DIVE IN!
Australia's largest Cultural and Science Celebration for the ocean
MARCH 1 - 31 2026
Each March, Ocean Lovers brings tens of thousands of people together to experience the ocean through science, innovation, creativity and hands-on discovery, showcasing world-leading research and practical solutions for protecting our ocean.
Beyond the festival, Ocean Lovers is a year-round platform for ocean education, community engagement and action. Working with schools, scientists, industry, government and creatives, to build ocean literacy, inspire behaviour change and support solutions that strengthen ocean health.
We are a charity committed to platforming solutions for our ocean and improving the health of our blue planet.
PARTNER WITH US
Ocean Lovers Festival brings the ocean to life through impactful events run in collaboration with our community. Each year we platform solutions for our ocean through our touch points of Discovery, Action and Fun.
Our program blends science, creativity, wellness and action through art, film, music, talks, workshops, markets, tours and immersive experiences designed to inspire connection and care for the ocean.
If you have a bright idea, work in an ocean-centred organisation and want to bring an event to life for 2027, please complete our Event Partner Expression of Interest form. From premiering inspiring ocean documentaries and hosting art exhibitions to programming our Ocean Lovers Talks and hosting incredible school excursions, our team is open to diverse and new ways to celebrate our ocean.
WHERE OUR BLUE PLANET COMES TO LIFE
Why a Festival?
The ocean gives us life, joy and a sense of freedom and sustains our blue planet, yet its vital role is often overlooked.
Ocean Lovers Festival was created to celebrate our connection to the ocean while deepening understanding of why a healthy blue planet matters. Through shared experiences, creativity and hands-on activities, the festival makes ocean science accessible, inspiring and fun.
Set against Sydney’s iconic coastline, Ocean Lovers brings together community, culture, science and business to showcase solutions, spark curiosity and empower people of all ages to take positive action for our ocean future.
For our blue planet.
HOPE FOR
THE OCEAN
OCEAN SMART SCHOOLS
Inspire the next generation of ocean changemakers! Our Ocean Smart Schools program brings ocean literacy and sustainability to life for K–12 students through fun, hands-on incursions, creative competitions like Fish Tank and Litterarty, and engaging excursions that connect classroom learning to real-world ocean challenges. Aligned with the NSW and Australian Curriculum, this dynamic program sparks curiosity, builds knowledge, and empowers students to take action for a healthier blue planet.
Ocean Lovers Festival acknowledges the Bidjigal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal people, who occupied, and never ceded the Sydney Coast. We share their passion to care for country, and respect their traditions that protect and nurture the land and sea.
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