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.
16th Oct 2026
10:00 am
10:00 am
Mevagissey Shanty Festival
Mevagissey & Pentewan, Cornwall
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th October, times TBC.
21st Nov 2026
10:00 am
10:00 am
The Cutty Sark Shanty Festival
King William Walk, London SE10 9HT
8th Dec 2026
7:45 pm
7:45 pm
The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club
The Estuary Club, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2UJ
Double bill with The Empty Bears