FESTIVAL OF THE SEA SATURDAY 15 JULY 2023 -GRIMSBY- FIND OUT MORE

Welcome

Festival of the Sea returns to Grimsby for the fourth year running in 2024, date to be announced soon! Celebrating Grimsby's seafaring heritage and future relationship with the sea.

  • With a community-led programme of live music, arts and crafts, workshops, performance and walkabout acts, this one-day FREE event will showcase an exceptional array of local and national talent.
  • Drop-in sessions all day long will get you engaged in hands-on activities on Grimsby’s rich maritime heritage. 
  • There’ll be activities for all ages on the festival day, plus more leading up to the event.

2024 PROGRAMME COMING SOON!

CHECK OUT THE 2023 PROGRAMME

What’s On

Find out what's on at the 2023 festival!

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Take a look at previous years' work, theatre and performances

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For artists, partners, sponsors and volunteers.

Produced by Swans Events, this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and places, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Huge thanks to the Fishing Heritage Centre, and all the participating artists, companies, suppliers and volunteers.