Falmouth Week 2026

Name: Falmouth Week 2026
Start: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-16T23:59:59.000Z
Location: Falmouth Harbour & town

Cornwall Holidays

7–16 August 2026 · falmouth

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6 August 2026 - 17 August 2026 in Falmouth. Live availability and prices.

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Falmouth Week is ten days of spectacular sailing racing on one of the world’s finest natural harbours, accompanied by a packed programme of shore-side entertainment. The Falmouth Classics regatta brings together beautiful traditional boats, while modern racing fleets compete in daily races.

On shore, there’s live music, family events, food stalls, and the famous fireworks display over the harbour. The town comes alive with a festival atmosphere - pubs spill onto pavements, restaurants put out extra tables, and the harbour front is buzzing from morning to late evening.

Free to watch from the shore and enjoy most events. One of those rare events where the whole town joins in.

Where to Stay

Falmouth has the widest accommodation choice on the south coast. Merchants Manor Hotel and Spa is dog-friendly with a pool. Swallows Retreat is a two-bedroom pet-friendly cottage. Browse places to stay in Falmouth.

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