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Bonnie Dobson announced
Bonnie Dobson and Friends Ben Crosland on bass and Ben Phillipson on guitar The Harwich Festival is proud to announce a special performance by Canadian folk singer Bonnie Dobson. Her extraordinary career spans seven decades and shows no signs of…
Impromptu Shakespeare
Hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast.Packed with priceless wit, lyrical…
The Foraging Fan Club
Festival Show announcement anyone? The Foraging Fan Club (Comedy) Fri 20th June. 7.30pm @ Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre “Join Helen Wood as she heads into the great outdoors, with her trusty trug, on a quest to become an expert…
Shuff and Byng
Everyone here at Harwich Arts Centre is looking forward to welcoming Team Shuff and Byng to the Arts centre for their next two weeks of R&D (they are with us w/c 28 April and again w/c 16 June). And of…
Scriptwriters Showcase – The Creatives
We are thrilled to show you the creatives behind the Scriptwriters Showcase, which takes place on Sunday 27th April. 2pm at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre…. Don’t forget to book your tickets via:- ‘Too Old For This Sh*t’ reading…
20×20 Call For Artists
Harwich Festival 2025 – 20×20 PLUS Exhibition Dates: Thursday 19th June – Sunday 29th June Venue: The Old Chapel, 30 Kings Head St, Harwich Call for Artists Open to all! Whether you’re a professional, amateur, or under 18, you’re invited…
Community Garden Update
We’re getting ready to kick off our new Recycled Art Community Garden project but we need your help! If you have any gardening tools (listed below) that you can donate then please get in touch via info@harwichfestival.com 
Trowels –…
Other Worlds
Catalina Carvajal is a Colombian artist living and working in the UK. She enjoys sharing the travels of her imagination through various media, from small digital and acrylic paintings to public murals. In her exhibition Other Worlds, Catalina presents characters and scenes that combine folklore with her unique perspective on the world. Inspired by…
‘The Scriptwriters’ Showcase
The Harwich Festival are pitching their exciting, new initiative: ‘The Scriptwriters’ Showcase’. Created for aspiring screenwriters and playwrights, from the Harwich and Tendring Area. The Scriptwriters’ Showcase is a programme of coursework-based workshops designed to equip and enable aspiring writers – at any stage of…
Vote for the Harwich Festival
We are excited to have been nominated in two categories for Rotary Big Community Giveaway Voting for our work in the Community & new Community Art Garden. If you could give us your vote then we’d be really grateful. There’s…
Call for Artists – Deadline
Artists! We want YOU! Take a look and download the details and application form below and let’s help brighten up Dovercourt Town Centre this Summer. Reminder: All applications have to be in by Monday March 17th.
We’ve Won an Award!
We’re excited to announce that we have been awarded a Pride of Tendring Award for our work in the community. We’d like to thank everyone who supports our work, our volunteers, trustees & staff and Cllr. Pam Morrison and the…
Gig: Stories & Songs with Mick Verrier
Join us on Sat 15th March at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for a fantastic night of Stories & Songs with Mick Verrier. Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and academic Mick Verrier launches his new collection of original but traditionally-styled ballads –…
New Photography Exhibition
Visit our Foyer at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for a collection of works by Eli Jenkins. Available until Saturday 15th March. Eli Jenkins is a local creative and artist inspired by things people see everyday bringing them into…
Calligraphy Exhibition
New exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. ‘Calligraphy‘ by Ismail Uzumlu (Main Hall) from 10th Feb to 14th March.
New Phone Number
We’ll keep this post short… The Harwich Festival & Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre has a new phone number. 01255 319191
Recycle and help us
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges and Help Support The Harwich Festival Did you know that you can help us raise funds simply by recycling your ink cartridges via our Recycle4Charity programme? For each ink cartridge recycled via the programme we will…
Pebble Patchwork Project
PEBBLE PATCHWORK a public art project by Monique de Vlieger for the Harwich Festival of the Arts 2025. This year we’ve been inspired by the pebbles covering the local beaches, beautifully polished by the sea and all unique. Get creative…
Quiz Night
The Harwich Festival is hosting a Quiz Night to help raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity. Come along on Saturday 8th March at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre and join in the fun!
The Birthday Party Tickets Now on Sale
Dramatic Pause Productions Present… The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter. ‘Goldberg and McCann arrive at a seaside boarding house where Meg and Petey live with their guest Stanley. They inquire about Stanley: we soon find out that McCann and Goldberg…
Dan Sealey Tickets on Sale
We are delighted to welcome Dan Sealey (Ocean Colour Scene/ Merrymouth) as he makes his Harwich Debut with his ‘Beware of Darkness’ Tour. Support from local hero Ronnie Thurlow Music Sat 10th May 2025 Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. 7.30pm…
A Brush with the Stour
We’re looking forwards to hosting A Brush with the Stour by Andrew Rowe at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (Main Hall) from Wednesday 8th January til mid February. A BRUSH WITH THE STOUR! All my life I’ve lived in…
Andrew Clarke Exhibition
Watercolour & Collage Seascapes & Landscapes by Andrew Clarke @ The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Foyer Space. 14th January until 15th February 2025. Free Entry. I was born in Ipswich and from a very early age just wanted ‘to…
Eco Youth Project Exhibition
We are excited to be hosting the Eco Youth Project Exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (Room 6) from Sat 4th to Weds 29th January. Artist Jane Stewart has been working hard with local young people to produce…
Help us by Shopping?
