Beacon Hill Fort – one of the more unusual venues at Harwich Shanty Festival!

2026

Quite a few events are yet to be confirmed for next year, but here are a few that we know for sure. More to come soon!

10th February

‘Tuesday Tunes’ at Trinity Methodist Church in Felixstowe. A free lunchtime concert in a lovely sociable venue – with plenty of tea and cake! All welcome.

24th March

Lunchtime concert at Woodbridge Library – donations in aid of library funds.

20th June

Wickham Market Library – lunchtime concert – donations in aid of library funds.

Events 2025

1st February 2.30 ‘Cuppa’, 81 High Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9AA

25th February 12.45 Lunchtime concert at Woodbridge Library, IP12 1DT

10th April Ipswich Arts Association

22nd May 2.30pm Ambient Music Festival/Life on the Deben, Equinox mini-festival, St Mary’s Church, Woodbridge

6th July 12.45 Ipswich Music Day at Christchurch Park (Grapevine Stage)

13th/14th September – Ipswich Heritage Harbour Weekend. We’re playing at 12.30 Saturday and 3.15 Sunday on the waterfront, along with a host of shanty groups and events.

20th/21st September – Ambient Music Festival, Woodbridge. We’re playing at 3pm in Whisstocks Square as part of an afternoon of great music.

10-12th October Harwich International Shanty Festival. The programme is now available online – we’re playing three venues on the Saturday and three on the Sunday – hope to see you there. www.harwichshantyfestival.co.uk