A different kind of night out,
in the heart of Edinburgh.
Come for the shanties,
stay for the community!
Upcoming Shanty Nights
Sunday 31st of May 2026
Pianodrome Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
EH10 4NB
3pm-5.30pm,
ticketed via pianodrome.org
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SESSION
Sunday 31st of May 2026
Frankenstein Bierkeller, Edinburgh
EH1 1EN
7.30pm onwards, free to attend.
All welcome!
Sunday 14th of June 2026
Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh
EH5 3ED
arrive from 7.30pm, starts at 8pm.
free to attend.
All welcome! (ages 14+ due to venue licence)
Thursday 18th of June 2026
The Spylaw, Colinton
EH13 0JT
8.30pm onwards.
All welcome! (ages 14+ due to venue licence)
Saturday 20th of June 2026
Edinburgh Canal Festival
Fountainbridge
Details to follow.
All welcome!
Sunday 21st of June 2026
Part of Harbour Hoolie in North Berwick
3pm - 8pm, ticketed.
Link to tickets and more information.
All welcome!
Sunday 28th of June 2026
All-day recording session of our original shanties at Pianodrome Bruntsfield, EH10 4NB
Want to take part?
Email Julia at edinburghshanty@gmail.com
All welcome!
You will be sent texts and melodies before to practice
Sunday 12th of July 2026
Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh
EH5 3ED
arrive from 7.30pm, starts at 8pm.
free to attend.
All welcome! (ages 14+ due to venue licence)
Sunday 26th of July 2026
Argyle Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
EH9 1JJ
7pm onwards, free to attend.
All welcome!
Saturday 1st August 2026
The Unseelie Gathering
(previously Fantasy Con Scotland)
Paisley Town Hall
3-4pm
Link to tickets + more information
Ages 18+
Sunday 9th August 2026
Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh
EH5 3ED
arrive from 7.30pm, starts at 8pm.
free to attend.
All welcome! (ages 14+ due to venue licence)
FRINGE SHOW
Edinburgh Shanty Night vs the Fringe
Argyle Cellar Bar, EH9 1JJ
11th + 25th August 2026, 5pm
Link to tickets
Edinburgh Shanty Night was founded in early 2025 by people who are passionate about communal singing and who have the experience needed to bring people together. In only a few short months, it turned into a popular night out that invites everyone to come along and sing together.
Whether you’re an experienced siren or you swear up and down you can’t carry a tune, we welcome you aboard! Sea shanties are easy to pick up, and all we ask is that you’re willing to be part of the group.
Have an event on the horizon that would benefit from some shanties? Get in touch via the contact form!
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Our upcoming dates can be found further up on this page. Use this form for any other questions you may have! We’d love to hear from you.