Sponsorship opportunities: Weston Sea Shanty & Folk Festival 2025
7th July 2025
The Weston Sea Shanty & Folk Festival returns to Weston-super-Mare from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August 2025. This free, town-wide event is expected to draw thousands of visitors, with more than 40 bands performing across seafront bars, hotels and a main stage in the Italian Gardens. Performers from across the UK and overseas are already confirmed.
Why partner with the festival?
- Extensive reach – three days of high footfall in Weston’s town centre and along the seafront
- Strong brand exposure – opportunities to feature on stage banners, printed programmes, venue signage and the official website
- Positive community impact – your support helps keep the festival free and boosts the local economy
How you can support
- Sponsor the festival – choose from a range of packages to suit your business. See examples of how partners are recognised on the festival’s current sponsors page.
- Promote the event – share festival details on your platforms and repost the promotional video to help spread the word.
Sponsorship packages
Options range from affordable small-business tiers to headline partnerships that include VIP hospitality and premium branding. Full details are available in the festival’s PDF sponsorship pack and via the online form.
Get involved
- Complete the online sponsorship form
- Review the PDF sponsorship pack for package details
- Visit the festival website for the latest updates
- Follow and share content from the festival’s Facebook page
Key dates
- Festival weekend – 1–3 August 2025
- Sponsorship confirmation deadline – 30 May 2025 (early commitment is recommended for maximum exposure)
For further information, please contact the festival team through the links above.
