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Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival 2026
About Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival 2026
Annual Weekend of Music, Tradition, Fun & Flavour
Three incredible days celebrating the mighty oyster and everything that makes this coastal town so unique. From the historic Landing of the Oysters Ceremony to live music, and family fun.
The festival takes place throughout the town, with something happening around every corner including:
The grading shed - east quay
A living part of Whitstable’s oyster industry, The Grading Shed is a vibrant cultural hub during the festival. Think live music, food, drink, and unbeatable atmosphere — all set against a backdrop of original maritime machinery and working equipment.
East Quay Venue
A relaxed café and bar by day, East Quay transforms into our headline stage by night.
We are also pleased to welcome on board a number of additional venues across the town forming our Festival Fringe- please see the individual venues’ websites for info.
Nearby Businesses
East Quay Venue
A stunning wedding and party venue, full of quirky features and opening onto the beach. Creating bespoke weddings and events, run by experts to make it all simply flow and…
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The Lobster Shack
Overlooking the estuary, serving seafood plates, fresh and cooked Oysters, Lobsters and fried fish. Warm and bright inside and plenty of seating outside on the East Quay.
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ArtShed Whitstable
ArtShed Whitstable is a charming independent gallery and gift shop located in Unit 11 of the South Quay Shed at Whitstable Harbour. Run by photographer Sue Carfrae and…
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