A comprehensive list of Dive Shows and Diving Events around the world.
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February 2020
Return of S.S. Keewatin
In the mid-1960s, their fleet of luxury liners carrying passengers and freight across the Great Lakes split from Canadian Pacific. Most were sent to scrap yards, but the S.S. Keewatin survived as a floating museum which an American collector had bought. Then a real estate company and its homeport city of Port McNicoll, Ontario started a project to bring home the vessel. Hear the story of this great ship from the Friends of Keewatin organization's Chairman, Eric Conroy, and watch…
Find out more »DC Dive Show 2020
There are two ticket offerings for the DC Dive Show. Two-Day General Admision allows attendees to participate in all events Saturday & Evening and all Sunday events. Sunday Only tickets may be purchased for those unable to participate with us on Saturday.
Find out more »Our World Underwater 2020
We regret to inform you our 2020 show has been cancelled. We look forward to bringing you a great event in 2021. Announcements coming soon.
Find out more »March 2020
An Evening of Technical Diving and diving the wrecks of Truk Lagoon
Scarborough Underwater Club (SUCI) is presenting an evening of technical diving and diving of the Truk Lagoon's wrecks at its next meeting on 4 March 2020. This informative evening will be presented by Brian Pallock & Dan Suke of Dive Source from their recent dive trip to Truk Lagoon, where they witnessed a part of World War II history, underwater. A fascinating view of "Operation Hailstone" including overlays of "yesterday & today" pictures, as well as a video of the…
Find out more »Boston Sea Rovers Show 2020
The Boston Sea Rover is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the underwater world. Started in 1954 as a means of educating the public how to safely use scuba, our yearly show has evolved into a world renown three-day event that draws attendees, presenters and exhibitors from all over the world. The show is designed to entertain and educate the public on topics of exploration, filmmaking, scientific discoveries, scuba diving and more. The show consists of…
Find out more »Dive Ireland International Expo 2020
Dive Ireland 2020 will be hosted jointly by Atlantic Dive Club and Limerick Sub Aqua Club at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Limerick on Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th mark that weekend in your calendar to come along and see Ireland’s only dive show. We are assembling a large array of exhibitors who will try to tempt you with their deals and offers, from some of the regular trade show exhibitors to some brand new faces, with more…
Find out more »Niagara Divers’ Association presents Shipwrecks 2020
The Niagara Divers ' Association will present its 26th Annual Shipwrecks Symposium, "Shipwrecks 2020," at Centennial High School, 240 Thorold Road, Welland, Ontario, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. This is the same location that we have been using for the past 23 years and features a 1100 seat auditorium with seating in theatrical style and excellent sound system. We have plans, as in the past, for multiple multimedia presentations by internationally renowned speakers and local speakers. Includes prizes for lunch,…
Find out more »FossilFest 2020 – The Ice Age Returns!
On March 14th and 15th, the Florida State Fairgrounds will go back in time to a different place, a different Florida, a land long lost. The Tampa Bay Fossil Club presents the 33rd annual, FossilFest 2020 - The Ice Age Returns! FossilFest is Florida’s largest prehistoric show where the public can view amazing fossils that were found right here in Florida, as well as, artifacts left behind by Florida’s first people. FossilFest features educational activities for both children and adults…
Find out more »DykMässan 2020 – The Scandinavian Dive Show
Swedish Dive Show is a gathering place for, freedivers, scuba divers and sport divers - and anyone who likes to be in, and under water. Diving trips are a big part of the range at the show. At the Swedish Dive Show, general agents and stores will display most of their merchandise. We're also going to hold a photo contest, for both still photography and video. We have a popular children's corner to amuse the little ones. We're going to have workshops…
Find out more »Tec Event Thunersee 2020
Sorry, this event has now been cancelled. We will update the event when more information is available.
