Port Isaac Shanty Weekend has not announced a date for its next edition. The 2026 weekend ran on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, and the organiser’s website still shows those dates with nothing newer.
The 2026 edition was a free programme of sea songs, folk music and harmony groups across eight venues in the village, with no festival ticket required. Port Isaac Village Hall was the headquarters and main venue, alongside the Slipway Hotel, Chapel Cafe, Mote Restaurant, Old School Hotel, Golden Lion, All Aboard and St Peter’s Church. Music at the Village Hall ran from 1pm to 11pm on the Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on the Sunday, with morning workshops led by Batten Down the Hatches.
Current status
Date: Next edition not yet announced.
Venue: The 2026 weekend used eight venues across Port Isaac. Venues for the next edition have not been published.
Admission: The 2026 music programme was free. Admission for the next edition has not been confirmed.
Programme: Not yet published.
Check the organiser’s website for a dated announcement before planning a trip around the weekend. Port Isaac has narrow streets and limited parking, so look at current transport advice before you travel at any time of year.
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