Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Events in Falmouth for 2025

The 2025 events programme in Falmouth is made up of the key established events, and the new festivals on the block. The long-standing annual events in Falmouth that take over the town are the Sea Shanty (13th-15th June 2025), The Oyster Festival (TBA October 2025), and Falmouth Week (8th-17th August 2025).

If you’re just looking to pop the dates for all of Falmouth’s events in your diary, scroll on down to our ‘Seasonal Events Happening in Falmouth in 2025’ where you’ll find a chronological list.

A few of these festivals have yet to confirm their exact dates, but we know which month they take place. Pencil it in your diary, and double check nearer the time!

Sea Shanty Festival, 13th-15th June 2025

Falmouth’s Sea Shanty Festival is the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe! With a long history as the first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships, sea shanties were work songs sung aboard ships and fishing vessels.

The Falmouth Sea Shanty taps into our Cornish roots, and the three-day festival with performances from around 80 groups across various venues makes for a brilliant atmosphere. The famous Fisherman’s Friends, and the Oggymen, are often the lead acts, and combined with food stalls, arts and crafts stands, and raucous beer tents, a good time is had by all.

Website: www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk/
Where: Venues across Falmouth town.
Cost: Free, no booking or tickets required.

The Cornish Bank exploded onto Falmouth’s (and Cornwall’s) music scene, and has a fast-moving and eclectic programme of gigs throughout the year, with musicians from all over queuing up to play at this incredibly special venue. For the past three years, it has also hosted Wanderfal, bringing acts and an unmissable vibe to venues across Falmouth town. With family-friendly activities during the day, and a chance to party the night away during the evening, it’s a great way to soak up fantastic live music.

Website: thecornishbank.co.uk/
Where: Cornish Bank and venues across Falmouth town.
Cost: Ticketed event, details yet to be announced.

Keen to showcase Cornwall for the vibrant and cultural centre it is, and ensuring acts make it over the River Tamar… The Falmouth Cringe is a comedy festival going from strength to strength, securing household names in their always impressive lineup. Gigs take place in various venues across Falmouth, and there’s brilliant variety in the selection – so there is truly something for everyone. 

Website: www.falmouthcringe.com/
Where: Venues across Falmouth Town.
Cost: Ticketed event; details yet to be announced.

Located between Mylor and Flushing, the Tregew Food Barn market takes place every Saturday, all year round. The best Cornish food and drink producers come together and it’s a brilliant way to kick off the weekend. From fresh local bread and pastries, cheeses, vegetables, fish and meat, plus a chance to buy Falmouth’s Loveday Gin and Rum, the produce is delicious, sourced locally, and your support goes towards small independent businesses who are passionate about where our food comes from. With hot drink trucks too and communal tables and benches, it’s become a community hub and the perfect place to stock up for special occasions or the week ahead.

Website: www.foodbarn-tregew.co.uk/
Where: Tregew Road, Flushing, Falmouth, TR11 5UQ. Saturdays 9am-1pm.
Cost: Free to enter, no booking or tickets required.

The Moor in Falmouth has been a market space for hundreds of years, and the tradition is kept alive and kicking today with a regular Saturday food market. With a handy mix of fresh produce, from meat, fish, cheese, and fruit and veg, alongside food stalls and trucks selling delicious prepared snacks and meals, it’ll brighten up your Saturday morning jaunt in Falmouth. 

Website: falmouth.co.uk/falmouth-events/falmouths-market/
Where: The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 3QA
Cost: Free to enter, no booking or tickets required. 

Returning from a brilliant first two years, the Falmouth Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of food, drink, music and art. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Falmouth’s picturesque harbour, the Falmouth Food Festival is a chance to sample those local food trucks you’ve been meaning to test out, and enjoy a great atmosphere with family and friends. There promises to be a fantastic varied selection, as Cornwall’s culinary talents draw from a range of influences, and make magic from our fresh local produce.

Website: falmouthfoodfestival.com/
Where: Falmouth town.
Cost: Free to enter, no booking or tickets required.

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival has been a staple of the events calendar in Falmouth for just over 25 years. That adds up to a lot of mighty molluscs eaten and celebrated! One of Cornwall’s biggest festivals, the event highlights oysters, but also showcases a wide variety of local food, artisans, and live music. With cookery demonstrations, champagne bars, a working boat race, shucking competitions, and more, it’s fun for all the family.

Showing no one is untouched by the financial climate, last year’s Oyster Festival was cancelled due to rising costs, but they are working on a new format for 2025 and we’re ready to throw our support behind them!

Website: falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk/
Where: Falmouth, Event Square.
Cost: Free daytime entry, ticketed from 6pm.

Family-Friendly Events in Falmouth

Many of these events are family-friendly during the daytime, with kids enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, live music and market stalls. During the evening, a few events can get a little livelier, particularly if there’s a celebration of local beers and ales, so are less suitable for children. If you have any concerns about children, dogs or accessibility ahead of the event, get in touch with event organisers who will be able to help.

We hope you’ve been tempted to visit a few (or all?!) of Falmouth’s fantastic events in 2025. There are too many to shine a spotlight on, which is not a bad situation to be in, so below is a handy list of Falmouth’s events for the year ahead. Seasons by season, you can celebrate the talented innovators, creatives, producers, and revel in the best Cornwall has to offer.

