Join Kanga and her family as she learns to cope with some pretty big feelings. With a little help from a wise old Owl, learn how to handle big feelings like a pro in this interactive show.
Join Kanga and her family as she learns to cope with some pretty big feelings. With a little help from a wise old Owl, learn how to handle big feelings like a pro in this interactive show.
Prince’s Square is the heart of Junction, and the place to start your Junction journey.
Savour delicious Tasmanian food and local brews while exploring the Festival Hub, home to live music, art & performance, food vans, bars, cosy fires, and the Little Devil.
The Fédération Internationale de Pen Licence Licensing (FIPLL) has issued an urgent statement: illegal pen use by adults (sans pen licence) has reached PENdemic levels, resulting in sloppy, uneven, and unreadable handwriting. FIPLL recognises the critical need to bring adult pen use under our strict regulatory control.
In response, FIPLL has granted pen licences to all young people aged 18 and under, officially designating them as FIPLL Special PENvoys. This grants them sole authority to issue—or revoke—Pen Licences for anyone over 18.
Assessments take place at our Random Pen Testing facilities and through the support of various (unnamed) International Federations; FIPPL will be utilising M.A.R. (Microphone Assistant Referee) Technology to ensure the integrity of the testing process in support of our Special PENvoys and their final verdict: PASS or FAIL.
You should pencil this in your diary… neatly.
Sawtooth ARI has recently moved into the basement of Macquarie House, right in the heart of the CBD in Civic Square, and Round 2 brings four exhibitions to the space.
The program features The Epiphany, a collaborative exhibition by the Templar family; HSP, a solo exhibition by Lara Chamas; a new solo exhibition by UTAS award winner Patrick Yates, developed through mentorship from Sawtooth Director Zara Sully; and ARIXCHANGE 2.0, a partnership between Sawtooth ARI and Blindside ARI that connects two recent graduates from Lutruwita/Tasmania and Naarm/Melbourne. After starting as a digital presentation, ARIXCHANGE now returns to a physical format, maintaining its focus on artist-led exchange across regions.
The Seed Swap is a place to bring seeds you’ve saved and take home something new to grow. Seeds are small acts of hope in the turning of the seasons, carried through the dark months for the promise of what’s to come, fitting for a swap held in the balance of the equinox.
Bring your own to share, swap stories with fellow growers, and leave with something new to plant when the time is right.
The Great Junction Dog Show returns to celebrate the remarkable bond between humans, dogs and the glorious spectacle of taking things far too seriously.
Hosted by acclaimed and fabulous Rosie Pidd alongside internationally disputed dog authority Lazlo Steigenberger, come and witness an unforgettable afternoon where impeccable breeding, questionable judging and extraordinary canine achievements collide. It’s contest time so trot on over to The Great Junction Dog Show where you can expect dazzling prizes, dramatic commentary, and the occasional administrative controversy.
Whether your dog is a champion, an amateur or simply enjoys running away, everyone is welcome. Bring your best friend along, wear a matching outfit and enter The Great Junction Dog Show!
This is a free event and no registration is required for spectators. To participate please register for you and your hound.
Curious about eels? Of course you are. Join us for a hands-on session inspired by the world of The Secret Life of Eels, getting up close with the science, stories and mystery behind Tasmania’s short-finned eel.
Expect something hands-on, interesting, and a little bit slippery.
WONDERGROUND is a dedicated space for families and children, designed and brought to life by local visual artist and educator Laura Watts.
The space has grown over the year through Laura’s residency at West Launceston Primary, with generous support from the Tasmanian Community Fund, where she’s worked with students in grades 2 to 6 to develop the ideas behind it. Now she brings that same spirit into the festival hub, with an emphasis on nature, sensory play, and handmade keepsakes.
Rev your engines at the Vroom Vroom race track, build a hideout in Cubbyland, craft wound and woven keepsakes, mix up something magical at the apothecary, or whisper your worries to a Pocket Monster. Braver grown-ups can even let a pint-sized tattoo artist ink them up, temporarily, at Tatts by Kids. Badge-making, drawing, and make-one-take-one crafts round things out, because in Wonderground, every corner has something new to discover.
While our littlest festival-goers are busy making gallery-worthy artworks, accompanying adults are welcome to watch the magic unfold, roll up their sleeves and join in.
Stay tuned for a detailed WONDERGROUND schedule.
#youngtion is a launchpad for emerging musicians aged 14-18, giving them the spotlight to share original music with a welcoming festival audience. Guided by mentorship from Launceston’s music scene, it’s a non-competitive space to build confidence, gain live experience, and connect with fellow young creatives.
Junction acknowledges the Palawa people as the original and ongoing owners and custodians of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to elders past and present, and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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