Get involved in our 32nd Ocean Festival this year by hosting a community event and helping to build the most exciting festival program yet. 

Our Ocean Festival celebrates our 5 marine protected areas, the incredible biodiversity below the water and our unique rock platforms.

Did you know that our oceans cover over 80% of our planet, generate more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe and absorb above 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions?

Keeping our oceans healthy is critical, which is why you should get involved in our Ocean Festival. By having your event featured in our program, you will be able to:

  • showcase your products or services to a wide audience
  • connect with environmentally conscious locals
  • network with other ocean loving business owners.

The festival runs from 30 November until 7 December and will feature a wide variety of exciting ocean-related events, experiences and encounters. 

Add your event to our Ocean Festival 2025 program by filling in the form below.

Applications close Monday 17 November, midnight.

It's free to register an event and you can charge for people to attend. However, free events will attract more people.

There are a few conditions to follow when submitting your event:

  • Your event or activity must be held on the Northern Beaches.
  • You must hold a current Public Liability insurance of no less than $20 million.
  • You need to provide one image to support your application.
  • The event must be accessible. 

Approval process

After you complete your submission:

•    We will email you to confirm the approval of your event.
•    It will then be listed online in the Ocean Festival 2025 program.

For more information, you can contact robynne.millward@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Privacy protection notification

Purpose of collection: For organisations registering their event to be part of Ocean Festival.

Intended recipients: Council staff and approved contractors of Northern Beaches Council with regard to the Ocean Festival 2025.

Supply: Mandatory for purposes of registering their event to be part of Ocean Festival. 

Access/Correction: Contact the Customer Service Team to access or correct this information on 1300 434 434

Storage: Northern Beaches Council, 1 Belgrave Street, Manly NSW 2095

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