Fleetwood Food, Fish & Music Festival - everything you need to know including dates, stalls and entertainment
Everything you need to know about Fleetwood’s Food, Fish and Music Festival.
A brand-new festival celebrating Fleetwood's rich maritime heritage, fresh seafood and live entertainment is set to make its debut this summer.
Fleetwood's Food, Fish and Music Festival will take place from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, bringing three days of food, music and family-friendly activities to the historic Lancashire coastal town.
Presented by Wyre Council, the free flagship event aims to celebrate Fleetwood's proud fishing heritage while showcasing the people and businesses that continue to sustain its maritime legacy. Organisers also hope the festival will attract visitors, support local businesses and deliver long-term cultural and economic benefits for the town.
‘Fantastic maritime story to tell’
Cllr Lynne Bowen Leisure, Health & Community Engagement Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council said: “Fleetwood has a fantastic maritime story to tell, and Fleetwood’s Food, Fish and Music Festival is about celebrating that heritage while looking confidently to the future.
This new event will bring residents, visitors, and local businesses together for a vibrant weekend that showcases everything that makes Fleetwood special, from its seafood and history to its strong sense of community.”
Activities for all ages
Visitors can look forward to fresh fish and seafood stalls, a bustling continental market, live cooking demonstrations from local chefs, live music throughout the weekend and a traditional funfair, alongside entertainment and activities for all ages.
One of the festival's highlights will take place on the opening Friday with the return of Fleetwood's Fish Queen competition, which has not been held since 1939. One lucky winner will be crowned Fish King or Queen, reviving a much-loved part of the town's history.
Live entertainment will feature throughout the weekend, with local favourites The Deadbeats bringing a high-energy party atmosphere with hits spanning the decades, while The Flat Caps will also perform as part of the packed programme.
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Fleetwood’s heritage
The festival will further celebrate Fleetwood's heritage through a variety of stalls featuring Fleetwood Museum and its significant maritime collections. The event is also being delivered in partnership with Fleetwood Market, reinforcing the town centre's role at the heart of community life.
Fleetwood's Food, Fish and Music Festival is proudly sponsored by Fleetwood Fish Association, Midland Fish, A Welsh Seafood, West Coast Fish and Seafood and King Neptune. Admission is free, with organisers promising a weekend packed with food, music and family fun for food lovers, music fans and visitors of all ages.