We’ve registered the Harwich Festival with easyfundraising, which means over 8,000 retailers will now donate to us for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help us support the community so please sign up…
A Christmas Carol
Join us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Sunday 22nd December at 2pm for ‘A Christmas Carol’. Performed by Dr Anthony Roberts of the Colchester Arts Centre and accompanied by Jamie Cunliffe on the Piano. It’s just £8…
The Arts Fair Returns this Sunday
On Sunday 17th November (10am to 4pm) we have our Bespoke Arts & Craft Fair at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, with 20 hand picked artists and creators. There’ll be something for everyone. From hand crafted Ceramic Sea Creatures…
David Bexley Exhibition
Join us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from November 13th for a stunning new exhibition of his work. Situated in the main hall there are over 20 paintings to see (and buy). Our opening hours over the winter:…
Seeing Art Differently Exhibition
New Exhibition Alert! Make sure you visit our Foyer at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this month as we have a great new exhibition by Annie Fennymore – “Seeing Art Differently”. Monday to Saturday. 10am to 5pm. Free to…
Other Lives Exhibition
We are delighted to welcome talented photographers Lydia Morris’ exhibition “Other Lives: a selection of photographs across time and place” to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre in October. Join us from 15th October for this amazing free exhibition. I…
Theatre Week
We are excited to be hosting TWO amazing theatre companies at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre in September. Join us for ‘The Crucible’, performed by Dramatic Pause productions on Thursday 12th, Saturday 14th (7.30pm) & Sunday 15th (2.30pm) and…
Tendring Brass Band
Join us for an afternoon of great live music with the Tendring Brass Band on Saturday 21st September at Cliff Park Bandstand. 2pm start. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Please note that times may change so keep an…
Box Office Volunteers
Harwich Library is moving to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (HAHC) in September and we’re on the hunt for volunteers to help run The Harwich Festival Box Office on certain days of the week. Duties include: Greeting Visitors &…
Volunteer Opportunity
The Mercury Theatre are looking for volunteers to support an amazing outdoor performance in Harwich on 30th August and 1st September. From Here On marks the 85th anniversary of the Kindertransport, when nearly 10,000 Jewish children were given safe passage…
Napoleonic Weekend
It’s back! The Harwich Society are putting on their (now) annual Napoleonic Weekend at the Redoubt Fort. Join them for a weekend of family fun on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August. All enquiries via https://www.harwich-society.co.uk/ & all the ticket…
Stephen Oakley Exhibition
We are delighted to welcome Artist Stephen Oakley to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this August for his latest Portrait Exhibition. Join us from Tuesday 6th August in the Foyer for this fantastic free exhibition. “Steve is a self…
Youth Eco Project
The first workshop of the Youth Eco summer project that will be happening at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre for people between 16 & 23. This 8 week fully funded project will include field trips with scientists and experts…
Art Fair 2024
Save the date! Our annual Bespoke Arts & Craft Fair is back at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Sun Nov 17th. 10am to 4pm. Applications for stall holders welcome via info@harwichfestival.com
Thank You
The Harwich Festival of the Arts 2024 is done & dusted and what a great 10 days of entertainment we’ve had! We’d like to thank everyone who attended an event, got involved in the public exhibitions, performed and volunteered. Also…
Candlelit Live Lounge
Our first ever Candlelit Live Lounge takes place this Saturday (29th June) at 7.30pm at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre and we’ve got a fantastic line up for you. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess – we have a great line…
4 Days Left of the Festival
There’s still lot’s to do at this Year’s Festival of the Arts so make sure you join us for a show! Highlights of the remaining shows include, Shar Cooterie: Well Swung (Electric Palace, Weds 26th) & The Klinker Club (Pictured…
Classical Concerts Offer
SPECIAL OFFER ALERT. Want to come to both of these fantastic shows at St Nicholas Church? You can save £5 + the booking fees and book for both shows for just £25 via the link below! If you have purchased…
Poetry Cruise: Poets announced
Join us for another great Poetry Cruise as we set sail with 11 of the finest Poets from the region: Caroline LindsayBecky MossBrian MauriceDuncan RussellKate AtkinsonSheena CloverJacque McAlpineGordon HoylesPhilip HutchingsSusan BirdBrenda Wells Tickets are limited so if you don’t have…
Francesco Attesti Programme
We can’t wait for the Annual Festival of the Arts to kick off on Thursday 20th June and without wishing time away, we’re very excited to see Italian Pianist Francesco Attesti live at St Nicholas Church on Sunday 30th June….
Official HF 2024 Events Announced
The Harwich Festival of the Arts 2024 is just around the corner and we’ve got everything from Classical Music to Indian Dance, Theatre to Flamenco Dancing, Film to Drag and everything in-between. Click HERE to see what’s on or click…
Download this Year’s Programme
This year’s Official Programme of Events will be at a business near you already but you can view and download it from the comfort of your own home! Just hit the button below!
Meet the Soloists
We’re excited to give you some more details about the upcoming show by Harwich and Dovercourt Choral Society on Sat 22nd June at St Nicholas Church (7.30pm). Harwich and Dovercourt Choral Society was first mentioned in the press in 1891…
Harwich Festival YouTube
Check out some of this year’s great performers on our YouTube Channel….
Mark Thomas at Harwich Festival 2024
We’re delighted to announce our first event of the Harwich Festival of the Arts 2024 is a comedy night at the Electric Palace starring the one & only Mark Thomas! Funny Rabbit Comedy Club presents…. Mark Thomas + MC Chris…
20×20 Exhibition: Reminder
It’s nearly time to get your art in…. drop off at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from 11am to 3pm on weekdays from Monday 3rd June (which a bonus of Sat June 8th, 10am to 1pm). Want to get…
Bodgeners Gallery
Don’t forget to swing by our favourite local gallery ‘Bodgeners Art Gallery’ on Church Street, Harwich. The gallery will be open on Saturdays 11-4 (summer hours). ‘In the window’ exhibition can be viewed from the street all the time .
