If you are coming for music, music starts at 8pm and we suggest arriving by 7:30pm to secure a table.
If you are a large group, 4 or more people please contact us below to make a booking.
DIVE INTO YOUR NEW FAVOURITE MUSIC JOINT
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.
OPEN 5PM TO LATE WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY
UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC
Wild Country Ft Hank and Slim
May 31, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Hank and Slim hear half remembered hillbilly hits echoing through the ghost towns of rural Tasmania. Dad and uncles worked too hard, drank too much, shot rabbits and drove trucks. The bar room jukebox and Holden cassette tapes played hymns of heartbreak and loss beneath the rainy mountains. The sensitive man acts tough, the poor […]
Jazz Jam
June 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Hobart’s Longest running Jam Night continues in it’s 8th year in 2026.Lead by Pablo’s House BandDamien Kingston GuitarHamish Huston Double BassTom Robb DrumsMatt Bowden PianoNew Musicians always welcomed. So grab your instrument and come along and join in the fun
The Hope Trio
June 5, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 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 […]
Aaron Loveless Quartet
June 6, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – The Aaron Loveless Quartet, led by Hobart drummer Aaron Loveless, will perform at Pablo’s Cocktails and Dreams. Inspired by jazz legends like Tony Williams and Mark Guiliana, they bring a fresh, modern approach to jazz. The quartet features tenor saxophonist Jobe Brewster, bassist Sebastian Folvig, and pianist Louis Monaghan. Catch them on Saturday, June 6th […]
Late Night Live Ft Jed Appleton Trio
June 6, 2026 – June 7, 2026 @ 11:00 pm – 12:00 am – Step into a late-night folk and jazz fusion with the Jed Appleton Trio at Pablo’s Cocktails and Dreams. This Saturday, June 6th, starting at 11 p.m., Jed blends soulful folk, inspired by Bob Dylan and classic UK sounds, with smooth jazz grooves. It’s free entry, and the set will run until midnight—perfect for Hobart’s night […]
Secret Sounds Of the Underground Ft Jamie Stevens
June 7, 2026 – June 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 1:00 am – Secret Sounds back at it’s spiritual home of Pablo’s for our next instalment.We are lucky enough to have back one of Australia’s biggest export Dj and producer Jamie Stevens. Jamie Stevens has achieved remarkable success over his three-decade career, establishing himself as one of Australia’s most talented and sought-after artists. Known for his work in […]
Dark Jazz Jam
June 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Pablo’s Cocktails & Dreams in Hobart is proud to present its longest-running jazz jam, now in its eighth year. On the 11th and 18th of June, as part of the Dark Mofo Festival, we’re calling these special nights Dark Jazz Jam. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy free entry and a vibrant atmosphere with […]
4 Letter Fish
June 14, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Local musical stalwarts 4 Letter Fish are proud to announce the debut of bringing their unique brand of 60’s and 70’s pop psychedelia to Pablo’s on Aug 16. In this three piece incarnation featuring Dean Stevenson on vocals and acoustic guitar, Dave Wilson on electric guitar and Scott Targett on piano, the guys are set […]
Dark Jazz Jam
June 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Pablo’s Cocktails & Dreams in Hobart is proud to present its longest-running jazz jam, now in its eighth year. On the 11th and 18th of June, as part of the Dark Mofo Festival, we’re calling these special nights Dark Jazz Jam. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy free entry and a vibrant atmosphere with […]
Spike Mason Trio
June 19, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Experience the electrifying Spike Mason Trio live at Pablo’s Cocktails and Dreams on Saturday, June 12th, as part of Hobart’s Dark Mofo Festival. This free-entry performance kicks off a night of boundary-pushing jazz and groove, but space is limited—so arrive early to secure your seat and immerse yourself in the Dark Mofo magic!
Kelly Ottaway
June 19, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 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 […]
Late Night Live Ft Anita Carins Quartet
June 19, 2026 – June 20, 2026 @ 11:00 pm – 12:00 am – Anita Cairns, a renowned Hobart jazz singer, leads a captivating quartet that marries rich piano, dynamic rhythms, and her powerful, intimate voice. They perform both jazz standards and original interpretations, captivating audiences across Tasmania. Don’t miss her late-night set at Pablo’s Cocktails & Dreams during the Dark Mofo Festival on Friday, June 19th—free entry!