12/09/2026
💐🎉Here are some beautiful highlights from the 17th Classic Boat Festival in London via KILIKYA'S GASTRO LOUNGE | Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine 🇬🇧 by St. Katharine Docks
You still have time to join for free, so come enjoy the festival with us this year.
12 September 2026 - 13 September 2026
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
📍We are located in the middle of St. Katharine Docks next to Tower Bridge. Kindly reserve for a view table or just walk in🥂
🖤KILIKYA'S GASTRO, COCKTAILS & LOUNGE
☎️ Reservation: 020 7488 1486
📍Unit C4, Ivory House, St.Katharine Docks, London E1W 1