What's On at Brixham Pirate Festival 2026
Go to listing ↓Events at Brixham Pirate Festival 2026 run across the harbour's stages throughout the weekend, from live music and shanty singing to skirmishes and street performance.
Every event listed at Brixham Pirate Festival 2026 is added and kept current by the venue or organiser itself, so dates, times and any ticketing details are as accurate as they keep them — always check a listing's own page before you travel, particularly for anything with limited capacity.
Events are shown soonest-first, with past ones available further down the page — use the categories to narrow down by type. For Brixham's own year-round listings beyond the festival weekend, see the town's own Events page.
What's On at Brixham Pirate Festival 2026
Day 1 Opens
Main Stage 11:00–11:05
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Hooligans Rule
Main Stage 11:05–11:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Quartermasters
Main Stage 12:00–12:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Pirates of St Piran
Main Stage 14:00–14:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Captains Beard
Main Stage 15:15–16:15
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Reivers Gallows
Main Stage 16:30–17:45
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Day 1 Closes (we go again tomorrow)
Main Stage 18:00
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Day 2 Opens
Main Stage 11:00–11:05
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Skuttlebutt
Main Stage 11:05–11:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Pirates of St Piran
Main Stage 12:00–12:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
St Fian
Main Stage 14:00–14:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Reivers Gallows
Main Stage 15:15–16:15
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Fury
Main Stage 16:30–17:45
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Day 2 Closes (we go again tomorrow)
Main Stage 18:00
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Wonkey Donkeys
Main Stage 11:05–11:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Fury
Main Stage 12:00–12:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Queen Annes Revenge
Main Stage 13:00–13:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
St Fian
Main Stage 14:00–14:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Captains Beard
Main Stage 15:15–15:50
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
Muster at William of Orange Statue
Muster Point 10:15–10:30
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
Pirate Parade
Muster Point 10:30–11:00
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
Muster at William of Orange Statue
Muster Point 10:15–10:30
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
Pirate Parade
Muster Point 10:30–11:00
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
Muster at William of Orange Statue
Muster Point 10:30–10:45
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
Family Parade
Muster Point 10:45–11:00
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
Scuttlebutt
Poop Deck Stage 11:05–11:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Stern Maidens
Poop Deck Stage 12:00–12:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Wonkey Donkeys
Poop Deck Stage 13:00–13:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Queen Annes Revenge
Poop Deck Stage 14:00–14:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Cask
Poop Deck Stage 15:00–15:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Full Disclosure
Poop Deck Stage 16:00–16:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Colin Fortune
Poop Deck Stage 11:05–11:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Gurdybird
Poop Deck Stage 12:00–12:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Missin' Tackle
Poop Deck Stage 13:00–13:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Out of Tunas
Poop Deck Stage 14:00–14:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Hooligans Rule
Poop Deck Stage 15:00–15:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Chloe Marie Aston
Poop Deck Stage 16:00–16:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Day 3 Opens
Poop Deck Stage 11:00–11:05
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Childrens Best Dressed Competition
Poop Deck Stage 11:05–12:00
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Colin Fortune
Poop Deck Stage 11:05–11:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Chloe Marie Aston
Poop Deck Stage 12:00–12:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
The Haze
Poop Deck Stage 13:00–13:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Hooligans Rule
Poop Deck Stage 14:00–14:50
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Day 3 Closes (good bye B.P.F. 2026)
Poop Deck Stage 16:00
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
Pilchard the Pirate & Lee Shanty
Shanty Stage 11:05–11:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Skirmish
Shanty Stage 13:00–13:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Stern Maidens
Shanty Stage 14:00–14:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Midsummer Gurnards
Shanty Stage 15:00–15:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Scuttlebutt
Shanty Stage 16:00–16:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Pilchard the Pirate & Lee Shanty
Shanty Stage 11:05–11:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Skirmish
Shanty Stage 13:00–13:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Scuttlebutt
Shanty Stage 14:00–14:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Wrecked Again Shanty Crew
Shanty Stage 15:00–15:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
The Out of Tunas
Shanty Stage 16:00–16:50
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
Upcoming at Brixham Pirate Festival 2026
Nothing upcoming right now — check back soon.
