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THANK YOU FOR COMING TO OUR 20TH FESTIVAL!!
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO OUR 20TH FESTIVAL!!
Join us in 2027: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th October
The Harwich International Shanty Festival is a grassroots maritime music festival that brings together musicians and singers from across the globe. It has been running for 20 years and Harwich is the perfect location - situated on the North Essex coast at the confluence of two rivers as they meet the sea. A key shipping port and shipyard across the centuries, Harwich plays host, for three days every October, to the sounds of the sea - with shanties old and new being sung throughout the town, in pubs, halls, onboard boats and in unique locations. It is an unforgettable experience.
The Harwich International Shanty Festival is a grassroots maritime music festival that brings together musicians and singers from across the globe. It has been running for 20 years and Harwich is the perfect location - situated on the North Essex coast at the confluence of two rivers as they meet the sea. A key shipping port and shipyard across the centuries, Harwich plays host, for three days every October, to the sounds of the sea - with shanties old and new being sung throughout the town, in pubs, halls, onboard boats and in unique locations. It is an unforgettable experience.
All the aspects of the festival explained with some top tips to get the best out of your visit.
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Cruises on board the Thames sailing barge Victor
Cruises on board the Thames sailing barge Victor
Come on board an original Thames sailing barge, sail through the estuaries and be serenaded by an onboard shanty crew. These cruises nearly always sell out so book you tickets now!
Come on board an original Thames sailing barge, sail through the estuaries and be serenaded by an onboard shanty crew. These cruises nearly always sell out so book you tickets now!
The Shanty Train - from Manningtree station
The Shanty Train - from Manningtree station
There are two special train services with singers on board. You need to book these with the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership. More here.
There are two special train services with singers on board. You need to book these with the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership. More here.
The Flagship Concert at the the Electric Palace
The Flagship Concert at the the Electric Palace
Four incredible acts come together in the Harwich Electric Palace on the Saturday night of the festival. Booking tickets is absolutely essential!
Four incredible acts come together in the Harwich Electric Palace on the Saturday night of the festival. Booking tickets is absolutely essential!
The Redoubt Fort - music, activities and stalls
The Redoubt Fort - music, activities and stalls
An early 19th century fort where you find lots of action, stalls, food and singing. Not to be missed.
An early 19th century fort where you find lots of action, stalls, food and singing. Not to be missed.
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