Thursday 3, 10 and 17 December
Twilight Shopping
Enjoy Twilight Shopping over three Thursdays in the city centre, with festive music, meal and drink offers, and your chance to win up to $1,000 in shop-to-win giveaways.
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Christmas in the City
Celebrate Launceston's Christmas in the City with festive events, magical activities and merry shopping experiences.
Merry
Oh, what fun!
BrightAcross two special evenings, the city comes alive with Christmas cheer.
Sat 19 Dec
Carols in the Park
Sing loud, sing proud, sing slightly out of tune. Enjoy a night of music and magic in City Park.
More infoDear Santa, meet you in town
Make a list, check it twice
28 November - 26 December
Santa's Window Trail
Marvel at festive shop windows across the CBD! Explore Santa's Window Trail for gift inspiration, and for the littlest shoppers, ask the elves behind the counter for a FREE small stocking stuffer.
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28 November - 17 December
Santa's Mailbox
Write a letter to Santa, then drop it in Santa's Mailbox by 17 December to receive a response from the jolly man himself! Look for it on The Avenue in front of Petrarch's Bookshop during business hours.
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Plan your trip
With Christmas in the City taking over Launceston, a little planning will go a long way. Whether you're heading in for the Launceston Christmas Parade, Lighting of the Tree, Carols in the Park or some festive shopping, consider catching public transport, walking or cycling to avoid the holiday festive hustle.
Merry Christmas, you lovely lot
Here’s to full tables, old friends, new stories, long catch-ups and all the little moments that make this time of year special.
Whether you live around the corner or you’ve come from much further away, we’re glad you’re here. Thanks for being part of Launceston and everything that makes this little city such a lovely place to be.
From all of us at the City of Launceston, have a safe and happy Christmas.
Merry little moments
Here for the cheer
Until 6 Dec
Between the Details: Video Art from the ACMI Collection
Until 28 Aug 2027
BUGS
23 Nov, 7 Dec + more
Free Fortnightly Monday Night Spicy Trivia at Tandys Alehouse
Until 22 Nov
Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise
Until 10 Jan 2027
Out of the Vault
Until 10 Nov
Cosmic Consciousness Conference
Until 13 Dec
Art in Conflict: 15 Years of Art at the Australian War Memorial
Until 4 Apr 2027
Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s-1950s
Until 2 May 2027
Faridah Cameron: A Practice of Becoming
Until 6 Dec
Minds Do Matter 2026
We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal People as traditional custodians of this land, we pay respect to Elders past and present, as they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope for generations to come. We recognise and value Aboriginal histories, knowledge and lived experiences and commit to being culturally inclusive and respectful in our working relationships with Aboriginal People.
Launceston Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street,
Launceston TAS 7250.
Phone: 1800 651 827
Mon to Fri:9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun:10am - 2pm
Public Holidays:10am - 2pm