12th - 14th June
Welcome to the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe.
Falmouth has a proud and long history as a first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships. It was here that sailors filled our waterside alehouses with their songs, and it is here that those shanties and stories are kept alive today.
Expect over eighty groups from across the UK, Europe and further afield, performing classic and contemporary shanties in many town and quayside locations.
Extra Bus Services This Weekend
Heading to the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival this weekend? Have a fantastic time — and let the bus take the strain! We’ve added extra late-night and Sunday journeys on key routes to help you get to and from the festival safely and easily.
Service 3
Friday & Saturday
- Extra journey from Falmouth at 23:15
Sunday extras
- From Helston: 11:10 and 13:10
- From Falmouth: 16:15, 18:15 and 20:15
Service 32A
Friday & Saturday
- Extra journey from Falmouth at 23:15
Sunday extras
- From Truro: 10:45, 12:45 and 14:45
- From Falmouth: 11:45, 13:45, 15:45 and 17:45
Service 33
Friday & Saturday
- Additional journeys from Falmouth at 22:15 and 23:15
Sunday extras
- From Redruth: 10:35, 12:35 and 14:35
- From Falmouth: 17:30 and 19:30
Extra festival information
- All services will operate via the Park & Ride at Tremough.
- Perfect for avoiding parking hassles and enjoying the festival stress-free.