Party In The Paddock 2027
Highlights
- Experience four unforgettable days of music and art from February 4th to 7th in Tasmania's stunning heartland.
- Join a vibrant community of festival lovers at Tasmania's largest multi-day camping festival, Party In The Paddock.
- Savour diverse music genres and local talent in an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates culture and sustainability.
- Explore pop-up bars and cafes while enjoying the festival's unique blend of connection and creativity.
The Paddock will be back in ’27!
Party In The Paddock is still riding the high of the biggest Paddock yet in 2026, and couldn’t wait to lock in the dates for the 2027 event!
Party In The Paddock officially returns for its 14th year on the 4th – 7th of Feb, 2027.
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There you have it – PITP returns for its 14th annual pilgrimage, four unforgettable days of music, art, community and connection in the heart of Tasmania.
From humble beginnings as a few-hundred-person gathering with local bands and a hay bale stage, Party In The Paddock has evolved into Tasmania’s largest multi-day camping festival. For over a decade now delivering an incredible atmosphere and good times, drawing festival lovers from across Australia and beyond for their annual trip to the Paddock.
This independent music and arts festival has become a national treasure and cult favourite, built by its community and guided by a it’s ethos of inclusivity, sustainability and culture.
Paddock is known for punching above its weight with diverse, genre-spanning lineups, proudly holding its place as “the country’s biggest little music & arts festival.”
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Portable ramps.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.partyinthepaddockfestival.com.au/accessibility
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