In 46 pictures: The Sussex Town that is pirate capital of the world

More events were added this year including a pirate re-enactment village on the the seafront, while local attractions and pubs joined in the fun by offering their own pirate themed fun.

The highlight of the weekend was the big pirate parade from Hastings town centre to the Old Town. This was followed by an afternoon of sea shanties and pirate themed live music on The Stade Open Space.

Saturday saw another addition to the weekend with a Discovery Deck on The Stade where up and coming talent performed in a battle of the bands to win the pirate’s bounty and a paid gig at next year’s event.

The festival is supported by Love Hastings and backed by local businesses including sponsors Lightning Fibre, AC Towner, 247 Taxies, Eat @, G M Imber insurance brokers, Substance, Load Fast, Adam Toubi estate agents, Porters Financial and Discover Hastings.