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Falmouth's Festive Weekend

Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 December 2026

11am–5pm

Attractions 11am–5pm both days

Falmouth town centre (Church Street and surrounding streets; ice rink indoors), Falmouth, Cornwall · South West England

MakersFood & drinkIce rinkLight trailSanta’s grottoLive music

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A canopy of white Christmas lights strung above a street of lit shopfronts in Falmouth town centre at dusk
Christmas lights in Falmouth town centre, home of the Festive Weekend (photo 2012) — Photo: Fæ, CC BY-SA 3.0

A weekend of Christmas markets, an artificial ice rink, a giant snow globe and festive entertainment across Falmouth town centre.

Falmouth's Festive Weekend is organised by the Falmouth Town Team, a partnership between the town council and Falmouth BID, to encourage people to shop locally at Christmas. Christmas market stalls spread through the town centre alongside its independent shops.

The attractions include an artificial ice rink and a giant snow-globe photo spot; in 2025 there was also a curling lane, a festive land train, carol singers, Santa's grotto and snow machines along Church Street.

The attractions run from 11am to 5pm on both days, and proceeds go towards the following year's Christmas activities in the town.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec 202611am–5pm Coming up
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2025–26 Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec 202511am–5pm Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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