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If the weather is good, the music is outside on the lawns. If it’s crap, it’s inside the Ether building nearby. In the museum, you might find musicians-in-residence performing live each day. Music outside is free, but for acts playing inside the museum, you’ll need a ticket.

Upcoming

  • Violaloop

    Free

    25 June 1pm–3pm

    Mona Lawns

  1. Thursday 25 June 2026

    1. Violaloop

      Violaloop loves to live loop. Experience one musician creating the sound of a whole orchestra.

      • Free

      • 25 June 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  2. Friday 26 June 2026

    1. Holiday Mystics

      A four piece romantically referenced as “a chaotic Fleetwood Mac and a mystic Red Hot Chili Peppers”. Unapologetically merging gritty indie/alt rock with mystic pop

      • Free

      • 26 June 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  3. Saturday 27 June 2026

    1. Chamberwoman

      Deep, aching balladry and swelling synth melancholy with a country twang.

      • Free

      • 27 June 1–2pm

      • Mona Lawns

    2. Dolphin

      A reformed rock music project in the throes of returning to its emo-country roots. Earnest lyricism, understated songwriting, precarious melodies.

      • Free

      • 27 June 2–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  4. Sunday 28 June 2026

    1. Eleanor and the Swingouts

      Combining both loves, Eleanor is no stranger to jazz music or swing dancing. Joining them are the Swingouts, featuring all your favourite tunes played by some of Hobart’s finest jazz musicians.

      • Free

      • 28 June 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  5. Monday 29 June 2026

    1. Gold Pen

      Funky-arse jazz-pop with electric keys, a horn section, and a sprinkling of gospel. Also prone to 'going cosmic', which sounds pretty rad.

      • Free

      • 29 June 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  6. Thursday 2 July 2026

    1. Stormworm

      An amalgamation of spliced vowels with experimental and progressive synth passages. Bouncing between light and dark, fast and slow, experimental and ambient.

      • Free

      • 2 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  7. Friday 3 July 2026

    1. Koh-Dee

      Music producer, DJ and rapper from Sorell. Lo-fi hip-hop, indie electronica, chillhop, trap, and club-influenced sounds. All life's pleasures.

      • Free

      • 3 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  8. Saturday 4 July 2026

    1. The Clones

      From the heart of Footscray, this 4-piece rock group brings a new taste to some classic bands of the past.

      • Free

      • 4 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  9. Sunday 5 July 2026

    1. Jordy Marson

      FKA Oceans, Jordy's delivers experimental noise through a personal investigation into the possibilities of sound, electricity and amplification.

      • Free

      • 5 July 1–2pm

      • Mona Lawns

    2. High Shine

      Oscillating between indie power pop and bright, but brooding, ballads.

      • Free

      • 5 July 2–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  10. Monday 6 July 2026

    1. Les Coqs Incroyables

      It's pronounced Les Coqs Incroyables.

      Acoustic trio known for performing classic swing, French musette, jazz standards, and quirky songs about birds and poultry.

      • Free

      • 6 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  11. Thursday 9 July 2026

    1. Ross Smithard and Up Jumped Trouble

      Old-time Appalachian tunes with a fiddle in the driver's seat. Ross is joined by the very sassy Up Jumped Trouble.

      • Free

      • 9 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  12. Friday 10 July 2026

    1. The Kucera Brothers

      Finger picking his way through intricate stories or method acting through stage fright, Sam is joined by Racoo and Seth Henderson.

      • Free

      • 10 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  13. Saturday 11 July 2026

    1. Extreme Wheeze [VIC]

      Lo-fi, avant-folk from multi-instrumentalist Joseph Foley. Expect oddball acoustic folk, glitchy soundscapes and psychedelic pop.

      • Free

      • 11 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  14. Sunday 12 July 2026

    1. Nuria

      Soulful, full-bodied renditions of homegrown indie electro-pop (backed by a three-piece band).

      • Free

      • 12 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  15. Monday 13 July 2026

    1. Suite Treat

      Sugar pop to hip hop, making your heart stop and head bop.

      • Free

      • 13 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  16. Thursday 16 July 2026

    1. DG-90

      Experimental soundscapes that fuse hip-hop, ambient synth work and rhythmic electronic textures.

      • Free

      • 16 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  17. Friday 17 July 2026

    1. Rupert Boyd

      After leaving Australia at the age of 22, Rupert has made his footprint all over the world, most notably in New York, where his classical guitar performances have cemented his craft as one of the best of his generation.

      • Free

      • 17 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  18. Saturday 18 July 2026

    1. Loveless Quartet

      Local jazz legends, lead by drummer Aaron Loveless.

