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One of Cornwall's most loved festival's returns to Events Square 8-11 October 2026 to celebrate the start of the oyster dredging season!

🆓 Thu 8th - Falmouth Soul Sensation
🎫 Fri 9th - Mad Dog McRea
🎫 Sat 10th - Giles Robson
🆓 Sun 11th - The Oggymen Packed with cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs, oysters, seafood, wine and local ale, sea shanties, a town parade, live music, an oyster s

hucking competition, a Falmouth Working Boat race and marquees brimming with Cornish produce; the festival is a must for all oyster, seafood and maritime heritage enthusiasts! Falmouth Oyster Festival has seen an increasing number of Cornish food and drink producers promoting their quality produce alongside the longstanding craft fair stalls in the festival marquee. Festival visitors can savour the expanding range of mouth watering Cornish food and drink, both on site whilst taking in the festival atmosphere or to take home and enjoy!

19/08/2026

We’re delighted to announce as the first chef on our lineup for Fal Oyster Fest 2026! 🦪✨

Now at Executive Head Chef at , Chris made history as the first Cornishman to win a Michelin star in Cornwall at The Driftwood on the Roseland Peninsula, and went on to earn another at Gidleigh Park in 2023.

More information on chefs via our website (see comments).

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

17/08/2026

Cornwall’s Kings & Queens of soul return to Falmouth Oyster Festival on Thursday night for a FREE party to kickstart the evening entertainment on Event Square! 🎺

With their sparkling female harmonies and upbeat horn section, the talented rhythm section drives this outfit through a joyous performance of familiar faces who simply love to play together, developing a reputation across the Southwest as one of the best party bands out of Cornwall.

Expect classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, the Supremes and many more, with a sprinkling of modern classics for the fun of it! 🪩

🎶 Free to attend
📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

12/08/2026

Trader applications are now open for Falmouth Oyster Festival 2026!

Be part of one of the UK’s most culturally significant & traditional food events, set in the heart of Falmouth on the world-renowned Event Square between October 8th - 11th.

From artisan makers to street food traders and craft producers, we’re proud to showcase passionate businesses who bring true craftsmanship, creativity and charm to the thousands of visitors that head to the event – and we’d love for you to join us in 2026 🫶

Apply via our website (link in bio) 🔗

10/08/2026

The sustainability & importance of oyster dredging by sail & oar 🦪

Falmouth Oysterman Zane discusses why oyster dredging is so crucial to maintaining the ecosystem of the Fal estuary.

You can do your bit by joining us at Falmouth Oyster Festival and slurping on a local delicacy, helping keep this proud tradition alive.

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09/08/2026

Hold onto your hats, it’s Mad Dog McRea time! 💥

Loading up the legendary Happy Bus for their Autumn tour, the 7-piece group are stopping off at Event Square to join in the antics of Falmouth Oyster Festival on Friday night with a brand-spanking new album in tow.

Mad Dog McRea blends a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies - Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs.

Described as a pop-up festival bursting with energy & colour, they have built a reputation for raucous live shows, blending original songs with traditional melodies and a dash of storytelling charm.

🎫 falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

05/08/2026

It's National Oyster Day! Or as the folk of Falmouth like to call it, Wednesday 🦪

We're commemorating this joyous day with 5 of our favourite oyster facts - take a scroll 👉

For those who celebrate, it's the perfect excuse to grab an oyster slurp it down a glass of fizz for good measure. That's certainly how many of you like to enjoy them during Falmouth Oyster Festival each October, and we don't blame you!

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

04/08/2026

The Native Fal Oyster 🦪

The mighty mollusc at the heart of Falmouth Oyster Festival. The incredible team of shuckers prepare thousands of oysters for you to slurp over the weekend, enjoyed straight up, with a squeeze of lemon, even a dash of tabasco!

How do you like your oysters? 👇

02/08/2026

Witness one of the greatest harmonica players in the WORLD at this year's Falmouth Oyster Festival 🦪✨

Multi award winning, internationally adored Blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and masterful showman is joining the celebrations with us in 2026.

👉 The only European artist to appear on Chicago’s legendary Alligator Records, who described him as “A blues giant, absolute master of the form”.

👉 He is 1 of 3 UK blues artists alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green to win a coveted Blues Music Award in Memphis (The Grammys of the Blues).

Tickets live on our website (link in bio) 🎫

📍Event Square, Falmouth
🗓️ October 8th - 11th, 2026

01/08/2026

visited Cornwall to chat with two of our local oystermen, Zane & Louis, who are helping to preserve an ancient, sail-powered craft the defines Cornish fishing heritage.

Each autumn at Falmouth Oyster Festival, we pay tribute traditional, low-impact oyster dredging on the Fal Estuary, celebrating the start of the Oyster dredging season, supporting local fishermen.

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30/07/2026

We're delighted to introduce the headline entertainment for Falmouth Oyster Festival 2026! ✨

We're bringing 3-nights of rocking live music to Event Square, followed by the customary closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

🦪 Thursday 8th - Local legends and Cornwall’s Kings & Queens of soul, , return for a FREE party to kickstart late night entertainment in the tent.

🦪 Friday 9th - bring their raucous live show, blending a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. Support act TBA. Tickets live. 🎫

🦪 Saturday 10th - Multi award winning, internationally recognised Blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and masterful showman Giles Robson is joining this year’s celebrations, with support from Dave Keller - one of the finest Soul/Roots musicians touring the world today, recognised by some of the biggest names in music. Tickets live. 🎫

🦪 Sunday 11th - Hailing from Falmouth, The Oggymen have built a reputation for tight harmonies and spine-tingling performances that convey the rugged beauty of the Duchy of Cornwall, and return for their regular slot at the FREE festival closing ceremony.

Falmouth Oyster Festival marks the start of the oyster dredging season each October. We celebrate the hard work of traditional fishermen on the Fal estuary, serving up their hand-dredged oysters alongside a wonderful lineup of chef demonstrations & musical performances each year, celebrating craft & culture throughout the event.

🎫 Tickets & more information via our website.

Address

Event Square, Port Pendennis
Falmouth
TR113XA

Telephone

+447967758223

Website

https://www.gigantic.com/promoter/falmouth-oyster-festival

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