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The Oban International Shanty Festival 2023 will (Covid restrictions permitting) be a live event taking place at various venues in Oban, Argyll from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June and include concerts, interactive workshops and storytelling events.

2023 Event Details

Update your logbooks and chart a course for Scotland’s West coast for the 2023 Oban International Shanty Festival.

A weekend of rip-roaring songs and music of the sea await you courtesy of great musicians from France, the Netherlands, Ireland, England and Scotland performing just for you amidst the spectacular scenery of the Western Highlands.

Artistes attending this year’s online festival include:

Tom Lewis | The Keelers | Alan Jones | Nordet Chant de Marin| Monkey’s Fist | C.A.S.K. | Meneely & Van Sante | Voicemale.

Plus Workshops & Storytelling events led by:
Jim Mageean | Hans Weehuizen | Linn Phipps | Talitha MacKenzie | Bridie O’Dowd | Shona Cowie

You can also download our free ​shanty songbook and start practicing your rousing choruses!

General Information

Oban

Argyll

United Kingdom

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The Keelers Tom Lewis Nordet Monkeys Fist Alan Jones C.A.S.K. Meneely & van Sante Voicemale The Silver Darlings Les Brouilleurs d'Ecoutes  

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