~ Monday 17th August to Saturday 22nd August 2026 ~
Welcome to Watchet Summertime 2026
Once again Watchet Summertime returns with a week of events for all the family. With events every day there is sure to be something foreveryone. 
The Watchet Summertime team.
Watchet Summertime programme of events...
Monday – Saturday: Teddy – boy boat rides from the Marina. Available for a fee, according to the tides. First come, first served.
Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm: Escape Room. Methodist school room, free of charge.
Monday 17th August 2026
LEGO Day
10am: Roving Grand Opening
David Milton – Watchet Town Crier declaring Summertime OPEN!
10am – 4pm: Market Stalls
From 12pm: Music
Watchet Community Choir
LEGO Competitions
10am – 3:30pm
Book ahead on 5th & 12th August at the Summertime HQ tent at Watchet Market.
Sponsored by Watchet Community Bookshop.
* Prizes awarded in age categories at 4pm.
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Craft Day
10am – 4pm Market Stalls
From 12pm: Music
Jack Kidd – Solo Artist
Seaside Crafts
10am – 4pm
Activities for children of all ages and abilities.
* Group seaside sculpture making.
* Lighthouse mosaic
* Creative writing and more…
Prizes awarded at 4pm.
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Town Council Fun Day
Watchet Town Council Market
Town Council Entertainment – details closer to the time.
Thursday 20th August 2026
Don's Showtime and Night of Lights
10am – 4pm: Market Stalls
Don’s Showtime
10:30am – 4: 30pm
Local muscians :
10:30am Matt Levett
11:10am The Haywards
11:50am Tim Yeandel
12:30pm Don and Graham
1:15pm Watchet Singers
1:50pm Mandy Woods
2:30pm Jason John
3:10pm Fox Willow
3:50pm Barry Kool
7pm – 8pm: Music: Watchet Town Band
Night Of Lights
Assemble on East Pier at 8.45pm for Night of Lights lantern parade.
Dress yourself in lights, bring the lantern you created or buy one from the HQ tent during the week.
- Children must be accompanied.
- Please use battery lights only, no naked flames.
Friday 21st August 2026
Watchet Boat Show
10am – 4pm: Boat Jumble
Chandlery and Sea Scouts demos.
10a m – 4pm: Market Stalls
From 2:30pm: Entertainment
Punch & Judy and Face Painting
Retro Disco
7:30 – 10:30pm
Get groovy at our outdoor disco night with Geoff Ryder. Non stop hits from every decade since the ’70s!
Fancy dress prize.
*Alternative venue if inclement weather.
Saturday 22nd August 2026
Grand Finale Day
10am – 4pm: Market Stalls
11:30am – 12:30pm: Activity
Chair – based flexercize
12:30 – 1:30pm: Music
Watchet Community Choir
1:30 – 2:30pm: Music
Minehead Samba Band
Evening on the big stage.
4:30 – 5:30pm: Music
The Quay Tones
6:30 – 8:30pm: Music
Man about the Dog
From 7pm: Food
Hog Roast from Somerset Farm House
8:30pm: Grand Raffle Draw
Who will win Summertime Raffle ?
9pm – 9:45pm: Music
Autumn Red – part I
Rock & Roll spirit, country heart.
WATCHET FIREWORKS
10pm
Join us for a Grand Finale!
Warning – Loud – Please look after your pets.
10:15 – 11pm: Music
Autumn Red returns to the stage
Evening closes 11pm
Where to eat in Watchet Somerset...
Chives Cafe
East Quay Kitchen
Hellikers Tea Rooms
The London Inn (01984 631880)
The Cat’s Whisker
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The Deli
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The Marina Cafe
www.watchetmarina.com/cafe-shop
Pizza Time
The Bell Inn
The Corner House Cafe
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The Star Inn
The West Somerset Inn
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Watchet Fish and Chips
A cash point can be found at the Co-Op in Swain Street
Thank you to our sponsors!
Watchet Summertime is extremely grateful for the support it has received from many of the local businesses including the following.
Thank you for for helping us make it happen!
Many thanks to Roy and Helen from The Esplanade Club for contributions toward the bands. Also many thanks to Warren Bay Holiday Village/ Doniford Farm Park for contribution towards the fireworks.
• Roy and Helen – The Esplanade Club
• Warren Bay Holiday Village
• Doniford Farm Park
• Harbour Community Bookshop
• Co-op Community Fund
• Traders around the town
• Watchet Boat Owners
• Warren Farm
• Western Marinas
We would also like to thank Watchet Town Council and Watchet Coastal Communities Team.
The ‘thank yous’ wouldn’t be complete without a thank you to Terry Walker for his photographs.