Aldeburgh Carnival
A grand three days out at the seaside.  Suffolk’s finest Carnival, winners of Norfolk & Suffolk Tourism Family Event of the Year 2018. Award-winning fun for all the family.
Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Monday 15th August 2022.
Covid-19 Q&As
We understand the ongoing Covid-19 situation may cause you concern when you come to Carnival. We have some guidance available to ensure everyone has a fun but safe time.Â
We’ve put together some Q&As here.
A little history to start
Aldeburgh Carnival, as it is more generally referred to nowadays, is thought to be at least 170 years old. It has had various titles over the years, but was known as Ye Old Marine Regatta as long ago as 1835.
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Award winners
Aldeburgh Carnival’s organising committee was delighted to win Family Tourism Event of the Year at the East Anglian Daily Times & Eastern Daily Press awards in 2018. Visit us for award-winning seaside family entertainment over three days.
What’s happening?
We have a wealth of events and traditional seaside fayre for your enjoyment. Come and visit us on the beautiful Suffolk coast.
Become a member
Join a winning team and help support Aldeburgh Carnival as a Carnival Club Member.
From as little as £5 per year for adults and £1 for children, you’ll receive a free programme (value of £3), a members badge and car sticker.
Shop
Visit the Carnival Shop to buy your souvenir programme, along with one or two other tasty goodies.
2022 – No theme
It’s been two long years without Aldeburgh Carnival, and we are getting prepared to entertain you again in 2022. Â
There is no theme this year.
See you again soon.
Carnival News
Aldeburgh Carnival AGM – Tuesday 14th June 2022
Notice of 2022 AGM 78TH ALDEBURGH CARNIVAL AGM TUESDAY 14TH JUNE 20228.00PM IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Enjoy a complimentary drink, find new friends, benefit from volunteering and have fun!WHY NOT COME ALONG AND GET INVOLVED? Don't forget to set the Featured...
Carnival 2022 will not happen without you!
After a break of two years, plans are afoot to bring back the carnival this year on Saturday, 13th, Sunday 14th and Monday 15th August. In order to go ahead, the carnival will rely on 100’s of volunteers over that weekend, whether it be to help with the Saturday Music...
Press Release – September 2021
Press Release - September 2021 ALDEBURGH CARNIVAL COMPETITION RESULTS Whilst there was no Aldeburgh Carnival again this year, in keeping with its tradition of providing family fun for residents and visitors alike, committee members Pippa Marson, Maureen Wiseman and...
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Aldeburgh Carnival is brought to you year-on-year by a dedicated team of volunteers, but costs are increasing.Â
Please give generously to help keep this tradition alive, by using the QR code below, or clicking the link to go to PayPal.
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Silent Auction
Every year we have a fabulous array of lots to bid on. Bidding is online, with a short window on Carnival Sunday to bid in person. See more on the link below.
Aldeburgh Olde Marine Regatta & Carnival
The traditional Carnival atmosphere in Suffolk; the Saturday, Sunday and third Monday every August. Fun for all the family, so come and join us by the sea.
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Carnival 2023 dates
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st August 2023
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