A range of events occur in Tasmania, from well known sporting fixtures such as Sydney to Hobart, to arts festivals such as 10 Days on the Island. This is a listof those that are notable.
| Event | Description | When |
|---|---|---|
| Arts festival in Cygnet, southern Tasmania. | January | |
| MONA FOMA Museum of Old and New Art:Festival of Music and Art | mid January | |
| February | ||
| Road rally that takes place in stages across the island. | late April or early May | |
| Agricultural fair held in Carrick, northern Tasmania. | early May | |
| Arts festival held across a number of locations around Tasmania. | March | |
| Midwinter arts and music festival | June | |
| Tasmania's Astronomy Festival. Ulverstone. | August | |
| Launceston city show. | October | |
| Hobart city show. | October | |
| West Tamar Taste, Tour and Explore Farms and Vineyards | November | |
| Food festival held next to Salamanca Market. | Christmas – New Year period | |
| Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival | Annual literary festival held near Hobart. | October/November |
| Yacht race between Sydney and Hobart. | Starts Boxing Day | |
| Music festival held at Marion Bay. | New Year's Eve | |
| Junction Arts Festival | Contemporary art and music festival held in Launceston | Early Spring |
| Huon Valley agricultural show | 2nd Saturday of November | |