      • Free

      • 18 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  19. Sunday 19 July 2026

    1. Flamingo Club 5

      Ladies and gentlement, this is Flamingo Club 5.

      Playing the tunes you didn't realise you loved. From super retro to hot-off-the-press originals. They're pink, they're fruity and they really know what they're doing becuase they went to university and practised really hard.

      • Free

      • 19 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  20. Monday 20 July 2026

    1. Montz Matsumoto & Louis Anthony Gill

      Montz Matsumoto takes you to many different places through his voice and banjo. From the rice fields of Japan to the mountain of Appalachia. Together with Louis Anthony Gill on bass, the duo delve into the depths of traditional bluegrass and americana.

      • Free

      • 20 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  21. Thursday 23 July 2026

    1. Chris O

      Acoustic folk, blues, and roots flavours from this north-west singer-songwriter. Originals along with a few old-school faves.

      • Free

      • 23 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  22. Friday 24 July 2026

    1. Thelma Drive

      Four-piece jazz funk fusion band with elements of reggae and blues.

      • Free

      • 24 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  23. Saturday 25 July 2026

    1. Emma Painter [VIC]

      Poetic and shamelessly honest, this sad-girl-indie singer-songwriter brings forth stripped back electric guitar and intimate voculs.

      • Free

      • 25 July 1–2pm

      • Mona Lawns

    2. Mia Barron

      Singer-songwriter whose music blends indie folk and alternative pop with vulnerable storytelling and a reflective edge.

      • Free

      • 25 July 2–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  24. Sunday 26 July 2026

    1. Carlos Ferreira Trio

      Melbourne-based Brazilian drummer + percussionist + educator from Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro.

      • Free

      • 26 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  25. Monday 27 July 2026

    1. Ipshita Pratap

      Acoustic renditions of Indian songs based on the Hindustani classical framework, known for its melody, intricate microtones and unique chord progressions.

      • Free

      • 27 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  26. Thursday 30 July 2026

    1. Black Swans of Trespass

      Forbidden banjo music. Featuring electric banjo, fiddle and bass drums.

      • Free

      • 30 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns

  27. Friday 31 July 2026

    1. OK Quartet

      They're more than OK. Inspired by post-bop and modern jazz, this group brings together four of Hobart’s emerging players to share an exploration in improvisation, groove, and contemporary harmony.

      • Free

      • 31 July 1–3pm

      • Mona Lawns


Accessibility

Getting on the ferry

The lower deck is accessible for mobility aids and prams, and includes a bar and accessible toilet.

Getting around

Mobility aids
Mona is mostly accessible for mobility aids (wheelchairs, walking frames and scooters), prams, and assistance and guide dogs. The museum has a ground-level entrance, including an information desk, cloaking and shop; and three subterranean floors: B1 nearest the top, then B2, and B3 at the very bottom. Three lifts operate inside the museum: the main lift takes you from the museum entrance down to B3 and B1; the internal lift shuttles between B3, B2 and B1, but does not exit the museum; and the Pharos atrium travels from B3 to B2, connecting the underground tunnel network. We recommend bringing your own mobility aids (there’s quite a bit of walking in the museum). Mona has some wheelchairs available to borrow, but these can’t be reserved in advance. Speak to staff at the museum entrance when you get here.

Some parts of the museum are not accessible with mobility aids: the Pausiris chamber, parts of the heritage-listed Round House building, and certain artworks such as James Turrell’s Unseen Seen, Richard Wilson’s 20:50 and Alfredo Jaar’s The Divine Comedy.

Taking a break
There are seats throughout the museum if you want to relax (just don’t sit on the art, the curators get sad when that happens, unless it’s an art seat). There’s even a bar. Settle in. Have a drink. If you need somewhere quiet for a break, try the parent and carer room on B3. Speak to gallery staff positioned throughout the museum if you need assistance.

Good to know
The museum can get a bit dark, noisy and sometimes smelly. Strobe lighting operates in some areas; check the map on your O. Be aware if you don’t like confined spaces. Ditto the feeling of getting a bit lost. It’s all part of your journey through Mona. Mona’s grounds are a bit hilly and mostly accessible via footpaths and ramps. Here you’ll find the mostly accessible Moorilla Wine Bar and Ether Building, which houses accommodation reception on the ground floor and the Source Restaurant and Cellar Door upstairs (accessible via lift).

Contact

If you have any questions or specific requirements, contact our Bookings and Enquiries team before your visit.

visit@mona.net.au

+61 (3) 6277 9978

And if you have any feedback on accessibility at Mona, please let us know by filling out this form.