Dovercourt Art Club Exhibition
We love the Dovercourt Art Clubs exhibitions! This year you can see a new fantastic collection of works at the 1912 Centre, Cow Lane, Harwich on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June. Free Entry. Welcome to Dovercourt Art Club’s 55th…
Camera Club to Exhibit at HF2024
We’re excited to be working with our friends at the Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club at this years Annual Festival of the Arts. The club will be holding a brand new exhibition of their work at the Harwich Arts &…
20 by 20 Exhibition 2024
Everyone’s favourite exhibition returns and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Join us for the exhibition launch on Thursday 20th June. 6pm at the Ebenezer Chapel, King’s Head Street, Harwich and then daily until Sunday 30th June….
Tom Kitching Tickets On Sale
The Harwich Festival welcomes Tom Kitching to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Sunday 16th June 2024 (2pm start) for a pre annual Festival of the Arts warm up show. Read below for details and make sure you secure…
Where Art Meets Design
Make sure you pop along to Room 6 at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this May for a stunning new exhibition from eve spencer – Where Art Meets Design. Open throughout May and Early June. 10am to 4pm weekdays.
Art Trail 2024 Map
Welcome to the Harwich Festival’s Art Trail. This year we have 32 great locations with some stunning art for you. You can download your maps & info via the PDFs below.
Rodney Byrd: Solo Exhibition
The Harwich Festival are thrilled to be hosting the latest Solo Exhibition from Rodney Byrd at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre throughout May & until June 13th. Opening times are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm but out of…
Poetry in the Park
Calling all Poets! Join us in Cliff Park, Dovercourt this summer for some fantastic Open Mic Poetry in the Park! Each poet will have up to 10 minutes per slot with a headline act at the end of the session….
Harwich Festival LIVE!
We are excited to announce that we will be holding weekly events at the Cliff Park Bandstand and Orwell Place (every 3rd Saturday) from May through to September this year. Join us EVERY Saturday from Noon for a variety of…
London Oriana Choir
We can’t wait to see this show! We are so excited to be bringing our 50th Anniversary celebrations to historic Harwich for a programme that brings together the very best of 50 years of concert repertoire. This special visit sees…
The Big Event Returns
They’re back at it again! Harwich Sing Tendring Voices & Dovercourt Ukulele Club combine forces for an afternoon of music and fun, all whilst raising funds for this year’s annual festival of the arts. Join us at the Harwich Arts…
Emotional Turmoil Exhibition
This April, we welcome back Duffy Tomei to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Check out her latest exhibition which runs from Friday 5th April until Wednesday 1st May. A bit about me, I recently married and changed my name,…
HEART Exhibition
We are delighted that HEART are putting on their next exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. We’d waffle on but the poster says it all…
Scaling It Up: Public Art
SCALING IT UP: a new public art project by Monique de Vlieger for the Harwich Festival of the Arts 2024. Get creative and help make another colourful artwork to brighten up the Harwich quayside over the summer season. This year…
Belinda O’Hooley – Gentleman Jack Star to Perform in Harwich
Harwich Festival favourite Belinda O’Hooley returns to town on Wednesday 28th February at St Nicholas’ Church. Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 7.30pm. If you’re coming to the show then why not treat yourself to a meal at the Alma…
Art Trail 2024
Art Trail: Harwich Festival 2024 Welcome to the Harwich Festival’s Art Trail. This year we have 32 great locations with some stunning art for you. You can download your maps & info via the PDFs below.
Craft n Soup
Join us every Tuesday afternoon from 2 – 4pm for some creative fun, warm drinks and a cup of delicious hot soup! From 2-3pm we have our Craft Table, full of different things to do for all the family and…
Harwich Festival: Help us build for the Future
The Harwich Festival seeks to promote the arts in Harwich and surrounding area by providing a diverse range of cultural activities which includes, but is not exclusive to, music, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, comedy, heritage, crafts, public art, photography,…
Love Panda Exhibition
Join us for a special event on Friday 9th February (the exhibition will be viewable from the Monday of that week). All the details you’ll need are on the poster below…
Reflection – Exhibitions & Residency
We are delighted to have artist Larain Briggs & the Aletheia Art Collective back at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from the 1st February, right through to the 29th. Read more below: Featuring artists, Larain Briggs, Jamie Limond, Dawn…
Warm Space Funding
We are proud announce that we have received funding for our Warm Space at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre! Funding from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund, has helped us to…
Chinese New Year – SOLD OUT
Edit: This event is now sold out. Please leave your details at info@harwihcfestival.com if you’d like to be on the waiting list. Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we welcome the auspicious Year of the Dragon at our Chinese…
Safe Haven – Leslie Brent Exhibition
The Harwich Kindertransport Memorial and Learning Trust (HKMLT) is pleased to present a very special exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from Wednesday 24th – Wednesday 31st January 2024. The exhibition, “Safe Haven – Leslie Brent” highlights his…
TWO MAN TING: Tickets on Sale
We’re delighted to welcome TwoManTing to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Saturday 3rd February as part of their final tour! Tickets available here: BUY NOW & details below. 2024 sees the 20th anniversary of Jah-man and Jon’s duo…
Digital Harwich Live
Join us Saturday 20th January 2024 for a jam packed day of FREE interactive fun at Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre. 10am to 3pm. Digital Harwich is a family friendly event celebrating digital creativity, with video games from local game…
Bear With Us
We’re updating and improving our website – please bear with us during this process – we’ll be as quick as we can!
