Festivale

Food, wine & nightlife

31st January – 2nd February 2025

Festivale is Tasmania’s premium Summer Event. This three-day festival is a celebration of the very best Tasmanian food and wine, beer, cider and spirits, arts and entertainment.​

Meet the passionate growers and makers of our fabulous produce and gourmet food.

Indulge your tastebuds in a range of amazing taste plates offering traditional fare and cultural influences at our wine and food festival in the magical atmosphere of City Park in our beautiful city of Launceston.

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