NORTH Festival
Highlights
- Savour bold new flavours at NORTH Festival, celebrating Northern Tasmanian produce in Launceston's vibrant CBD.
- Explore bite-sized foodie events and cheeky cocktails from 8 to 18 October 2026, igniting your taste buds.
- Experience live cooking demonstrations and meet-the-maker encounters, showcasing the region's finest culinary talent.
- Immerse yourself in Launceston's gastronomic scene, where every moment offers unforgettable tastes and delightful surprises.
This October, NORTH Festival will be bringing bold new flavours to Tassie’s city of gastronomy — celebrating the best of Northern Tasmanian produce and Launceston hospitality.
From Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 October 2026, Launceston’s CBD will come alive with bite-sized foodie events, cheeky cocktails, meet-the-maker encounters, live cooking demonstrations, and menus that showcase the region’s finest produce.
Come explore, taste, and celebrate the region in a whole new light.
Stay tuned for the delicious program of events – coming September 2026!
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