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  • The 2023 Festival

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    A little advance notice for your diaries - we'll gather in Harwich to celebrate the songs of the sea between 13 & 15 October 2023.

  • Grand Opening

    Ha'Penny Pier The Quay, Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom

    Join us on Ha'Penny Pier for the Grand Opening with Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord Lieutenant of Essex

  • Saturday 14th October

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    The Saturday of the festival is the busiest day for events, sessions, trains, workshops, talks and much more. There's over a hundred free events but please buy a programme to see what's available (and to support us!) https://harwichshantyfestival.co.uk/tickets/

  • 2024 festival

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    The 2024 Festival runs Friday 11 to Sunday 13 October 2024. A full programme is now available via our web store  

  • Grand Opening

    Ha'Penny Pier The Quay, Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom

    Led by Town Crier, Richard Bench and Sue Daish, High Sheriff of Harwich.

    Free

  • 2025 Festival

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    Mark this in your diary!