Past at Brixham Pirate Festival 2026
Day 3 Closes (good bye B.P.F. 2026)
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
4 May 2026
Day 3 Closes (good bye B.P.F. 2026) is a Poop Deck.
Captains Beard
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
4 May 2026
Captains Beard is a Main.
Hooligans Rule
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
4 May 2026
Celtic folk music, English Scottish and Irish - and some French traditional music and songs on fiddle guitar mandolin and bodhran.
St Fian
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
4 May 2026
Playing contemporary folk music to make you laugh, cry and dance!
Queen Annes Revenge
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
4 May 2026
ARRR! It's Queen Anne's revenge and South West Pirate Folk has landed! Named after the ship sailed by the infamous pirate Blackbeard, Queen Anne's Revenge bring you an acoustic mix of traditional songs, originals and covers.
The Haze
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
4 May 2026
The Haze is a Poop Deck.
Chloe Marie Aston
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
4 May 2026
My name is Chloe Marie Aston and I’m a singer from North Devon.
Fury
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
4 May 2026
THE MOST EXCITING BAND....IN THE GALAXY!
Childrens Best Dressed Competition
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
4 May 2026
Childrens Best Dressed Competition is a Poop Deck.
Wonkey Donkeys
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
4 May 2026
We are four musicians all heavily associated with the music scene on the South Coast, joined together through our love of music and entertainment. We're a covers band!
Colin Fortune
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
4 May 2026
Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator / party entertainer
Day 3 Opens
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
4 May 2026
Day 3 Opens is a Poop Deck.
Family Parade
Hosted by Muster Point
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
4 May 2026
This be the centerpiece of our festival's "family-friendly" Monday
Muster at William of Orange Statue
Hosted by Muster Point
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
4 May 2026
This be where the crews shall gather, where the noise will rise, and where the adventure truly begins...
Day 2 Closes (we go again tomorrow)
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
At six bells of the evening watch, the stage falls silent! Check Mapzest for the next day's plunder!
Fury
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
THE MOST EXCITING BAND....IN THE GALAXY!
Chloe Marie Aston
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
3 May 2026
My name is Chloe Marie Aston and I’m a singer from North Devon.
The Out of Tunas
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
3 May 2026
A ramshackle bunch of shanty singers, guaranteed to be the life and soul of every party!
Reivers Gallows
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
Gloucestershire’s original number one pirate band. Scallywags and rogues plundering music's rich history.
Wrecked Again Shanty Crew
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
3 May 2026
A group of friends from Cockwood in Devon who enjoy the social side of shanty as well as the songs.
Hooligans Rule
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
3 May 2026
Celtic folk music, English Scottish and Irish - and some French traditional music and songs on fiddle guitar mandolin and bodhran.
St Fian
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
Playing contemporary folk music to make you laugh, cry and dance!
Out of Tunas
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
3 May 2026
A ramshackle bunch of shanty singers, guaranteed to be the life and soul of every party!
Scuttlebutt
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
3 May 2026
A vibrant Shanty crew in Ilfracombe, North Devon, bringing swagger and revelry to any event.
Skirmish on board the Golden Hind
Hosted by The Golden Hind
Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham TQ5 8AW
3 May 2026
Skirmish on board the Golden Hind is a Skirmish in Brixham.
Missin' Tackle
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
3 May 2026
Missin' Tackle Shanty Crew' are a Brixham based shanty crew. Formed in 2014, following the success of 'The Provident' play, these lads came together and have been singing ever since. The group consists of seven singers.
Skirmish
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
3 May 2026
Skirmish is a Shanty.
Pirates of St Piran
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
A rocky rumbustious sea shanty group raising money for local charities. Performing all over Cornwall
Gurdybird
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
3 May 2026
Symphonie Hurdy Gurdy playing TechnoPirate, based in Penzance, performing at steampunk events
Skuttlebutt
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
A vibrant Shanty crew in Ilfracombe, North Devon, bringing swagger and revelry to any event.