Warm Space Returns
Did you know that the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre is a designated Warm Space? We’re open 10am to 4pm during the week and we’ll be extending hours in the near future. We officially open as a Warm Space from…
Take Thick with the Light
We are excited to have a new exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre throughout November with a special event on Thursday 30th November (Noon – 3pm) with artist Julie Lockhart. Take Thick with the Light – Project Summary…
Arts & Craft Fair – Sat 18th Nov
We can’t wait for you to join us at our Bespoke Arts & Crafts Fair at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Saturday 18th November (10am to 4pm). We’ll have tables full of fantastic arts, crafts and more for…
Zoe Gilby Returns to Harwich
We are excited to announce that Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019, Zoe Gilby will be returning to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Sat 11th November for a fantastic evening of award winning Jazz. Those of…
Exhibition 4
We’ve got a surprise for you! We have a brand new exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre in Room 6 featuring some of Harwich’s most prominent artists. Join us for Exhibition 4 featuring works by Melvyn King, Daphne…
Hire the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre
We have limited times during the day & very limited weekends available throughout the rest of 2023 and start of 2024 for private hire of the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. We have our main space and several rooms available…
New Workshop Announcement
We’re excited to announce that Fleur et Ours will be holding their first workshop at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this October – details below and tickets available at the bottom of the page or via HERE. Join us…
One Family Project
We are excited to be bringing a new exhibition to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this September. One Family Project by acclaimed Midlands based photographer will be in the main creative space from Tuesday 5th September.
Mega Monday
We’re back in full swing at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre as our regular users return, so why not pop along on Monday 4th September and start a new hobby? There’s something for everyone spread across the day. Swann…
Thank you to the EALC
We are excited to announce that we’ll be continuing our free Sing-a-long sessions at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Working with Harwich Sing Tendring Voices – we welcome you to join in for a fun afternoon of singing and…
Exhibition Extension
We are excited to announce that the stunning exhibition ‘Landscapes and other Stories by John Theobald has been extended until the end of September so make sure you pop along and check out this fantastic collection of work. This exhibition…
Inklings Special!
Head on down to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Wednesday 16th August (1pm) for an Inklings Creative Writing special event where author Rob Peacock will be talking through the basics of Amazon KDP self publishing and demonstrating in…
Dovercourt Ukes Moves to Friday Nights
The Dovercourt Ukulele Group are moving from Room 5 at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Wednesday Nights to the Main Hall ( at the HAHC) on Friday Nights from 7pm to 9pm. There’s never been a better time…
Landscapes & Other Stories
We are delighted to announce a new Exhibition is coming to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre in August. Landscapes and other Stories by John Theobald will be on display in our main foyer from 1st August right through to…
Craft Café Closes its Doors
After 4 amazing years, 1000s of stunning creations and a lot of laughs…. our Monday Morning Craft Café has closed it doors for the final time. We’d like to thank Monique for running the Café and everyone who has got…
Temporary Opening Hours
We’re altering our hours at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for the next week but will be back to our regular 10am to 4pm hours from Wednesday 19th July. All enquires to chris@harwichfestival.com
Napoleonic Weekend Tickets on sale now!
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GATE(S) BUT WILL BE TAKEN OFF-LINE AT 23.59PM ON THURSDAY 17TH AUGUST Exciting news! There will be a Napoleonic weekend at Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich and the Harwich Redoubt…
Programme announced for Organ Recital
We have a very special show at the Redoubt Fort on Friday 30th June (2.30pm) as Peter Clayton will be performing on the newly refurbished Organ. This is a free concert with a retiring collection. Booking is advisable: BOOK NOW…
Ukraine Folk Concert Programme
We have a fantastic show lined up for you on Thursday 29th June at St Nicholas Church as we welcome our friends Sasha & Anna to the Harwich Festival. They will perform a mix of classical music and traditional &…
Dramatic Pause to appear on BBC Radio
Tune in to BBC Radio Essex between 1pm & 2pm today and hear Peter (our Artistic Director) and Simon from Dramatic Pause discuss tonight’s (Sat 24th June) performance of Macbeth at the Redoubt Fort with hosts Steve & Ian. It’s…
Picnic in the Park
Who doesn’t like sitting in the sun with a Picnic and listening to some great music? Coming to the Cliff Park Bandstand on Sunday 25th June we have the Harwich Festival’s first ever Picnic in the Park event. Running from…
Download this years Festival Leaflet
Harwich Festival of the Art 2023 is just around the corner and you can download this years official leaflet or request a copy via info@harwichfestival.com or 01255 507131. Make sure you check out the HF 2023 section of the website….
Events at St Nicholas Church
When you think of the Harwich Festival of the Arts, you think of it’s iconic venues that have hosted shows in the past and we bet that St Nicholas Church is one of the first venues you think of! This…
Free Events at this Years Festival
This year’s Festival of the Arts is full of amazing free events (in fact every event is either free or less than £10 to attend). Whether you like art exhibitions, workshops or live music – this year we have something…
The Boat That Rocked
We have a special screening of one of our favourite films at this years annual festival of the arts. The Boat That Rocked…. An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music….
Poetry Cruise: Low Ticket Warning
Our excellent Poetry Cruise returns to our annual festival of the arts this year and we’ve got over 10 amazing poets & writers on board and ready to take you out for an unforgettable night on Tuesday 27th June (7pm)….
