Seafood & Sounds

03/09/2026

I'm thrilled to be part of the fantastic Seafood & Sounds festival this year in Poole. Catch me outside St James' Church Poole in the Old Town on Sat 12th @ 11.30am and Sun 13th @ 1.30pm. 🌞

03/09/2026

✍️ Seafood & Sounds is proud to collaborate with local artist Miroslav Lucan ( LucanArt ).

LucanArt is the professional alias of Miroslav ‘Mirek’ Lucan, the Bournemouth-based street artist, illustrator, and designer. Known for his bold, illustrative style.

His colorful murals can be found in various public and commercial spaces around the area, including public-sector commissions, educational institutions, and independent spots like the South Coast Makers Market.

👉 Find Mirek drawing outside Boiler Room Records in Poole’s Old Town each day during the Seafood & Sounds festival (11.30am - 3pm). He will be creating an art piece inspired by music and seafood.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September
Poole, Dorset.

boilerroomrecords.co.uk
lucanart.com
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02/09/2026

Hello everyone! We hope you’ve all had a lovely summer.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been busy preparing for our upcoming performance at the Seafood and Sounds Festival. We’re delighted to announce that, for our next production of Mayhem at the Inn, Scaplen’s Travelling Players will be returning to Scaplen’s Court in Poole — where it all began in 2019 with our very first play. It’s been a long-awaited return, and we’re extremely grateful. We hope this will become a regular venue for future productions.

The turnout for auditions was excellent, and we’re thrilled to have such a strong cast. Rehearsals are going very well, and we’re especially pleased to welcome four new members to the team.

Take a look below for information on how to attend and book your FREE tickets. Don’t miss this exciting event! Join us for an unforgettable experience as our talented cast brings local history to life through storytelling, music and theatre. Enjoy a selection of sea shanties performed by the Scaplen’s Singers, along with two captivating stories: Robert’s adventurous voyage to Newfoundland at just 13 years old in 1621, and Jane’s recollection of growing up near Holes Bay in 1632. This will be followed by our play, Mayhem at the Inn.

Programme
• Mayhem at the Inn, written by Don and Katy Nutt
• A selection of sea shanties performed by the singers
• Storytelling from Robert (1621) and Jane (1632)

Performed by Scaplen’s Community Players — a local historical theatre group celebrating storytelling, drama and music.

Dates
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September

Times
1:00pm and 3:00pm (each performance lasts approximately 1 hour)

Venue
Scaplen’s Court, Sarum Street, Poole BH15 1JW
First floor, Upper Hall

Important Information
This is a free event. You may pre-book your tickets, but please arrive at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat; otherwise, your place may be released.

Book here:
https://poolemuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/81226?catID=65372

For more information, visit:
www.scaplenscommunityplayers.com Poole Museum Seafood & Sounds

02/09/2026

🎥 Meet co-founder and co-organiser of Seafood & Sounds, Jeanette Walsh.

As owner of the award winning Truly Scrumptious sweet shop, Jeanette also commits her time and passion on a voluntary basis to deliver Seafood & Sounds.

She is at the heart of the community and we’re grateful for all you do for Poole and beyond.

Thank you Jeanette. 🧡

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Video thanks to The Dolphin.

01/09/2026

🦞🎶 Poole Comes Alive with Seafood & Sounds! 🎶🦞
Get ready for a fantastic weekend in Poole as seafood, live music, heritage and community come together for a celebration of everything that makes Poole so special! 🌊⚓

📅 Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
From delicious seafood and local flavours to live entertainment, heritage and plenty of community spirit, there’s lots to look forward to across this exciting weekend. Whether you’re a local or planning a visit, it’s one to put in the diary! 🦐🎵

Find out more at Love It Local Events: 👉 https://loveitlocalevents.co.uk/poole-comes-alive-with-seafood-and-sounds/

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

🎉 CHARACTER MEET & GREETS – SEAFOOD & SOUNDS WEEKEND! 🎉

Come along and meet some of your favourite princesses and superheroes! 👑🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
🎶 Seafood & Sounds Parade & Meet & Greet on The Quay
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm

❄️ Elsa
🌊 Moana
🌸 Rapunzel
🛡️ Captain America
⭐ Wonder Woman
🕷️ Spider-Man.

SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
🍭 Meet & Greet outside Truly Scrumptious
🕛 12 noon – 1:00pm

🧜‍♀️ Ariel
🌹 Belle
🐸 Tiana
🛡️ Captain America
⭐ Wonder Woman
🕷️ Spider-Man.

📸 Bring the family along for photos and the chance to meet these much-loved characters!

Thanks to the magic of Be Enchanted Parties and Events.

Seafood & Sounds
Poole, Dorset.

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30/08/2026

What a weekend! ⚽️

We joined Poole Town Football Club, where our brilliant volunteers handed out hundreds of festival programmes, sold raffle tickets and cheered the team on to a 2 - 1 victory.

🏆Thank you to Ben and the staff for a fantastic afternoon.

You can meet the club at the Seafood & Sounds festival on 12th & 13th September...

• at GATHER (The Dolphin Shopping Centre): Fun football activities with the club and FTY Poole.

• on Poole Quay: Grab your official club merchandise and chat about your local team.

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29/08/2026

🦞🎶 2 weeks to go until Seafood & Sounds.

Get ready for live music (Poole’s largest music schedule), amazing seafood dishes, over 60 traders (craft, food & gifts), free kids activities, opening parade, fun trail and tours of the town, raffle with incredible prizes, walkabout characters, theatre performances, free open day at Brownsea Island, music workshops, cooking demonstrations at The Dolphin…and so much more.

Taking place across Poole Town…
• The Quay
• Old Town
• High Street
• Falkland Square
• The Dolphin Shopping Centre.

Free programmes are available now from local businesses or on the day.

A fantastic free weekend for all ages. 🤹🏼‍♂️🦀🎶

Sponsored by The Dolphin and Poole BID plus supported by amazing local businesses.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September.

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28/08/2026

🦞🎶 Restaurants, pubs and cafes across the town will be serving delicious 'seafood specials'...to eat in and some to take away.

Visit Poole during the festival and definitely come along hungry.

You can grab a snack on the day, walk-in or pre-book your table.

Here is the festival menu from our friends at the Rope and Anchor.

They’ll be serving up seafood specials including pan-seared scallops, moules marinière, home-smoked haddock, herb-crusted sea bass and their classic ale-battered fish & chips.

To book:
01202 120989
📍 Rope & Anchor, 4 Sarum Street, Poole BH15 1JW
(next door to Poole Museum).

Bring your friends, grab a table and enjoy good food, good music and a real taste of the coast. ⚓

seafoodandsounds.co.uk