The Great Shanty Off 2026

Set sail for an unforgettable night of music and merriment as the museum bursts to life with the rollicking sounds of sea shanties..

After a spectacular sold-out season in 2025, The Great Shanty Off returns with epic shanty groups, travelling from far and wide, ready to strut their stuff and sing their collective hearts out.

Against the stunning backdrop of Darling Harbour, you and your crew can enjoy delicious drinks and bites while immersing yourselves in a captivating evening of maritime melodies.

Come along and join in the fun, sing along and maybe, just get hooked on shanties.

Don't miss the boat.