South West Sardine Festival
In Spain and Portugal – from Candás to Lisbon – sardine season is a momentous occasion. Streets come alive with communal tables, sizzling BBQs, live music, and a real sense of celebration. Entire communities gather to honour the arrival of this humble yet magnificent fish…
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The British sardine is abundant, delicious, and sustainable. Yet, it’s underappreciated.
Brixham, a town steeped in maritime history, is the perfect setting for a bold new tradition:
Our first Sardine Festival 2025 was a huge success, welcoming thousands of people to celebrate life & seafood on the harbour-side in Brixham.
IMG: Sarah Hayward
IMG: Sarah Hayward
IMG: Sarah Hayward
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and the community of Brixham who made all of this happen.
IMG: Sarah Hayward
IMG: Sarah Hayward
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We are busy planning the South West Sardine Festival 2026 to make it bigger and better than ever… so watch this space.
FAQ’s
Do I need to buy a ticket?
No ticket is needed to join us on the day
What's on the menu?
We are serving only 1 item at the festival. You guessed it! Fresh chargrilled sardines with salad and a roll.
Where to park?
For those attending by car, the Park and Ride near Churston is available. From there, you can catch the No. 12 bus into Brixham, which runs frequently (up to every ten minutes).
Visitors who wish to park in Brixham are advised to use the long-stay Brixham Marina car park. Brixham also has a centrally located ‘short stay’ car park. We recommend this car park for Blue Badge holders or individuals with limited mobility, as it serves as an ideal central drop-off point.
Can I bring my dog?
The Fish Market has strict rules around dogs on the quayside but there is a section just out the front of Rockfish that is welcome to dogs so you will still be able to hear the music and purchase some food and drink if you want to bring a dog with you.
Some areas will not be accessible to you though
A huge thankyou to our amazing community for making this happen
for all enquiries please email: info@sardinefestival.co.uk