We are The Silver Darlings from Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Performing around the UK and Europe, giving high-octane, rip-roaring renditions of shanties with harmonies galore! So batten down the hatches and get ready to haul away. Life at sea will never be the same again!
Latest Albums
Shanties & Songs of the Sea
Upcoming Events
See more on the events page.
31st Jan 2026
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Under the Whales – St Alban’s Catherdral
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, AL1 1BY
Three monumental sperm whale sculptures will soar above the Nave as we perform two concerts in this amazing venue.
12th Feb 2026
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
St Mary’s Open Branch
Shenfield Parish Hall, Essex
19th Feb 2026
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Under the Whales – Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct, ME1 1SX
Set sail with us for a second musical voyage beneath Whales, this time at Rochester Cathedral. We’ll be performing at 19:00 and 20:15.
4th Mar 2026
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Mayland Women’s Own Club
St Barnabus Centre, Maylandsea, Essex