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The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival takes place at various locations throughout the town, from pubs and bars to historic courtyards and quays.
Falmouth’s International Sea Shanty Festival usually attracts in excess of 65,000 visitors to see over 80 shanty groups and will go ahead on 13th – 15th June 2025.
The festival is a FREE event, with shanty performances scheduled throughout the weekend at venues including The Greenbank Hotel, The Falmouth, Events Square and Church Street Car Park. Visitors are encouraged to explore the town and its wealth of shops, restaurants, gardens and beaches, as well as the 20+ official festival venues.
Barnacle Buoys
Based in Bristol and North Somerset respectively, the Barnacle Buoys are the much-loved sea shanty group who expertly revive classic songs of the sea. Tapping into the traditions of the maritime world, the Barnies, as they are affectionately known, perform renditions of, traditional sea shanties like Nelson's Blood, Santianna, Wellerman, and more modern adaptations like Sailor Ain't A Sailor (Last Shanty) and Mermaid, which have become firm fan favourites. Their a cappella sets are also infused with some outstanding original material like Clevedon Bay, named after their home town.
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The Longest Johns
The Longest Johns is a acapella folk music band, born out of a mutual love of traditional folk songs and shanties. They rock maritime songs alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes, whilst also composing and recordind their own music. All with a hearty cheer and a row-ho-ho!
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Barrett's Privateers
Hailing from the Cornish side of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Barrett’s Privateers are a group of friends who have been drawn together by their love of singing and a desire to maintain the tradition of singing in pubs. This mixed crew, with ages ranging from mid-20s to 60+, all share a love of sea-faring songs and shanties, traditional folk music and Cornish songs, and produce broad harmonies with a wonderful blend of male and female voices. Barrett’s Privateers bring power and harmony to their lively and hugely entertaining performances.
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
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