What's On in Hobart

Following their triumphant reunion show with vocalist Geert van der Velde at Furnace Fest 2024, legendary American progressive metalcore band Shai Hulud are thrilled to announce their return to southern shores. Not seen in Australia since 2013's Soundwave appearance, and with almost two decades since their last time in New Zealand, Shai Hulud will hit major population centres across both countries as they bring their genre defining sound back to the southern hemisphere in January of 2026. With van der Velde back helming vocal duties, the band will be delivering performances from their storied catalog, as well as shining a spotlight on tracks from their landmark 2003 album That Within Blood Ill-Tempered where van der Velde's unmistakable and furious delivery defined an era of metallic hardcore. Shai Hulud is back. Stronger. Louder. And more pissed off than ever before. ---------------------------------------- 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.

Approximate Running Times Doors open: 1 hour prior Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes LASSU is a daring and immersive live experience that blends modern circus, contemporary dance, and burlesque into one unforgettable performance. With a powerful narrative woven through every act, this show doesn't just entertain it captivates. Set in an intimate venue on the Wrest Point Lawns, LASSÚ invites audiences to feel every moment. From the strain of each acrobatic feat to the shimmer of sweat on world-class performers, the energy is raw, visceral, and magnetic. Whether you're drawn to the spectacle or simply want to enjoy the atmosphere, this makes for the perfect summer night out. Don't miss your chance to experience LASSÚ - where story, strength, and seduction collide."

It’s a retrospective of singles time! Tests revealed sugar is sweet… so Regurgitator are extending this tour deep into 2026, heading to Altar Bar 13 Feb 2026! Jabbin' society in the eye with a groove full of politics for over 30 years, the band return with a fistful of fizzers and a heart full of nostalgia. Expect bangers from their self-produced tenth studio album Invader, alongside a deep dive into those much-loved plateaus of the nostalgia machine. Blister packin’ energy, hits embedded like muscle memory, and enough aural sugar to keep the bots buzzing.  Joining them are Dem Mob—the most remote hip hop group in the world, born deep in the red dirt of the APY Lands. Rapping in Pitjantjatjara and fusing hip hop with cultural identity, education reform and political resistance, they’re more than a music act—they’re a movement. Opening things up is The Subculture Clique—a rock+roll duo hailing from Kettering, Tasmania—who seemingly came out of nowhere in 2024!    Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/regurgitators] | instagram [https://www.instagram.com/regurgitators/] ---------------------------------------- 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.