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Princess' Square fountain stands under strings of fairy lights, as a family admire the rainbow lighting of the trees. FESTIVAL HUB
FESTIVAL HUB
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
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 disco ball spins, throwing bright sparkles across a red moody canopy. OPENING SALON
OPENING SALON
THU 17
salon/sa-LOHN/noun (GATHERING) a meeting of artists, performers and creative minds, gathered somewhere special for one night of conversation, performance...
Fluid squiggles mimicing water abstractly represent bodies in a sandstone building. MAKING
MAKING
FRI 18
Making is an evening that brings together two of Launceston’s great loves: art and food. Design Tasmania will become a living, moving gathering place where...
Under the starlight, a suspended lit silk canpy projects water-like shadows of greens, yellows and deep blues. pieces of air dance the light
pieces of air dance the light
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19
This is an invitation to move, respond and summon fragments of wind and light and sound into being. “pieces of air dance the light” is a living, immersive...
Pysanky decorated eggs of various sizes and rich colours sit in a egg carton. DARUVATY | ДАРУВАТИ
DARUVATY | ДАРУВАТИ
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
Daruvaty|дарувати (meaning 'to give') is a one-on-one experience and evolving exhibition centred around the intricate art of Pysanky, a Ukrainian tradition...
The yard of a newly developed East Launceston home with a magnolia tree unfurling its flowers under a blue sky. BACKYARD BANDS
BACKYARD BANDS
SAT 19
The return of Junction's beloved Backyard Bands series that brings Tasmanian bands into the backyards of Launceston, discovering secret hideaways amongst...
Izzy Lockett swiftly leans back as her arms wrap with a rainbow slinky - lush green trees in the background. COIL
COIL
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19
COIL is an inclusive, intergenerational collision of community, artists, and the joy of collective movement. Led by Tasdance Executive Director Adam Wheeler...
Emily Sanzaro leans against her harp with her violin in hand, reminiscing her life through music. EMILY'S MIXTAPE MARATHON
EMILY'S MIXTAPE MARATHON
SAT 19
Emily is embarking on an endurance journey through the soundtrack of her life. At 44, she has curated decades of memories, each era marked by the songs...
Emily Sheppard and Yyan Ng stand poetically in white as a slightly transparent image of blue-toned eels overlays them. THE SECRET LIFE OF EELS | PERFORMANCE
THE SECRET LIFE OF EELS | PERFORMANCE
SUN 20
Dive into the murky depths and uncover the secret life of Tasmania's short-finned eel, an immersive performance following one of nature's greatest migrations,...
A rugged James Patrick Reed stares hauntingly on an outback inspired set. A STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION
A STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19
Jack Hibberd's A Stretch of the Imagination has been called "probably the most beautiful Australian play ever written" by Neil Jillett, Arts Editor of...
On sandstone floors yogi's lie to one side as Gabriel Comerford and Yyan Ng lead the morning's flow. RESONANCE RISING
RESONANCE RISING
SAT 19
High above the city, an unused floor of St Luke's Wellness Hub is transformed for one morning only into a yoga studio with a view, filled with light and...
Zoe Jensen twinkles with her hair in 1920's curls, pearls and a pink dress. Hands dripping with blood caress her body. ZOE'S KILLER INSTINCT
ZOE'S KILLER INSTINCT
FRI 18 + SAT 19
Yes. It's her. Zoe. The multi-award winning actress and beloved cultural icon. Here for a bougie evening amongst you, her adoring public, so that you may...
Jaqueline Fury dramatically kneels on the low-lit stage as she blows a large cloud of fire into the air. NOOK
NOOK
FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
ROOKE's Nook brings together the world's most thrilling, risqué and downright dangerous performers, up late and outrageous. Held inside the Baptist, expect...
A pile of records with the pouring of wine in colours of tangerine. WAX + WINE
WAX + WINE
SUN 20
Ever had a song stop you in your tracks, or a sip of wine that felt like it was made just for that moment? Turns out that's not a coincidence. Wine and...
In a polaroid, a crowd listens to a man holding a mic pointing to the map of Lutruwita/Tasmania. THE BEST OF LAUNNIE MONTHLY STORYTELLING
THE BEST OF LAUNNIE MONTHLY STORYTELLING
FRI 18
Every month, people come to Launnie Monthly Storytelling to listen to stories told by other people from the audience. It can be anything: a historical...
Geometric shapes of sand-like watercolours create an oscillating pattern. GEOMETRY IN WATERCOLOUR
GEOMETRY IN WATERCOLOUR
SAT 19
Havilah and Junction Arts Festival present a world where art, wine, and culinary delights intertwine. Geometry in Watercolour is a relaxed, hands-on workshop...
A gardener, astronaut, fireman, lawyer, chef, bricklayer pose for the camera in teal, pink and golden backdrops. DREAM JOB
DREAM JOB
SAT 19 + SUN 20
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” “I don’t know… I haven’t tried everything yet!” Join Sam on a fun, slapstick adventure to work out what you...
