Events

15 May, 2026 ~ 7:30pm

Kick off the 2026 Festival in style with the opening stage spectacular with Festival favourite Olly Day. singing sensation Dale Bullimore, north Norfolk's own Old Wild Rovers - well. perhaps 'Wild' is an exaggeration -and super students from Marlene's School of Dance.. Bookings at Cromer Pier, tickets £20.

To Start the Weekend
16 May, 2026 - 17 May, 2026

Join us for the main festival weekend. Stalls, cookery demos and entertainments on Evington Lawns, fishing exhibitions at the town museum, cafes and coffee all over the town. See you there!

Crab and Lobster Festival
30 Aug, 2026

The last Sunday in August, on the pier forecourt! Your chance to be the proud owner of a decorated surfboard, small or large. It's a two-part auction, 1230pm noon and 2.30pm, with the Blakeney Old Wild Rovers singing between.
At 10am it's the World Pier Crabbing Championship - sign in from 9.30am. Plenty of fun for all!

Art Trail Auction
30 Aug, 2026 ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm

This international event (that means people from Sheringham and further afield take part) is held on Cromer Pier. Register from 9.30am, crabbing 10am to 12 noon. Come and try your luck - the crabs are all returned to the sea, waiting for the next year!

World Pier Crabbing Championships
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