The festival takes place on Friday 16 October – Sunday 18 October 2026. There is a fundraising Gala Night on Thursday 15 October 2026.

Find a full list of venues on our website at https://mevashantyfest.co.uk/venues/

It is very easy to walk around the venues in Mevagissey, the Mevagissey Activity Centre is on the edge of the village but less than 10 minutes walk from the harbour.

We have a shuttle bus running between Mevagissey and Pentewan on Friday night and all day/evening on Saturday. The venues in Pentewan are very close together. The Ship Inn and Into the Woods are in the centre of the village and Hubbox is in the Pentewan campsite.

All performances are free of charge. Please make a donation in the collection buckets to help with costs.

You can expect traditional sea shanties, maritime folk songs, and nautical music performed by choirs, bands, and solo musicians.

Yes! The festival is family-friendly, and we have activities and performances suitable for all ages.

1. The Harbour Car Park by the Lighthouse. A short level walk to the centre of the festival.

2. Willow Car Park which is the large car park on the left hand side as you enter Mevagissey.

3. Cornwall Council Car Park on River Street.

4. Cornwall Council Car Park on Church Street.

5. Sunny Corner Car park, opposite St. Andrew’s Church on the One Way System.

Most venues will be serving food, many offer a reduced festival menu due to high demand. There is also a fish grill by the entrance to the main marquee on the harbour.

You will not be able to consume your own food and drink in the venues but there is outdoor seating around the harbour.

Many of the venues and the marquee are wheelchair friendly but one or two do have stepped access.

Venues and the marquee welcome dogs but please be aware that they will be crowded with visitors enjoying the performances.

Registration for the 2025 festival is on our website www.mevashantyfest.co.uk and this will open in early 2025. Announcements are made on our Facebook page.

Merchandise is available in the marquee on the harbour.

There’s no specific dress code, dress for the weather and have fun! Some people do like to attend in maritime themed costume.

All venues are inside or undercover so we will not cancel.

Please follow our Facebook page and check the website for updates.

Our official festival volunteers are dressed in red T Shirts with Crew on the back, please ask one of them if you require assistance. First Aid provision is provided by St John Ambulance.

There are two food shops in Mevagissey; Moore’s is a well stocked shop selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and deli products. They stock a wide range of Cornish food and well worth a visit.

Mevagissey Stores is a convenience store selling a wide range of food products, confectionery, alcoholic and soft drinks plus cleaning materials. They offer a post office counter and cashpoint service.

Boots the chemist is located next to the Ship Inn in the centre of the village.

Other than the obvious booking.com, airbnb.com, etc the following are a selection of local accommodation providers who might be able to help with last minute plans. 

Heligan Campsite https://heligancampsite.com/ 

Bodrugan Glamping Cabins https://www.wigwamholidays.com/bodrugan 

Wild Air Apartment https://wildair.co.uk/eddystonelight/

Treloen Apartments https://treloen.co.uk/

Dog Friendly Holidays https://www.dogfriendlyholidayscornwall.com/

The Beehive Pentewan https://thebeehivepentewan.co.uk/

Visit Cornwall https://www.visitcornwall.com/accommodation

The Green Room is situated in the Mevagissey Jubilee Hall, next to St Andrew’s Church on Chapel Street PL26 6SS 

From the Willow Car Park, walk into the village and turn left into Chapel Square, walk nearly to the end and turn right into Chapel Street and the hall is on your right.

From the centre of the village the best landmark is the War Memorial, walk past the War Memorial on your left up Church Street, take second on left into Chapel Street and it is along there on left hand side.

Map Link HERE