Cutty Sark Sea Shanty Festival 2026

Cutty Sark’s annual Sea Shanty Festival returns to Greenwich on Saturday 21 November 2026, celebrating the famous tea clipper’s 157th birthday with a full day of maritime music and activities. Performances take place aboard the ship in the Dry Berth and Tween Deck, with a morning programme repeated in the afternoon so visitors can either stay all day or choose a half-day entry slot.

The line-up includes Swinging the Lead, The Silver Darlings, Sonny Brazil, The HogEye Men, Upping The Shanty, the London Sea Shanty Collective and the Queer History Club Choir. There will also be a sea-shanty talk by Mark Braby and large group singalongs, making this a good choice for folk-music fans, maritime-history enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys participatory live music.

The festival runs from 10:00 to 18:00 at Cutty Sark, King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9HT. It is included with admission to Cutty Sark rather than being a free standalone event. Current admission is £22 for adults, £11 for children aged 4–15 and £16.50 for students; members enter free. Booking online is recommended to secure a timed 10:00 or 14:00 entry, although tickets may also be available on the day. Under-fours do not need a ticket. Check the official event page before travelling for any programme or ticketing changes.