Find out more »The 2020 Water Docs Film Festival
"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught". Baba Dioum, 1968 Ecologos presents the Water Docs film presentation In Toronto, Ontario. Water Docs returns to Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema with a five-day wave of water-themed documentary films, March 25-29 2020. About the Water Docs Film Festival Dedicated to presenting independent, ground-breaking, water-themed documentaries, the Water Docs Film Festival is an annual…
Find out more »Maritime Lecture Series
The Michigan Maritime Museum lecture series in South Haven, Michigan, begins on March 25, 2020 with a presentation by Ross Richardson on the Manitou and Beaver Passages of Lake Michigan shipwrecks and lighthouses. The area is home to the largest array of lakeshore lighthouses and shipwrecks. Richardson recently made news with the discovery of the WC Kimball, an 1891 schooner.
Find out more »April 2020
Canadian Underwater Conference and Exhibition
This event has now been cancelled We will update with more information when it becomes available
Find out more »Primer-e Workshop
Huntsman is hosting the upcoming Primer-e workshop in St. Andrews, Canada. Instructor: Dr. Paul Somerfield from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, United Kingdom Dr. Somerfield is a highly-cited and sought-after numerical ecologist who has been instrumental in developing and using the methods in PRIMER across many fields, having led and lectured PRIMER workshops across the globe for over two decades. With knowledge and broad experience in analysing multivariate datasets of all kinds, Dr. Somerfield has mentored and published with hundreds of scientists and professionals…
Find out more »May 2020
Cathy Church’s Underwater Photo Fest 2020
Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest in Grand Cayman at the Sunset House Hotel Enjoy exciting classes with Cathy and her fabulous staff.
Find out more »ADEX Singapore 2020
This event has now been postponed. We will update with more information when it becomes available.
Find out more »Scuba Show 2020
Over 76,000 square feet of exhibit space, 300+ exhibitors, seminars, clinics hosted by industry experts, a 15,000 gallon heated pool, and much more!
Find out more »DRT Show Taiwan 2020
This event has now been cancelled. You can see the details for DRT Show Taiwan 2021 at: https://www.thescubanews.com/event/drt-show-taiwan-2021/
Find out more »June 2020
DRT Show Guangzhou 2020
This event has now been cancelled - We will update with new dates as soon as they are available.
Find out more »Shark-Con 2020
When you experience SharkCon, you will dive deep into the world’s oceans. Everyone is connected to the ocean, but there are so many more secrets to learn about its amazing inhabitants. SharkCon is an event suitable for the casual consumer of shark lore, to the most intense aficionado of shark science. If it’s about sharks, it’s at SharkCon!
Find out more »July 2020
ADEX Beijing 2020
With a history spanning 26 years, ADEX is the biggest and longest-running dive expo in Asia – considered to be one of the industry’s “must-attend” events. ADEX brings together distinguished VIPs and speakers from across the globe – scientists, marine conservationists, underwater photographers, videographers, and many others. It also provides a platform for various exhibitors such as dive operators, equipment manufacturers, and national tourism boards.
Find out more »DRT Show Shanghai 2020
This event has now been cancelled. We will update as soon as more information is available.
Find out more »Dive Kawartha – PADI Women’s Dive Day Event
Join Dive Kawartha for PADI Women's Dive Day on July 18, 2020 with a charter in Humber Bay Park to celebrate women in diving, and inspire more women to participate in the fun under the waves. While we are unable to host the big event we were preparing due to COVID-19, we hope to see you out in Humber Bay for a 2 tank charter and a shore dive afterwards. Stay tuned to our Saturday social media ……we might have…
Find out more »August 2020
DRT Show Beijing 2020
This event has now been cancelled. We will update as soon as more information is available.
