Exeter Quayside Shanty Festival

Wander into different venues along the Quay and discover various shanty groups throughout the afternoon and evening. Fantastic folk songs of the sea, performed by some colourful characters and suitable for all the family.

PORT ROYAL
12:00 – 12:45: Beachd Buoys
13:15 – 14:00: Boscastle Buoys
14:30 – 15:15: Barnacled Buoys
15:45 – 16:30: Back Beach Boyz
17:00 – 17:45: Mariners Away
18:15 – 19:00: Hot Tuna
19:30 – 20:15: Bow Movement
20:45 – 21:30: Barrett’s Privateers
22:00 – 22:45: Rusty Tubs

BISHOP BLAZE
12:00 – 12:45: Mariners Away
13:15 – 14:00: Duana
14:30 – 15:15: Cask
15:45 – 16:30: Beachd Buoys
17:00 – 17:45: Month’s Advance
18:15 – 19:00: Barnacle Buoys
19:30 – 20:15: Exmouth Shanty Men
20:45 – 21:30: Chantry Buoys
22:00 – 22:45: Boscastle Buoys

TRANSIT SHED
12:00 – 12:45: Back Beach Boyz
13:15 – 14:00: Rusty Tubs
14:30 – 15:15: Bow Movement
15:45 – 16:30: Exmouth Shanty Men
17:00 – 17:45: Barrett’s Privateers

COFFEE CELLAR
13:00 – 13:45: Cask
14:15 – 16:15: Month’s Advance
15:30 – 16:15:Hot Tuna

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

13:00 - 22:00

Location & directions

Exeter Quayside multiple venues, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

Directions:

Arriving by Car: Our nearest car parks both provide step-free access to our venues. City Centre side: Cathedral & Quay Carpark. St Thomas side (recommended if accessing from M5 and A30): Haven Banks Carpark Public Transport: Exeter St Thomas station is six mins walk. The G bus service runs every hour on the half hour from the Quay to Exeter High Street, and the Green bus service also runs nearby.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please be aware there are multiple venues being used throughout the day, so if you have specific requirements do check with the venues around the Quay to confirm accessability. A full list of the venues and shanty bands will be available on the Custom House website.

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