Stanley Bicentenary 2026

Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026

Date: Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November 2026
Location: Stanley, Tasmania

Stanley will mark 200 years of European settlement with a weekend of community events, local history and activities across the town.

The program begins on Friday evening with a screening of The Light Between Oceans at Stanley Town Hall. Saturday will feature activities at Stanley Recreation Ground, including a parade, followed by a bush dance at the Town Hall.

A free open day is planned for Sunday, with further activities continuing across the long weekend.

The bicentenary is being coordinated by the Stanley Discovery Museum. More information and the full event program will be shared as it becomes available.

Follow the Stanley Discovery Museum Facebook page for updates.