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

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.

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. They are not direct representations of places that I visit and see every day, nor are they abstract. The most successful of my paintings have an uneasy edge be

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.

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!

Seventh Wonder performs Fleetwood Mac

26 February 2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the magic as Seventh Wonder brings Fleetwood Mac’s iconic music to life.

Good Gumnuts Festival

06 March 2026

Suitable for all ages & abilities, promising an unforgettable blend of music, comedy, and art.

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Aussie Icon Tour

12 March 2026

Just back from a sold out UK and Ireland tour, much loved comedian and singer/songwriter Kevin Bloody Wilson is set to embark on his new “Aussie Icon Tour” performing his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness for audiences around Australia.

Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical

13 March 2026

Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical is an exhilarating new musical inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name.

The Other Side of Me

29 April 2026

The Other Side of Me by Gary Lang shares the tragedy of Stolen Generations through the heart-breaking story of one man stranded between two families, continents and cultures.

Autumn Lunchbox Concerts

30 April 2026

Van Diemen's Band's immensely popular Thursday lunchtime concert series returns!
Enjoy a tempting menu of five 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 Beats - The Dylan Boys Band

01 May 2026

A dynamic group of seasoned musicians, the Dylan Boys Band delivers powerful performances full of energy, soul, and crowd-pleasing classics. With a repertoire spanning rock, blues, and timeless hits, they bring every stage to life and keep audiences dancing all night.

AUTO-TUNE

13 May 2026

Described as an ‘absolute must-see’, this raucous, auto-tune rock opera is brought to you by re:group performance collective, the acclaimed team behind Coil, UFO and POV. In a pitch perfect world where algorithms seem to be the answer, AUTO-TUNE is a fifty-five-minute romp into a messy, sweaty universe that proves otherwise.

Get Rhythm - The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show

13 June 2026

For the first time ever, Get Rhythm -The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show is headed to Burnie Arts Centre!

Water Mirror

19 June 2026

Water Mirror is an extraordinary fusion of Taiko percussion, dance, acrobatics, and innovative projection and lighting design. Created by Paulina Quinteros, this exhilarating production invites audiences of all ages on a captivating journey beyond traditional performance. With award nominations, acclaimed reviews, and standing ovations, it promises an unforgettable experience.

Peter and the Wolf & Other Stories

19 June 2026

A menacing wolf, animal friends and a brave young boy – Peter and the Wolf is a symphonic fairy tale adventure.

Aladdin

24 June 2026

Much loved by children and adults of all ages, Aladdin and his adventures come to life here in a brilliant ballet production and splendour of lush costumes, breathtaking music and beautiful choreography.

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.

Mozart's Don Giovanni

26 August 2026

For opera’s own Casanova, it’s just another day of pleasure seeking. Seducing a bride on her wedding day. Breaking into a woman’s bedroom in the dead of night. Killing her furious father.

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?

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