Sheringham Carnival Week
Sheringham Carnival 2026
A week of seaside fun, community events and carnival celebrations in Sheringham
Sheringham Carnival returns in August 2026 with a packed programme of seaside entertainment, family-friendly activities, live music, community events and carnival celebrations.
Running from Saturday 1st August to Sunday 9th August 2026, Sheringham Carnival is one of the town’s biggest summer events, bringing residents, visitors, local groups and businesses together for a week of colour, creativity and community spirit.
Whether you are visiting Sheringham for the day, staying on the North Norfolk coast, or taking part as a local group, there will be plenty to enjoy throughout Carnival week.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All events subject to change, some events are weather dependent.
During Carnival Week more information, entry forms, ducks, quiz sheets etc. will be available from the Town Clock.
Sheringham Carnival brings our community together and is 100% volunteer-run, the volunteers rely on sponsorship and voluntary donations, please give generously if you can.
Saturday 1st August
The Pirate Treasure Hunt
Plus…. The Carnival Prince and Princess Selection
Great family fun with this Pirate Treasure Hunt. Bring your own picnic, fancy dress encouraged, prizes to be won.
We’re delighted to announce that this year’s Carnival Queen and Attendant have been chosen, but….the royal party isn’t complete just yet! Our Prince and Princess will be selected during the Pirate Treasure Hunt on Saturday 1st August on The Lees, in front of Burlington Place.
If your child would like the chance to become this year’s Prince or Princess, come along and join the fun.
Location: The Leas Seafront- (in front of what used to be known as the Burlington Hotel)
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm, and everyone is welcome to take part in this swashbuckling adventure
Sunday 2 August – Crowning Day and so much more!
Carnival week begins with Crowning Day at The Leas, a traditional community celebration and a great way to start the week. Enjoy a day by the sea as Sheringham comes together for the official crowning ceremony and the start of the Carnival festivities.
Location: The Leas Seafront- (in front of what used to be known as the Burlington Hotel)
Time: 10:30am to 4:30pm – Free
Stalls, plus Food & Soft Drinks (to purchase)
Busking 10:30- 11:30am
Phoenix Line Dancers 11:30 – 12:15pm
Miramar Dog Show 12:30 -2:30pm
Busking 2:30- 3:30pm
Dancing Display by True Motion 3:30 -4pm
Crowning Ceremony: 4:00pm
Monday 3 August
Family Fun – Chalking Art on the Prom!
Location: By Sheringham Mo Museum (East Prom, Seafront)
Time: From 11am to 2pm – Free
Tuesday 4 August
Family Fun – Chalking Art on the Prom!
Location: In front of The Whelk Coppers Cafe (West Prom, Seafront)
Time: From 11am to 2pm – Free
Wednesday 5 August – Carnival Parade Day
Funfair Opens
Location: Station Road Car Park
Carnival Parade – Free to Enter – Application Form
Route: From Station Road Car Park, along Cromer Road, Beeston Road, Wyndham Street, High Street, Station Road, returning to the same car park.
The Carnival Parade is one of the highlights of Sheringham Carnival week, and local groups, clubs, families, performers and businesses are encouraged to get involved.
Bring colour, music, creativity and fun to the streets of Sheringham. Fancy dress, floats, music, dance, community groups and creative ideas are all welcome.
Floats and parade members assemble between: 4:30 to 5:30pm – Parade Participants must complete the application form, this can be done in advance by clicking here or downloading the form, printing it and bringing a completed version on the day.
Judging and parade order arrangements: 5:30 to 6pm
Parade sets off at 6:30pm – Free to watch!
Thursday 6 August
Build and Race a Boat – Cash Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd – Ice Lolly for all participants – Boat Building Materials Provided
Location: Sheringham Boating Lake, the Leas, seafront, western side of Sheringham
Entry: £3 per boat, pay on the day (cash or card)
Time: Build, your own boat from materials we provide, building time from 2pm to 2:40pm
Two Races
Race one: Using your own pre-built boat made out of recycled materials – Race start 2:45pm
Race two: Using a boat you have made on the day, using the materials and instructions provided – Race start 3:00pm
Sheringham Shantymen Outdoor Concert
Location: Lifeboat Plain (between The Crown and the Windham Arms).
Time: 7pm – Bring a chair!
Price: Retiring Collection
Listen to Sea Shanties from Sheringham’s world-famous shanty singers.
Friday 7 August
Duck Race
Location: The Beck, Lower Beeston Common
Time: From 11am –
Buy your duck at the Sheringham Town Clock during the week. Cash Prizes to be won!
Saturday 8 August
Family Fun – Sandcastle Competition
Location: Marble Arch, Burlington Beach, West Prom
Time: From 11am onwards, judging around 1pm
Sunday 9 August
Family Fun – Sandcastle Competition
Location: Marble Arch, Burlington Beach, West Prom
Time: Starts at 10:30 am
Family Fun – Tide Fight
Location: Marble Arch, Burlington Beach, West Prom
Time: Starts 10:30am
A classic coastal beach game and sandcastle defense competition where participants build barricades or castles and attempt to keep them standing as the rising tide rolls in.
Sheringham Carnival Event Participant Terms and Conditions
I understand that by entering any carnival events:
I will not bring any claim against the organisers for damages or any loss (including personal injury) that I may suffer as a result of my participation, save in the event of any claim for personal injury that is caused solely by the negligence and/or breach of duty of the organisers.
We fully indemnify the organisers of any loss suffered by any third party (including any claim for personal injury) as a result of our negligence and / or breach of duty.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. All events subject to change, some events are weather dependent.
Not all events on this list are events organised by Sheringham Carnival.
Experience Sheringham is an event promoter and not involved in the organisation and running of these events.
