Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival shortlisted for two awards
We’re thrilled to share that the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival has been shortlisted for not one but two awards this year.
The festival has been named a finalist for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at the 2026 Cornwall Tourism Awards, which celebrate the very best of the county’s visitor economy. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 12 November.
We’ve also been shortlisted for Best Visitor Experience at the Access All Areas Awards 2026, with our entry, Falmouth: Where the town becomes the venue. The entry tells the story of how the festival spills out across Falmouth each June, filling pubs, quaysides and streets with shanties and bringing the whole town together. Winners will be announced on 8 December.
Being shortlisted twice in one year is a huge credit to everyone who makes this festival happen: the shanty groups who travel to be here, our dedicated committee, our generous sponsors, the venues and businesses who open their doors, and of course the audiences who sing along. The Sea Shanty Festival belongs to the whole town, and this recognition belongs to Falmouth too.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the festival over the years. Keep an eye on our social channels for news from the ceremonies, and we’ll see you on the quayside next June.
