Overview

The dates for this year’s 3rd annual festival are Saturday and Sunday, 9-10 May, 2026.

As previously, it will take place at Freemasons’ Hall No. 17 Park Street, Bristol

Saturday: Doors open 12:00 • Close 22:00
Sunday: Doors open 12:00 • Close 17:00


Real Ale & Sea Shanty Festival at Freemasons’ Hall No. 17 Park Street, Bristol on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May, 2024.

12:00pm – 11:00pm Saturday
12:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday

Admission by ticket only

Real Ales & Ciders

Featuring guest shanty crews from across the South West and Wales.

Curated History

A festival was reported to have been held on the 10th & 11th May 2025, but no information on this could be found.