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  • Cakes & Shanties

    The Green, Outpart Eastward Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom

    Our 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 Kingdom

    Our annual meet-and-greet session for locals and early arrivals.

  • 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

  • Shanty Trains

    Manningtree Railway Station Manningtree station, Lawford, Essex, United Kingdom

    October 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 […]

    £5

  • Massed Shanty 2024

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

    We'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.

    Free