When the rbb’s Großer Sendesaal transforms into a stage on July 4, 2026, there will be a hint of the sea in the air: The 27th Festival of Sea Shanties invites you on a musical journey along coastlines, ship decks, and moments of wanderlust. The event begins at 3:00 p.m.
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Festival der Seemannslieder
Together with three guest choirs—the Shanty Chor MK Bielefeld, the Shanty-Chor Dortmund, and the Maritimer Chor Wolfsburg—a program unfolds that brings the diversity of maritime music to life.
The program spans a wide range, from traditional shanties that once set the rhythm of work on board to well-known maritime hits. Classics from Hans Albers’ repertoire meet modern interpretations, such as those by Santiano.
The festival brings together community, musical tradition, and a fascination with the sea—and brings them right into the heart of Berlin for an afternoon.
Participating artists
Shanty-Chor Berlin und 3 Gastchöre
Dates
July 2026
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