Harwich Festival 2023 FAQs
When? Thursday 22nd June (7pm) to Sunday 2nd July (PM) Where? Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, St Nicholas Church, The Old Chapel Gallery, The Electric Palace, Cliff Park Bandstand, Redoubt Fort & Harwich Beach. How do i buy Tickets? Buy…
Free Screening of Encanto
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Free Film Screening of Encanto. The Harwich Kindertransport Learning is inviting families to this free screening, which will follow a short historical background introduction. For the very first time, we are holding a Refugee Week event…
Wollaston Consort @ HF2023
What’s our first concert at this festival you ask? The Wollaston Consort, (Julie Harmer, flute, and Peter Clayton, harpsichord) was founded in 2008 and performs flute and harpsichord music from the Baroque and early Classical periods will be performing at…
HF 2023 details are live
Here we go! The Harwich Festival of the Arts 2023 is on it’s way and this year we’re keeping it local and featuring a host of brilliant Harwich & Tendring based acts, artists and groups. Many of our events are…
Ruth Leigh visits the HAHC
We’re excited to announce that author Ruth Leigh will be visiting the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Wednesday 17th May (1pm to 3pm) as part of the Inklings Creative Writing Group’s monthly meet-up. It’s Free to attend so pop…
HF 2023 Charities
This year we are delighted to be helping raise money for some fellow (and very deserving) charities selected by the staff and friends at the Harwich Festival. This year we will be splitting any of our donations raised between 22nd…
Sponsors Wanted
The Harwich Festival is looking for sponsors for events at this years Festival of the Arts. Your business can help support both the Harwich Festival and other charities at a low, low cost. We have: Event Sponsorship, Leaflet and virtual…
Under the Surface
Great News! Our friends ‘Under the Surface’ are back at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Thursday 11th May (7pm start, doors at 6.30pm). Advance tickets are just £8. Back in Harwich! From the Netherlands, a new experience in…
Thank you to Harwich Town Council
We’d like to say a massive thank you to the Harwich Town Council who have generously given us a grant that allows us to host a number of amazing events at this year’s annual Festival of the Arts including free…
New Social Night
We’re excited to announce that the Harwich Festival is teaming up with the Herd & Herb Project to bring you a brand new Social Night for 18 to 30 year olds at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Friday…
Free Piano & Singing Lessons
Do you know someone who is aged between 11 & 25 and would like to learn the Piano or how to Sing (or maybe just improve their existing skills)? We are now offering FREE lessons on Mondays (between 5pm &…
Caroline Burgess Exhibition
This month at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre we have a fantastic Exhibition by Artist Caroline Burgess. Caroline is from Ipswich, Suffolk and has ventured into artmaking after previously working in practical design roles- as a hairdresser, and as…
We’re on Holiday!
The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre will be closed to the public until Tuesday 11th April 2023 for staff holidays & minor repairs. You can still email us at info@harwichfestival.com and we’ll aim to answer within 24 hours.
World Poetry Day
Happy World Poetry Day! (if you’re reading this on Tuesday 21st March) We have some big plans at the Harwich Festival for 2023 & poetry. Are you a poet? Do you know any aspiring poets who would like to get…
Wet Felting Workshops in 2023
New for 2023 at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre! We have a series of Wet Felting Workshops with our resident artist Monique. Place are limited so get in quick and book your place today! It’s Just £25 per workshop…
Sing-a-long sessions
We are excited to announce that we’re bringing a new free Sing-a-long session to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Working with Harwich Sing Tendring Voices – we welcome you to join in for a fun afternoon of singing and…
The Big Event
DATE FOR THE DIARY! Saturday 25th March 2023 at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre is hosting a special fundraiser for the Harwich Festival of the Arts with an afternoon of live music on…
Harwich Shorts Screening
A Celebration Of Essex Made Film: Harwich Shorts. Join us at the Electric Palace on Sunday 26th March. 10am for an exclusive Big Screen showing of the Harwich Shorts Film Festival. Buy your tickets by hitting…… BUY TICKETS We start…
Harwich Festival Needs YOU!
We’re gearing up for our annual Festival of the Arts and for 2023 we’re keeping it local! We already have some great acts lined up with Harwich Sing Tendring Voices, CC Studios & Boogie Shoes opening the live events on…
LGBTQ+ Exhibition
We’re celebrating LGBTQ+ Month at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre with one of the largest exhibitions in the area! The Harwich Festival have teamed up with The Outhouse Youth Project in Colchester to bring you a massive collection of…
Craft Space @ The HAHC
Join us on Tuesdays between 1-3 pm at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre for some free craft activities & a free hot drink! Suitable for all levels of creativity. Everyone welcome. Here’s our programme for the next few weeks:…
Chinese New Year
We’re kicking off 2023 in style with a celebration of the Chinese New Year on Friday 20th January (7pm) at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Expect an evening with colourful dance and music from our friends at the Colchester…
Ken Kempley Exhibition
New Year, New Exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. The Ken Kempley Exhibition will be on from Friday 6th January until Thursday 2nd February & we can’t wait. Open weekdays between 10am & 4pm and the third Saturday…
Vote for the Harwich Festival
Oh hello! If you enjoyed Harwich Festival of the Arts 2022 last summer then please consider ticking our box for this years Annual East Anglian Festival of the Year – you know you want to 
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5 Rhythms Ecstatic Dance
There’s something new & exciting coming to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this January. Check out the flyer below for all the details you need.
Warm Space Update
Warm Space Update. We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant by the Essex Association of Local Councils to help run our Warm Space at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre This funding will help us…
Hollyvision comes to the Arts Centre
It’s time for a new exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre! We are excited to be hosting the debut exhibition by Hollyvision Digital Productions. Join us at 7pm on Friday 2nd December for the launch event with a…
Roth Guitar Duo – This Sunday!
It’s our final concert of 2022 and we’re ending the year in style with a classical concert from the acclaimed Roth Guitar Duo. Join us on Sunday 4th December (Doors at 2pm, Show starts at 2.30pm) at the Harwich Arts…
Roth Guitar Programme Announced
We are very excited to announce the full programme for the Roth Guitar Duo’s concert on Sunday 4th December (2.30pm) at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre.
New Meditation Group to Start
We are happy to announce a brand new Meditation Group is joining us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre and it’s completely FREE to attend. All the details are on this poster, right here!