Spring Events in Falmouth

Falmouth Spring Flower Show

A great way to celebrate the arrival of springtime, with blooming flowers and plenty of joy at the beauty of nature and the ebbing away of winter weather. 

Date: 22th & 23th March 2025

Best For: People who are potty about plants 

Location: Princess Pavilion, Gyllyngdune Garden

Cost: Free to enter

Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falmouth-Spring-Flower-Show-100064867710959/ 

Open Studios Cornwall

Artists across Cornwall open up their homes, studios, and workshops to the general public. It’s a rare opportunity to get a peek behind the scenes and purchase directly from the artist themselves. The event has moved to new organisers and needs your support so signup to the newsletter to be kept up to date with what’s happening in 2025. 

Date: 24th-26th May, & 30th May – 1st June 2025

Best For: Art lovers and art buyers 

Location: Creative studios across Cornwall

Cost: Free 

Website: https://cornwallopenstudios.co.uk/ 

Summer Events in Falmouth

Falmouth Food Fest

Falmouth Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of food, drink, music and art. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Falmouth’s picturesque harbour, the Falmouth Food Festival is a chance to sample those local food trucks you’ve been meaning to test out, and enjoy a great atmosphere with family and friends

Date: 23rd-26th May 2025

Best For: Foodies

Location: Falmouth Town

Cost: Free to enter

Website: https://falmouthfoodfestival.com/ 

Richard Mille Cup Yacht Racing

Created by a classic yacht owner for qualified yacht owners, the Richard Mille Cup is a highly anticipated event for sailing enthusiasts. For spectators, it’s a great opportunity to see a number of beautiful yachts in the harbour. 

Date: TBA June

Best For: Sailors and boat lovers 

Location: Falmouth 

Cost: Free to watch as a spectator 

Website: https://richardmillecup.com/ 

Sea Shanty Festival 

Falmouth’s Sea Shanty Festival is the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe! Live music, food stalls and pop up bars see the town come alive for this three-day festival. 

Date: 13th-15th June 2025

Best For: Families in the daytime, a lively party atmosphere in the evening

Location: Falmouth Town

Cost: Free

Website: https://www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk/

Falmouth Cringe

The Falmouth Cringe is a comedy festival going from strength to strength, securing household names in their always impressive line up. Gigs take place in various venues across Falmouth, and there’s brilliant variety in the selection – so there is truly something for everyone. 

Date: July TBA

Best For: Those looking for a laugh! 

Location: Falmouth Town

Cost: Ticketed events

Website: https://www.falmouthcringe.com/ 

Falmouth Week

With its origins as a local sailing regatta in the early 1800s, Falmouth week has become a chance to celebrate Falmouth and its rich and vibrant history. Alongside the Falmouth Classics sailing regatta, family-friendly activities take place on The Moor, and Southwest Bars and Events puts together an evening schedule. 

Date: 8th-17th August 2025

Best For: Families, sailors, locals 

Location: Falmouth Town

Cost: Free, with varied ticketed events

Website: https://falmouthweek.co.uk/

Autumn Events in Falmouth

Oyster Fest

One of Cornwall’s biggest festivals, the event highlights oysters, but also showcases a wide variety of local food, artisans, and live music. With cookery demonstrations, champagne bars, a working boat race, shucking competitions, and more, it’s fun for all the family. 

Date: 9th-12th October 2025

Best For: Foodies 

Location: Falmouth Town

Cost: Free, with varied ticketed events

Website: https://falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk/ 

Falmouth Book Festival 

A literary festival in Falmouth, celebrating wordsmiths. The Festival is a place to connect, engage, learn, tell each other stories, and broaden our horizons. With interviews and onstage sessions, a varied range of established and emerging authors take to the stage. 

Date: October 2025, TBA

Best For: Bookworms 

Location: Falmouth Town

Cost: Ticketed events 

Website: https://www.falmouthbookfestival.com/ 

Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair

Makers Cornwall is an art fair showcasing over 70 artists, and artisans. This Christmas fair is a great opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts and decorations and support small businesses while you’re doing it. 

Date: 7th-9th November 2025

Best For: Creatives, and supporters of small businesses

Location: Penryn Campus

Cost: Free to enter

Website: https://makerscornwall.co.uk/ 

Cornwall Film Festival

Cornwall Film Festival (CFF) will be celebrating its 24th year, with an exciting programme of films and events. Details will be announced nearer the time, but it’s likely to be a month-long programme in November with events across Cornwall at various venues, celebrating the wonder of film. 

Date: To be announced (likely November 2025)

Best For: Film lovers 

Locations: Ticketed screenings and events 

Website: https://www.instagram.com/cornwallfilm/?hl=en 

Winter Events in Falmouth

We’re getting a little ahead of ourselves here, with dates yet to be announced for festive activities in 2025. However, we can guarantee that Falmouth is a festive treat to visit during December. 

Christmas Markets

Falmouth does the festive season well, and a whole host of big and small Christmas markets pop up throughout December. Keep an eye out for your favourite independent shops and galleries opening late during the Christmas lights turn on, and follow their social media to be kept in the loop. 

Falmouth’s Christmas Lights turn on takes place on the Moor, in late November, and the Festive Weekend takes over Falmouth in early December, with children’s rides, an ice rink, Santa’s grotto, and more…

Our advice is to pencil in the dates of Falmouth’s events in your 2025 calendar. Nearer the time, you’ll be able to find up-to-date information about each event, alongside booking tickets for anything that takes your fancy.

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