Cornwall Holidays

Falmouth Oyster Festival

Festivals
Live Music
Markets
Start: October 9, 2025
End: October 12, 2025

Description

The Falmouth Oyster Festival is a highly-anticipated event that takes place in the charming coastal town of Falmouth every October. This 4-day festival is dedicated to celebrating the native Fal Oyster, which marks the start of the annual oyster-dredging season in Falmouth's waters that runs until March. The festival is now in its 25th year and has become one of Cornwall's most popular food and music events of the year.

During the festival, visitors can indulge in a range of activities and attractions, from cookery demonstrations and live music to the famous oyster shucking competition. The festival attracts a diverse crowd, including seafood lovers, oyster shuckers, and landlubbers who just want to enjoy a good time. The festival's harbourside car park location on Church Street offers a perfect vantage point for watching the boat races out on the big blue, as well as the grand oyster parade. In addition to the popular oysters, visitors can also sample a range of seafood, wine, and champagne bars that line the festival site, as well as a selection of Cornish food produce, real ale, arts, and crafts.

The festival is free to attend, except for any evening concerts, which were priced at £11 each in 2022. The 2022 edition saw Cornish comedian and entertainer Johnny Cowling, local jazz and funk band Deep Squid, and Celtic folk-rock band The Stowes take to the stage to get the crowds roaring, dancing, and stomping.

The Falmouth Oyster Festival is a significant event for the town, as it contributes significantly to the local economy. The festival offers a fantastic opportunity for locals and visitors alike to come together to enjoy great food, live music, and a fun atmosphere. The 2022 edition saw the festival finally outgrow Events Square in the town and move to a bigger piece of ground on Church Street's harbourside car park, resulting in packed crowds.

Find accommodation near Falmouth Oyster Festival

More events

The Armchair Adventure Festival 2025

Start: July 24, 2025
End: July 27, 2025

The Armchair Adventure Festival 2025 returns from July 24 to 27 at the stunning Mount Edgcumbe Country Park in Cornwall. Overlooking the coast, this one-of-a-kind outdoor festival celebrates adventure, exploration,…

View Details

Truro Food Festival 2025

Start: September 24, 2025
End: September 28, 2025

The Truro Food Festival 2025 is back at Lemon Quay from September 24 to 28, transforming the heart of Truro into a vibrant celebration of Cornwall’s finest food and drink.…

View Details

Penzance Food Festival 2025

Start: September 19, 2025
End: September 21, 2025

The Penzance Food Festival 2025 is a free three-day celebration of Cornish food, culture, and community, happening from September 19 to 21 at Penlee Park. Open daily from 10 am to…

View Details

Kernowfornia Festival 2025

Start: September 26, 2025
End: September 28, 2025

Welcome to the independent and proudly Cornish music festival located on the beautiful Looe beach. There is nothing ordinary about the Kernowfornia Festival. The festival, which supports grassroots, original music…

View Details

Wild Garden Festival 2025

Start: July 17, 2025
End: July 20, 2025

The Wild Gardens Festival 2025 is a four-day celebration of music, wellness, and outdoor adventure, set in the scenic grounds of the Port Eliot Estate in Cornwall. From July 17…

View Details

Looe Weekender 2025

Start: September 19, 2025
End: September 21, 2025

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 19, 2025, the Seaside Town will host the Looe Weekender 2025 Festival. As fantastic local bands perform for the crowds, expect the pubs and…

View Details

Falmouth Week 2025

Start: August 8, 2025
End: August 17, 2025

Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins as a local sailing regatta dating back as far as 1837, the week has evolved into…

View Details

Newquay Food Festival 2025

Start: July 10, 2025
End: July 13, 2025

A 4-day celebration of food, music, art & culture.We are very excited to announce that the first NEWQUAY FOOD FESTIVAL will be landing in JULY 2025. You can expect the…

View Details

Cornwall Rocks 2025

Start: October 3, 2025
End: October 5, 2025

Experience Cornwall Rocks 2024 at Tencreek Holiday Park, Looe, Oct 4-6. Featuring top UK rock bands like Dare, Collateral, Skam, and more. Unmissable for rock enthusiasts!

View Details

The Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival 2025

Start: September 12, 2025
End: September 14, 2025

Experience The Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival's eleventh year with big live bands, orchard silent disco, and a diverse lineup of acts. A Cornish party not to be missed!

View Details