Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival returns from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2027. The organiser describes more than 80 groups from the UK, Europe and further afield performing maritime songs at town and quayside locations.
Performances take place in pubs, hotels, courtyards, churches, streets and engineered outdoor stages. The detailed 2027 group schedule and final venue list are not yet published; names from the 2026 programme should not be assumed to repeat in 2027.
Visitor information
Dates: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2027.
Venue: Multiple locations across Falmouth, including town-centre and waterfront spaces. Each performance will have its own timetable in the festival programme.
Admission: Mixed. Most performances are free and the organisers request donations. A seated Gala Concert at Princess Pavilion is separately ticketed, with 2027 tickets due for release in March.
Programme: Estimates vary: the official visitor page anticipates more than 90 groups across around 30 venues, while the homepage uses the more conservative figure of over 80 groups. Expect at least 80 performing groups until the 2027 schedule is confirmed.
Travel: The travel page still contains 2026 road closures, shuttle prices and ferry times beneath a 2027 heading. Those operational details must not be used for 2027 until the organiser replaces them.
The festival runs alongside Falmouth Classics, whose official dates also match 18 to 20 June 2027.
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