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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.

Each night on the weekend there will be two bands, one at 8pm and one at 11pm.

You will find us through the red door.

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OPEN 5PM TO LATE WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY
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UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC

The Blue Water Bandits
October 3, 2025
8:00 pm
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The Blue Water Bandits
  • October 3, 2025
  • 8:00 pm

The Blue Water Bandits are a little four piece band from the southern part of Lutruwita (Tasmania). On a mission to spread their unique blend of electric blues/funk fusion far and wide!

Anita Carins Quartet
October 4, 2025
8:00 pm
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Anita Carins Quartet
  • October 4, 2025
  • 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

Late Night Jazz Ft The Seb Folvig Trio
October 4, 2025
11:00 pm
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Late Night Jazz Ft The Seb Folvig Trio
  • October 4, 2025
  • 11:00 pm

The Seb Folvig Trio combines elements of genre conventions and improvisation to showcase a range of ideas and phrases and how these can often flow freely between each style of music. The trio is comprised of Seb Folvig on upright and electric basses, Aleks Folvig on guitar and Chris McGuinness-Terry on drums. For this gig the group will primarily use vocabulary stemming from jazz, groove and RnB

Jazz Jam
October 9, 2025
7:30 pm
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Jazz Jam
  • October 9, 2025
  • 7:30 pm

Jazz Jam is back in 2025 for it's 7th 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

GoldPen
October 10, 2025
8:00 pm
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GoldPen
  • October 10, 2025
  • 8:00 pm

Electric keys, blasting sax, and a cosmic jazz-pop groove with a hint of gospel soul.
Since 2020, they’ve been a staple in Hobart’s live jazz scene with sets at MONA, Hot August Jazz, and regular shows at Ferntree Tavern and The Duke.
Toby Straton - vocals/keys
Angus Leighton - tenor sax
Keiron Foley - alto sax
Jack Lester - drums

Jode Brewster Quartet
October 11, 2025
8:00 pm
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Jode Brewster Quartet
  • October 11, 2025
  • 8:00 pm

Jode Brewster is an emerging jazz musician from Hobart, who passionately embraces the jazz language; Drawing inspiration from legends like John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, and Joe Henderson.
Jode will be joined by some of Hobart’s finest, Dorian Clennett (guitar), Will Mooney (bass), and Riley Stansfield (drums)

Late Night Jazz Ft Jed Adams Trio
October 11, 2025
11:00 pm
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Late Night Jazz Ft Jed Adams Trio
  • October 11, 2025
  • 11:00 pm

The Jed Adams trio will have your toes tapping till midnight. Jed will be leading the group on the tenor Sax

Jazz Jam
October 16, 2025
7:30 pm
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Jazz Jam
  • October 16, 2025
  • 7:30 pm

Jazz Jam is back in 2025 for it's 7th 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

Paul A George (Tijuana Cartel)
October 17, 2025
8:00 pm
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Paul A George (Tijuana Cartel)
  • October 17, 2025
  • 8:00 pm
We arat Pablo's are lucky enough to have Paul A George for 2 gigs. One earl on the Friday and one Late Night Saturday gig from 11pm till Midnight.
Paul A. George, known for his work with genre-defying group Tijuana Cartel, draws from a diverse palette — blending classical, flamenco, and Greek musical influences. With family roots in Crete, Paul weaves the modal colours and rhythms of traditional Greek music into his playing, merging them seamlessly with intricate fingerstyle technique and a cinematic sense of space.
Sounds Like
https://paulageorge.bandcamp.com
Seven Tree presents Open Mic Night
October 19, 2025
7:00 pm
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Seven Tree presents Open Mic Night
  • October 19, 2025
  • 7:00 pm
We’re back at Pablos Cocktails & Dreams for another great night of fun! Each performer will get 10 minutes max to share their magic with beats they provide on a USB.
Please note, we don’t condone any hate speech or anti social behaviour at our gigs, this is an inclusive place for all where everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome! We can’t wait to hear what you guys bring!
See you at 7pm Sunday, 15th of September. FREE ENTRY.
Please note, due to licensing this event is 18+
Jazz Jam
October 23, 2025
7:30 pm
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Jazz Jam
  • October 23, 2025
  • 7:30 pm

Jazz Jam is back in 2025 for it's 7th 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

Louise Denson Trio
October 24, 2025
12:00 am
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Louise Denson Trio
  • October 24, 2025
  • 12:00 am

Louise Denson Trio
In the company of Hamish Houston (bs) and Tom Robb (dr), Qld-based pianist
Louise Denson will offer a tasty menu of jazz standards and originals. She is an
accomplished pianist and composer. Her work features beautiful melodies, rich
harmony and happening grooves, reflecting her experience in jazz, classical,
Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music. She has released 6 CDs and received several
awards and composition commissions. Her work in the jazz and classical genres
has been recorded by both Australian and American artists, and she has
performed in Canada, USA, Europe, UK and across Australia

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