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Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026

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!

Eisenhower car park, located beside Eisenhower Pier, will take on a distinctly holiday atmosphere with the return of the Urban Beach, funfair rides, roller disco, walkabout performers, Sea horse model boats and a variety of stalls .

Once you’ve soaked up all the fun, you can relax and 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!

Quiet hour from 11-12noon (Sat and Sun)

Quiet Hour is designed to support anyone who benefits from a calmer environment. Expect reduced noise and activities, dimming of lighting, limit of announcements and a peaceful atmosphere for those who appreciate a gentler space.

During Quiet Hour:

• All stalls will remain open
• Punch and Judy Show
• Roller Disco will operate with reduced lighting and quieter music (pre-booking required – tickets coming soon)
• The funfair will be open, operating without music.
• Plus much more, keep an eye on this page as details become available.

Please note: there will be a quiet area available throughout the event.

*Sea Bangor is a free to attend event. Costs may apply to some event activities.

Some programming elements are weather dependent, and may be subject to change or move location during the event. For latest information, please keep an eye on social media channels. 

On the Water Activities

Enjoy wonderful on the water activities at the Sea Bangor Festival, from rowing competitions to boat trips, there is lots of fun to be had throughout the weekend.

View the Rowing Competitions

Free | From 12noon both days
Rowing Competition - Local Teams Compete
This year’s event sees the return of the popular rowing competition with local teams vying for the top prize. Organised by SERC.

More information about on the water activities coming soon

Family Fun

Families will be able to enjoy a ream of fun activities and entertainment, including Punch and Judy shows, walkabout entertainers, bookable activities, and a roller disco.

Roller Disco – Pre-booking required

£5pp (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) | TICKETS COMING SOON

7 sessions each day (please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time to complete a waiver to take part)

11:00 – 11:45 ( Quiet Hour) | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24
12noon – 12:45 | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24
1:00pm – 1:45 | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24
2:00pm – 2:45 | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24
3:00pm – 3:45  | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24
4:00pm – 4:45  | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24
5:00pm – 5:45 | Booking link coming soon | Sat 23 | Sun 24

Equipment
Boots will be supplied by the organiser. You can bring your own roller boots, if you wish.

Wristguards and helmets are available to hire free of charge at the skate hire desk. Wearing protective equipment will greatly reduce the chance of injury due to a fall / collision. 

Health and Safety
Children under the age of 16 shall be appropriately supervised at all times by a responsible adult, parent or guardian. We shall not accept responsibility for the safety of children who are not appropriately supervised.

You shall be responsible for making yourself and those under your supervision familiar with the health and safety rules and emergency procedures which are in place at the premises in which the activity is taking place

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
We highly recommend that you do not take part in skating activity if you suffer from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, brittle bones, joint injuries or any other condition that could be aggravated by this activity.

If you are, or suspect you are pregnant you should not take part in this activity.

Waiver
Each participant must complete a waiver, prior to participating. (please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time to complete a waiver to take part)

The Roller Disco at Sea Bangor is operated by Kelly’s Roller Disco.

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Street Theatre Entertainment

Enjoy side-splitting surprises, quirky characters, and unmissable performances! Here’s what’s roaming your way throughout the Sea Bangor weekend...

Join Captain Bullock and Bosun Bell for maritime mayhem, magic and mirth! It's a nautical extravaganza of eccentric experiments, sensational circus skills, and hilarious feats of derring-do.

More acts to be revealed soon!

What's more... Experience Ards and North Down!

Bangor Bay Boat Tours | Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026

Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark | 11am – 12.30pm both days 

£15pp | Bookable soon

Tour Guide: Paul Whitla | Skipper: Brian Meharg

Tour departs from the Jetty beside Pickie Funpark, Bangor

Join tour guide Paul Whitla and Brian Meharg, author of the children’s book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, onboard, to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around Bangor Bay, off Belfast Lough.

Find out more - Bookable soon!

*NEW TOUR FOR 2026* | Stories and Songs of the Sea | Saturday 23 May

Tour departs on foot from Bangor Abbey, Bangor | 10.30am – 12.30pm

£7pp | Bookable soon

Tour Guide: Alison Armstrong

From early monastic beginnings to life as a busy harbour and seaside town, Bangor’s streets, buildings, and shoreline tell the story of the people who lived, worked, and sailed to and from here. This unique walking tour brings heritage to life through historic spaces shaped by the sea, revealing how generations of individuals have left their mark on the city. Along the way, enjoy an immersive musical experience, creating a memorable connection between landscape, history, and living culture.

Live music included during the tour by the UKE - A - LADIES!

Find out more - Bookable soon!

Make a day of it in the City of Bangor!

Make a Break of it and 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

Please note, details subject to change.

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