Fundy Sea Shanty Festival Celebrates Five Years of Songs by the Sea
- Jul 27
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The Fundy Sea Shanty Festival returns to the shores of Fundy-St. Martins, coming up Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9. This year, the crew will be celebrating five years of maritime music, storytelling, and community along the Bay of Fundy.
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July 27, 2026
FUNDY-ST. MARTINS, NB – The Fundy Sea Shanty Festival returns to the shores of Fundy-St. Martins, coming up Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9. This year, the crew will be celebrating five years of maritime music, storytelling, and community along the Bay of Fundy.
This year's festival features waterfront performances from artists across Canada and beyond, including Heather Rankin, Les Gabiers d'Aquilon, Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, Cap'n Spoonbill & The Hoiho, Sarah Segal-Lazar & the Butcher Hearts, Dram & A Draw, Yarmouth Shantymen, Chris Ricketts, Melanie Ross, Before the Mast, and the world premiere of Come All Ye... and dance.
Visitors can also enjoy:
30+ free pop-up performances at local businesses and venues throughout the village
Over a dozen maritime-themed workshops, presentations, tastings, and special events
The Harbour Bazaar, featuring local artisans, makers, food vendors, and free admission
"Reaching our fifth festival is an exciting milestone," said Gary Caines, Artistic Director. "It's a celebration of our maritime heritage, our community, and the incredible volunteers, performers, sponsors, and visitors who have helped the festival grow over the past five years. We can't wait to welcome everyone to Fundy-St. Martins."
Organizers would also like to reassure visitors that the recently publicized Hardscrabble Covered Bridge closure is adjacent to the festival grounds, but does not affect access to the festival. All events will proceed as scheduled. Festival passes, performer bios, schedules, and visitor information are available at www.fundyseashantyfest.com.
About the Festival
The Fundy Sea Shanty Festival is an international music festival, the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada, and has been anchored in the Village of Fundy-St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada every August for the past five years. Its mission is to celebrate the stories and songs of the sailors who helped forge nations during the age of sail through an exciting weekend-long line-up of fun, food, and music.
Media Contacts
Gary Caines, Artistic Director (506) 640-3767 or gary@fundyseashantyfest.com
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