Falmouth lights up for Christmas on Thursday 26 November 2026. The Moor has been the traditional focus in past years, with local bands and school choirs performing as the town marks the start of the holiday season, though this year’s exact stage location and running order have not been published yet.
Families typically arrive early for the choirs and stalls before the countdown itself. Expect the town centre, especially around The Moor, to be busy from mid-afternoon.
Falmouth’s festive calendar continues beyond switch-on night. A Festive Weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December brings Santa’s Grotto, an artificial ice rink and a land train to the town centre, and Harmony Choir leads a Christmas Eve procession from Custom House Quay to The Moor on 24 December.
Visitor information
Date: Thursday 26 November 2026.
Venue: Falmouth town centre, with The Moor the usual focus for stalls and performances.
Admission: Not published for 2026. Past switch-on events have been free to attend.
Travel: Park early or use public transport, since central Falmouth gets busy from mid-afternoon on the day.
Check Falmouth Official’s events page closer to the date for the running order and any road closures.
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