Rest and relax in the sunshine as sea shanties drift through the air and enjoy the spa a different way. Between festival performances, dip into the hydrothermal pool, grab a drink and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with friends, music and sea air.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 2026
Live at St Michaels Resort | 12 & 13 June
Experience the spirit of Cornwall’s maritime heritage at the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival 2026 from 12 - 14 June 2026. Taking place across the harbourside town, the celebration brings together shanty groups from around the world for a weekend of live performances, waterfront entertainment, local food and drink, and a packed programme of live music through Falmouth’s pubs, streets, and quaysides.
St Michaels Resort is proud to be hosting and a part of one of the most iconic international sea shanty festivals.
A different kind of spa experience
Make a Weekend of It
Book a coastal room, apartment or spa lodge and turn the festival into a full Cornish escape.
Wake up to moments of sea shanties, stroll from the gardens, the spa, to your room and experience the festival without leaving. From sun-soaked afternoons to lively coastal evenings, every corner of St Michaels captures the spirit of Falmouth.
What's on?
Sea
Shanties
Shanties
From Falmouth’s harbourside stages to its historic pubs, visitors can enjoy authentic maritime music and Cornwall’s rich seafaring heritage. Hosting 12 - 13 you can find sea shanties in our gardens every hour 1 - 10pm.
Food by
Suyaman
Suyaman
Across both days, find Suyaman serving bold, Nigerian-inspired dishes alongside the music. Expect vibrant flavours, freshly prepared street food, and the perfect festival fuel while you enjoy the sea shanty performances across Falmouth.
Sunshine Sips & Shanties
Soak up the sunshine with your drink in hand at our outdoor garden bar, where laid-back drinks and vibrant atmosphere brings Falmouth to life. Sip, unwind, and listen to sea shanties drifting through the air as relaxing evenings roll into unforgettable nights by the coast.
falmouth classics regatta
Catch St Michaels Yacht Silvio Racing | 12 - 14 June
Discover the Falmouth Classics, a leading UK classic boat festival held on the waters of Falmouth. The event features traditional sailing races, spectacular parades of heritage vessels, and onshore activities celebrating Cornwall’s maritime culture.
Set along Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay, the race brings together sailors, spectators, and historic boats from across the UK and beyond.
Hosted in the Gardens
The gardens come alive with festivities, music, and the unforgettable energy of Sea Shanty Festival. Laughter, live performances, and the sound of the sea create a lively atmosphere that brings people together throughout the day. It is a celebration of community, music, and summer by the coast.
St Michaels Resort line-up
Friday 12 June
1pm - Simon the Shanty Harpist
2.30 pm - Acapella Moonshine
4pm - Figurehead
5.30 - Missin' Tackle Shanty Crew
7pm - Shanty Sam Wheatley
8.30pm - Les Premiers De Bordee
10pm - Barrel Seagals
Saturday 13 June
1pm - C Birds Singers
2.30pm - The Lower Deckers
4pm - Hit & Miss
5.30pm - The Port Isaac Gulls
7pm - Kana
8.30pm - Seaweed in the Fruit Locker
10pm - Port of Bristol Shanty Crew