Whitby Maritime & Shanty Festival 2026
Date: 16 May 2026 – 17 May 2026
Location: United Kingdom
Organizer: Great North Folk
Two-day festival of sea shanties, folk music and maritime talks across historic Whitby venues including the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Pannett Art Gallery, organized by Great North Folk.
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