What’s On
Your guide to what’s happening at Aldeburgh Carnival.
THE PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Here’s a flavour of what you can expect to see over the three days of Carnival.
Please note, this page will continue to be updated with event details as they are confirmed.
Music Day
Saturday 14th August 2021
LIVE MUSIC
Various acts performing across different venues in Aldeburgh’s town centre. A popular recent addition to Aldeburgh Carnival’s programme, showcasing local music acts.
Sponsored by
SILENT AUCTION
Opens before Carnival and runs through until Sunday afternoon on Moot Green.
"IS IT WATER OR IS IT WINE?"
The adult game of chance, where you may win a bottle of wine (or more).
Petanque Competition
Opens before Carnival and runs through until Sunday afternoon on Moot Green.
Children's Face Painting and Colouring in Competition
On Moot Hall Greens. Colouring in competition prizes provided by Joules.
Lollipop Hunt
Fun for the children, on the beach.
Sports Day
Sunday 15th August 2021
10k Mini Marathon
Our famous 10k Mini Marathon, through the beautiful Aldeburgh countryside. You can register your entry online using the link below.
10k Mini Marathon sponsored by
Children's RACES
All your favourites – egg and spoon race, sack race and more.
The Egg Boat Race
A challenge for inventors, to carry an unbroken, raw chicken egg across the Model Yacht Pond.
Punch and Judy
Two chances to enjoy this classic event.
SILENT AUCTION
Opens before Carnival and runs through until Sunday afternoon on Moot Green.
"IS IT WATER OR IS IT WINE?"
The adult game of chance, where you may win a bottle of wine (or more).
United Songs of Praise
On the sea front greens north of the Moot Hall.
Carnival Day
Monday 16th August 2021
Carnival Procession
3.15pm from the Moot Hall, and down the High Street.
RNLI and HM Coastguard Air-Sea Rescue demonstration
Event is subject to weather conditions.
Chinese Lantern Procession
8.30pm from the High Street.
Spectacular Firework DIsplay
9.15pm, set off from the seafront opposite The White Lion Hotel.
SUFFOLK SCHOOL OF SAMBA, POP CHorus & MILITARY BAND PERFORMANCES IN THE HIGH STREET
Spectacular music to get you dancing.
Carnival Queen Crowning at the Moot Hall
The Carnival Queen is crowned at the beautiful Moot Hall.
Swimming Races in the sea
A long-standing tradition – join other swimmers in a sea race.
Also happening over Carnival weekend
Lucky Duck races (Saturday and Sunday)
The Carnival Draw (available from the Draw Table in the High Street from mid-July)
Donkey rides on the beach
Spot The Window
Rides for the children, including the famous gallopers
Arts, crafts, gifts, food, drink and other trade stalls near the Moot Hall
Decorated Premises competition
Carnival Queen historic photo gallery
Please buy a Carnival programme for full event details.
Buy your souvenir programme online
For full details of what’s happening and when, event information, town map and the Which Advert quiz.
It costs over £45,000 a year for a dedicated team of volunteers to organise Aldeburgh Carnival.
Your £3 goes a long way, and without this income we wouldn’t be able to organise Aldeburgh Carnival. Programmes can be purchased in the online Shop, as well as in various retail outlets locally in the lead up to Carnival.
Award-winning family entertainment
In 2018, against some well-established competitors, we were delighted to win the East Anglian Daily Times/Eastern Daily Press award for Family Tourism Event of the Year. Aldeburgh Carnival is organised entirely by volunteers. Come and see why we won the award.
Looking for entry forms?
Some events require an entry form to be completed.
Click below to find out more.
Carnival 2023 dates
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st August 2023
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