

The Bristol Sea Shanty Festival
will be back in September 2026
The City of Bristol has an incredible maritime history, shown off along 2 nautical miles of harbourside that just keeps getting better and better. So much atmosphere and so many places to visit. Amazing things to see, brilliant pubs and world class places to eat. Sadly though this also means it’s a busy place and we have not been able to secure a date with the 'powers that be' for our festival in 2025.
But given that we have more salty singing talent than any other city in the UK as well as the very best sea shanty crews, groups and choirs from counties within a day's sail - we will be back, bigger and better than ever in 2026.
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In the meantime we look forward to seeing our friends and supporters at many other festivals this year, with Teignmouth, Falmouth, Weston and Mevagissey firmly in our sights.
Cheers m’hearties
High and Dry Shanty Crew
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