Celebrating it’s 17th year, the annual St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival is a London boating extravaganza not to be missed. This year’s event will see 60 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the historic central and west basins. Sail and power, the array of vessels will include Thames Sailing Barges, historic steam tugs, Dunkirk Little Ships and Bates Star Craft range. With an array of activities including live music, talks and kids activities, it is the perfect day for all the family.

Visitors will be able view the vessels at water level and meet their caring owners, with each day is marked with an opening and closing salute of horns. Talks from knowledgeable hosts will be held on the SKD Events Platform, including knowledgeable talk host and writer Tom Cunliffe, and the festival continues ashore with food, entertainment and nautical antiques available on Marble Quay.

Free entry to visitors.

Festival Opening Times

• Saturday 12th Sept 10:30-5pm
• Sunday 13th Sept 10:30-5pm

Talk Schedule – Event Platform

Saturday 12th September

11:00 – Wapping Marine Police Unit
12:00 – Abbey Boat Builder
13:00 – Gloriana
14:00  – Artist Ros Burgin
15:00  – Lively Lady
16:00 – Clipper Ventures

Sunday 13th September
11:00 – Wapping Marine Police Unit
12:00 – Thames Sailing Barge ‘Raybel’
13:00  – Tom Cunliffe
15:00  – Lively Lady

Find out more and to sign up for your free entry visit EventBrite page – https://bit.ly/SKDclassicboatfestival2026