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BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL

AUGUST, LUTRUWITA/TASMANIA

Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night conversations have the potential to change the world. Welcome to Beaker Street Festival, where science brings us together. 

Beaker Street Festival is a week-long celebration of science and art in Lutruwita/Tasmania each August. Now approaching its ninth year, Beaker Street Festival promises a mix of wonder, flavour, and scientifically proven fun. The Festival invites adults from all walks of life to delve into today’s hottest topics with a packed program of science-infused entertainment and discussions, while experiencing the best of Tasmanian environments and culture. 

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Since its inception, Beaker Street Festival has wowed audiences with unmatched programming, exploring emerging trends and the latest breakthroughs in a fun and welcoming atmosphere — and 2024 was no exception. Last year, attendees dove into Antarctic science (literally!), helped bring stars back to the city skyline, dipped their toes into the slippery science of wellness, and tasted the future of food. 

The action took  place in an expanded Festival precinct spanning Nipaluna/Hobart’s cultural and entertainment hubs and took in City Hall, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, The Old Mercury Building, Hope and Anchor, Mawson Place, and pubs, bars, and restaurants around the waterfront and CBD. 

Whether you’re a curious mind, an insatiable foodie (or drinkie?), or are simply seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, you’ll be  in the right place at Beaker Street Festival.

Past Programs

Introducing: Hobartica! A deep-dive into Antartica, without leaving a trace. Including Polar Plunge pools, Finnish Sauna Tents, Antarctic land and audioscapes, and loads of Antarcticas to answer all your coldest questions. Plus, a futuristic mashup of space, AI, food and wellness trends, with a healthy dose of nature excursions and an east coast retreat.

Psychedelics, Menopause, and Tim Flannery were part of our 2023 Featured Speaker Sessions at Hobart’s Theatre Royal Studio Theatre, with Fungi Expeditions, Bat Tours, and Museum Vaults included in our Field Trips – the best way to experience Tasmania’s hidden secrets and wild places. Seaweed and Vaginas were on the menu at Mona, and our Dark Sky Retreat at Spring Bay Mill was an unforgettable exhale.

Is science really for everyone? In 2022 we took at deep dive into the cultural complexities of science, with discussions from the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, the Deaf community, and a musical exposé expressing the wishes of the dead. We also went north, with events exploring the science of stadiums, sparkling wine, and sauerkraut.