World’s Smallest Improvised Music Festival 2026

Join Launceston Improvised Music Association for the 4th World’s Smallest Improvised Music Festival or the World’s 4th Smallest Improvised Music festival.

This weekend you’ll have the opportunity to connect Science + Music with musician and marine biologist Emily Sheppard, enjoy Saturday night jazz at The Royal Oak with Danish / Australian Trio ‘Number Junky’ and Jazz Jam at Saint John Craft Beer on Sunday afternoon - join in and play or sing or just turn up and listen.

On Friday 6th November Emily Sheppard will share her work as a musician and scientist in an improvised performance in the basement of Macquarie house, the new home of Sawtooth ARI Gallery.

Doors and Bar from 6pm.

Performance 7 - 8pm

Supported by City of Launceston and Inspiring Australia |Tasmania

Venue partners | Sawtooth ARI, The Royal Oak Launceston, Saint John Craft Beer