Dark Mofo has confirmed its return to Hobart from 11–22 June 2026, with the first limited release of Night Mass tickets going on sale at 10am on Wednesday 5 November 2025.
The organisers of Dark Mofo, Australia’s midwinter solstice festival, have confirmed that the 2026 edition will be held across lutruwita/Tasmania from Thursday 11 to Monday 22 June.
Returning with its signature mix of large-scale public art, live performance, music, and winter rituals, Dark Mofo 2026 will once again transform nipaluna/Hobart into a city bathed in red light and creative energy.
Alongside much-loved events such as the Winter Feast, Night Mass, Ogoh-Ogoh burning, and the Nude Solstice Swim, the festival will feature a line-up of new and exclusive works celebrating the dark, the daring, and the deeply Tasmanian.
While the full program will be announced in early 2026, organisers have revealed that a strictly limited first release of tickets to Night Mass, Dark Mofo’s late-night takeover of Hobart’s CBD, will be available to those who pre-register via the Dark Mofo website from 10am on Wednesday 5 November 2025.
Dark Mofo’s Artistic Director, Chris Twite, said:
“Mark your calendars. It’s exciting to share Dark Mofo’s 2026 dates today as we take our first steps towards next year’s festival where we’ll once again bathe the streets in red, feast by firelight and indulge in a smorgasbord of art, music and performance. With plenty of surprises in store, revellers have an opportunity this week to access an early release of tickets to Night Mass and get a head start on planning their winter debauchery.”
Following its return in 2025 after a one-year hiatus, Dark Mofo attracted over 50,000 interstate and overseas visitors and generated more than $67 million in economic benefit for Tasmania.
“We’re so grateful for the continued support from David Walsh, and that of the Tasmanian Government, not to mention Tasmanian businesses, residents and visitors—all of whom enable us to continue celebrating the dark,” Mr Twite added.
Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Jane Howlett, said:
“Dark Mofo is an iconic Tasmanian event, which drives visitation to the state during the off season and one that is recognised as a world-class winter festival. The Tasmanian Government is a proud supporter of this event.
Dark Mofo has something for everyone and we know how important it is to our tourism and hospitality sector during the quieter months. Visitors to Tasmanian events stay longer than the average visitor, and stays have grown, now 2.5 nights longer than they were in 2019, coinciding with significant government investment support.”
Alex Heroys, CEO of Destination Southern Tasmania, said the announcement provides early momentum for Tasmania’s 2026 winter season.
“Dark Mofo continues to be one of the most powerful drivers of winter visitation and creative tourism in lutruwita/Tasmania. The event not only showcases our region’s bold artistic identity but also delivers enormous benefits for local businesses and communities.”