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What's On

Festival of the Sea is completely FREE for everyone, with performance and activities taking place across Grimsby Town Centre and Alexandra Dock Waterfront.

Below you can find the first wave of the 2025 programme.

Saturday 21 June
11AM - 5PM

Read more about each activities below.

Workshops
Sculpture Workshop by Lucy’s Art Club, in association with the turntable gallery
Join Lucy’s Art club on a journey to the darkest corners of the ocean, to create a fearsome beast from the watery depths! Come along, say hi, and take part in...
Workshops
Origami Boats Workshop by Phoenix from the trashes
On the festival day itself, Phoenix from the trashes will host 6 hours of interactive origami boat-making, using printed sail fabrics and logos. These boats will offer an international twist...
Workshops
The People’s Poem Pop Up
Tours
Exploring Grimsby’s connection to the water – Guided history walking tour by Emma Lingard
Tours
Paddle upstream With The Canoe River Cleaner
All Things Good And Nice Canoeing for Two With The Canoe River Cleaner  As part of our commitment to inclusion and accessibility, the festival is offering the chance for everyone...
Live Music
East Marsh United Peace Choir
Water activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding & Canoeing
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Facepainting by TARGET NL
Walkabout
Interactive Clam by Bellablaze Productions
Walkabout
OCTO POSSE by The Shenanigans
Water activities
Save the Sea Activities by British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Food & Drinks
Street Food, Bar, & Artisans
Education
Orsted

Fringe Programme

These events and activities are happening before or after the festival on Saturday 21 June – the date is displayed on each activity.

Some of these workshops have limited capacity so please book your place now to avoid disappointment!
Fringe Programme 2025
Trawler Trail by Phoenix from the trashes
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Join us for an exciting community project in the lead-up to this year’s festival, a creative walking trail celebrating Grimsby’s rich fishing heritage through art, storytelling, and hands-on craft. We’ll...
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