Over 10 days every year the eyes of Cornwall turn to Falmouth for its annual festivities. Originating as a sailing regatta as early at 1837, these days, with so much going on it’s hard to pin down a theme other than fun, fun and more fun. Sailing races now feature alongside, live music, food and drink events, extreme sports exhibitions, fireworks, and even the Red Arrows, there really is something for everyone going on!
2024’s edition takes place between 9th – 18th August. Throughout the week there will be a host of activities around The Moor, Falmouth’s pedestrianised square. These will include a large interactive gaming screen, a 40 foot Victorian carousel, and a bustling market which will be perfect for browsing and no doubt for grazing street food stalls as well!
Some events require tickets but many of the events are always free for all. What’s more the general festiveness abounds throughout the town’s bars, restaurant, shops, cafes and attractions making Falmouth week a brilliant time to visit. So without fail here’s a rundown of the highlights to expect at Falmouth week 2024!
Friday 9 August 2024 – Pink Wig Parade raising funds for the Breast Care Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital
Saturday 10th August 2024 – Falmouth Soul Sensations (evening), Falmouth Marching Carnival (daytime)
Sunday 11th August 2024 – Fleetwood Bac (Fleetwood Mac tribute band)
Monday 12th August 2024 – Black Grape (featuring Shaun Ryder)
Tuesday 13th August 2024 – AC/DC UK
Wednesday 14th August 2024 – Aerial Display, Action Sports Tour, Cafe Mambo Ibiza
Thursday 15th August 2024 – Ska Night featuring Rudy’s Message
Friday 16th August 2024 – The Bohemians, Queen Tribute band
Saturday 17th August 2024 – Comic, movie and anime festival
Sunday 18th August 2024 – The comic, movie and anime festival continues
As usual there will be plenty for music fans to enjoy. In the past the festival has hosted 90s rockers Reef, ska legends Bad Manners and annually hosts Falmouth Rocks that has welcomed AC/DC and Guns ‘N’ Roses tribute bands. Those that missed seeing Queen or Fleetwood Mac perform back in the day have also been pleased at the opportunity to see a couple of great tribute acts for a trip down memory lane.
In past years one of the highlights of the festival has been the appearance of the Red Arrows display tea. They’ll miss the 2024 festival, but those amongst us that love to see daring acts of aerial prowess will be more than satisfied with the aerobatic displays during the Falmouth Week air show that will see daring stunts and exhilarating manoeuvres featuring the Jet Pitts, The Titans and Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers.
One of the questions we always get asked is where is the best place to see the Falmouth week fireworks, or where is the best place to see the Red Arrows during Falmouth week? Both are extremely popular events with crowds thronging the seafront along Cliff Road. Pendennis Point, Gyllyngvase Beach or Castle Beach would be our picks for where to watch for free. We’ve previously watched from Pendennis Castle (entrance fee) which provides a great vantage point and is less crowded.
That’s just a taste of the bumper programme that’ll be taking place, more information can be found at the event website here.
Looking for somewhere to stay for Falmouth Week? Trewena’s Cornish Cottages for are perfect setting for your visit. Just 10 minutes from the centre of Falmouth and the heart of the action, our one bed cottages are situated amongst three acres of Cornish countryside overlooking Falmouth bay.
