Cakes’n’Shanties
New Bell Inn Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomJoin us on the Green opposite the New Bell Inn on Sunday 23rd July for this year Enjoy the shanties and buy cakes!
Welcome Session & Singaround
Harwich Town Sailing Club Angelgate, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomThis is our annual meet-and-greet session for locals and early arrivals at the Harwich Town Sailing Club
The 2023 Festival
Multiple venues Harwich, United KingdomA 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 KingdomJoin us on Ha'Penny Pier for the Grand Opening with Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord Lieutenant of Essex
Saturday 14th October
Multiple venues Harwich, United KingdomThe 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/
Massed Shanty
St Nicholas Church 67 Church Street, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomWe will close the festival on Sunday afternoon with a massed shanty in St Nicholas Church. This is a great opportunity to see a large selection of the artists who have played over the weekend.