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  • Festival Day 2 – Saturday

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    Saturday summary - details are in the programme! Ha'Penny Pier has music from 1130.  Time & Tide Bell inauguration is at 1130 by the Low Lighthouse (Maritime Museum) The Redoubt opens at 1000 for tours then for music at 1100. There is a skirmish on Harwich Beach at 1400 or stay at the redoubt for […]

  • Time & Tide Bell

    Low Lighthouse Low Lighthouse, Harbour Crescent, Harwich, Essex

    The Harwich Time & Tide Bell is due to be inaugurated on Saturday 8th October 2022 near the Low Lighthouse (Maritime Museum) Time has now been confirmed as 1100-1130.

    Free

  • Festival Day 3 – Sunday

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    Sunday summary - details are in the programme! Ha'Penny Pier has music from 1100.  The Redoubt opens at 1000 for tours then for music at 1100. There is a sword display around 1330. Various pubs and other venues open at 11am with music from opening or midday. There are ticketed talks, presentations, concerts and intimate […]

  • Massed Shanty

    St Nicholas Church 67 Church Street, Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom

    The Massed Shanty is the official closing event of the Harwich Shanty Festival. Over ninety minutes many of the artists who have performed over the weekend will step onto the stage at St Nicholas Church one last time. The MC is John Wright and doors open at 1515hrs Closing remarks will be made by many, […]

    Free

  • After Hours

    Multiple venues Harwich, United Kingdom

    Our festival officially closes at the conclusion of the Massed Shanty (Sunday 1530-1700) in St Nicholas Church but there are two after hours events from 2000hrs on Sunday for those still on their feet: At the New Bell, there is the Au Revoir Session At The Alma, there is Last Man Standing Both are scheduled […]

  • Christmas Murder Mystery

    Alma Inn The Alma Inn, Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom

    Save the Day & Solve the Crime! Many thanks to everyone who took part (13 teams!) If you didn't manage to attend but would like to make a donation of £5 then please click the PayPal button below (you don't need a PayPal account)     On 30th of December we invite all amateur sleuths […]

    £5