Music Events in Hobart

Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are set to make their triumphant return to Australia in February 2026 with an epic run of summer shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Frankston, and Melbourne. Following their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour, the band are bringing their signature high-voltage energy and outrageous fun back to stages, serving up fan favourites like I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Love Is Only A Feeling, alongside new tracks from their latest album Dreams On Toast, including I Hate Myself and The Longest Kiss. This tour marks the first chance for fans to hear the new songs live. Exploding onto the scene in 2003 with their now-classic debut Permission To Land, The Darkness quickly became one of the UK’s most beloved rock bands, racking up over 1.5 million album sales, a headline set at Reading & Leeds in 2004, and a string of major awards including BRITs, Kerrang!, and an Ivor Novell. The band’s cheeky, spandex-clad anthems changed the face of British rock and continue to capture hearts and a new generation of fans around the world. Their live shows are pure spectacle: soaring falsettos, outrageous outfits, endless guitar solos, and crowds belting out every word.  Don’t miss your chance to experience it all live in 2026—it’s bold, loud, and gloriously over-the-top fun! EVENT INFORMATION This is a general admission event with standing in the stalls and seating in the balcony, when open, on a first come first served basis. Please see ODEON's FAQ [https://odeontheatre.com.au/faq] page to view our accessibility information.  ---------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and reserved areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] or the Odeon Facebook page before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.  If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, please contact Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] prior to purchase..

A body of work that culls from various styles weaved together into what Massachusetts-based punks A Wilhelm Scream appropriately call “A Wilhelm Sampler,” Lose Your Delusion finds the accomplished rock quintet at its most daring, experimental and cohesive.  Recorded at Anchor End Studio in New Bedford, MA and produced by guitarist/vocalist Trevor Reilly and James Whitten, the songs on Lose Your Delusion appeared as somewhat of a mirage for the band over several years during moments where the members of A Wilhelm Scream — Nuno Pereira (vocals), Trevor Reilly (Guitar, Vocals), Jason Milbank (Guitar), Brian Robinson (Bass, Vocals) and Nick Angelini (Drums) — privately went through a slow, rough stretch of uncertainty. This period of time, however, raised the stakes and renewed a strong focus felt during the early days of the band, which was centered around connecting with fans on an emotional level and providing strength to those who found it in the music. Rife with real stories about the people, places and ideas that are important to the band and its history — along with working to permanently lose the distractions that cloud our daily lives — Lose Your Delusion is less about taking the piss and more about throwing bouquets. From the chaotic and experimental shot of punk found in album single “Be One To Know One” that squarely takes aim at anxiety, pain and self doubt to the politically charged “Apocalypse Porn,” the complexity of the album finds the band in unfamiliar territory that was wholeheartedly embraced by each of its five members.  “This is our most unapologetically earnest album to date,” said Reilly. “It's our fifth full-length record and it feels like our first in that we feel we have so much more to say and energy to put out into the world. After all these years, A Wilhelm Scream have lived their lives and did whatever they needed to do to get to the point where they could assemble and write the songs that absolutely needed to be written. Each song on Lose Your Delusion is a product of never cutting corners at any point, be it with writing, recording, practice or performance. Providing commentary on the past few years and the toll it’s taken in regards to our collective stress, anxiety, frustration and panic, the album serves as a pillar in the band’s rich and evolving legacy.  As a band playing punk rock for over a decade, its members haven’t focused on success or image — it’s the ideal of music coming from an honest place that they strive to be their lasting legacy. Despite operating just below the radar, A Wilhelm Scream have carved out a reputation as one of the best live bands around, bolstered by their staggeringly rich albums of ultra-technical melodic punk rock firestorms. Playing 250+ worldwide shows each year, the band possesses a work ethic  that can only be described as “heroic.” “I guess it's because you never know when your new album is gonna be your final album so you really wanna put all ya got into it,” Reilly sums up. “That’s the legacy I want our band to leave behind when all is said and done.” Supports commence 9:00pm

Big lunch is BACK! Melbourne bogan-funk favourites Playlunch are set to bring their nostalgia-packed, good-time-guaranteed live shows across the east coast on a mammoth 29 date run in late 2025 and into 2026. Kicking off with an already sold out show in Belgrave, the Sex Ed Regional Tour will hit headline and festival stages across VIC, TAS, QLD, NSW, WA, and ACT from December through to May. Victorian fans who missed out on the band’s Melbourne shows at 170 Russell, The Leadbeater and their surprise late night sets at The Night Cat will have ample opportunity to catch Playlunch in action throughout the first half of the year, with dates in Warrnambool, Phillip Island, Bendigo, Ballarat, Frankston, Lorne, St Kilda, South Morang, Traralgon, and Barwon Heads.  The band will venture back across the country to Western Australia, with dates scheduled on NYE, before heading back in January for performances in Bunbury, Margaret River, and Albany, as well as Queensland stops on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. New South Wales lunchers can catch Playlunch in Byron Bay, Albury, Gosford, Sydney, Newcastle, Avalon Beach, Wollongong, and Archies Creek, and Canberra will be treated to a one-off show. Playlunch are also scheduled to return to Tasmania for Good Gumnuts Festival, plus a headline show in Hobart.  The regional run follows Playlunch’s completely sold out headline tour in September, where they played their biggest headline shows to date across the country. Reflecting on the tour and looking to the future, Playlunch say:  “It’s been such a wild 3 months since we put out our sophomore album Sex Ed, and the response has been insane. The cap city album tour was absolutely bonkers - we’re still pinching ourselves that all those shows SOLD OUT so quickly (in such MASSIVE venues…what the helly) and the response from people was just wonderful. We also know how many people weren’t able to make it to one of those gigs or missed out on a ticket, SO…… We’re announcing our biggest headline run to date across regional locations around Australia (with a few festivals and special exclusive shows sprinkled in for good measure!). Touring regionally has always been such a big priority for our band since the very start, and getting around to all the people who continue to support us. To be able to keep the Sex Ed train rolling is so special! We’ll be playing a whole heap of the new tracks from the record live for the very first time in these locations (can’t wait to show you!), as well as all the favs from our debut album.” Having just signed with international booking agency Mint Talent Group in North America, don’t sleep on the chance to see Playlunch in action before the rest of the world catches on. “These will be the last Australian shows for quite a while as we are looking to see what the rest of the world has in store for us; so we hope you are able to grab a ticket and make it a night to remember. Everyone is in for an absolute treat, with a show of nonstop dancing and singing across the whole lineups!” Support commences 9:00pm

