Pirates in the Port 2026

Exchange House, The Old Post Office, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA
Show on map

Saturday 30th May 11:00 - Sunday 31st May 7:30

About Pirates in the Port 2026

Pirates in the Port - City of Newport Shanty & Folk Festival 2026 - builds on the success of the 2025 event and brings the sound of the sea to Newport's city centre on 30th and 31st May 2026. AND IT'S ALL FREE!

12 venues stretching from the Corn Exchange to The Riverfront Theatre will host 40-50 of the best UK shanty and folk bands, playing sets every hour at every venue over the 2 days.

The event is again being organised by Bois y Bryn Shanty Group, and will be raising money for SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association), Wales Air Ambulance and RNLI via bucket collections in the venues. Last year, in our inaugural festival, we raised over £2,000 for these causes and hope to better that next time round.

If you're looking for a family-friendly, fun weekend full of songs and laughs, Pirate in the Port 2026 is the place to be.

Website https://www.shantywales.com