Falmouth Week runs from Friday 7 to Sunday 16 August 2026. Sailing remains central to the event, with the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association coordinating races through six local clubs. Shoreside activity includes daytime family events, town-centre music and evening entertainment in the Waterfront Marquee.
The official site lists the Pink Wig Mermaid March on the opening Friday and Falmouth Carnival at the start of the week. It also describes activities on The Moor and Events Square, an eclectic market and nightly live music. Individual programme items can be free or ticketed, so the page does not describe the entire ten-day event as free.
Visitor information
Dates: Friday 7 to Sunday 16 August 2026.
Location: Sailing clubs around Falmouth Harbour plus shoreside venues across the town.
Admission: Mixed. Harbour viewing and some town activity are open access, while Waterfront Marquee performances and sailing entry can require payment. Check each listing.
Rail: The organiser advises changing at Truro for the Maritime Line and using Falmouth Docks station where possible. It says Falmouth Town station will be closed on Wednesday 12 August for crowd management.
Parking: Church Street car park is listed as closed for the festival. The visitor page provides current park-and-ride, accessible parking and public-transport details.
Where to stay
The programme spreads across Falmouth. Browse places to stay in Falmouth.
