We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the Seafood & Sounds Festival to our town this September 12th & 13th! Get ready for a fantastic, free weekend celebrating Poole's brilliant local seafood, live music, and wonderful community spirit.
A Bigger Festival Experience
This year, the festival is expanding! Supported by Poole BID, the fun will stretch from Poole Quay and Old Town right up the High Street to Falkland Square. It’s the perfect excuse to explore even more of our beautiful town centre.
Weekend Highlights
- The Grand Parade: Kick things off at 11am on Saturday with a colourful, seafood-themed parade starting at the Slug & Lettuce and finishing down on the Quay.
- Live Music & Markets: Enjoy live tunes across nine different locations, including performances at the event's headline sponsor, The Dolphin Centre. Plus, discover hidden gems at the curated artisan markets dotted throughout the town.
- Delicious Seafood: Taste incredible coastal produce from local vendors , catch inspiring food demos at The Dolphin Centre, or pop into the White Pepper Chef Academy for culinary workshops on Saturday.
- Family Fun: With children’s activity zones , exciting Poole Town FC partnerships , and fun walking trails (like the Oyster Trail and Sunday's ‘Walk & Talks with Hattie’), there’s truly something for everyone.
Grab a complimentary event programme on the day to easily plan your perfect weekend! For more details, head over to seafoodandsounds.co.uk
Dates: 12th & 13th September 2026 Location: Poole Town Centre & Poole Quay
Seafood and Sound was created by five Poole business owners (Coastal Cruises, Custom House, Poole Arms, St TrOpez Lounge and Truly Scrumptious).
