Thoroughfare
Next date: Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 11:30 AM
to 09:00 PM
Launceston’s laneways will come alive on Saturday 28 March for Thoroughfare, a full-day celebration of street culture, creativity and connection.
From 11.30am to 9.00pm, the city will be filled with art, skateboarding, music and food, turning familiar streets into places to hang out, explore and discover something new.
With acclaimed artists creating new large-scale murals, an incredible live music lineup, food and drink stalls, live skate demos and more, there is something for everyone at Thoroughfare.
Produced by the City of Launceston, this free event celebrates the city’s evolving urban culture and the creative energy that thrives in its streets and laneways.
Art
Throughout the day, artists will create new large-scale murals across key locations including Tatler Parade, Centreway Arcade, Dicky Whites Lane and Quadrant Mall. The artists include:
- Jasmine Crisp
- Mel McVee
- Aleks Crossan
- Tom O’Hern
- George Harrison Kennedy
- Jamin & Luke Emmerton
- Claire Foxton
- Creature Creature
- Katie Barron
- Sam Dobransky
- Maggie Jefferies
- Alex Moss
Music
The main stage on St John Street will host a full afternoon and evening of live music featuring:
- Sumner
- Queenie
- Grace Chia
- Emi Emi
- The Bad Dad Orchestra
- Captain O'Brien's Craic
- Luneward
Food
St John Street will host a variety of World Street Eats food and drink stalls, offering a diverse range of flavours, with Launceston’s CBD eateries and bars just steps away.
Skate
Skate culture is also a key part of the program, with skateboarding demos and a half-pipe inviting participation and showcasing local talent.
When
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Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 11:30 AM
- 09:00 PM
Location
St John Street, Quadrant Mall, Tatler Parade, Dicky Whites Lane and Centreway Arcade, Launceston, 7250