Sheringham Potty Festival, Morris and Folk Dancing July 2026

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📅 4th July 2026 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

📅 5th July 2026 10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Sheringham Potty Festival is gearing up for its 33rd run this summer! This annual seaside tradition has been going strong since 1993. It's a fun, family-friendly event where you can enjoy traditional music and dance, plus performances by the local Sheringham Shantymen.

This event is free to attend and spectate, and you can make it a full day out, with the beach, shops, many independent, charity and coffee shops, plus lots of independent places to eat.

Morris and Potty Festival in Sheringham, Norfolk

The weekend attracts many Morris Dancers from around the country, and as many visitors who like to watch, as the streets are transformed. The weekend usually starts with a parade of all who participate, followed by dancing throughout the town.

2026 is set to have 54 sides taking part on Saturday and 35 sides on Sunday.

📅 4th July 2026 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

📅 5th July 2026 10.00 am - 2.30 pm

In 2018, it earned a Guinness World Records title.

For any side wishing to take part in Sheringham Potty Festival, or for more details, please email info@pottyfestival.com or see the Potty Festival website

If you require self-catering accommodation, take a look at Tree Top View Sheringham if it's not already booked, or keep scrolling for details and a few photos of the accommodation below.