# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Longest Johns
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: CHART TOPPING FOLK GROUP, THE LONGEST JOHNS, ARE GLOBALLY KNOWN FOR THEIR ROLLICKING HARMONIES AND RAUCOUS ENERGY THAT ARE BLOWING NEW WIND INTO THE SAILS OF TRADITIONAL SEA SHANTIES AND WORK SONGS.

With a strong digital presence boasting over 500,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly700,000 monthly Spotify listeners, their breakout moment came in 2021, when their rendition of, ‘Wellerman’, went viral on TikTok, sparking the ‘Shanty Tok’ craze that became a global resurgence in sea shanty music and saw the band sign to Decca Records.

This year, they have released their tenth album to round up the Pieces of Eight project – an EP a month for eight months culminating in the 24-track compilation.

Please read our bag policy and FAQs before attending: boilershop.net/faqs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/the-longest-johns/200029729404455
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle Upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 20 South Street, NE1 3PE Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.96716
- **long**: -1.61544
- **full address**: 20 South Street, NE1 3PE Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 20 South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PE, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Longest Johns
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/791b9105479ef631436c59060ec136e99cb1a57fc2fb14cce41ec82479d4a341-rimg-w1200-h675-dc312d17-gmir?v=1775883400

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Longest Johns being held?
  - **A:** The Longest Johns takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 20 South Street, NE1 3PE Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 20 South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PE, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Longest Johns?
  - **A:** The Longest Johns is organized by Boiler Shop.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Boiler Shop's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Boiler Shop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Boiler Shop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Longest Johns is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle Upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Longest Johns sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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