Sea Song & Shanty
Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July 2026
Join us for an afternoon of maritime melodies, lively shanties, and seafaring spirit, filled with singalongs, toe-tapping performances, and plenty of nautical charm.
Performances are included with your Historic Whaling Station admission ticket.
Saturday 11 July – 1pm
She Shants
She Shants are slightly subversive, sometimes sweet. Tired of being the passive recipients of sailors’ longing, lust or scorn, the women in our songs are strong and certain of their place. We draw repertoire from traditional and original songs of waiting, loss, adventure and a fascination for mythical sea creatures.
Sunday 12 July – 1pm
Mandurah Mariners
Here’s some blokes from the coast
Now we’re not the type to boast
So if you’re looking for a band
We’re the best crew on land
To entertain you we’ll do our utmost!
We’re the Mandurah Mariners Shanty Group. Since forming in 2019, we’ll be attending our fifth Albany Folk and Shanty Festival this year.
Visit the Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival website for further details of other performances in and around Albany.
This event is part of the Albany Maritime Festival 2026. Albany will come alive with an array of different events across the month of July, from food, culture, creative workshops, art exhibitions and more, there really is something for everyone during this year’s winter celebration.
