20–23 August 2026 • Hobart Waterfront • Tasmania, Australia
Since 2016, the Festival has become an internationally recognised cultural, scientific, and educational event, attracting over 25,000 attendees and creating a profound impact for Tasmania and Australia.
Now, your organisation can be part of this iconic national festival.
Why Partner with the Australian Antarctic Festival?
- Align with an internationally recognised Antarctic gateway event.
- Engage directly with 25,000+ visitors.
- Showcase innovation, leadership and community impact.
- Support education, engagement and cultural storytelling.
Join Our Community of Sponsors
The festival proudly partners with organisations across science, tourism, government, industry, logistics, conservation and community sectors. Join this network and help celebrate Australia’s Antarctic future.
Sponsorship Benefits
As a sponsor, you will:
- Amplify your brand at a major national festival.
- Connect with key Antarctic, scientific and tourism stakeholders.
- Reach aligned audiences.
- Access event insights and data.
- Build a relationship with the Mawson’s Huts Foundation.
- Support Tasmania’s Antarctic identity and heritage.
Sponsorship Alignment Areas
We welcome partners committed to:
- Celebrating Antarctic heritage.
- Education and youth engagement.
- Supporting Antarctic‑related industry, business and tourism.
- Recognising Hobart as an Antarctic Gateway City.
- Enriching arts and culture.
- Supporting Antarctic women.
- Supporting First Nations collaboration.
Sponsorship Packages
Tier 1 – Festival Partner
$50,000 + GST
Premium visibility, naming opportunities, expo sites, gala access, digital promotion and alignment with major zones.
Tier 2 – Major Sponsor
$20,000 + GST
High‑impact brand presence, expo opportunities, attendee data access and program integration.
Tier 3 – Noteworthy Sponsor
$10,000 + GST
Expo participation, digital promotion, brand inclusion on Festival assets and engagement opportunities.
Tier 4 – Festival Sponsor
$5,000 + GST
Cost‑effective exposure, program alignment and festival‑wide recognition.
In‑Kind Sponsorship
Valued for infrastructure, technology, food & beverage, tourism, equipment, transport, accommodation and specialist services.
In‑kind contributions may be aligned with tier values or recognised separately.
Bespoke Sponsorship
If none of the tiers or in-kind opportunities suit your needs, don’t worry.
Festival Sponsorship is not one sided, if you have a creative idea, please don’t hesitate to share it with us.
In addition, Sponsorship contributions below the listed tiers can still be recognised as meaningful and valuable enhancements to the festival.
So don’t hesitate to talk to us today.
Get Involved
Let’s shape a sponsorship that works for you.
Download the festival prospectus
Festival Director,
Australian Antarctic Festival
