Festival of the Sea was a celebration of history, community and the wonders of life on the water – delivered outdoors in Grimsby and online with our trademark mix of open-air performance and unforgettable spectacle.
The free festival took visitors on a tour through Grimsby’s historical connections to the sea. We launched the festival in 2021, then returned in 2022 for a second edition in collaboration with The Culture House.
The heart of the event was Festival Square, which hosted a free programme of vibrant street theatre, live music and dance from local and national artists. Food stalls celebrated Grimsby’s links to the sea through its world-leading seafood sector, while a series of heritage walks, talks and debates really brought the story to life – and encouraged everyone to think about sustainability.
Nature activities invited families to learn more about the wildlife around our waterways, Grimsby Minster hosted live DJs playing global sounds – and a series of online events meant that people far beyond the town could join us to explore Grimsby’s seafaring heritage.
Contact us to find out how we can help you bring your local community’s story alive through art, performance and pyrotechnics.
