Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. Stop in to the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for fascinating talks by world-leading scientists, live music in the underground Speakeasy bar, art/science installations and performance, hands-on microscopy, and Tassie food and drink. Venture further afield for the Sci Art Crawl around Hobart, scientist-led tours and cruises, small-group talks and dinners with scientists on the Tassie Science Road Trip, and so much more!

Beaker Street Festival returns
August 5-14, 2022
Beaker Street Festival has been celebrating science, art, and community since 2017, earning its place as Australia’s premier National Science Week event for adults. Our Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a place to share ideas, culture, and excellent Tassie food and drink — bringing warmth, connection and inspiration to Tasmania’s winter. Our Festival promises entertainment, education, debate, and community in a participatory atmosphere. Expect a rich and diverse program of scientific talks, artists/scientist collaborations, live music and performance by Tasmanian artists, science-led tours and cruises, and much more!
“More engaging and interactive than anything I've done anywhere else in Australia. Especially leading a dancing, New Orleans-style jazz band into the museum, followed by a few hundred people.”
Dr KarlScience Communicator
“This is by far and away the best science festival I’ve ever been to. And I’ve been to them all! I thought it was incredible EVEN BEFORE I FOUND THE JAZZ BAR!!!”
Bernie HobbsABC Science Presenter
“More than worthy. And the scientific engagement wasn't superficial.”
David WalshMONA Founder
“[Beaker Street] rocked Science Week like it's never been rocked before... Content and format just brilliant. Fresh, energised, exciting and engaging and more.”
Costa GeorgiadisTV Presenter
“Intriguing, fun, and jam-packed with enthusiastic punters... Onya, Hobart!”
Natasha MitchellScience Friction Host
Want to see more?
Take a look at our past Festivals