Cakes & Shanties
The Green, Outpart Eastward Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomOur popular Cake Sale with Shanties will be taking place this year on Sunday 26th May, starting around 10.00 a.m. As ever there will be a delicious array of cakes to purchase, some Shanty Merchandise and of course musical entertainment. More details will follow closer to the event, but be sure to put the date […]
Welcome Session / Singaround
Harwich Town Sailing Club Angelgate, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomOur annual meet-and-greet session for locals and early arrivals.
2024 festival
Multiple venues Harwich, United KingdomThe 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 KingdomLed by Town Crier, Richard Bench and Sue Daish, High Sheriff of Harwich.
Shanty Trains
Manningtree Railway Station Manningtree station, Lawford, Essex, United KingdomOctober 12th, 2024 (Tickets on sale from August 12th)Catch either the 1059hrs or 1159hrs train from Manningtree to Harwich Town.Adults £5 Children £3Join Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership on the train to the Harwich Shanty Festival. Soak up the atmosphere of the sea shanty crew singing and pirates aboard this the train. More […]
Massed Shanty 2024
St Nicholas Church 67 Church Street, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomWe'll gather in St Nicholas Church for the official end of our festival. A large number of our festival artists will perform in a finale concert. Entry is free, there is a closing collection. Doors open 1515hrs.