Sea Shanty Festival

Remember five years ago when, in the deep depths of lockdown, former postman Nathan Evans’ took over TikTok with his version of 19th-century sea shanty ‘Wellerman’? His viral rendition lit us all with a new appreciation for maritime folk songs. Of you want to hear those guttural tones and soothing accapellas in real life, hit up the Sea Shanty Festival at Cutty Sark. Shanty bands from across the UK will convene to sing trad maritime songs onboard the iconic Cutty Sark tea clipper. Listen to the choirs, or join a drop-in workshop to master the shanty yourself. Stick around for the mass sing-along to finish the day.