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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
- 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.
More information coming soon
Family fun
Punch and Judy shows, a model boat display, pedal boats, walkabout entertainers, and bookable activities, on the water and roller disco.
Street Theatre
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.
Bookable soon!
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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