headline events
Friday 31st January
TasPride presents
Hobart Town Hall Flag Raising Ceremony
Join us for the official opening of the festival, which begins with our Flag Raising Ceremony. The unfurling will be held in front of Hobart Town Hall, followed by speeches and refreshments in the Lord Mayor's Court.
Friday 31 January | 12:30pm
Hobart Town Hall, 50 Macquarie St, Hobart Free |
Register (RSVP) HERE
TasPride presents
2025 TasPride Summer Festival Opening Cocktail Party
There's only ONE way to celebrate the TasPride Festival's Opening! Join us with your friends at the lovely Battery Point Community Hall. Enjoy the live chilled tunes and delectable grazing table.
Complementary drink on arrival and drinks for purchase at the bar, including signature cocktails by Tracey. What queer-themed cocktails will she dream up this time?
Friday 31 January | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Battery Point Community Hall,
52 Hampden Rd, Battery Point
$20 TasPride members | $25 non-members
Special thanks to TasCAHRD and Michael Gaffney MLC for their generous support of this event.
Saturday 1st February
TasPride presents
Pride Parade & Party in the Park / Fair Day 2025
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The signature event of the TasPride Festival, the Pride Parade takes over downtown Hobart each year, bringing together friends, family, colleagues, and teammates.
Pop your pets on the lead, don pride colours, costumes and themed facemasks. Prepare your banners and get ready to show off your pride.
Join us at the corner of Elizabeth and Patrick Street for marshalling, then the Parade sets off down Elizabeth Street, along Liverpool and Murray Street, finishing at Franklin Square.
The TasPride floats will be out again, with the giant rainbow flag and caterpillar joining the Parade. To join in the pageantry, all you need to do is register HERE - as a team, group, family or individual.
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At Party in the Park, hosted by the Back Door Boyz, you will enjoy a fantastic program of entertainment throughout the afternoon, there will be great food from our fabulous food vans and a variety of community stalls to explore.
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Saturday 1 February
Pride Parade: marshalling from 12:00pm
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre & Salvation Army Car Park,
cr. Elizabeth & Patrick Sts, Hobart
Party in the Park: Franklin Square, 70 Macquarie St,
Hobart
Both events are Free | Register to take part in the parade, or to have a stall in the park, click HERE.
For more information email info@taspride.com​
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Bring your portable speakers and tune in live to
Edge Radio 99.3 en route
for all the best Queer Bangers!
LLDC Entertainment presents
Pride Party 2025
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Celebrate... proudly... over the rainbow (and under the hallowed nave of the Cathedral) after this year's pride parade.
Party with your favourite Queer talent 'til late, hosted by Leelyn Double Chin, Rosa Rita + Back Door Boyz. Your DJs are Nanna T + Dust & Static.
Your glam performers are Baltimore Charlót, Hera the Fox, Misty DelRay, Natty Prospect, Persephone Luxe, Sandie La Gore, Sasquin, X Quizette + Zelda Ezmarelda.
Saturday 1 February | 4:00pm - until late, Cathedral In The Hanging Garden,
112 Murray St, Hobart
TICKETS $15 Ticket Link HERE
Sunday 2nd February
Hobart Queer History Walk
Did you know Hobart was once known as the Sodom of the South Seas?
Tasmania's capital has a long and fascinating LGBTIQ+ history, from convict times, through the roaring twenties, to the law reform debate of the 1990s.
Join history buffs and former tour guides Rodney Croome and Martine Delaney to learn about Hobart's queer past.
Sunday 2 February | 1:30pm-3:00pm
Meet at Parliament Garden, off Salamanca Place, Hobart
FREE EVENT - REGISTER HERE
Friday 7th February
Moonah Arts Centre presents
Out of the Closet Comedy
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Out of the Closet Comedy returns for 2025, bringing you a vibrant celebration of Queer comedy with a hilarious and profound live show at Moonah Arts Centre!
For the TasPride Festival, we're doing it again! Hosted by Leelyn Double Chin and shining the spotlight on a lineup of incredible lesbian, gay, bi and pan comedians, including Scott Lleonart, Bobbie Park, Jay Sykes, Corey Jake, Sandie La Gore and Samwise Hemmings.
There is power in seeing yourself represented onstage and there is also power in sharing stories and experiences with a new audience.
These comedians hope to break down boundaries of otherness, through jokes and laughter.
Friday 7 February | Doors 7:00pm
Moonah Arts Centre, 23-27 Albert Rd, Moonah
$25 / $20
Book Tickets at www.moonahartscentre.org.au/events/out-of-the-closet-comedy
or at the door
King Karaoke
Back Door Boyz Present
King Karaoke
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King Karaoke is back with a bang in 2025 at the Welcome Swallow Brewery in New Norfolk. Barry Bothways and Gary Snow are ready to celebrate TasPride's Summer Festival with you all.
Come along and sing your favourite song or come & watch other people live out their best rock star moments. Either way you are destined to have a blast!
