Hobart
Hobart, Tasmania’s capital on the Derwent: the Taste of Summer on Princes Wharf from 27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with a free Community Day.
At a glance
- Home of the Taste of Summer, 27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
- The festival is on Princes Wharf No. 1, near Salamanca Place
- A free Community Day on 31 December, noon to 4 pm
- New Year’s Eve on the waterfront with two fireworks displays at the festival party
- 1food festival
Food festivals in Hobart
Dan Ingham, CC BY
Map of Hobart
What to taste in Hobart
Tasmanian oysters
Served at the Taste of Summer by named producers, among them Blue Heron Oysters.
Bass Strait scallops
A Tasmanian classic, often baked in a curry sauce in the pie of the same name.
Tasmanian wine and spirits
Wines, spirits and brews from the island, poured at the festival.
Hobart, nipaluna in the palawa kani language, is Tasmania’s capital, on the estuary of the Derwent River beneath kunanyi/Mount Wellington, and each New Year its waterfront hosts the island’s food festival, the Taste of Summer.
The Hobart waterfront at New Year
- The party: New Year’s Eve on the wharf, from 6 pm to 1:30 am.
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which starts on Boxing Day, finishes in Hobart around the same week.
Saturdays on Salamanca Place
Salamanca Market, owned and run by the City of Hobart, calls itself Tasmania’s most visited tourism attraction. It fills the whole length of historic Salamanca Place, from the silos end to the top of Davey Street.
- When: every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3 pm, “rain, hail or shine”.
- What: over 300 stallholders, with fresh produce from local growers, coffee, breakfast and lunch stalls beside the crafts. The stallholder list includes distillers such as Old Kempton Distillery and Hellfire Bluff Distillery.
- History: in 2022 the market marked 50 years under the City of Hobart.
South to Bruny Island
- Bruny Island: south of the city, home of a cheesemaker that takes part in the festival.
Before you go
- When: the Taste of Summer fills the waterfront from 27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
- Free day: entry to the Taste is free on 31 December from noon to 4 pm.
- Children: 15 and under enter the Taste free with a parent or guardian.
- Airport: Hobart Airport serves flights from the mainland.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Taste of Summer in Hobart?
On Princes Wharf No. 1, near Salamanca Place. The main entrance is on Morrison Street.
Is there a free day at the Taste of Summer?
Yes. Entry is free during Community Day, 31 December 2026, from noon to 4 pm.
What is the palawa kani name of Hobart?
Nipaluna, the name the festival uses alongside Hobart.