Junction Arts Festival

Junction Arts Festival 17- 20 September 2026
a collision of art + performance + music

Marking the start of spring each year, Junction is an intimate celebration of Tasmanian community and creativity, inspiring audiences through exciting and diverse performances of art, music and dance. Junction is a festival in which contemporary art and music break out of theatres and galleries into the streets, public spaces and extraordinary buildings that make Launceston so unique.

Thirsty? 🥃Turner Stillhouse make delicious elixirs and have been part of the Junction fabric for a long time. Turner Sti...
16/09/2026

Thirsty? 🥃

Turner Stillhouse make delicious elixirs and have been part of the Junction fabric for a long time. Turner Stillhouse’s Three Cuts Gin, Rosevears Whiskey are stocked across the festival. Whet your whistle!

Proud presenting partner of 11 Frederick Street (the home of Refract and NOOK).

Images courtesy of Turner Stillhouse.

It's not too late to register for the Junction Dog Show! Whether they're fluffy, fierce, fashionable or freaky, bring yo...
16/09/2026

It's not too late to register for the Junction Dog Show!

Whether they're fluffy, fierce, fashionable or freaky, bring your dog and parade for the prize.

The Great Junction Arts Festival Dog Show
Sunday 20 September
10.30am

Register: https://forms.gle/fuie3nXzqEiZSpy38 🐾

16/09/2026

Junction drops into Prince's Square tomorrow ✨

17—20 September
In and around Prince's Square
FREE Festival Hub + Music until 7pm

Secure Festival Pass: https://tinyurl.com/bddsfewa


Program wildcard: The Secret Lives of Eels 🪱Dive into the murky depths and uncover the secret life of Tasmania's short-f...
15/09/2026

Program wildcard: The Secret Lives of Eels 🪱

Dive into the murky depths and uncover the secret life of Tasmania's short-finned eel, an immersive performance following one of nature's greatest migrations, from the tropical ocean near Vanuatu to the cool rivers of Tasmania.

Blending original music, underwater sound recordings, visuals, science and storytelling, it traces the eel's profound hold on human history, from the ancient aquaculture systems at Budj Bim to Aristotle's 2,300-year search for their spawning grounds.

Performed by Where Water Meets (Emily Shepard and Yyan Ng) with eel researcher Dr Malcolm Johnson, this show features the world's first eel-skin instruments, and asks how we might live alongside these remarkable, and increasingly threatened, creatures.

Saturday 20 September
Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/536vb3dj

Supported by Hydro Tasmania.

What's happening at the Fountain Pavillion?Short answer: So much.But here's the lineup. FREE until 7pm, or included in y...
15/09/2026

What's happening at the Fountain Pavillion?

Short answer: So much.

But here's the lineup. FREE until 7pm, or included in your Festival Pass. Don't skip this ultra indulgent Tasmanian + special guest lineup that traverses rock, stellar songwriting, HORNS and more.

Music | Friday
5:00pm – Belle + Jay
6:50pm – Hugo + Gus
7:30pm – COIL (Tasdance)
7:50pm – Hugo + Gus
8:45pm – DENNI
9:45pm – Horns of Leroy ft thndo

Music | Saturday
11:00am – KATTLEYA
1:00pm – GroupSax
1:30pm – Youngtion: Silt (what lies beneath)
4:50pm – Magic Carpet
6:50pm – Luneward
7:30pm – COIL (Tasdance)
7:50pm – Emi Emi
8:40pm – The Spooky Eyes
9:35pm – Bully Hay
10:40pm – The Vasco Era

Music | Sunday
12:45pm – Maggie Hodgman
1:25pm – Michael St Michael
2:05pm – Kate Rigby
2:45pm – Frank Villapana
3:25pm – Abigail
4:00pm – Oscar O’Shea
4:45pm – Captain O’Brien’s Craic

We made the switch to cashless to make the festival run smoother and keep everyone safer during the event.Junction start...
15/09/2026

We made the switch to cashless to make the festival run smoother and keep everyone safer during the event.

Junction starts in two days!

See what’s on via www.junctionartsfestival.com.au/program

Photo: Nick Hanson

Two days to go 💥Lean in for a good time and pave your pathway through unmissable performance, music, food + wine and exp...
14/09/2026

Two days to go 💥

Lean in for a good time and pave your pathway through unmissable performance, music, food + wine and experiences you’ll never forget.

Love visual art or live music? Keen to try something different? In charge of your group chat’s plans? You’re spoilt for choice at Junction.

17—20 September
In and around Princes Square
Festival Hub + Music FREE until 7pm

Need inspo? View program via www.junctionartsfestival.com.au/program

It’s Festival week which means you will soon be transported here 🛸 ✨See what’s on via www.junctionartsfestival.com.au/pr...
14/09/2026

It’s Festival week which means you will soon be transported here 🛸 ✨

See what’s on via www.junctionartsfestival.com.au/program

City of Launceston Official
Launceston Central
Arts Tasmania
Visit Northern Tasmania

Introducing: REFRACT | CLUB💥Our late night club destination — a playground of colour, dance, light, peacocking and la tr...
13/09/2026

Introducing: REFRACT | CLUB💥

Our late night club destination — a playground of colour, dance, light, peacocking and la trash magnifique. Dress up and prepare to be taken on a journey.

Blowing the dust out of 11 Frederick Street

Friday 18th + Saturday 19th September
Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y6mvza63

11 Frederick Street
11pm till late
Venue supported by Three Cuts Gin

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Launceston, TAS
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