This year's theme is the 'power of integrity', Peace Festival program coordinator Sonja Hindrum said it was amazing to see how various groups and individuals interpreted said theme.

"It's [Peace Festival] such a community-driven festival so in that sense it's beautifully unique," she said.

"While the festival itself has a theme ... it's up to community organisations and individuals on how they want to interpret that in their event.

"It's this lovely celebration of community that has developed these events themselves, it's not a festival saying 'we must have' it's the community coming forward and saying 'we want to celebrate'."

The festival runs between August 9 and 18, with numerous events throughout the festival. For a full list of events, visit tamarcommunitypeace.org.au.

11 - Dr Simon Longstaff in coversation with Professor Rufus Black

Dr Simon Longstaff AO will be a keynote speaker of this year's festival.

As well as being an Officer of the Order of Australia, Dr Longstaff is the chief executive of the Ethics Centre, co-founder of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas and was named one of Australian Financial Reviews' BOSS future leaders of 2016.

Dr Longstaff led an ethical review into the culture and governance of cricket in Australia in the wake of the sandpaper scandal of 2017.

A discussion hosting Dr Longstaff and University of Tasmania's vice-chancellor Professor Rufus Black will be held at the Vos-Rory Spence lecture theatre at UTAS' Inveresk campus on August 15 at 5.30pm.

10 - Youth Leadership Forum: Integrity of the post-truth era

Also being held at the Vos-Rory Spence theatre is a forum focussing on youth and their role in the future of integrity at 5.30pm on August 20.

The four panellists: Lachlan Hindrum, Clare Munnings, Shaima Adinah and Toby Thorpe will discuss their experiences in youth leadership and its role in shaping society.

9 - Eritrean and Ethiopian Coffee Ritual

Eritrean and Ethiopian coffee culture will be celebrated with a ceremonial ritual at the Pilgrim Uniting Church.

Coffee ceremonies are a significant part in Ethiopian and Eritrean culture, often symbolising a welcoming of visitors into one's home.

The ceremony will be held on August 10 from 10am, bookings via tamarcommunitypeace.org.au required.

8 - "Siddhartha"

A reading of the novel Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse will be hosted by Stories Bookshop on August 17 between 10am and 4pm.

The reading will be done by Launceston playwright and actor Cameron Hindrum, however others are encouraged to join in.

7 - Our Global Village

Our Global Village at the Northern Suburbs Community Centre will be a display of foods and earth-friendly arts and crafts themed around peace.

The event, starting at 9am on August 17, is aimed at being a zero-waste event.

6 - Give Peace a Chance LGH Art Exhibition

Give Peace a Chance is on display at the Northern Integrated Care Building at the Launceston General Hospital, on display from August 9.

It showcases works by numerous local artists themed around how art affects how we feel on a daily basis.

5 - Contemplative Live Music in the Chapel: Emily Sanzaro playing the harp

In tune with the Peace Festival, a performance by harpist Emily Sanzaro will be held at the LGH chapel on August 12 between 11.30am and 1.30pm.

The event is part of the LGH Art and Historical Committee's Live! Music at the LGH program.

4 - Sing for Peace

On August 18, singing groups from various backgrounds and ages will be belting out tunes of peace at the Pilgrim Church on Paterson Street from 2pm until 4pm.

Choir at the event include Evandale Village Singers, Launceston Ladies Choir, Singcognito and grade 3-4 children from Glen Dhu Primary accompanied by Kim Allen.

3 - Ride for Peace

Those whose idea of peace is a leisurely bike ride around Launceston then the Ride for Peace is for you.

The ride is on August 10 at 11am starting at the Peace Garden at Kings Park, venturing through Royal Park, Seaport and the North Esk River before finishing up at Civic square in time for a canine-themed fashion parade.

2 - Taking the lead - a Pet Parade for Peace

Dogs and their owners are encouraged to dress up and wander down to Civic Square on August 10 at 2pm for Taking the Lead: A Pet Parade with Integrity.

The free parade involves a puppy catwalk, so to speak, where dogs and their owners will dress and strut their stuff.

Registration for pet parade participation can be done by contacting adstudiospace@gmail.com.

1 - Reclaim the Night

A second Reclaim the Night March is being conducted at 7.30pm on August 9.

The aim of Reclaim the Night is to raise awareness of violence, particularly against women in public areas, through a public message of support and solidarity within the community.

The walk will go through Launceston's CBD, ending at Rockin' Hot Pizza in The Quadrant Plaza.