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Quayside Shanty Festival 2025
Sat 13th Sep 2025
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival will return on Saturday 13 September. * Expect another fantastic day and evening of folk songs of the sea, performed by some colourful characters and suitable for all the family. We can’t wait to see you there for more seafarin’ shenanigans on and around Exeter’s…

Sat 13th Sep 2025 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival will return on Saturday 13 September. * Expect another fantastic day and evening…
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