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Something smells fishy… it’s Seafood & Sounds! Poole festival from local business owners is back

Seafood & Sounds organisers, from left - Helen Bull, Nikki Robinson, Jeanette Walsh, Severine Seweryn and Michelle Smith.

By Daniel Face [email protected]

Published: February 4, 2025 | Updated: 4th February 2025

One of Poole’s newest festivals is back for another year, promising a lineup of great food and talented musical performances.

Seafood and Sounds logoSeafood & Sounds was launched in 2023 by five local business owners to celebrate all the town has to offer in both departments and support other Poole businesses.

It’s now set to return for the weekend of 13 and 14 September, with some returning attractions and new features for 2025.

A vibrant seafood-themed parade will kick off the festivities, followed by an afternoon of music with 24 acts across five stages.

Local pubs and restaurants will be hosting live evening performances and serving up exclusive seafood dishes for the event.

There’ll also be fun for the family with the Seafood & Sounds oyster trail and entertainment all along the quay and in the old town.

And new for this year, the craft and produce market will be moving to the newly renovated Scaplen’s Court, while fresh fish sellers will be setting up on Poole Quay.

The festival is supported by the Dolphin Centre, Poole BID, Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole Boat Haven, Brown Booth, ACO Security, Oriels, Poole Rotary, Scaplens Community Players, PKF Francis Clark, St James Church and Hotel Du Vin.

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