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

Before the big day rolls in, check out our pre‑engagement activities bringing you a whole wave of creative, community‑powered fun you can get involved in as we build up to Festival of the Sea 2026. There’s plenty to get your fins into.

Our full 2026 programme is coming soon, and trust us… it’s going to be an absolute shoal‑stopper. Keep your eyes peeled, things are about to get reel exciting.

Get onboard. Get involved. Get ready to make a splash.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF PROGRAMME
Workshops
Mixed Media Yarn Bomb and Net Sculptures
Weekly on Tuesdays Centre 4, The Snug Cafe & Kitchen & Cafe delight community hive 10:00 - 12:00 weaving spinning knitting crochet and felting 13:00 -15:00 mixed media.
Workshops
Take The Helm – Cookery Workshop – Fish Tacos
Monday 1st June – 18:00 – 20:00 The Snug Cafe & Kitchen Why join our ‘Taking the Helm’ sessions? It’s more than just a recipe! Master new skills in a...
Workshops
Take The Helm – Cookery Workshop – Fish Pie
Monday 25th May- 18:00 – 20:00 The Snug Cafe & Kitchen Why join our ‘Taking the Helm’ sessions? It’s more than just a recipe! Master new skills in a supportive,...
Workshops
Take The Helm – Cookery Workshop – Fish cakes
Monday 18th May- 18:00 – 20:00 The Snug Cafe & Kitchen Why join our ‘Taking the Helm’ sessions? It’s more than just a recipe! Master new skills in a supportive,...
Workshops
Sea Stories: A Community Co-Created Animation Workshop.
Saturday 23rd May – 12:00 – 14:00 Fishing Heritage Centre – Fred Smith Room Create a collaborative animated film inspired by Grimsby’s relationship with the sea. Participants will design sea...
Workshops
Sea Stories: Soundscape Workshop
12:00 – 15:00 Join us as we journey our Cleethorpes oysters to Grimsby! Following our creative exploration at Beach of Dreams – where we honoured our oyster heritage through sand...
Food & Drinks
Street Food, Bar, & Artisans
Check out our selection of local food, drinks, makers and charities with sea themed gifts, food and initivatives dotted around the Festival!
Education
Orsted
Visit their stand to learn about their work in accessibility, sustainability, and green energy. Ørsted is developing the future workforce through apprenticeships, STEM education, and partnerships with local colleges and ...

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!