This is the official website of the annual Tasmanian Poetry Festival.
The Tasmanian Poetry Festival commenced in 1985 and is held annually, normally over the first full weekend in October, but this may change. Local and guest poets are invited to Launceston to share their work at a range of events held over the Festival weekend.
The Festival was founded by poet, Tim Thorne, who died in 2021. We pay tribute to him for the wonderful legacy he left us. You can read more about Tim and his contributions to the Tasmanian Poetry Festival here.
New members and volunteers are always very welcome! Subscriptions show us your support and also help us show it to benefactors, and all we ask is payment of $15 or $10 concession. Please contact us to find out how to pay, or if you have any other questions.
Our current committee members, as of March 2025, are:
- President: Lisa Wright
- Vice President: Yvonne Gluyas
- Treasurer: Joy Elizabeth
- Ordinary members: Young Dawkins, Marie Beyer, Marilyn Arnold and Louise Mizzi.
Don’t miss: Our supporters at Walleah Press have compiled a wonderful compilation of information on Tasmanian Poetry Festivals past, present and to come. It contains links to notes and images from past Festivals, further information about some of the featured poets, including poems, and more.