Sail back in time and experience the elegance and charm of the Regency era at the Derwent Regency Festival 2024. This year’s celebration promises to be a lively four-day event filled with music, dancing, history, and of course, delicious period food.

DATES & DEETS

  • 29 NOV – 02 DEC
  • Hobart TAS
  • TICKETS

Kick off the festival in style aboard the majestic Lady Nelson, as you embark on a historical sail through Hobart’s waters. Continue the fun with a sophisticated Regency Evening at Narryna Heritage Museum, followed by dance workshops and a Grand Regency Ball at St James Church Hall in New Town. Expect lively dancing, fine music, and all the grace of the era’s social gatherings.

New to this year’s festival is the Richmond Regency Assembly. Held in the historic village of Richmond, this special day will be filled with Regency activities. 

You’ll also visit the historic Richmond Gaol and the charming Old Hobart Town model village.

Organisers David and Cathy said: “Tickets will include delicious lunch and afternoon tea of period sweet and savoury food and hot and cold drinks, as well as Regency country dancing, live music, visits to the historic Richmond Gaol and Old Hobart Town model village, Maypole dancing, period games to play and a promenade along the banks of the picturesque Coal River and across the oldest bridge in Australia, admiring the ducks.”

For those who love to dance, don’t miss the bonus night of historically themed contra dancing on Monday.

For further details and tickets, visit folktas.org/regency. 

All ages are welcome to join in the activities.