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Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2026
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Hobart.
Black Country, New Road
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Critically acclaimed British collective <strong>Black Country, New Road</strong> are thrilled to announce their forthcoming Australia + New Zealand tour, set to take place this summer. </p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">The band’s most recent studio album, <em>Forever Howlong</em>, has attracted widespread praise for its recent harmonious reinvention and recorder solos. Released earlier this year via Ninja Tune, <em>Forever Howlong</em> marks a bold transformation for the group. Songwriting and vocal duties now shared amongst band members, give rise to a richly collaborative sound and warm communal spirit. </p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">‘Triumph in the face of adversity’ goes some way to explaining the resulting joy. </p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Described by The Guardian as “a gentler, more bucolic direction” <em>Forever Howlong</em> has made notable chart inroads for the band, revealing new audiences and a revived sense of self. </p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">There are few contemporary bands who can do musical reinvention quite as consistently as <strong>Black Country, New Road</strong>. Arriving in Hobart following their UK, IE, & EU tour, come experience their musical transformation at the Odeon. </p><hr><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Doors open</strong> 6:30pm</p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><em>All show times subject to change</em></p><hr style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MkypqnDwsUI?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></p><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</strong><br>We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>SAFE SPACE</strong><br>We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>ACCESSIBILITY</strong><br>The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and reserved areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via <a href="https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moshtix here</a> or the Odeon Facebook page before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.<br><br> If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, <a href="https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-" rel="noopener noreferrer">please contact Moshtix here</a> prior to purchase.</span></p>
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Seventh Wonder performs Fleetwood Mac
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Approximate Running Times: Doors: 7.15pm Start: 8:00pm This world class performance led by the incredible Bloom, brings together a star studded band and the exquisite strings of the Melbourne Pops Orchestra to create an unparalleled tribute to Fleetwood Mac music. In a performance endorsed by former Fleetwood Mac co manager Dennis Dunstan the evening will showcase the entire Rumours album performed note for note alongside the bands greatest hits. This masterful production promises to captivate fans of all ages and celebrate the legacy of one of the most beloved bands in music history. Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac rises above mere tribute its a celebration. Featuring meticulous, note for note recreations of Fleetwood Macs greatest songs, the show has won acclaim for its authenticity emotional resonance and powerhouse performances catapulting the band into being regarded as one of the Worlds Leading Fleetwood Mac shows. .
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The Darkness—With special guest Rageflower
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><br>Multi-platinum UK rock royalty <strong>The Darkness</strong> are set to make their triumphant return to Australia in February 2026 with an epic run of summer shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Frankston, and Melbourne.</p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Following their massive 2024 <em>Permission To Land </em>20th anniversary tour, the band are bringing their signature high-voltage energy and outrageous fun back to stages, serving up fan favourites like I<em> Believe In A Thing Called Love</em> and <em>Love Is Only A Feeling</em>, alongside new tracks from their latest album<strong> Dreams On Toast</strong>, including <em>I Hate Myself</em> and <em>The Longest Kiss.</em> This tour marks the first chance for fans to hear the new songs live.</p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Exploding onto the scene in 2003 with their now-classic debut <em>Permission To Land</em>, <strong>The Darkness</strong> quickly became one of the UK’s most beloved rock bands, racking up over 1.5 million album sales, a headline set at Reading & Leeds in 2004, and a string of major awards including<em> BRITs, Kerrang!,</em> and an <em>Ivor Novell.</em></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">The band’s cheeky, spandex-clad anthems changed the face of British rock and continue to capture hearts and a new generation of fans around the world. Their live shows are pure spectacle: soaring falsettos, outrageous outfits, endless guitar solos, and crowds belting out every word. </p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">Don’t miss your chance to experience it all live in 2026—it’s bold, loud, and gloriously over-the-top fun!</p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>EVENT INFORMATION</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">This is a general admission event with standing in the stalls and seating in the balcony on a first come first served basis. Please see <a href="https://odeontheatre.com.au/faq">ODEON's FAQ</a> page to view our accessibility information. </p><hr style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</strong><br>We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>SAFE SPACE</strong><br>We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>ACCESSIBILITY</strong><br>The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and reserved areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via <a href="https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moshtix here</a> or the Odeon Facebook page before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.<br><br> If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, <a href="https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/224862747-Click-here-for-our-contact-information-" rel="noopener noreferrer">please contact Moshtix here</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> prior to purchase.</span>.</span></p>
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