Easter Monday in the City: Contemporary Art and Spiegeltent Spectacles

Easter Monday in the City: Contemporary Art and Spiegeltent Spectacles

Today is Monday, April 6, 2026—Easter Monday—and Hobart is embracing the public holiday with a rich array of cultural events and public exhibitions. While many offices are closed for the long weekend, the city's creative heart is beating fast, with major biennial art programs and high-energy performances taking center stage by the waterfront.

Hobart Current: Here

One of the city's most significant cultural milestones this season is the biennial contemporary art program, Hobart Current: Here. This innovative partnership between the City of Hobart and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) features new works from ten Tasmania-based artists responding to the theme of presence and place. Today, you can explore the collection across two main settings:

• The TMAG Galleries: Hosting central installations and experimental works that challenge traditional museum displays.
• CBD Public Spaces: Large-scale art activations and installations are integrated into the urban landscape, allowing for a self-guided art walk through Hobart's city center.

La Ronde at the Spiegeltent

The iconic Spiegeltent is lighting up the Hobart waterfront for the autumn season. Today, visitors can experience La Ronde, a daring spectacle that has garnered international acclaim for blurring the boundaries between circus, theater, and cabaret. This production marks its Hobart debut today, offering a high-flying, immersive experience inside the intimate, mirror-lined atmosphere of the tent at the Regatta Grounds.

Museums and Public Exhibitions

Several of Hobart’s premier institutions remain open today, providing the perfect destination for a holiday afternoon stroll:

• Maritime Museum Tasmania: Located on Argyle Street, the museum is currently presenting Prevailing Gales by artist Sue Pedley. This exhibition explores Tasmania's maritime heritage and the power of the southern winds through contemporary creative media.
• MONA (Museum of Old and New Art): The museum is operating its standard Monday hours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors are encouraged to book the MONA Roma ferry from Brooke Street Pier to enjoy the scenic river approach.
• Restoring the Past at TMAG: In addition to the contemporary works of Hobart Current, TMAG is hosting this specialized exhibition focusing on the meticulous science of conserving 19th-century paintings.

Regional Highlight: Geeveston Art Show

For those looking for a scenic drive on their holiday Monday, the Geeveston Art Show is open today in the Huon Valley. Now in its sixth year, this community-driven exhibition showcases a diverse range of local talent, from photography to sculpture, in the heart of Tasmania’s historic timber country.