About

The Silverdome is a multipurpose venue set in a tranquil bush setting in the lovely Kate Reid Reserve in Launceston, Tasmania.

We offer specialist cycling facilities and can host any type of indoor sporting event, concert or exhibition. We also provide meeting and training room hire, and conference facilities. Our event management team has over 50 years combined experience to customise your space and make your event a shining success.

We are the northern home venue for the Tasmania JackJumpers, the northern home base for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport, boast the southern hemisphere’s first indoor velodrome, and can host a wide range of indoor entertainment, sporting, exhibition and conference events.

As an all-weather venue with a capacity of up to 5000 people and free parking for up to 1000 cars, the Silverdome is well-situated to host minor and major events in the northern part of Tasmania.

History

Construction of the Silverdome started on the site in 1984 and the venue was opened in March 1985. The Silverdome was the Southern Hemisphere's first indoor timber cycling velodrome. It was built at a cost of $4 million dollars to the Tasmanian Government. The track is constructed of Tasmanian Oak and is one of just a few hardwood tracks in Australia.

In 1997, the Tasmanian Institute of Sport moved its administration to the Silverdome and now uses its facilities and track to support its elite cycling program. Tasmania has produced many elite cyclists since this time, all of who learnt their trade at the Silverdome.

The Silverdome was managed by the Tasmanian International Velodrome Management Authority as a Government Business Enterprise until 2007, when the Tasmanian Government took over management through the Department of Premier and Cabinet. In May 2025, ownership and operations were transferred to Stadiums Tasmania.