Dive into the Flavourful World of Dover Seafest!

Get ready for a seaside adventure like no other at Dover Seafest – the ultimate celebration of the sea's bounty and community spirit. Dover Seafest is designed for the entire family. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a music lover, a parent seeking a fun day out, or simply looking to soak up the local culture, this festival has something for everyone.

Local Delights: Relish the best of Southern Tasmania's culinary scene with a variety of local food and drink options. From freshly shucked oysters to homemade specialties, your taste buds will thank you for this culinary adventure. Sip on craft beverages and sample mouth-watering snacks.

Musical Magic: The local artists and bands will keep you entertained throughout the day, adding a melodic backdrop to your festival experience.

Family Fun: Enjoy a wide range of free activities for the kids, ensuring smiles and laughter all around. Games, and interactive experiences make this a day that children will cherish.

Makers & Growers: Explore a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted creations and locally sourced products.

Scenic Beauty: Set against the stunning backdrop of Port Esperance Bay, Dover Seafest immerses you in the breathtaking coastal environment. Enjoy the tranquil waves, sandy shores, and the sense of escape from the everyday.

Discover Dover Seafest - Where the Sea Meets the Community!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

8 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026
Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation Cruise
The Van Diemen's Land Circumnavigation Cruise is an internationally well-regarded yachting adventure in which a maximum of forty five yachts.
20 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents Sue Pedley’s ‘Prevailing Gales’
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents a remarkable new exhibition by Tasmanian-born artist Sue Pedley.
20 Mar 2026 - 2 May 2026
Fighting Spirit: The Art of Boxing
Arising from postwar disaffection, combined with the political and countercultural youth movements of the 1960s, the European avant-garde rejected the cinematic conventions of the past.
11 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026
Hobart Current: Here
Hobart Current: Epoch is a thought-provoking contemporary program and exhibition, featuring new works created by 10 artists in response to the theme of ‘epoch’.
6 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
Restoring the Past
Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate process of preserving history.
5 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026
Stephanie Tabram | “The River” | Exhibition
This highly anticipated exhibition by Stephanie Tabram traces the River Derwent from its rugged source on Tasmania's Central Plateau.
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
Ravel, Mahler and Beethoven
From its whip-crack opening, Ravel's Piano Concerto in G is famously fun for the audience and notoriously difficult to play.
26 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026
Things I Know To Be True
Tasmanian Theatre Company and Mudlark Theatre's Things I Know To Be True is a tender portrait of the fragility and strength of familial bonds.
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel to Mona.
26 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026
WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU FUNNIER – Comedy Show
“What if life’s most awkward, chaotic, and downright terrifying moments weren’t just survivable… but hilarious?
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