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Pablo’s is Hobart’s home of live music. We have Jazz music, Folk music, Indie music, Hiphop and everything in between.

You will find us Wednesday to Sunday through the red door.

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UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC

The Hope Trio
January 2, 2026
8:00 pm
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The Hope Trio
  • January 2, 2026
  • 8:00 pm

The Hope trio play swing and cool era Jazz with a sprinkle of funk for the fun of it.
We are know to take a tune for a bit of a ride in true Jazz fasion. The trio consist of Dan Sulzburger on keyboards, Konrad Park on drums and Nigel Hope on the double and electric basses.

Dana
January 3, 2026
8:00 pm
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Dana
  • January 3, 2026
  • 8:00 pm

After studying music in the United States for the past year and a half, Dana will be performing in Hobart for the first time since she left, sharing the new material she has been developing at the Jacobs School of Music — one of the world’s leading jazz programs.
Dana is a jazz vocalist from Devonport, Tasmania, and a current Fulbright Scholar living in the U.S. Her career has taken her to stages across the globe, including London, Los Angeles, Salzburg, and Vienna. During her time in America, she has opened for legendary soul artist Mavis Staples, recorded for Yamaha’s Music for All initiative alongside Fred Armisen, and appeared as a featured soloist with the Jacobs School’s top ensembles.
At home in Australia, Dana has performed at Canberra’s Parliament House for the Prime Minister, sung at Skyfields Festival with Missy Higgins and Neil Finn, and directed and sung with Marcia Hines’ backing choir.

Late Night Live Ft Punchbowl
January 3, 2026
11:00 pm
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Late Night Live Ft Punchbowl
  • January 3, 2026
  • 11:00 pm

Punchbowl is a Melbourne-based band founded by two UTAS students, blending pop-rock originals with a jazzy edge and rich, satisfying harmonies. With their debut single on the way, the band has been gigging across Melbourne and is heading back to their hometown to share what they’ve been working on.

Glen Skuthorpe
January 4, 2026
7:30 pm
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Glen Skuthorpe
  • January 4, 2026
  • 7:30 pm
A master of melodies, Glenn Skuthorpe is one of Australia's most prolific and powerful lyricists, composer and performer. He's earned his place on stage with some of the biggest names in music, such as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Steve Earle, Kev Carmody, Archie Roach, Rory McLeod, Michelle Shocked, Buddy Miller and Mary Gauthier.
His remarkable 6 albums have earned him recognition within the music industry, while his enthralling live performances continue to engage audiences worldwide.
As an impressive composer of soundtracks for movies and documentaries such as The Emu Runner and John Pilger's Utopia, Glenn is also the founder of First Nations Voices - an initiative which provides emerging or established indigenous artists with opportunities to perform together in a concert in the rounds. https://firstnationsvoices.com.au/
Glenn Skuthorpe continues to take audiences on an unforgettable journey around the world by performing at prestigious venues such as Adelaide Fringe, BIGSOUND Australia, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Byron Bay Blues Fest, Woodford Folk Festival, Calgary (CA), Edmonton (CA) NZ, Germany, and more. With his 7th album to be released in 2025, Glenn’s sound spans a vast gamut from urban street blues to wide open skies - making him an artist that you simply must experience live!
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Jazz Jam
January 8, 2026
7:00 pm
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Jazz Jam
  • January 8, 2026
  • 7:00 pm

Jazz Jam is back in 2025 for it's 8th year.
Lead by our House band of Damien Kingston, Tom Robb and Hamish Houston. The boys are joined by local and travelling Jazz Musicians. We always welcome new players. So grab your instrument and come in and join the fun.
Music starts at 8pm

Anita Carins Quartet
January 9, 2026
8:00 pm
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Anita Carins Quartet
  • January 9, 2026
  • 8:00 pm

A show of swing, bossa and blues from artists like Madeline Peyroux, Chet Baker, Etta James and Billie Holiday.
Vocal: Anita Cairns
Guitar: Jamie Pregnell
Bass: Jed Adams
Drums: Chris McGuinness-Terry

Louise Denson Trio
January 10, 2026
8:00 pm
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Louise Denson Trio
  • January 10, 2026
  • 8:00 pm

Pianist Louise Denson teams up with multi-talented co-conspirators Hamish Houston (bs) and Matt Apted (dr) to play a selection of her original compositions. Enjoy lyrical waltzes, lively sambas, lilting bossa novas and more! Beautiful melodies, rich harmony and happening grooves to celebrate the middle of the ever unpredictable Tasmanian summer….

Late Night Live Ft Jz Quartet
January 10, 2026
11:00 pm
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Late Night Live Ft Jz Quartet
  • January 10, 2026
  • 11:00 pm

Four young cats blowing over standards with a modern spin. Led by trumpet player Jamie Zieserl, featuring Ruben Beretta-Grande on guitar, Caleb O'Neal on bass and Max Greenwood on drums.

Sunday Solo Sessions Ft Jed Appleton
January 11, 2026
7:30 pm
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Sunday Solo Sessions Ft Jed Appleton
  • January 11, 2026
  • 7:30 pm

Jed Appleton will be performing new and old songs from his 10+ album discography in an intimate setting, with stone walled, 1960s Greenwich Village tones you could have seen Dylan perform at in the 60s. come along for a night of ranting about washing machines and sad songs

Jazz Jam
January 15, 2026
7:00 pm
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Jazz Jam
  • January 15, 2026
  • 7:00 pm

Jazz Jam is back in 2026 for it's 8th year.
Lead by our House band of Damien Kingston, Tom Robb and Hamish Houston. The boys are joined by local and travelling Jazz Musicians. We always welcome new players. So grab your instrument and come in and join the fun.
Music starts at 8pm

Jode Brewster Trio PMD
January 16, 2026
8:00 pm
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Jode Brewster Trio PMD
  • January 16, 2026
  • 8:00 pm

Jode Brewster will be presenting a new set of music with the newly formed PMD trio, he will be joined by Seb Folvig on bass and Aaron Loveless on drums. The trio will be playing original compositions along with modern interpretations of popular jazz tunes.Jode Brewster will be presenting a new set of music with the newly formed PMD trio, he will be joined by Seb Folvig on bass and Aaron Loveless on drums. The trio will be playing original compositions along with modern interpretations of popular jazz tunes.

Kelly Ottaway Quartet
January 17, 2026
8:00 pm
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Kelly Ottaway Quartet
  • January 17, 2026
  • 8:00 pm

Kelly has studied and lectured at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, has been the recipient of two Arts Tasmania grants and a Musicians Union of Tasmania study scholarship, and won the 2006 Hobart Jazz Club Jack Duffy Award for an outstanding musician.
Playing piano, keyboards and vibraphone, he has performed over more than twenty years with leading Australian artists in jazz, funk and soul.

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