A couple in a darkly lit room watch a small projection of a 19th-century America comedy. BLIND PIG STABLES | A LATE NIGHT LOUNGE
BLIND PIG STABLES | A LATE NIGHT LOUNGE
FRI 18 + SAT 19
A “Blind Pig” was an unlicensed bar in 19th-century America, its name born from the trick: charge admission to see a curious attraction, while the real...
People dancing in the club, with bright refracting beams lighting up the dancefloor. REFRACT
REFRACT
FRI 18 + SAT 19
Blowing the dust out of 11 Frederick Street. Refract delivers, light, dance, bubbles, a silver peacock & la trash magnifique.
A young girl with a smiling golden retriever, both wear frog hats with a crowd as witness. THE GREAT JUNCTION DOG SHOW
THE GREAT JUNCTION DOG SHOW
SUN 20
The Great Junction Dog Show returns to celebrate the remarkable bond between humans, dogs and the glorious spectacle of taking things far too seriously....
Under lowlit orange and purple lighting, a slug-like metallic tarp creeps into the darkness. ROUND 2: MAC HOUSE
ROUND 2: MAC HOUSE
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
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...
Young girl, wearing a light pink shirt, holds a Lumix camera in both hands as she eyes you down. POV
POV
TUE 15 + WED 16
A kid with a camera. Two adults. No rehearsal. Enter the mind's eye of Bub, an 11-year-old obsessed with documentary filmmaking, who turns to dramatised...
A sri lankan dancer smiles in her red and golden dress dancing with smiling audience members DANCEWEEKENDER
DANCEWEEKENDER
SAT 19
DANCEWEEKENDER is a vibrant celebration of community dance across Lutruwita/Tasmania, presented by Tasdance. Since its inception in 2024, DANCEWEEKENDER...
Rectangle artworks repeat, with different geometric or gestural markings in black and burnt orange paints. FAULT LINES: A PSYCHOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE
FAULT LINES: A PSYCHOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
Fault Lines is a series of abstract paintings that explores identity and the hidden structures that shape our inner lives. Drawing on experiences of mental...
Vibrant bouncing lights shoot rainbow beams that cascade into the audience. MUSIC | FRIDAY
MUSIC | FRIDAY
FRI 18
A large disco ball hangs over dancing bodies as the stage vibrantly lights a grooving band. MUSIC | SATURDAY
MUSIC | SATURDAY
SAT 19
Families sit under hanging plants, as they listen to the bass guitar player in a hat and sunglasses riff away. MUSIC | SUNDAY
MUSIC | SUNDAY
SUN 20
In the ripples, a long paper snake with hand-painted rainbow scales cheekily pokes his tongue out. SNAKE HANDLING
SNAKE HANDLING
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
Australia is home to over 210 snake species, three of which live right here in Tasmania. Be part of Thrive Group's paper sculpture project by decorating...
A man in a labcoat and black glasses blows into a hose. The background as if frequency sounds glitches. SCIENCE AND SOUND
SCIENCE AND SOUND
SAT 19
Perfect for curious minds, kids (and adults!) love our Science and Sound sessions. Two musicians from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, alongside a TSO...
A black and white photo of the band, 'Where Water Meets' and their instruments, with Yyan Ng smiling into a microphone. THE SECRET LIFE OF EELS | WORKSHOP
THE SECRET LIFE OF EELS | WORKSHOP
SAT 19
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,...
A pink pigeon with a speech bubble stating, 'WONDERGROUND' against vibrant floral colours, crochet flowers and netting. WONDERGROUND
WONDERGROUND
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
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...
Typical Officeworks pens in a box, a pencil and a license document with a logo scribbled in with highlighters. PEN LICENCE
PEN LICENCE
FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
The Fédération Internationale de Pen Licence Licensing (FIPLL) has issued an urgent statement: illegal pen use by adults (sans pen licence) has reached...
A tour guide, with a clipboard in hand, delivers information to a smiling group of people in the streets of Launceston. LAUNCESTON ART WALK
LAUNCESTON ART WALK
SAT 19
Discover Launceston through the eyes of its artists, makers and creative spaces. This guided walking tour explores the city's vibrant arts precinct, visiting...
Three actresses in green Aussie cork hats smile with their kangarro, wallaby and owl puppets on the show set. CALM DOWN KANGA
CALM DOWN KANGA
SUN 20
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 my cellium, black and burnt orange water colours spread across the right-hand side of a pale yellow background. YOUNGTION: SILT
YOUNGTION: SILT
SAT 19
#youngtion is a launchpad for emerging musicians aged 14-18, giving them the spotlight to share original music with a welcoming festival audience. Guided...
A white banksia pod overlays the Junction park with a rectangular yellow stamp in the right hand corner. . SEED SWAP
SEED SWAP
THU 17 + FRI 18 + SAT 19 + SUN 20
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...
A saxophone stands against a brick wall lit directly by a spotlight. GROUPSAX
GROUPSAX
How many saxophones can you fit in Prince’s Square? Come and find out.

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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