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The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival was founded in 2003 with a mission is to keep the history of the sea alive; the days of sail by performing sea shanties, songs of the sea and Cornish songs. Spread across from Friday until Sunday, featuring pop-up bars and music stages throughout Falmouth town, bringing shanty groups from across the UK, Brittany, Holland, Spain, Canada and Ireland together in a celebration of all things nautical.

Here you will find all the latest Falmouth shanty news, as well as articles dating back to when the International Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival all began…

Sea Shanty Festival Fundraiser 2026

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring some of Cornwall's finest voices at the 2026 festival fundraiser!

Group Applications Now Open for the 2026 Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival

The sound of the sea will return to Falmouth next summer as the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival sets sail once again from 12th–14th June 2026 and we’re delighted…

Pedalling for a Purpose: The Orwellermen Cycle to Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival!

Costumed Life Drawing: Pirates

Falmouth Lifeboat Day

Group Parade Update!

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