Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 2023 what it's all about

Sponsored by Seasalt Cornwall, The Greenbank Hotel and Sharp’s Brewery as headline sponsors, the festival will take place this weekend from June 16 to 18.

Supported by Falmouth Town Council, the festival also helps raise funds for the RNLI.

The jam-packed weekend has something for everyone, and features over 75 national and international groups performing across 25 venues, from intimate pubs and contemporary bars to open-air stages on historic quaysides.

Betty Stogs enjoys last year's event (Image: Supplied)

Seasalt Cornwall have been a festival sponsor since 2014 and for the first time this year, will be hosting the main Discovery Quay (Events Square) stage.

They have been involved in several aspects of the festival including designing the imaginative reusable cup, supporting with shanty merchandise, and inputting into the planning for the well-regarded festival.

The Greenbank Hotel are now in their fourth year as a festival sponsor and will once again be welcoming shanty fans to their iconic Greenbank Quay stage.

This waterside venue affords breathtaking views of Falmouth harbour and is always a huge draw for shanty groups and visitors alike.

The festival has a new headline sponsor this year, Sharp’s Brewery. Founded in Rock in 1994, Sharp’s bring with them a range of award-winning products, including the UK's best-selling cask beer, Doom Bar.

The spectacle will be further enhanced by the hundreds of traditional boats taking part in the Falmouth Classics Regatta, which is organised to coincide with the festival.

The Falmouth RNLI is the festival's chosen charity. In excess of £100,000 has been donated over the years. In addition to the main town wide event, a special Gala Concert will take place at the Princess Pavilion.

See the full programme in today's Falmouth Packet or at www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk .