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The Longest Johns

Fri, Nov 6, 2026at 6:30 PM
1215 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Price not available

The Longest Johns, a chart-topping folk group from Bristol, England, bring their powerful vocal harmonies and modern take on traditional sea shanties and work songs to Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Friday, November 6, 2026. Known for their rollicking energy and viral “ShantyTok” fame ignited by their rendition of “Wellerman” in 2021, the band has spent over a decade blending ancient maritime music with digital culture and original songwriting. Their latest album, *Ends of the Earth*, explores historical themes and American wilderness, while their previous fan-funded album *Voyage* has surpassed 7 million streams on Spotify. The trio—Jonathan “JD” Darley, Andy Yates, and Robbie Sattin—continues to tour globally, bringing their raucous harmonies to audiences worldwide.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

Tickets: Available for purchase; no price information is provided. Any tickets suspected of being bought solely for resale may be canceled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre/Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.

Lineup: The Longest Johns—Jonathan “JD” Darley, Andy Yates, and Robbie Sattin.

Venue: Lincoln Theatre DC, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Note: The performance is part of the band’s 2026 tour across the UK, United States, Europe, and Canada.

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