Events in Falmouth
Falmouth Food Festival
Falmouth Food Festival is a celebration of great food, live music, and local creativity. Established on the waterfront, it features some of the best food vendors from Cornwall, as well as live music, chef demonstratons and unique crafts.
Fri 22nd - Mon 25th May 2026
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
The largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe! Falmouth has a proud and long history as a first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships. Over 80 groups from across the UK, Europe and further afield converge on Falmouth, bringing a wonderfully diverse range of shanties performed on stages throughout the town. The festival raises funds for the RNLI.
Fri 12th - Sun 14th June 2026
Falmouth Classics Regatta
Falmouth Classics Regatta is a three-day rally of classic sailing craft and other ttradtional vessels, incluidng pilot gigs and motorboats and includes two spectacular Parades of Sail. The Regatta has steadily grown to be one of the largest classic sailing events in the UK.
Fri 12th - Sun 14th June 2026
https://falmouthweek.co.uk/sailing-week/
Falmouth Week
Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins as a local sailing regatta dating back at least as far as 1837, the week is an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening events in the picuresque seaside town of Falmouth.
Fri 7th - Sun 16th August 2026
Falmouth Sailing Week
Sailing Week features up to seven days of fleet racing for yachts and dayboats in the expansive waters of Falmouth Bay and the Carrick Roads (lower Fal estuary). The week commences with a race briefing on the first Saturday, followed by racing each day from Sunday to the following Saturday, with daily and series prizes, and is complemented by comprehensive shoreside events for everyone
Sat 8th - Sun 16th August 2026
Falmouth Beer Fest
Annual celebration of brewing tradition at the Princess Pavilion showcases more than 100 carefully selected craft beers, real ales and ciders.
Fri 25th - Sat 26th September 2026
Falmouth Oyster Festival
The highlight of Falmouth's Autumn calendar is this nationally recognised, award-winning annual festival which celebrates the start of the oyster dredging season. Including an oyster bar, a wide variety of seafood, wines and champagne, real ales and stouts, arts, crafts, food and drink halls, chef demos and all that is best in Cornish musical entertainment
DATES TBC.
Falmouth Festive Weekend
The Festive Weekend takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December from 11am-5pm throughout the town centre.
Falmouth will transform into a magical festive wonderland for one unforgettable weekend. Wander through the bustling Christmas markets, enjoy the twinkle of seasonal lights, and experience the joy of an artificial ice rink, a giant snow globe, and a curling lane. Snow machine magic will bring a touch of winter charm, while cheerful festive characters roam the streets, spreading seasonal cheer and creating the perfect family atmosphere.
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2026