Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival returns from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2027. More than 80 groups from the UK, Europe and further afield perform maritime songs at town and quayside locations, making it one of Europe’s largest free nautical music festivals.
Performances take place in pubs, hotels, courtyards, churches, streets and outdoor stages around Falmouth. The detailed 2027 group line-up and final venue list are published closer to the festival, so acts from the 2026 programme should not be assumed to repeat.
The festival runs the same weekend as Falmouth Classics Regatta, and the two events together draw large crowds to the town’s waterfront.
Visitor information
Dates: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2027.
Venue: Multiple locations across Falmouth, including town-centre and waterfront spaces. Each performance has its own time in the festival programme, published closer to the date.
Admission: Mixed. Most performances are free, with donations welcomed. A seated Gala Concert at Princess Pavilion is separately ticketed, with 2027 tickets due for release in March.
Getting around: The festival shares its weekend with Falmouth Classics, so expect road closures and busy ferries around central Falmouth. Check the official travel page nearer the date for shuttle and parking details.
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