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Chaos is coming! Tasmania’s iconic midwinter festival, Dark Mofo, is back this year – and it’s gonna be wilder than your wildest nightmares. The darkly debaucherous festival has just dropped its epic 2026 program, packed with all your favourite rituals, alongside art and music performances you won’t see anywhere else in Australia.
To help you digest it all, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about getting tickets to Dark Mofo. See you on the dark side!
When is Dark Mofo 2026?
Dark Mofo will take over Hobart from Thursday, June 11 to Monday, June 22.
Where is Dark Mofo?
This midwinter solstice festival takes place in Tasmania, with the bulk of the program happening in Hobart. Expect abandoned and hidden spaces to be transformed into a vibrant playground for immersive art installations and mysterious music performances – from deconsecrated churches and rooftops to basements, bars and even a 48,000-tonne ship. This year, Dark Mofo is also stretching its tentacles with events in Launceston and an undisclosed Tassie town.
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When do Dark Mofo tickets go on sale?
Dark Mofo tickets go on sale to the general public at 12pm/noon AEDT on Wednesday, April 1 via the website.
Is there a Dark Mofo pre-sale?
Yes! Dark Mofo subscribers get first dibs on tickets, with a subscriber pre-sale starting at 10am AEDT on Wednesday, April 1. PS: It’s not too late to sign up as a subscriber here.
How much are tickets for Dark Mofo?
The program features a mix of free and ticketed events, with Dark Mofo dedicated to keeping much of its art program and its signature rituals accessible to all. For example, the Nude Solstice Swim is free but ticketed, while the Winter Feast offers a range of free and low-cost entry options.
What’s on the program for Dark Mofo 2026?
We’ve sifted through the program to bring you our 13 must-see highlights at Dark Mofo 2026. From spine-tingling rituals to world premieres and Aussie exclusives, here are our top picks to get you hyped.
When is the Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim?
In 2026, the stripped-back swim will close out the festival on Monday, June 22, at Long Beach in Sandy Bay – the longest night of the year.