23rd, 24th & 25th May 2026
Celebrating our Maritime heritage and giving local residents an event that they can enjoy and feel pride in.
The Dragon Boat racing on the Sunday starts at 10.30 am.
Food & Drink
We have a fantastic range of food and drink producers to tempt and tickle your taste buds…
Live Music for 2026 at the Bandstand Dock Square
Musicians are booked to appear on the event dates but line-ups are subject to change.
Bandstand opens with backing music, 10.00-11.00am.
Saturday 23rd
11.00-11.45 – Cloud Nine Jazz
12.00-12.45 – Side by Side
13.00-13.45 – Sam Brothers
14.00-14.45 – Penninsula Big Band
15.00-15.45 – The Busking Barber
16.00-16.45 – Secret Gig Band
17.00-17.45 – Inaction Man
Sunday 24th
11.00-11.45 – Fred Clark
12.00-12.45 – Rock Choir
13.00-13.45 – Jeremy Johnson
14.00-14.45 – Mainly Sax
15.00-15.45 – Joe Jones
16.00-16.05 – CLP Dance Performance
16.05-16.50 – Dragonboat Awards
17.05-17.50 – The Old Country Crows
17.50-18.00 – Close
Monday 25th
11.00-11.45 – TBOF
12.00-12.45 – Kingfisher
13.00-13.45 – Swinging The Lead
14.00-14.45 – The Ricotta Layer
15.00-15.45 – Johnny Hepbir Swing Guitar
16.00-16.45 – The Tender Mercy’s
16.45-17.00 – Site Clear
Food Traders 2026
location
[basin 2]
free parking
[on-site]
The festival takes place by basin 2 and the marina, featuring food and drink stalls along the dockside and live music at the bandstand from local acts. The Newfoundland dogs that have proved so popular in the past will be making an appearance in Basin 2 on Bank Holiday Monday at 10 am and midday. Check this page for updates, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for real-time information.
Ample free parking is available on site. Site Parking Plan
Paid parking is available at Dockside Outlet Centre. Traffic management will assist in directing visitors. Disabled parking will also be a designated area; Prince Regent House (green on the car parking plan).
A huge thank you to:
The Medway Universities and local businesses for their support with parking provision for the event.
Thomson Snell & Passmore – Festival Friend
Kentstone
Gavin Jones
traders
Chatham Maritime Trust hosts the festival annually with The Event Umbrella managing stalls and entertainment. Traders interested in participating should register with The Event Umbrella.