Folds of Time Exhibition
We have a stunning new exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre this month. ‘Folds of Time’ by Christine Alexander will be in Room 6 (1st Floor) from Wednesday 2nd November until 2nd December. See below for all the…
Book Exchange is coming
We are delighted to announce that we’re opening a new Book Exchange at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Let’s get reading! Our new Book Exchange is opening at the end of the month. Bring a book, take a book!…
The Artshare Project
We are proud at the Harwich Festival to support artists in anyway we can so we have teamed up with the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre & Essex Rocks Promotions to bring you ‘The Artshare Project’. Each week we will…
Advertise at the HAHC
Want to get your business or event seen by 1000s of people? Sure you do! Advertise on our digital screens & notice boards for as little as £25. Did you know that we have over 600 people of all ages…
It’s Time for an Art Fair
This Saturday (19th) we have our first ever ‘Nearly’ Winter Art Fair at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Join us between 10am & 4pm for a fun day of art, crafts, workshops and much more…… It’s Free Entry &…
Harwich Festival 2023 date confirmed
We had so much fun this year that we’ve already booked the dates for next year’s annual Festival of the Arts! Join us for more music, theatre, art, film & spoken word between June 22nd & July 2nd 2023. Sign…
First Jiangsu/Tendring Festival Arrives in Harwich
The Harwich Festival is proud to be hosting the first ever ‘Festival of Jiangsu and Tendring’ at Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ. “Beautiful Britain and China – Charm Jiangsu” Photographic and Painting exhibition runs from…
Folk Gig Tickets on Sale
We’re excited. Very excited to be bringing you a fine night of Folk Music at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Thursday 3rd November (doors at 7pm). The Harwich Festival proudly presents Alden & Patterson with support from Armoured…
Harwich Festival at the Tendring 4Growth Awards
We had a great time at the Tendring 4Growth awards last week and were delighted to be Highly Commended in the Creative & Culture category. We’d like to thank Tendring District Council for inviting us to the event & congratulate…
My Black Cat
We were blown away by this lovely animated video that was shown at our new creative writing group (Inklings). This short piece was written by Jeannette Wilmer & animated, edited & directed by Nick Murray Brown & Rory Fitzgerald. Inklings…
Turn Keys at the Palace
Dramatic Pause Productions will be at the Electric Palace on Tues 18th & Weds 19th November….. Tickets available: HERE Turn Keys follows two soldiers, deep underground in the depths of a bunker in the midst of a never-ending war. Faced…
Join the 20×20 Team
Did you enjoy our 20×20 art exhibition at this year’s Harwich Festival? We’re now looking for new volunteers to join the 20×20 team to safeguard the continuation of this very popular exhibition. Tasks include promoting the exhibition to encourage entries,…
Connor Selby Support Act Announced
We can’t wait to bring you Award winning Blues to the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre (HAHC) on Friday 7th October (Doors at 7pm) with Connor Selby & his band and things have got even better as we can announce…
Mizerska & Housden Duo Programme Announced
Join us on Sunday 2nd October for an afternoon of stunning classical music with the Mizerska & Housden Duo (Cello & Guitar) at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. Doors at 2pm, performance starts at 2.30pm. Free parking & the…
Charity Exhibition
We are delighted to be hosting a 3 day exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre which will raise money for the local neonatal units. Please see the poster below for all the details.
HAHC Update
The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre will be closed on Friday 9th September as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II. We will reopen for the Chris Wood concert on Saturday 10th September (7pm). RIP. All enquires via chris@harwichfestival.com
Friends of the Festival Returns
How would you like to go to private viewings? Get discounted tickets for our annual festival? Loads of other benefits AND help out your favourite local festival? Well, now you can by signing up as a Friend of the Harwich…
Chris Wood Tickets on Sale
Chris Wood is an English folk musician and composer who plays fiddle, viola and guitar, and sings.
Connor Selby
Oh yes, oh yes, OH YES! We’ve only gone booked the Young Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards 2020, 2021 & 2022 for a show at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre….. The Harwich Festival is proud…
Feminine Form
We are delighted to be hosting a new exhibition from Essex Artist Millicent Clarke at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre throughout August. Join us from midday on Weds 3rd August for Feminine Form – one not to be missed!…
Jesus Christ Superstar
Our friends over at Frinton Summer Theatre are putting on what is sure be a spectacular show this summer. Starring Tim Rogers and Hugh Maynard in the lead roles of Jesus Christ & Judas Iscariot, Jesus Christ Superstar is a…
Holiday Fun Returns
We are proud to announce the return of Holiday Fun at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout the summer holidays. Reserve your families’ place for fun and free sports and movement activities and freshly…
HAHC August Opening Times
We’ve altered our opening times at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for this August whilst we prepare for our Autumn & Winter Programme. We will be closed on Mondays but open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday – Friday and open…
Classical Concerts Announced
We are excited to announce that we have added TWO stunning afternoon recitals to our calendar of events at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre. We kick off with Classical Duo Mizerska & Housden on Sunday 2nd October (2,30pm). The…
Thank You Essex County Council
We’d like to say thank you to Essex County Council for their kind grant that contributed to the funding of our Public Art Projects, Theatre and performance for this years annual festival. The money received has directly benefitted local artists,…
Festival Finale with the Chavez Twins
Here we go! It’s been a fantastic annual Festival with so many highlights. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried. We’ve had musicians from all corners of the world, moving Theatre & Film & interactive Art to boot but……. We have one final…
‘Still’ Film Screening – Sunday 3rd July
‘Still’ explores the extraordinary potential within the everyday lives of the residents of Lime Court care home, inspired by their personal stories, experiences and passions. Still powerful and proud. Still sensual and strong. Still elegant and energetic. Still a part…
Kinder Tickets on Sale
The Harwich Festival kicks off in June and as well as a host of amazing live music and art exhibitions, we’re also bringing you some incredible theatre.. Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech-Jewish girl embarks on a mighty…
Classical Music at HF2022
The Harwich Festival is proud to be bringing you the highest quality Classical Music from around the world for this year’s festival. We have artists from South America, Asia, Central Europe & the UK arriving between Weds 22nd June &…
Luca Luciano & Charlotte Rowan Programmes – Sat 25th June
