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Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025
Bangor seafront | 12noon - 6pm, both days
This celebration of the City of Bangor’s maritime heritage returns to the seafront with nautical fun on and off the water!
Quay Street car park, located beside Eisenhower Pier, will take on a distinctly holiday atmosphere with the return of the Urban Beach, seaside ‘rave’, funfair rides and outside bar.
Families can enjoy a seaside ‘rave’, Once you’ve soaked up all the fun, you can sit and relax along the pier where there are a range of hot food trucks, and even an outdoor summer bar!
Watch some great food demos, or the fantastic on-water activities, like e-foiling displays, kayaking and paddleboarding.
This year’s event sees the return of the popular rowing competition with local teams vying for the top prize. Organised by SERC, this event will take place from 12noon on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May.
*Sea Bangor is a free to attend event. Costs may apply to some event activities.
Sea Bangor City Passport
Saturday Only
Saturday 24 May | Bangor multiple locations
Pick up your Sea Bangor City Passport to enjoy lots of fun at locations around the city centre.
Visit locations around the city and get your passport stamped at each participating business *remember to check individual store timings TBC*.
Then bring your completed passport to Bangor Visitor Information Centre, 34 Quay Street, BT20 5ED on Saturday 24 June until 5pm.
Passport activities are free, but are subject to change and availability.
More information to come on the Sea Bangor City Passport and participating businesses.
Saturday and Sunday Programme
Sea Bangor Market
Former TK Maxx building, Main Street
Browse and buy local, open both days 12noon – 6pm.
Food and drink
Head to Eisenhower Pier to watch some fantastic food demos at the Demo Kitchen where chefs from the local college, SERC, will be creating tasty dishes using fresh local produce to give you inspiration to take home and try for yourself!
Pick up some delicious treats from a variety of hot food trucks, ice-cream, and even an outdoor bar!
Family fun
With craft activities, pedal boats, walkabout entertainers, and bookable on the water activities (details to follow).
Music - Eisenhower Pier
Saturday 24 May
12noon – 2pm | Comber Brass Band
2pm – 4pm | Bangor Ukes
4pm – 6pm | Anthony Decosta and Corey – Shoreline Duo
Sunday 25 May
12noon – 1pm | Rock Choir
1pm – 2pm | Sing Happy Choir
2pm – 4pm | Bangor Ukes
4pm – 6pm | Harmonic Sounds
What's more ....Experience Ards and North Down!
Seacourt Supper Club | Saturday 24 May
7pm - 10.30pm | £69.50pp
Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic heritage bank building. Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli (renowned for their delicious supper clubs) will curate a sustainable menu featuring seasonal local produce.
Book now
Bangor Bay Boat Tours | Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May
Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark | 11am – 12.30pm | 2.30pm – 4pm | £14pp
Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast Lough.
Book now
Don't miss ...
Some additional activities organised by organisations throughout the city.
The Old Market House
(organised by Gifted Enterprise)
Saturday Only | 12noon - 6pm
- Craft Workshops: Taster Sessions and Maker Demonstrations
- Tea, Coffee and Ice Cream: Refreshments for all the family.
- Colouring Competition: Prizes for 4-8 and 9-11 year olds.
- Photo Booth: Selfie and Photos
- Kids Crafts: Arts and Crafts at the Craft Zone
- Puppet Show: Family Fun and Entertainment
*Details subject to change, activities/food and drinks subject to availability. Please keep an eye on Gifted Facebook page for updates on these activities.
Stay a while
Why not make a break of it? Relax in the beauty of this place, offering everything from 5 star luxury to cosy guest houses or unique self-catering options, maybe camping and caravanning is more your thing, let us help you plan your perfect getaway. With help from these sections plan your perfect break: Plan Your Trip | Things to do | What's On | Experience Ards and North Down | Food and Drink
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[Please note, this event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff].
Join us for the first Seacourt Supper Club, an exclusive dining experience in Bangor's historic heritage bank building. Lightfoot Kitchen and Deli (renowned for their delicious supper clubs) will curate a sustainable menu featuring seasonal local produce.
