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festival tickets + EVENT INFO
2026 TICKETS + EVENT INFO
Island Escape Winter Festival is a three-day celebration that turns Launceston’s Inveresk Precinct into a “winter wonderland” of live music, Tasmanian food and drink, art, and community.
Island Escape invites people to lean into Tassie’s unique winter charm with a program that mixes major headline acts, immersive storytelling, and playful experiences for all ages. Expect crackling firelight throughout the site, local winter flavours, and a stacked arts-and-culture layer, including installations, light shows, and roaming performers.
Each day offers a totally unique experience and lineup.
Friday 3 July: 5PM - 10PM
Saturday 4 July: 12PM - 8PM
Sunday 5 July: 12PM – 5PM
Arrive early, settle in, warm your hands by the firepits, grab something delicious, and soak up the first taste of the Fire & Ice atmosphere.
Looking for more to explore before or after the Festival? Explore Launceston
Inveresk Precinct, Launceston.
2 Invermay Road, Invermay, Tasmania 7248
Festival Map | Explore Launceston
Adult or Child Ticket:
Tickets are sold per day, so simply choose your day, and you're on your way. Children under 12 are free.
Multi-day pass:
Go all in on Tasmania’s ultimate winter escape. The Island Escape Winter Festival 3 Day Pass is your ticket to the full Fire & Ice experience across three epic days and nights in Launceston’s Inveresk Precinct.
From Spiderbait Friday Night to Birds Of Tokyo to Hot Dub Time Machine Saturday to the Sunday Session, this pass lets you move at your own pace — chase the music, settle in by the firepits, explore the immersive art and storytelling spaces, and eat and drink your way through the best of Tasmania’s winter flavours.
Group Bookings:
Get the squad together & SAVE on tickets when you purchase 4 or more tickets.
Josef Chromy VIP Experience:
Step into an elevated festival experience in the Josef Chromy VIP Area. Enjoy a curated cocktail-style menu of Tasmanian produce, a complimentary glass of Josef Chromy sparkling on arrival, access to a premium bar and exclusive amenities, all within a beautifully styled space in a prime festival position. It’s the perfect place to settle in, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the festival in comfort and style.
Accommodation Packages:
The one and done. These packages include tickets for two or more, accommodation at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston, and a curated beverage package.
