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.
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, 500 pc puzzle)
- Pairs (1.5 hour time limit, 500 pc puzzle, one ticket per pair)
- Teams (2 hour time limit, 1000 pc puzzle, one ticket per team of up to 4 people)
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 table number and results. 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.
You will have an allocated table at this event. If you have accessibility needs, let us know before the event so we can assign a table that meets your needs. We will do our best to accommodate you.
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.
AJPA members should also head to the membership desk for a free gift courtesy of PieceRelax.
Pop-up shop: TBC
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 four 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. You will login to your Humanitix account to update your details.
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 at nationals. 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.
There will be some background noise during the competitions and some cheering when competitors complete their puzzles. If this is an issue, we recommend bringing noise cancelling headphones.
Yes you can! Spectators are very welcome to come along for free and do not need a ticket.