Are you joining us for our big weekend of classical music at this years Harwich Festival of the Arts? Of course you are! We’re excited to see you at St Nicholas Church at 1pm for Internationally renowned Violinist Charlotte Rowan…
Key Information for HF2022
When? Wednesday 22nd June (7pm) to Sunday 3rd July (PM) Where? Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, St Nicholas Church, Esplanade Hall, The Old Chapel Gallery, The Electric Palace, Bodgeners Gallery, Chris Jones House, Redoubt Fort & Harwich Beach. How do…
Meet the Artists – Sat 25th June
The artists from the Aletheia Collective will be at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Saturday 25th June for a meet the artists session from 11am to 4pm. Free Entry. Free parking. Exploring the Sublime will be in Room…
Opening Night at HF2022
The annual Harwich of the Arts kicks off in style on Wednesday 22nd June with the opening of the art exhibitions. Join us at 7pm at the Esplanade Hall in Old Harwich to view the latest exhibition by the Dovercourt…
Classical Music Weekender
It’s all about the Classical Music this weekend (Sat 25th & Sun 26th) at the Harwich Festival with a trio of concerts featuring world renowned musicians. We kick off on Saturday at 1pm in St Nicholas Church with Scottish Violinist…
Rugs for a Recital
On Sunday 26th June we have the amazing Indian Classical Musician Baluji Shrivastav OBE performing at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre as part of this years Harwich Festival of the Arts & we want to deck out the venue…
Folk at the Festival
We love our Folk Music at the Harwich Festival, that’s why we’re bring you the best of the best for this years festival. Here’s what we’ve got coming to a venue near you. Intarsia: Thurs 23rd June @ The Harwich…
Camera Club at the Harwich Festival
The Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club in conjunction with The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre are delighted to announce an exhibition of photographic work taken by club members which will be displayed in the main hall of the centre from…
Exploring the Sublime
We welcome back our friends The Aletheia Collective for this years festival. Find this exhibition at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from Weds 22nd June for the duration of the festival & beyond. For this year’s Harwich Festival, the…
Download the 2022 Programme
The Harwich Festival of the Arts returns for 10 days of music, art, theatre & film. Across several venues from Weds 22nd June to Sun 3rd July & there is something for everyone. Take a look at this years programme…
20×20 Exhibition
We are excited to announce that the 20cm x 20cm art project is back this year as part of Harwich Festival 2022 at the Old Chapel in Kings Head Street. Looking to get involved? You can find downloadable guidance below…
Thank You from the Harwich Festival
We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended and was involved with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Cliff Park last Sunday. Special thanks to The Harwich Town Council for sponsoring the event and the following………
That’s Rubbish! Competition
That’s Rubbish! Are you also fed up with looking at ugly wheelie bins and feel it’s time to brighten up our town.Join the bin revolution and take part in our Harwich Festival of the Arts 2022 competition at the same…
Music & Dance at the Jubilee
Here’s all you need to know about the running order for the Music & Dance area at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Event on Sunday 5th June in Cliff Park. Free Entry. 11am: Special Guests 12.30pm: Leading Lights Morris of Dovercourt…
Children’s Area at Jubilee Event
Join us on Sunday 5th June at Cliff Park, Harwich between 11am & 5pm for a free family event to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As well as live music, dance, a flower show and other great attractions we have…
Holiday Fun is back!
May Half Term Holiday Fun is back at Firstsite and Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre from Mon 30th May to Weds 1st June. Join us for a free fun day out – entertain the children with free art and movement…
Live Music at the Jubilee
Cliff Park is the place to be on Sunday 5th June 2022! We celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style with a day of free entertainment. Over the course of the day there’ll be plenty to see and do with…
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Social History
The Harwich Festival has been commissioned by Harwich Town Council to organise a day of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June.
Download our Jubilee Events Leaflet
Planning on coming to one of the Official Harwich Town Council Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Events? Then download the official leaflet covering the events at Ha’Penney Pier (2nd June) and our big celebration in Cliff Park & the Park Pavilion (5th…
Jubilee Food & Drink Update
Joining us for our massive celebration in Cliff Park for the Queens Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June? If so then we have a bunch of treats in store for you! We will have a Traditional Tea Tent open all…
Sports & Wellbeing at Cliff Park
Make sure that you visit our Sports & Wellbeing area this Sunday at our massive family event celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We are being joined by Harwich Women’s Drums, Harwich Kids Rugby, Dovercourt Bowls and more. Have a go!…
Make your own Crown Lantern
Make your own Crown Lantern and celebrate the lighting of the beacon on Thursday 2nd June 2022 (21.45pm) in Cliff Park. All you need is the pattern (available via the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, via download or email us…
Shane the Storyteller
We are delighted that Shane the Storyteller will be at our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee event on Sunday 5th June in Cliff Park. You can find him in our Picnic Area from 11am onwards. I tell Oral Stories at numerous Festivals…
Flower Show: Entries Now Open
Entries to The Queens Platinum Jubilee Flower Show are now open! There are 12 different classes ranging from ‘The Queens Tea Party’ to ‘The Ugliest Vegetable’ and special classes for children. You’ll need to download this form to take part…
Hitlist Confirmed for Jubilee
We are excited to announce that popular covers band ‘The Hitlist’ will perform at the Queens Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June 2022 in the band stand in Cliff Park. Starting approx 5pm. Expect an entertaining set from one of…
Photography Flower Power
The Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club Invite you to come and visit our stand at the Queens Platinum Jubilee & Flower Show on Sunday 5th June 2022 at Cliff Park, Harwich from 11.00am until 5.00pm and help us celebrate our…
100% Venue
We are proud at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre to be a 100% venue. What’s a 100% venue? The FAC (Featured Artists Coalition) has launched a new directory ‘100% Venues’, a public database of UK venues that charge zero…
Name the Shrimp!
We have a new friend at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre but he came to us without a name 
Can you help us out? Send in your suggestions via email (chris@harwichfestival.com), pop into the Harwich Arts & Heritage…
Elephant Jane Headline the HAHC
It’s time to rock at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre as the Harwich Festival hosts its first Unsigned Bands Night of 2022 on Saturday 14th May 2022. We are delighted to confirm the line up of Elephant Jane, Dynamites…
Curtains Up!
