Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival returns to town for another weekend of raucous singing, street traders, and outdoor drinking.
From Friday through Sunday, the Princess Pavilion gardens will come alive with the Sea Shanty Festival Craft Fair and the sound of traditional sea shanties and maritime folk music performed on the bandstand by an incredible line-up of shanty groups from across the UK and beyond, with live performances taking place daily from lunchtime to early evening each day.
Indoor and outdoor bars will be serving beers, ciders, coffee, and everything you’d expect. We’ll also be serving ice creams and hot food with classic Pavilion hotdogs available from 12pm on Saturday and Sunday, with meat, vegetarian and vegan options available. Please note that like most of the town we’ll be serving in plastic cups for the duration of the festival. We will be charging £1 for reusable plastic cups, you are welcome to bring you own to avoid this fee.
The Princess Pavilion is the perfect Shanty weekend venue for sitting on the grass with a cool pint while your parents browse the craft fair and your kids watch the puppet show. You’ll always be able to see the bands, get to a bar, and have a little bit of your own personal space. If you’re tired of the bustle of town but still want to enjoy the festival, or if you want to eat your street food in a beautiful green space, the Princess Pavilion is for you.
Friday:
10:00-22:00 Open to the public
13:00-14:00 The Wellington Wailers
14:30-15:30 Rum & Shrub
16:00-17:00 Du Hag Owr
17:30-18:30 Back Beach Boyz
19:00-22:00 GALA CONCERT
Saturday:
10:00-20:00 Open to the public
13:00-14:00 Bryer’s Boys
14:30-15:30 River Notes Choir
16:00-17:00 The Portsmouth Shantymen
17:30-18:30 The Pirates of St Piran
19:00-20:00 Wareham Whalers
Sunday:
10:00-16:00 Open to the public
12:00-13:00 Brise-Glace
13:30-14:30 The Sherringham Shantymen
15:00-16:00 Kessenyan
Craft Traders
The official Sea Shanty Festival craft market returns in the gardens from Friday to Sunday, offering unique handmade gifts, artwork and coastal treasures from 10am until the shanties finish each day.
Puppet Show
Families won’t want to miss the return of Angel Heart Theatre’s much-loved puppet show, Sam O’ Shanty, bringing maritime magic and storytelling fun for audiences of all ages.
When: Throughout Sunday between shanty performances
Where: Princess Pavilion Gardens
What: Family-friendly puppet theatre and storytelling
Suitable for: All ages
Seating: Chairs available, or bring a blanket and sit on the grass
Cost: Free to watch
Drop in between shanty performances and enjoy this festival favourite.
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