Pilchard the Pirate & Lee Shanty
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
3 May 2026
We’re absolutely delighted to be opening the brand-new Shanty Stage at the Brixham Pirate Festival this year, and we can’t wait to share it with you all.
Colin Fortune
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
3 May 2026
Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator / party entertainer
Day 2 Opens
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
3 May 2026
At eleventh bell, we open the main stage for a full day of music! Check Mapzest for the lineup!
Pirate Parade
Hosted by Muster Point
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
3 May 2026
The NEW PARADE ROUTE for Saturday & Sunday is here! 🔥
Muster at William of Orange Statue
Hosted by Muster Point
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
3 May 2026
This be where the crews shall gather, where the noise will rise, and where the adventure truly begins...
Day 1 Closes (we go again tomorrow)
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
At six bells of the evening watch, the stage falls silent! Check Mapzest for the next day's plunder!
Reivers Gallows
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
Gloucestershire’s original number one pirate band. Scallywags and rogues plundering music's rich history.
Scuttlebutt
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
2 May 2026
A vibrant Shanty crew in Ilfracombe, North Devon, bringing swagger and revelry to any event.
Full Disclosure
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
2 May 2026
Full Disclosure is a Poop Deck.
Captains Beard
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
Captains Beard is a Main.
Cask
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
2 May 2026
Cask is a Shanty daughter and father duo. Singing new and old shanties and forebitters, plus seasongs
Midsummer Gurnards
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
2 May 2026
Sea shanties and folk songs and add a dash of folk punk
Queen Annes Revenge
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
2 May 2026
ARRR! It's Queen Anne's revenge and South West Pirate Folk has landed! Named after the ship sailed by the infamous pirate Blackbeard, Queen Anne's Revenge bring you an acoustic mix of traditional songs, originals and covers.
Stern Maidens
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
2 May 2026
Female sea shanty crew from the Devon/Somerset border - expect rich harmonies, foot-stomping fun & a side order of sass!
Pirates of St Piran
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
A rocky rumbustious sea shanty group raising money for local charities. Performing all over Cornwall
Skirmish on board the Golden Hind
Hosted by The Golden Hind
Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham TQ5 8AW
2 May 2026
Skirmish on board the Golden Hind is a Skirmish in Brixham.
Wonkey Donkeys
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
2 May 2026
We are four musicians all heavily associated with the music scene on the South Coast, joined together through our love of music and entertainment. We're a covers band!
Skirmish
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
2 May 2026
Skirmish is a Shanty.
Stern Maidens
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
2 May 2026
Female sea shanty crew from the Devon/Somerset border - expect rich harmonies, foot-stomping fun & a side order of sass!
Quartermasters
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
Quartermasters is a Main.
Hooligans Rule
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
Celtic folk music, English Scottish and Irish - and some French traditional music and songs on fiddle guitar mandolin and bodhran.
Pilchard the Pirate & Lee Shanty
Hosted by Shanty Stage
New for 2026! Introducing: 'Shanty Stage' 'Tis a fine space for dancin' n singin' ouside the Prince William Pub.
2 May 2026
We’re absolutely delighted to be opening the brand-new Shanty Stage at the Brixham Pirate Festival this year, and we can’t wait to share it with you all.
Scuttlebutt
Hosted by Poop Deck Stage
In conjunction with Bays Brewery - live performances located in the town square/area
2 May 2026
A vibrant Shanty crew in Ilfracombe, North Devon, bringing swagger and revelry to any event.
Day 1 Opens
Hosted by Main Stage
Located under the Old Fish Market on the harbour, serving as the central hub for ye live music, sea shanties, and pirate rock
2 May 2026
At eleventh bell, we open the main stage for a full day of music! Check Mapzest for the lineup!
Pirate Parade
Hosted by Muster Point
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
2 May 2026
The NEW PARADE ROUTE for Saturday & Sunday is here! 🔥
Muster at William of Orange Statue
Hosted by Muster Point
The William of Orange Statue, The Strand
2 May 2026
This be where the crews shall gather, where the noise will rise, and where the adventure truly begins...
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