It’s quite literally curtains up at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre today as our brand new ‘black out’ curtains have been installed in our main hall. These curtains will make a massive difference to the acoustics when we have…
Hire our Arts Centre
Did you know that you can hire the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for your private event? Putting on a gig? Holding a Quiz Night? A birthday party or just need to hold a meeting then we’ve got the space…
Glow comes to Harwich
“Following on from a productive 2021 and busy couple of months of exhibiting her work in Colchester, Tina Bullen brings her latest works to Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre. Her first solo exhibition, Glow, showcased her oil paintings and fine line ink drawings;…
Bee Friendly!
Bee Friendly Thinking about taking part in the Flower Show to Celebrate of our Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, but not sure where to start? Now is the time to sow some seeds in a pot of compost to encourage them to…
Illuminate Parade Route
The Illuminate Festival returns on Friday 25th March 2022 with a jam packed night of free entertainment. The Harwich Festival has been working hard behind the scenes to bring together a ‘Sea-Creatures’ themed Lantern Parade which will set off from…
Meet the Artist
Have you ever wondered what the thought process behind a piece of work is? Now’s your chance to find out! Join us this Saturday (19th March) at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre and meet artist Jasper Startup who is…
Food & Drink stalls wanted
EDIT MAY 2022: We are now full but make sure you come along Do you run a restaurant, cafe or food truck? Or maybe you bake cakes or sell sweets? Maybe you have a cheese stall or make your…
Pete Kennedy Exhibition Pt 2
We loved the recent Pete Kennedy Exhibition so much that we have twisted his arm into displaying three of our favourite pieces in our community art cafe for the rest of March! Join us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage…
Oxley-Meier Guitar Project
Pete Oxley and Nic Meier bring their Guitar Project back to Harwich for a special date at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre.
Illuminate Festival: Lantern Making Workshops
The Harwich Festival has been commissioned by Tendring District Council to organise the lantern parade for the Illuminate Festival
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Are you looking at me? Of course you are! Our beautiful new website has been designed by our friends at Fat Hamster Creative and has been made possible by the good folk at the National Lottery Heritage Fund who kindly…
Jasper Startup Art
The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre is proud to host a Solo Exhibition by talented local artist Jasper Startup. Jasper Startup: Sculpture, Collage and works on paper will take place between Friday March 4th to Thursday 31st 2022. Open weekdays…
Stevie Watts Trio to play the HAHC
The Harwich Festival is proud to present the Stevie Watts Organ Trio with Alice Armstrong live at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre on Saturday 5th March. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7.30pm. Support from local heroes, The Beach…
Open Mic at the HAHC
The Monthly Open Night is on! First night is Thursday 24th Feb & then the last Thursday of the Month. Singers, Song Writers, Poets, Comedians, Performers…. Join us at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre for the best free show…
Grow for the Jubilee
Grow for the Jubilee! The Harwich Festival has been commissioned by Harwich Town Council to organise a day ofcelebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June. It will be part of the national ‘ BigJubilee Lunch ‘ which…
Pete Kennedy to Perform
Join us for the launch of the new Pete Kennedy Exhibition at the HAHC on Thursday 3rd Feb (7pm). Pete will be performing live to kick start the event with some performance art. Since 1968 I would begin with a…
Fancy a Cuppa?
We are excited to announce that we have secured funding for a new ‘Community Art Cafe’ at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre. From this spring onwards you’ll be able to enjoy a fresh pot of Tea or Coffee with…
David Bexley Art
Heritage Centre and we kick off in style with local artist David Bexley who is putting on a bespoke exhibition in our Main Hall from Monday 10th January onwards.
Manos Puestas Trio
Comprising of 2 guitars, vocals and double bass, Manos Puestas Trio are a UK based group playing Gypsy Jazz, Be-bop, Latin and Rumba.
RCCE Covid Grant Award
We are proud to announce that we have received a grant from the Covid Safe Community Buildings Fund so we can improve facilities at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre. Our priority is always to keep our users, visitors and…
Get Discounted Tickets for our Xmas Shows
Merry Christmas! Why not treat yourself to some live music at a discounted rate?
December Exhibitions at the HAHC
‘Tis the season to be ‘Arty’. We have some great exhibitions on display this December at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre.
Galloper Wind Farm Project
Last year we started a project with Galloper Windfarm and the Harwich and Dovercourt High School to develop art work for Galloper’s new base of operations in Harwich.
December Shows On Sale Now
The Harwich Festival is proud to present two amazing shows this December…
Twin Cities Broadcast
Tune in to the second annual twin city podcast…
Veles Ensemble to Perform Live
The Veles Ensemble is a classical string trio based in London exploring rarely heard masterpieces and bringing the classics to life on the concert stage…
MATTRéSS at the HAHC
Throughout November we have an explosive new exhibition from Manningtree based artist MATTRéSS…
Granny’s Attic
The Harwich Festival is proud to present a live performance from BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Nominees Granny’s Attic on Thursday 4th November 2021 at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre.
We Need YOU!
We need your help!
Holiday Fun Returns to the HAHC
Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family over the Summer Holidays at Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre – weekdays from Monday 25th – Friday 29th October.
Open Day at the HAHC
We’re excited to be opening the doors at the Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre on Saturday 16th October for our first annual open day.
October Exhibitions
Come Along to The Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre this October and see some amazing art!
Quiet Hours at the HAHC
Are you joining us this month to see our exhibitions at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre? Find out when it’s quiet.
William Friese-Greene and the Birth of Cinema
Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre is hosting a free exhibition of photographs, patents and other printed materials that examines the life and work of William Friese-Greene.
All at Sea
Join us at the Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre this month for a fantastic new Exhibition from Essex based Artist Duffy Tomei.
And That’s a Wrap…
Our annual festival is over but we’ve got plenty more events lined up for 2021 so keep an eye out on our website & social media pages…