***Save the Date***
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Expect another fantastic day and evening of folk songs of the sea, performed by some colourful characters and suitable for all the family. Save the date for more seafarin’ shenanigans on and around Exeter’s Heritage Harbour.
Please note that our friends at Samuel Jones are holding various event to help keep the event free. Do support them if you can.
Ticket Prices: Free
what’s on
Check out our programme
The Final Exhibition – a performance by Dead Olive Theatre Company
Wed 18th Mar 2026
To those who have an eager eye and attention for detail, You are cordially invited… Read More
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Celebrating Quay Words this May
Sat 2nd May 2026 until Sun 10th May 2026
After spending seven years bringing the Custom House to life with words and stories, Literature… Read More
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Sustainable Seas
Sat 20th Jun 2026
An event that brings together individuals and organisations concerned to ensure that our seas and… Read More
Learn More
Quayside Shanty Festival 2026
Sat 12th Sep 2026
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. Expect another fantastic day and… Read More
Learn More
The Final Exhibition – a performance by Dead Olive Theatre Company
Wed 18th Mar 2026
To those who have an eager eye and attention for detail, You are cordially invited… Read More
Learn More
Celebrating Quay Words this May
Sat 2nd May 2026 until Sun 10th May 2026
After spending seven years bringing the Custom House to life with words and stories, Literature… Read More
Learn More
Sustainable Seas
Sat 20th Jun 2026
An event that brings together individuals and organisations concerned to ensure that our seas and… Read More
Learn More
Quayside Shanty Festival 2026
Sat 12th Sep 2026
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. Expect another fantastic day and… Read More
Learn More
The Final Exhibition – a performance by Dead Olive Theatre Company
Wed 18th Mar 2026
To those who have an eager eye and attention for detail, You are cordially invited… Read More
Learn More
Celebrating Quay Words this May
Sat 2nd May 2026 until Sun 10th May 2026
After spending seven years bringing the Custom House to life with words and stories, Literature… Read More
Learn More
Sustainable Seas
Sat 20th Jun 2026
An event that brings together individuals and organisations concerned to ensure that our seas and… Read More
Learn More
Quayside Shanty Festival 2026
Sat 12th Sep 2026
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. Expect another fantastic day and… Read More
Learn More
The Final Exhibition – a performance by Dead Olive Theatre Company
Wed 18th Mar 2026
To those who have an eager eye and attention for detail, You are cordially invited… Read More
Learn More
Celebrating Quay Words this May
Sat 2nd May 2026 until Sun 10th May 2026
After spending seven years bringing the Custom House to life with words and stories, Literature… Read More
Learn More
Sustainable Seas
Sat 20th Jun 2026
An event that brings together individuals and organisations concerned to ensure that our seas and… Read More
Learn More
Quayside Shanty Festival 2026
Sat 12th Sep 2026
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. Expect another fantastic day and… Read More
Learn More
The Final Exhibition – a performance by Dead Olive Theatre Company
Wed 18th Mar 2026
To those who have an eager eye and attention for detail, You are cordially invited… Read More
Learn More
Celebrating Quay Words this May
Sat 2nd May 2026 until Sun 10th May 2026
After spending seven years bringing the Custom House to life with words and stories, Literature… Read More
Learn More
Sustainable Seas
Sat 20th Jun 2026
An event that brings together individuals and organisations concerned to ensure that our seas and… Read More
Learn More
Quayside Shanty Festival 2026
Sat 12th Sep 2026
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival returns on Saturday 12 September 2026. Expect another fantastic day and… Read More
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