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Festival

Forewords

These days, being old, I’m thinking about legacy. Legacy is a state of being satisfied now about then, but it’s also a way of perpetuating status—reaching out to those that care about what you care about.

One of those who cares about what I care about is Chris, Dark Mofo’s new director. If the festival is as good as the indicators say it will be, I’m in the fortunate position of being able to claim credit for the excellence of the festival ongoing. I don’t deserve credit, Chris does. But he speaks softly, and I carry a big stick, and despite my tiny contribution, I get to write an introduction.

If you have a good time, yeah, that was me. If it didn’t go so well for you, blame bloody Chris.

—David Walsh

The road to 2025 was longer than we had planned. But, from the moment the last swimmer left the sand and as the festival slumbered, a tension has been building—steady and patient.

On the precipice of the festival, I invite you to sit in that tension; to feel its weight press upon you. The pull of anticipation, the sharp edges of fear, the flicker of joy, and the promise of release. Dwell in that short, sharp breath before the cold water rushes over you, savour the hum of the amplifier as it fills the air, stand in the shadow of the threshold that looms before you. The stillness before we are remade.

And when you have passed through, return to the fire with neighbours and strangers to share the stories of those things you have seen, both terrible and glorious.

—Chris Twite
Artistic Director

Getting Around

Wander around the waterfront and city from venue to venue, and get the blood flowing to the extremities. Check the map; festival venues are pinpointed, and most are within walking distance of the Hobart waterfront and CBD.

Free Events

Lots of events in the art program are free, with some ticketed exceptions. The Nude Solstice Swim is free (but you do still need to register for a ticket), plus Ogoh-ogoh, Dark Park, Basilica and Winter Feast after 9pm. Most free events will not require tickets, so you may need to queue for an unknown amount of time.

Info Booth

The info booth is a resource for maps, programs and general information from our friendly staff. Find it at the Hunter Street Car Park, near Dark Park.

Opening Times
Thursday 5–Sun 8 June, 4–10pm
Thursday 12–Sun 15 June, 4–10pm

Planning Your Trip

There are plenty of other things to do and to see while you’re here. Heading to Launnie for Methyl Ethyl and Thelma Plum or Ulverstone for XYZZY? Make a road trip of it. Map your Tassie trip with Discover Tasmania, or download their app for a pocket sized guide to all your off-season adventures.

Print Schedule

Your guide through the darkness.

Program Updates

For periodic updates to the Dark Mofo program see here.

Under 18s

Events are all ages unless otherwise specified. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Proof of age may be requested upon entry.

Cash

Dark Mofo is cashless, so make sure to bring your card. This applies to all transactions made at our box offices (including tickets, print program and band merch) and festival bars.

Lost Property

If you lose something (other than your dignity), contact Bookings & Enquiries on +61 (3) 6277 9978 or tickets@mona.net.au. Please include your full name, a contact phone number and as many details as possible about the item.

Smoking

Dark Mofo is a smoke-free event. The Winter Feast, Night Mass and Dark Park have designated smoking areas. Look for the signs.

Road Closures

There will be some road closures and traffic disruptions across the Hobart CBD during the festival. Information will be updated as the festival draws closer.

Tickets

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Receiving Tickets

Shortly after ticket purchase, you will receive an email containing your digital ticket link. This link contains all your tickets for Dark Mofo, and will also include Mona tickets—ie. museum entry, ferry, and restaurant bookings (if you’ve purchased them). To prevent scalping, your ticket QR codes will become available 12 hours prior to each event.

Each time you place an order, you’ll receive a new ticket link and the previous one will expire.

Treat this link as your ticket—don’t share it around.

If you lose your ticket link, you can request a new one here.

Check the fine print on your ticket for more information about each show including door times. If you're having issues accessing your ticket, please contact Bookings & Enquiries on tickets@mona.net.au or +61 (3) 6277 9978, or see box office staff.

Refunds

No refunds or exchanges, unless applicable under Australian Consumer Law. Please see our Terms + Conditions for more information.

Resales

Check for resales here.

If you can’t attend an event, you can nominate to resell your tickets through the ticket link sent to your email. Simply open your ticket link and select the event to resell, look for the button 'Resell Tickets' and follow the steps.

Your ticket will only be made available for resale if the event sells out. The ticket will be listed at the current ticket price and if it sells, we’ll refund you the amount you paid for your ticket (minus any booking fee). If it does not sell, you will not be refunded. A request can be cancelled by calling +61 (3) 6277 9978 or emailing tickets@mona.net.au. Your cancellation is subject to the ticket/s still being available for sale at the time the request is actioned. Please read our full Resale Terms + Conditions.

Please note: no resales on Winter Feast Passes.

Waitlist

This year there is no general waitlist. Waitlists for specific sold out shows will show up on individual event pages, so keep your eyes peeled.

Keep checking for resales if you want to secure tickets to sold out events, and subscribe for updates on any ticket releases.

