Real Ale & Sea Shanty Festival

Bristol’s Third Annual Festival of Beer and Ballads

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026
Freemasons Hall, Park Street, Bristol

Opening Times

Saturday: Doors open 12:00 • Close 22:00
Sunday: Doors open 12:00 • Close 17:00

About the Festival

A celebration of traditional sea shanties, real ale, and maritime culture in the heart of Bristol. Expect powerful voices, historic songs, and excellent beer across a full weekend.
Now in its third year, The Bristol Real Ale and Shanty Festival has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities including Teenage Cancer Trust

Lineup for the festival will be released over the coming weeks, so check back to for a full list
Beer tokens for the Ale Bar can be purchased at a discounted price with your tickets, or can be purchased on the day. Every ticket purchased with beer tokens comes with a special festival pint glass. One token per half pint.

Tickets

Book by day. Choose Saturday or Sunday:

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Find Us

Venue: Freemasons Hall, Park Street, Bristol