Jazz in the Yard III

This Sunday March 18th, the Hobart Penitentiary is hosting the third and final (for now) ‘Jazz in the Yard’ event with the Harry Edwards Duo, a popular local jazz band who play a mixture of original and well-known jazz compositions.

This family-friendly free event will be held in the exercise yard of the old Penitentiary on the corner of Brisbane and Campbell Streets from 3.30 until 6.30 pm, with a large variety of drinks available for purchase.

This series of events has proven to be popular with locals and has already received a lot of attention on social media from people who are excited to see the unique space utilised in a new and exciting way.

The Hobart Penitentiary Chapel was the dark heart of the convict system in Tasmania. Behind the prison walls, 55,000 men ate, prayed, slept and were punished. The heritage site still boasts intact supreme courtrooms, underground tunnels, solitary cells, exercise yard, chapel and still-working gallows.

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN Sunday 18th March, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
WHERE Hobart Convict Penitentiary – Cnr Brisbane and Campbell Streets, Hobart
WHAT Jazz in the Yard – Free jazz, and drinks for purchase in the old prison exercise yard!
Sophie Bleach, National Trust