Launceston Satellite Events
Explore our Satellite Events ahead of NYE
Launceston has asserted its place among the world’s greatest!
In late 2021, it was named as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, making it one of only 36 world cities bestowed with the title. Launceston has become famous for its food, wine, beer and produce. See our discover launceston page for more.
All this will be showcased at Launceston BeerFest’s NYE Celebration. However, we cannot fit everything Launceston has to offer in just one night! So here is a list of activities and events happening around Launceston in the lead up to NYE.
NYE Boathouse Deck Party
LOCATION: Boathouse Centre Launceston, 55 Lindsay St, Invermay TAS
DATES: New Years Eve
Join us for an exclusive pre-party experience at the stunning Boathouse Centre Launceston, featuring gourmet food, cocktails, live music, and front-row fireworks views.
In collaboration with LAFM and Launceston Beerfest, this premium event sets the perfect tone for a night of celebration before heading to Beerfest Launceston.
Adams Distillery New Years Day on the Lawn
LOCATION: Adams Distillery, Glen Ireh Estate, 7 Eskleigh Road, Perth
DATES: New Years Day from 12 PM
Celebrate the beginning of 2025 at our annual New Year’s Day On The Lawn!
Bring a chair or picnic blanket and gather the whole family down for an afternoon of local live music, kids entertainment, food and of course, cocktails!
Live Music
Captain O’Brien’s Craic | Raccoon Dog | Just Flare | Saree Salter | Cody Cooper
Food Vans
Joshy’s BBQ | Hangry As | Famish Food Co. | OMG Donuts | Swirlicious | Ivy Coffee | + more to come
Kids Entertainment
Glitter Tattoos | Balloon Man | Roving Circus Clown
FREE EVENT | NO TICKET REQUIRED
Spreyton Cider Christmas Eve
LOCATION: Spreyton Cider Co., 6 Melrose Road, Aberdeen
DATES: Sunday December 24th 2024
It’s our BIGGEST event of the year, and we’re so ready for it!
Xmas Eve is about to get EXTRA festive!
Join us on 24/12 from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM for a day full of LIVE MUSIC, tasty food, and fun for the kids!
LIVE MUSIC you won’t want to miss: Clinton Hutton Band, Zac Weeks and Amy Pegg
CHRISTMAS EVE INFORMATION & TICKETS
Little Rivers Christmas Drinks
LOCATION: Little Rivers, 22 Victoria Street, Scottsdale
DATES: Friday 20th December
Join us as we grab a beer and Cheers to great food, fun tunes, and time spent with mates.
Live music with Molly Spurway and food with Joshy’s BBQ
Boodle Beasley x Bicheno Brewing Tap Takeover
LOCATION: Boodle Beasley, 315 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
DATES: Friday 6th December
Boodle Beasley are turning on the BICH taps tomorrow.
The guys at Boodle always give our beers a run but here’s a chance to try 4 of them back to back if you haven’t had a chance yet.
THE VALLEY SESSIONS
With Turners Stillhouse & Tamar Ridge Wines
LOCATION: Tamar Ridge Wines, 1A Waldhorn Dr, Grindelwald
DATES: November – March 2025
Cut to the celebration this Summer with the Valley Sessions!
We’re so thrilled to announce that we’ll be partnering with our awesome neighbours at Tamar Ridge Wines to activate family friendly, immersive outdoor experiences through live music, food vans, cocktails and wines – on the last Saturday of each month, from November through to March.
James Boag Brewery Tour
LOCATION: William St, Launceston
DATES: Multiple sessions, most days
The James Boag Brewery have been brewing crisp, refreshing lagers and ales on the banks of Launceston’s Esk River since 1881, and now you have the opportunity to discover what goes into producing Tasmania’s finest beer. Step inside the historic brewery for a fully guided tour, exploring how James Boag’s traditional brewing process is teamed with the state-of-the-art brewery, to create their range of award-winning beers.
The tour concludes with a guided tasting of 3 of James Boag’s exceptional lagers and ales, in our heritage listed James Boag Brewery Bar.
Don’t miss your chance to experience a world class working brewery, the only brewery where James Boag beer is made, and where it has always been made. Book today – If you’re a Tassie resident, tours are free!
Harvest Market Launceston
LOCATION: 71 Cimitiere Street, Launceston Tasmania, 7250
DATES: Saturdays 8:30 AM – 12.30 PM
Take in the atmosphere and take out baskets brimming with the freshest, fruit and veg, meats and seafood, artisan bread, pastry and dairy. Coupled with handcrafted beer, mead, cider, and spirits plus honey, nuts and grains, pickles and preserves, cured meats, sausage and salumi, and flowers and edible plants, berries, cherries, seasonal specialties and plenty more.
Harvest provides a critical outlet for Tasmania’s primary producers and a platform for small businesses. An essential link in the food chain that keeps millions of dollars in the local economy every year. By shopping at Harvest you are supporting the local food economy and the Tasmanian community. Plus, your food is heaps more delicious, and usually cheaper than a major supermarket chain. Win in win!
VISIT THE HARVEST MARKET WEBSITE
