Cutty Shark Sea Shanty Singers gathers you on deck to hear traditional sea shanties brought to life by live singers aboard Cutty Sark. These rousing work songs once kept sailors in rhythm on long ocean voyages, and families can join in with the choruses.

When: 1, 2 August 2026, performances at 11:45am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm

Where: Cutty Sark, Greenwich

Ticket price: Free with admission to the ship

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Cutty Sark Sea Shanty Singers is sung by costumed performers against the backdrop of the historic tea clipper, the shanties bring the sounds of maritime history vividly to life. It’s a lively, atmospheric way for children to experience seafaring tradition, with plenty of opportunity to clap and sing along.

Image: (c) National Maritime Museum, London