12th – 14th June 2026: Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
Music is at the heart of Cornish culture, and we can’t wait to celebrate it in the summer of 2026 at one of the biggest maritime music concerts anywhere in Europe. Falmouth Sea Shanty festival is a must-see. Groups travel from far and wide, for an event that promises to fill the town with music and infuse Falmouth with a great community spirit.
What to expect
- The largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe
- Plenty of Cornish shanties to tap your feet to
- Delicious food at The Working Boat
- Lots of Cornish ales and ciders
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 2026
At our last event we welcomed crowds of shanty fans to our private quay to sing-along to the sounds of the sea in the sunshine. The Sea Shanty Festival welcomes over 65 international groups performing across 25 different venues in Falmouth, from intimate pub settings to open-air stages.
Europe’s largest free nautical music festival returns to Falmouth in June 2026 and it promises to be a good old knees up.
Expect thigh-slapping, beer-swashing, shanty-singing good times as venues across Falmouth host shanty bands from around the world. As proud sponsors of the festival, our beer tent will once again be one of the main stages for this incredibly popular Falmouth event.
Head down to our private quay, where you can watch 18 fantastic acts sing the songs of the sea whilst you admire the harbour views. We’ll be serving a range of Cornish ales, beers and other beverages.
What’s more, on the Sunday our famous roast will be served in the Working Boat as usual. With the hustle and bustle of the festival going on outside, booking is essential to bag yourself a table. So, get ready to sink a few pints and start toe-tapping to the shanties!
The Line Up
Friday 12th
13:00 4Thought
14:30 Catch of the Day
16:00 Five men not called Matt
17:30 Kanu
19:00 The Oggymen
20:30 Les Souilles de fond de cale
22:00 Sheringham shantymen
Saturday 13th
13:00 Croche Dedans
14:30 Aggie Boys
16:00 The Molgoggers
17:30 Port of Bristol
19:00 Barretts Privateers
20:30 Portsmouth Shantymen
22:00 Pirates of St Piran
Sunday 14th
12:00 Dockyard Dogs
13:00 Freddies Barnet
14:30 Sloop Groggy Dogs
16:00 Rum & Shrub
Discover what’s on
What’s On
We’re always in the loop with what’s on in Falmouth, and we are proud to play a part in our maritime town and local community.
The Working Boat
Duck down below deck for smooth brews and harbour views at our Falmouth pub, The Working Boat. Established in 1876 and rebuilt in 2015.
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