TAS STATE JIGSAW PUZZLE Competition 2026
Tasmania State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2026 event information
The Tasmania State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2026 is coming to Hobart on Saturday 21 March 2026 at the City Hall.
Puzzles will be provided by the Puzzle Collab – a new Melbourne-based brand featuring original art by Australian artists. Puzzles have been especially designed for AJPA and will be unreleased.
Buy tickets
Tickets are available on the Humanitix website. Get 20% personal use tickets with an AJPA membership.
About this event
The competition has three divisions:
- Solos (2.5 hour time limit, 1 person, 500 pc puzzle)
- Pairs (1.5 hour time limit, 2 people, 500 pc puzzle, one ticket per pair)
- Teams (2 hour time limit, 4 people, 1000 pc puzzle, one ticket per team)
Prizes
The top three winners in each category (solos and teams) will take home a puzzle. Raffle prizes and spot prizes are also available on the day.
Address
City Hall, 57-63 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
Check-in
When you arrive at the event, you’ll get a competition card and lanyard with a QR code to look up your allocated table. No need to show your ticket at the door!
Aim to be seated at least 15 minutes before the competition start time. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible. If the event is sold out, we may be able to resell your ticket on the waitlist.
Accessibility requests
Accessibility requests must be included with your ticketing info at least one week before the event. Please try to include as much detail as possible to help us meet your request. Find out how to update your ticket.
Timetable
- 9am: Doors open
- 10am – 12.30pm: Solo competition
- 1pm – 2.30pm: Pairs competition
- 3pm – 5pm: Teams competition
- 5pm – 5.30pm: Awards ceremony (all events)
Getting to the venue
Parking
There is no dedicated parking at the venue, but plenty of car parks within walking distance.
Accessible parking TBC.
What’s available on the day
Raffle and merch: There will be a raffle and AJPA merchandise on sale. Bring your AJPA digital membership card for 20% off merch.
Pop-up shop: Plato’s (AJPA retailer). Plato’s will be selling Puzzle Collab puzzles at the event, including the event puzzles. AJPA members should show their membership card for a discount on puzzles.
Refreshments: Cafes/pubs/fast food in walking distance
General tips for smooth day
Read our event info to find out how to make your day a success.
FAQ
We need your final registration details at least five working days before the event. This gives us time to print the correct time slips and have the right names in our system to help you find your table on the day. Find your Humanitix ticket email to update your details.
We do our best to accommodate accessibility requests at our events. Our ability to accommodate requests depends on the size and layout of the room and the number of requests being made.
Accessibility requests must be included with your ticketing info at least one week before the event. Please try to include as much detail as possible to help us meet your request. Find out how to update your ticket.
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment and reducing barriers to access and participate in our competitions. Our social script explains what to expect at an AJPA competition.
Don’t worry, just pick up a new one on the day. We have plenty for all competitors but encourage you to reuse them to reduce waste at our competitions.
Check-in opens one hour before each event. You should be checked in and seated at least 15 minutes before the start of each division.
Yes you can! Spectators are very welcome to come along for free and do not need a ticket.
