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Explore the rich musical tradition of the Royal Navy at a special two-day event at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard


Whether you love sea shanties full of salty metaphors and swashbuckling action, or the stirring sound of a military band with brass and drums, there will be music across Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in a new event on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th June 2023, which is completely free with a valid ticket to the given attractions.

The rich history of music in the Royal Navy is being explored at a brand new two-day event, featuring a wide range of musical performances and styles, from The Royal Marines School of Music to Tudor Opera singing with Jay Britton.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard comes alive with music, beginning on Friday 23rd June, with a special Solent Shanty singing event in collaboration with the Portsmouth Music Hub. This special collaboration has allowed the museum to host a special performance of sea shanties by over 700 children in the shadow of the legendary HMS Victory.

This new event continues on Saturday 24th June, featuring performances across Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from a variety of performers and styles. The Ultimate Explorer ticket is valid all year, so can be used on both days of this special event.

This event will feature performers all over the Historic Dockyard, from HMS Warrior to the galleries, and the restaurants on-site. With sea shanties on the deck of HMS Warrior, to the Portsmouth Military Wives Choir in the Nelson Gallery, and even Tudor Opera singing in the Mary Rose, there is something for all visitors to enjoy. Take in the sights of centuries of Royal Navy history, from the iconic Mary Rose, to the steadfast monitor HMS M.33, with this new musical accompaniment.

This event is completely free with a valid ticket to the given attractions. The Ultimate Explorer Ticket is the best value option for 12-month entry to all the attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard including the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, HMS M33, the galleries and exhibitions of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport and Harbour Tours and starts from £39 per adult and £29 per child. It is valid for multiple entries throughout the year, with family tickets available. Book online at www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Entry onto the 12-acre historic area of the Dockyard is free with a Historic Quarter Pass, which is issued at the Visitor Centre between 10am and 4:30pm.












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