Released last week, Once I Was Wild is the 7th album from The Smith Street Band.  It debuted at #2 on the Australian Artists ARIA Charts & #14 on the ARIA Charts, making it the 9th time The Smith Street Band have had a release in the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart. To celebrate the release, The Smith Street Band are hitting the road again, taking over Altar Bar in Hobart on Thursday March 12 for a huge Tassie exclusive. Explore more of The Smith Street Band official website [http://www.thesmithstreetband.com] | facebook [http://www.facebook.com/thesmithstreetband] Photography credit - Ian Laidlaw ---------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au [info@altarhobart.com.au] prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.

Beloved heavy-hitters The Amity Affliction will hit Hobart this March as part of a full-scale, high-energy national tour. Fresh off multiple sold-out Australian headline runs, extensive US and European tours, and a catalogue of ARIA chart-topping releases, the band is returning to deliver a massive headline set across Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Opener: Headwreck Main support: TBA Doors open 7:30pm  All show times subject to change ---------------------------------------- [https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-22259%2Fevent-description%2F1765494837867-TAA+-+POSTER+%28ALL+DATES%29.jpg] ---------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ALL AGES This event is open to All Ages and pass outs will not be permitted for those under 18 years. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian at all times. We recommend attending with a responsible, legal adult if you are aged between 15-17 years. ACCESSIBILITY The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and reserved areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] or the Odeon Facebook page before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.  If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, please contact Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] prior to purchase.

Following their Australian Number One debut album Flowers, Pacific Avenue return with Lovesick Sentimental a heartfelt second record that packs a raw and emotional punch.  To celebrate, the band is hitting the road for their biggest tour yet, bringing their signature high energy live show.  Doors open 7:30pm Show starts 8pm All times subject to change ---------------------------------------- Win the Pacific Avenue Golden Lanyard! We’re giving fans the chance to win the ultimate prize: free access to any future Pacific Avenue gigs! To enter, simply purchase a ticket and digital album bundle for Pacific Avenue’s upcoming Lovesick Sentimental AU Tour. When you add the digital album download for Lovesick Sentimental to your cart and complete your purchase with your AU tour ticket, you’ll be automatically entered into the draw to win the coveted Golden Lanyard. That’s right, one lucky fan will score free entry for themselves and a guest to every future Pacific Avenue show. Don’t miss your shot at winning the Pacific Avenue Golden Lanyard. Get your ticket + album bundle today. ---------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and reserved areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] or the Odeon Facebook page before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.  If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, please contact Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] prior to purchase..

UK-based protest singer Grace Petrie has been likened to Billy Bragg for her fearless political songwriting, sharp wit, and compelling performances. Since her Australian debut in 2020, she has returned for multiple tours, selling out shows in cities around the country and building a passionate local following. Her breakout single “Black Tie” became a queer anthem, earning over 1.2 million Spotify streams and receiving glowing reviews from MOJO, The Observer, and The New Yorker. Her latest album, Build Something Better, produced by Frank Turner, topped the UK folk charts and confirmed her status as one of Britain’s most vital voices. instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/gracepetriemusic]| facebook [https://www.facebook.com/gracepetriemusic] ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au [info@altarhobart.com.au] prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.

Everything has a beginning, a middle and an end after some fashion or other; and to THAT end, all things must pass. And so it came to be that Australian Crawl, after its fashion, in February 1986, came to and end. It was a wrap. It was time. A wind-up. A sign-off. A relief. A joy. Funny. Sometimes slightly sad but resolute. A swan-song. A kiss-off; a sign-off; under the belt, on the wagon and headed for the barn. Put to bed, wiped up, wiped out, cleaned up, mopped up, polished and polished off. That was all folks, that was all she ever wrote. Well… Next year, 2026, we celebrate The Fall Of Crawl. So we’re taking the songs out for a COMMEMORATIVE run around the country. It’s everything you know and love, celebrating things been and gone; and how time really does fu*king FLY! ---------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. SAFE SPACE We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff. ACCESSIBILITY The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and reserved areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] or the Odeon Facebook page before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.  If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, please contact Moshtix here [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-] prior to purchase.