Event

Ocean Lovers Festival

A citywide celebration of ocean conservation and culture is coming to Sydney this March.

Get ready to make a splash! The Ocean Lovers Festival is back in its fifth year and is bigger than ever, expanding across Sydney this year, featuring a diverse lineup of ocean-inspired events aimed at celebrating, educating and inspiring action for a healthier ocean.  

Throughout the month of March, choose from a huge range of free and ticketed all ages friendly activities, learning fun and practical ways to love the ocean. 

Take a look below to see what's happening at Darling Harbour. 

 

Ocean Lovers Festival
14
Mar
16
Mar
When
14 - 16 Mar 
Where

Darling Harbour

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Map, showing Ocean Lovers Festival
What's On
Join the celebration of our oceans with a diverse lineup of inspiring events at Darling Harbour. 
Fri 14 Mar
Sea Science Student Expo
A perfect opportunity from the Australian National Maritime Museum for secondary students considering undergraduate studies in science, technology, innovation, geography and environmental science, and are passionate about the ocean. 
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Sat 15 - Sun 16 Mar, 11am - 6pm
Sustainable Boating Showcase
Climb aboard and find out electrification in boating and meet pioneering adventurer and conservationist, record holding solo sailor Lisa Blair OAM. Find out about her Climate Action Campaign and her daring world record sailing achievements including the fastest around Antarctica, and view her incredible vessel.
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15 Mar, 3pm and 4:30pm
Trashion Parades

Witness ocean waste transformed into fashion! The eye-opening Trashion Shows by Sofitel Darling Harbour will feature incredible designs crafted from ocean debris, challenging our perceptions of fashion and inspiring action for a healthier ocean.

Photo credit: Daniel Kukec

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Sat 15 - Sun 16 Mar, 10am - 6pm
Darling Harbour Markets

The Ocean Lovers Markets are coming to Darling Harbour. Here, you'll find market stallholders who are dedicated to recycling, reusing and reducing plastic to produce products that don't cost the earth. Come for a wander to find inspiration and ocean-friendly products and organisations. 

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SAT 15 - SUN 16 MAR, 10am - 6pm
Advanced Diving Conference and Recreational Show
Calling all divers, ocean enthusiasts, and conservationists! Join us at ADEX OZTek Australia at the ICC this March for a weekend of marine marvels, cutting-edge dive tech, and inspiring talks – all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our underwater world.
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10am daily
Ocean Lovers IMAX Screenings
Stay tuned for film titles released shortly. 

Looking for more? See what else is happening in Darling Harbour this month.