My Street
Team up with your neighbours this winter to host an outdoor My Street event in your suburb with support from the City of Hobart.
We'll help you create a free event that is local, intimate, and unique to your area. Each event will involve the residents of one or two streets coming together to catch up, meet new people, and celebrate local life in Hobart.
Artists, performers, food, and furniture will be organised by the City in collaboration with the residents. Numbers will be limited with invitations to locals-only to keep the events community-focused. We will also provide support with management and permissions that may be needed such as bookings for parks, permits, traffic management (including road closures if necessary), cleaning, and event staff.
Your My Street event can be as simple as finding a date and time that suits, inviting neighbours by a letter box drop and then everyone bringing a rug or chair, some food, and their smiling faces to enjoy winter together.
It could also look like blocking off your street to traffic so people can gather to enjoy various types of entertainment.
It could involve a talent show, games, lucky door prizes, or even an open-air cinema... we encourage you to get creative and draw upon the resources in your community.
Who is eligible to apply?
Anyone living in the Hobart municipality can apply to host a My Street event by submitting an Expression of Interest, however, you will need to create an Event Organising Group of at least 3 neighbours in order to complete an EOI.
As an Event Organising Group, you will be responsible for planning the event with support from the Council’s Activations and Events team and act as the point of contact for your neighbours prior to and on the day of the event.
My Street Expression of Interest Guidelines(PDF, 264KB)
How do we apply?
Once you've discussed your intention with your neighbours and formed an Event Organising Group, you may submit an Expression of Interest.
EOIs are open from Wednesday 4 March 2026 – Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Use this form to share your interest and excitement with us, and we will help you think through and plan the rest.
Express your interest
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The street I live on is not really suitable, can I still apply?
Yes. We encourage the use of parks, sportsgrounds, and community facilities and will work with you to consider suitable alternative locations, keeping in mind the walkability of the location and accessibility of the site.
What dates can a My Street event be held?
My Street events can occur on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from 21 May to 5 July 2026.
We recommend event times be limited to daylight hours, with an ending by 4 pm to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all. This is a winter program and people like to go home and snuggle up once the sun sets.
What happens if it rains on our selected date?
Each My Street party will have a rain date planned. Wet and turbulent weather will be monitored during the week of your My Street party.
If these indicators suggest grounds for cancellation, we will postpone the event until the rain date.
The Event Organising Group will be responsible for communicating the change with their neighbours. The City's Event Team will be responsible for communicating the change with the relevant stakeholders.
Can businesses apply?
No. This program is for groups of residents only. Local businesses may be engaged to contribute to the event in creative ways such as through lucky door prizes, food trucks, and local-to-your-area artists, performers, and entertainers.
Are My Street events family friendly, inclusive, and accessible?
My Street are family friendly, inclusive, and accessible events. All local community members are encouraged to attend and site/location accessibility will be considered during the application process.
Image credits: Jillian Mundy and Christina Rita