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.
10th Apr 2026
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sailor Swift (Pete Morton)
The Estuary Club, 1386 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2UJ
With support from the Hoy Shanty Crew and the Silver Darlings
15th Apr 2026
7:45 pm
7:45 pm
WINK Rayleigh Annual Meeting
WI Hall, 17 Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED
With the Silver Darlings
4th May 2026
10:00 am
10:00 am
Rochester Sweeps
Rochester, Kent
Free folk music and dance festival! Performance times TBC.
15th May 2026
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
Blankenberge Habour Festival
Haven, 8370 Blankenberge, Belgium
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th May