Barry and Gary believe passion trumps perfection and will be enthusiastic for you and your song.
Bring the family and friends along and sing your most-loved tune at this queer friendly and inclusive safe space.
Friday 7 February | 6:30pm-10:00pm
Welcome Swallow Brewery,
99 Ring Rd, New Norfolk
FREE ENTRY, ALL AGES EVENT See instagram: @backdoorboyz.dragkings or Facebook: Back Door Boyz
SATURDAY 8TH FEBUARY
Theatre Royal + Token presents
Mel Buttle | Taking My Sunglasses Off To Hear You Better
Mel Buttle is a busy bee. From juggling a toddler to sold out shows across the country to appearances on The Project and Taskmaster and keeping her millions of fans online happy, as the creator behind Australia's favourite online mum character 'Lyn'; - she needs a lie down. Lucky for you she's very good at comedy too.
You remember how it felt when the Book Club brochure arrived at school? She's hoping this show brings you even just a sliver of that amount of joy /bliss /hope /happiness.
"Buttle's dry critique of the perils of life has the audience in hysterics."
**** - The Age
Saturday 8 February | 7:30pm
The Hedberg, Cnr. Campbell & Collins Sts, nipaluna/Hobart
$30-$55
Tickets at www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/mel-buttle
or at the door
FRIDAY 14TH February
Shan Hooper Presents
Shan Hooper - Valentine's + Tasty Treats
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Roses are red, violets are blue. Shan has a Valentine's gig just for you... Shan Hooper will be serving up an intimate night of musical stories, banter, sing alongs, love song dedications & special surprises set amongst the candle lit romance of Pablo's Cocktails and Dreams. Whether you're looking for love, bringing your love or just feeling the love, Shan Hooper will set the perfect mood for your rainbow romance this Valentine's Day.
Friday 14 February | 7:00pm-11:00pm
Pablos Cocktails and Dreams, 101-103 Harrington St, Hobart (Behind Tandoori Curry House)
$25 + BF | Tickets https://events.humanitix.com/shan-hooper
Saturday 15TH February
Moonah Arts Centre presents
Moonah Music: Rainbow Edition
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music for all, featuring local LGBTQIA+ artists to celebrate Pride Month! Performers will light up the stage, sharing powerful messages of identity, love and resilience.
Entry is free and everyone is welcome to attend. So come along to listen to some fabulous music, see the incredible art exhibitions, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the afternoon among community.
Saturday 15 February | 12:00pm-2:00pm
Moonah Arts Centre, 23-27 Albert Rd, Moonah |
Free event - ALL WELCOME!
Sunday 23rd February
Shambles Brewery presents
Drag Bingo
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Hosted by Tasmania's queens, Rosa Rita and Persephone Luxe, expect an afternoon of giggles, glam, and the chance to shout "Bingo!" in the most fabulous way possible (and win some prizes, of course). Entry's on the house, (but bookings are a must) and for just $30, you also get to enjoy our Main & Schooner special. What more could you want? A show? Well, Rita and Persephone have a couple of shows in store for you too!
Sunday 23 February | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Shambles Brewery, 222 Elizabeth St, North Hobart
FREE ENTRY | Bookings essential
Main and Schooner Special just $30
SunDAY 2nd march
taspride
family picnic
TasPride presents
TasPride Family Picnic 2025
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It's TasPride's annual day out and EVERYONE is invited
(including fur babies). This is a great all ages event for Rainbow Families.
Bring your own picnic rug, snacks, drinks, umbrella and weather protection.
The program will include a pet parade with prizes, games, music and Queer stuff. This was a favourite event of our dearly departed Madge (pictured). We remember her friendship and the way she warmly welcome anyone who turned up at the picnic offering them one of her sweet rainbow badges.
Honouring Madge's example we extend a warm welcome to all and hope to see you there. Your picnic rug awaits!
Sunday 2 March | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Parliament Street Reserve, Sandy Bay |
FREE EVENT | For a gold coin donation, enjoy TasPride's BBQ offerings (vegan option included). follow @taspride on instagram and TasPride on Facebook updates.
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REMEMBER LOVE... CLOSING NIGHT
Miz Ima Starr presents
Remember Love: Album Preview + Closing
Night T-Dance + Paella Party!
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Join Miz Ima Starr for a summer afternoon of blissed-out dancing and partying as our very own pink-tressed songstress showcases tracks from her upcoming album
REMEMBER LOVE - a collection of remixed and reimagined pop/dance classics from over 30 years of performing. Your ticket includes DJs and fabulous spot shows, a free digital download of Starr's launch EP Kiss of Life' and a bowl of Sielito's legendary paella at sunset! What a DREAMY finale to the 2025 festival.
Let's get loved up, TasPride!
Sunday 2 March | 5:00pm-8:00pm
Battery Point Community Hall,
52 Hampden Rd, Battery Point
$25 / $20 Concession & TasPride Members
Cash bar | Book at https://events.humanitix.com/starr25
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