What's On in Penguin

Are you a clone? Mi-Sex returns to the road in 2026, this time to commemorate the 45 th anniversary of the band’s second, timeless classic LP Space Race. Featuring the hit singles ‘People’ and ‘It Only Hurts When I’m Laughing’, Space Race posited Mi-Sex light years ahead of its time. Promising a catastrophic, electromagnetic collision of post-punk, the avant-garde, and new wave, get set for a sonic spectacular that’s as passionate as it is powerful. In 1979, ABC’s Double J embraced the emergence of new wave and Mi-Sex became regular guests on Countdown, which saw the group shoot to #1 with ‘Computer Games’. Rounding-out the decade with its landmark performance at the Sydney Opera House, which became known as the ‘Concert of the Decade’ – Mi-Sex are revered by their peers as the band of its era. Early the following year, Mi-Sex Graffiti Crimes scooped the 1979 TV WEEK / COUNTDOWN MUSIC AWARDS with 4 gongs, including: Best New Single (Computer Games), Most Popular Single/Album (Computer Games/Graffiti Crimes), Best New Talent (Mi-Sex), and Best Production (Peter Dawkins/Graffiti Crimes).  Mi-Sex plays all the hits from Graffiti Crimes (1979) – ‘Computer Games’, ‘But You Don’t Care’, ‘Not Such A Bad Boy’, and ‘Stills’ – all your favourites from Space Race (1980) - ‘People’, ‘It Only Hurts When I’m Laughing’ and infamous title track – and many, many more, including ‘Falling In And Out’, ‘Blue Day’, and ‘Castaway’, alongside a few newbies just for fun… Let’s party like it’s 1980! Support commences 7:30pm.

Join QVMAG astronomers, Chris and Johnny, on a fascinating journey through the cosmos at the Launceston Planetarium. Explore the science, stories, and surprises of our Universe, from tides on Earth to the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Each talk covers a different celestial subject, followed by a live tour of the current night sky.

Calling all cookie-lovers! Bring your favorite festive cookies to Penguin's first Festive Cookie Swap. Share end-of-year cheer with neighbors, meet new people, and take home some tasty treats. Hosted by three generations of home cooks. Register beforehand to help us estimate numbers!

Promote more energy flow and increase your vibration with a Reiki attunement that lasts a lifetime. This small group session allows you to access your life force energy for healing and support, benefiting yourself, babies, children, and even plants and animals.

Experience the raw energy and nostalgia of Pearl Jam with The Pearl Jam Experience, Australia's #1 tribute band. Get ready for a night of grunge classics at The Pier. Show commences at 9.00pm with no support.

Enjoy a fun Christmas concert with quality music featuring guest artists Daniel Quaile, Jesse, and Micah Jewell. Sing along to your favorite holiday tunes with the Ulverstone Municipal Band.

Don't miss Australian country music legend Lee Kernaghan's 'Boys From The Bush' concert in 2025! With a career spanning 3 decades, Lee delivers electrifying performances, blending arena-rock energy with country's heart and soul. Featuring special guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Darke, and Matt Cornell, it's a night of unforgettable music.

Get ready to twirl into the new year with Revolution Dance Twirl's End of Year Concert! Watch talented young dancers and baton twirlers showcase their skills in Lyrical & Jazz style, solos, duos, and group routines. From performers as young as 3 years of age, through to our Juniors who will be representing Tasmania at the National Championships in Victoria, in October 2026! Mini Kiosk will be available to purchase from, and a Lucky Door Prize will also be on offer!

Learn to create 3D designs with Tinkercad and adjust them for printing. Watch our 3D printer demo and create your design ready for printing. 3D prints will be available for collection after the session.

Get ready for a Country Hoe Down at the Forth Pub! Dress in your wild west costume for a night of boot scooting fun. Enjoy bull rides, line dancing, a photo booth, Texan BBQ, and more. Live music from Shannon Noll, Y.O.G.A, Blake Noll, Zac Weeks Band, and CoolTrain. Don't miss it!