Tasmania's Seafood Festival

16/03/2026

09/03/2026

Live Music | DJ Hugo Bladel

All good things must come to an end, and we are closing out the festival in style with DJ Hugo Bladel & Gus Leighton taking over the Festival Main Stage as our final act for 2026.

Well known for his electric live performances, Hugo Bladel brings massive energy and colour to every set, weaving together funk, disco and house into a groove-heavy soundtrack that’s guaranteed to get you shakin’ your groove thing. Teamed up with Gus Leighton, expect a vibrant, feel-good finale that sends the festival off with a splash.

📍 Festival Main Stage
🗓️ Today | Monday 9th | 5.00-8.00pm

09/03/2026

Cray Pot Bean Bag Toss Competition

Think you’ve got what it takes to reel in the win? Step up to our Craypot Bean Bag Toss and put your lobster-lobbing skills to the test!

Three bags. Three chances to win! Land more than 50% of your bag in the pot and you’ll snag yourself a festival prize!
🐟 Under 10? You’re up at the little minnows’ line.
🐠 Over 10? Time to step back and prove you’re a big fish.
🦀 Under-arm throws only
📍 Today | Small Fry Activity Tent | 3-4pm

09/03/2026

Seafood Spotlight: Pink Ling

Meet the deep-sea delight, Pink Ling. Found in Tasmania’s offshore waters, this long, slender species is prized for its mild, slightly sweet flavour and firm white flesh. It’s incredibly versatile, holds up beautifully to bold flavours. And here’s a tasty tip, the cheeks and wings are absolute hidden gems! No fishy business here just reel good eating.

Give it a taste yourself:
📍 Main Stage | The Fish Breakdown | Free tasting of Ling Cheeks & Wings
🗓️ Today | Monday 9th | 12 noon

Or head to the Cajun Style Seafood stall, where Pink Ling features in each parcel option!

08/03/2026

It's Day Three and the final day of Tasmania's Seafood Festival! There's still plenty to enjoy today, from free tastings, to live music, and meet the producer sessions.

Free Entry! Victoria Dock, Hobart! 7-9th March!

08/03/2026

Live Music | Double Helix
Double Helix is a versatile, groove-inspired Trio led by Tony Mak. As a special treat for The Tasmanian Seafood Festival, they are joined on stage by Samantha James Radford. With decades of experience individually, Tony & Samantha have also been wowing audiences around Hobart as a Duo over the last few years. In band form you can expect all that and more. All-time classic songs, a lively performance and world class vocals combine to make for a fitting final day to the Festival’s music line-up tomorrow!
📍 Festival Main Stage
🗓️ Tomorrow | Monday 9th | 2.30pm – 4.30pm

08/03/2026

Presenter Series | Dr. Alyssa Marshal

Time to dive beneath the surface. Dr Alyssa Marshell from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - IMAS is casting new tech into Tasmanian waters, showing how underwater cameras, artificial intelligence and acoustic fish tags are helping scientists track, monitor and better understand our key fisheries species.

Hook into the science shaping the future of our fisheries:
📍Main Stage | IMAS Presents: Tasmania’s Fisheries Research Projects
🗓️ Tomorrow | Monday 9th | 12.30pm

🗓 7–9 March | Victoria Dock, Hobart

08/03/2026

Seafood Spotlight: Blue Mackerel & Australian Wild Salmon

Tassie’s waters are home to some seriously good fish, and some of the most delicious ones are underutilized.

Australian Wild Salmon brings bold, clean taste with a great texture, catching attention from chefs and seafood lovers alike. Blue Mackerel is a sleek, silvery schooling fish found in Bass Strait and around Tasmania. It’s rich in omega-3s and flavor, with firm flesh that’s perfect grilled, smoked or seared. Both species are sustainable, under-celebrated gems that deserve a bigger spot on your plate.

Hook into these lesser-known treats at the festival and join the free tasting:
📍 Main Stage | NRE Underutilised Species
🗓️ Today | Sunday 8th | 1.30pm

🗓 7–9 March | Victoria Dock, Hobart

07/03/2026

It's Day Two of Tasmania's Seafood Festival, and here's a look at our catch of the day event line-up 👀

Free Entry! Victoria Dock, Hobart! 7-9th March!

07/03/2026

Well done and ❤️ to our amazing Leader & state champ Shucker Zoe Jacobson
who once again successfully defended her oyster shucking title yesterday 's Seafood Festival.
you truly are Living The Shucking Dream 😜

🦪💪Finishing with a new personal best time of 1 dozen oysters in 60 seconds!!!!

come & celebrate with us this long weekend! (also open Monday or until sold out)

So, bring down a beverage enjoy some sunshine with your oysters and watch 👀 our state champion in action!! 🏆