Family events
School holiday programs and festivals
Don’t miss our exciting school holiday programs and the annual Lift Off Festival—packed with creativity, entertainment, and unforgettable family moments.
Lift Off! 2026: 18-23 April
Each autumn school holidays, Lift Off! transforms TMAG’s waterfront cultural precinct in Nipaluna/Hobart into a vibrant hub of creativity and learning. This multi-day festival offers engaging activities, performances, and workshops—mostly free and family-friendly—attracting thousands of visitors.
Designed with young people at its heart, Lift Off! empowers children to explore new ideas through hands-on experiences and inspiring presentations.
We welcome programming partners and expressions of interest from organisations and individuals.
Contact: LiftOff@tmag.tas.gov.au
School Holiday Programs
Keep an eye out on our socials or sign up to our newsletter to find out about activities over the school holidays.