Scalping

If you are selling Dark Mofo tickets at a premium, we will cancel your order. And if you purchase a ticket from a third party, we can’t guarantee that the ticket will be valid, and you also lose all consumer rights—including the right to a refund (even if you have a valid reason). All tickets have a unique barcode that can only be used once (and can be cancelled by the powers that be, should you not play ball).

Ticket Limits

A maximum of one ticket per order applies to the Nude Solstice Swim, while all other events have an eight-ticket limit.

Pass Outs

Pass outs are available for some events, and will be clearly marked on your ticket. If you require a pass out, get a wristband or stamp from event staff before leaving the venue. Re-entry to all events is subject to capacity.

Lockouts

Some of our shows have lockouts. This means for some shows you’ll be permitted entry at a suitable break in the performance. For others, you won’t be permitted entry after the performance has started. Details regarding lockouts are clearly noted on tickets.

Booking Fees

A $6 booking fee applies to each Dark Mofo transaction, unless you’re grabbing Nude Solstice Swim tickets, XYZZY tickets, or purchasing tickets on the door (at the advertised door price). If you’re only grabbing Mona tickets, the booking fee is $3.50.

Winter Feast

The feast is an outdoor event and Tasmanian weather is infamously unpredictable. Dress appropriately for rain, hail, shine and effing freezing temperatures. Shelter is not guaranteed and entry is always subject to capacity.

Entry

Single night tickets will be sold at the PW1 Box Office on the day from 4PM. The feast is free after 9pm nightly, all day on Sunday 15 June thanks to the generous support of the City of Hobart, and for under 16s accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We do our best to prevent queueing issues but sometimes it happens during peak times when the feast is at full capacity. When you get here, please allow extra time to buy tickets and enter the site. No pass outs for nightly tickets—if you exit the venue, you will need to queue and purchase another ticket to re-enter. Only Season Pass holders can jump the queue and come and go at will.

Season Pass

A Season Pass grants you entry to the feast for all eight nights. Skip the queue and come and go as you please. Please note, this pass covers entry only—food and drinks will still be on you. Alternatively, you can opt for a Week 1 or Week 2 Pass: four nights of entry during your chosen week. No resales on Season Passes.

Zero Waste

Winter Feast strives to be a zero waste event, and this year we’re upscaling our reusable crockery program again. Food sourced indoors will be served in the usual compostable containers, but alfresco eats will now be plated on reusable metal crockery. Once you’ve had your fill, your plates, bowls and utensils can be dropped off at the signed Plate + Scrape areas.

Our reusable cup system is back, and includes all beer, wine and cider bought anywhere within the Feast. It’s a $6 deposit for the cup, $5 of which will be returned if you bring it to the Festival Bars or the cup return station as you exit the event. You can swap your cup for a fresh one or another kind at any time. Water stations are available freely at the feast.

Reusable plates, cups and cutlery provided in partnership with the Department of State Growth.

Accessibility

Most of our venues are accessible, with some exceptions. Check out our venues page for more detailed information.

If you have questions, need further info, or have any advice or feedback on accessibility at Dark Mofo, please contact Bookings & Enquiries on tickets@mona.net.au or
+61 (3) 6277 9978.

Accessibility Content Guide

Our Accessibility Content Guide details aural and visual content ratings and the suitability of events with respect to sensory sensitivities. It includes a 'language is no barrier' rating and other useful information for each venue and event in our program.

Audio Descriptions

Check back here when the festival kicks off to hear audio descriptions for select events and artworks.

Sensory/Relaxed Sessions With Young Leaders of Tasmania

Private, sensory-friendly sessions for people with disability and their families, assisted by Young Leaders of Tasmania. Closed to the public, registrations essential.

Dark Park
Sunday 8 June, 3pm–4pm

Purge your fears to our Maugean skate ogoh-ogoh, relax, get a drink, and check out some art.

Winter Feast
Sunday 15 June, 3pm–4pm

Congregate around the fires on the Salamanca Lawns, toast some marshmallows and enjoy the Winter Feast, sans flame towers and fireworks.

Both events open to the public at 4pm in their usual capacity.

Dark Mofo will contact registrants with further information closer to the date. For more information, contact Keren at Young Leaders of Tasmania on events@ylot.org.au or 0428 640 320, or email info@darklab.net.au.

Companion Cards

Companion card tickets are available to carers of those with a lifelong disability and require government-issued accreditation which will need to be shown at the venue. Please visit www.companioncard.tas.gov.au for more information.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available all across Hobart, and at most of our venues. The City of Hobart has more detailed information about inner city services, including accessible parking.

Assistance Animals

Guide dogs and assistance animals are welcome at all Dark Mofo venues. Note that some events may be unsuitable for service dogs due to sensory considerations—please check individual event details for more information.

Other Stuff

Jobs

We welcome applications from curious and thoughtful designers, digital developers, marketers, production staff and music and arts programming professionals. All upcoming positions will be posted here.

Partners

View our Partners.

Paint the Town Red

Each year, in partnership with Destination Southern Tasmania, we ask local businesses to ‘paint the town red’ and give interlopers a warm welcome. If you take any pics, hashtag ‘em with #darkmofo2025, #hobartandbeyond and #pttr2025.

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