Find out more »Divesoft DEMO DAY
This event will take place from August 29th-30th at the Haigh Quarry dive site in Kankakee, Illinois. This site is popular for its adventure-filled diving environment complete with underwater attractions such as trucks, “ancient” artifacts, and sunken boats. And not to mention the flamingos and numerous fish species; Haigh isn’t nicknamed “The Caribbean of the Midwest” for nothing! In addition, the well-known dive shop, Dive Right In Scuba, will be there lending a hand with the demos and providing divers…
Find out more »September 2020
St Lucia Dive Fest 2020
Anse Chastanet Resort in Soufriere, Saint Lucia and their scuba operation Scuba St. Lucia have created a week of special activities in celebration of Saint Lucia’s 4th annual Dive Fest. The dive fest at Anse Chastanet will celebrate everything about Saint Lucia’s marine life and diving, with a week full of boat and shore dives, PADI courses and photographic competitions.
Find out more »Divesoft DEMO Day
This event will be held at Beach Cities SCUBA in Oceanside, California from Sept. 5th-6th. The demos will take place in Beach Cities’ outdoor pool, and, given the well-established name of this Californian diving brand, you can anticipate great facilities and beautiful weather, plus check out promotional items and equipment. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the engineering and technology behind Divesoft products, as introduced by Joseph Jonathan Bosquez. Expect to get up…
Find out more »TEKCamp 2020
Interested in technical diving? Join the UK's foremost technical instructors for four solid days of fabulous diving, coaching, talks, workshops and - of course - FUN!
Find out more »Surf Expo 2020
Surf Expo is produced in January and September in Orlando, Florida and draws buyers from across the U.S., the Caribbean, Central and South America and around the world.
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DRT Show Philippines 2020
This event has now been cancelled. We will update as soon as more information is available.
Find out more »AWARE Week 2020
PADI® and the Project AWARE® team are joining forces to empower people everywhere to carry the torch for ocean protection with the third annual AWARE Week. Taking place 19-27 September 2020, AWARE Week will encourage the global dive community to lead or take part in conservation activities and courses for a clean and healthy ocean. AWARE Week will provide opportunities to support ocean health, fins off and fins on, in a variety of ways so anyone can get involved in…
Find out more »GUE CommUNITY Day 2020
For the first time ever, GUE communities around the world will gather together on the same weekend to celebrate our love for diving. It doesn’t matter where you’re located or what time zone you are in, you will feel part of the worldwide GUE community. Diving has the power to unite us all. This year has been a year filled with stress and challenges, and we want to bring a bit of joy to our community of passionate scuba divers…
Find out more »For the Love of Sharks 2020
Join The Shark Trust for an evening of shark celebration and discovery on September 25, 2020. Shark Trust initially decided to hold the event at London's Royal Geographical Society. But they decided to run this event digitally because of COVID-19, and the changing rules and advices. We hope that you will join us for a more rare Shark party and discovery evening. Sharks are among the most distinctive and spectacular predators in our oceans. About 1000 shark and ray species…
Find out more »October 2020
Thailand Dive Expo
It is well known that in the past years, the scuba diving industry in Thailand had grown significantly, which can be measured by the growing numbers of scuba divers and various diving businesses. Part of it is the country’s existing natural environment, specifically the beautiful seas. With its rich natural resources either at the Andaman Sea or the Gulf of Thailand...
Find out more »DRT Show India 2020
The name DRT stands for Diving, Resort and Travel. Jason Chong, the CEO of DRT SHOW founded in 2009, with hopes of speedy development in the diving industry in the Asia Pacific region and increased awareness of marine conservation Asia wide. In 2010, the first DRT SHOW was held successfully in Hong Kong and 90% of exhibitors were from overseas, which proved that DRT SHOW had become the most international dive exhibition in Asia Pacific. Since then, DRT SHOW has…
Find out more »ADEX India (Mumbai Dive Show) 2020
With a history spanning 26 years, ADEX is the biggest and longest-running dive expo in Asia – considered to be one of the industry’s “must-attend” events. ADEX brings together distinguished VIPs and speakers from across the globe – scientists, marine conservationists, underwater photographers, videographers, and many others. It also provides a platform for various exhibitors such as dive operators, equipment manufacturers, and national tourism boards.
Find out more »November 2020
The Blue Wild – Ocean Adventure Expo 2020
This event has been rescheduled. We will keep you updated as soon as new dates are available.
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