Visitor Information

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 watch over 90 shanty groups perform across the town. The dates for 2027 are 18th – 20th June 2027.

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 thirty official festival venues.

Alongside the variety of free performances, there will be a special seatedGala Concert at The Princess Pavilion. Tickets for this one-off concert will be released in March 2027. More updates will be available closer to the time.

With a wide range of quality accommodation, Falmouth has something to offer everyone. See below for information on places to stay, eat out, and explore.