Beaker Street Festival

Beaker Street Festival is a two-week celebration of science, art, and culture in Nipaluna/Hobart, Lutruwita/Tasmania.

What you’ll experience

  • Engaging Main Stage Sessions: From Nobel Laureates to local innovators.
  • Immersive Performances: Where science, art, and culture converge in unexpected ways.
  • Experimental Experiences: Events that defy genre and push boundaries.
  • Roving Scientists: Nerds on the streets, in bars, in galleries, and on centre stage.
  • Pop-Up Events: Street parties, bars, and our Antarctic-inspired “Hobartica” precinct.
  • Hands-On Activities: Interactive workshops, science exhibits, and scientific oddities.
  • Adventures and Field Trips: Explore Tasmania in new ways, with fellow nerds.
  • Nightlife and Live Music: Social gatherings for conversations, music, and discovery.
  • Free and Family Friendly: Loads of free stuff, with a number of events suitable for kids.

The full program will be announced in late May.

Beaker Street Website