Bristol Sea Shanty Festival

Please note this event has now passed. Thank you to all those who attended.

Free festival on Brunel Square

We’re delighted to be partnering with Bristol Shanty Festival once again to bring you 42 sets of nautical numbers from the best shanty bands, choirs and groups in the region.

Performances will begin in the Great Eastern Hall on Brunel Square from 12 noon to 6pm, as well as at:

Please note – due to the inclement weather, the shanty crews will now be singing indoors and undercover in the Great Eastern Hall in Brunel Square. There will be a pop-up bar serving draft beer and other refreshments – the perfect all-weather location!

Once you’ve had your fill of amazing shanty music, remember you can visit the SS Great Britain for just £11 from 3.30pm with our special Late Entry tickets. The visitor attraction closes at 5pm, but music will continue in the Great Eastern Hall until 6pm.

Check the festival Facebook Page and festival website for more information including lists of shanty crews performing and full details on how to find all performance locations.

All proceeds from food and drink sales contribute directly to delivering the SS Great Britain Trust’s charitable goals.