Event Programme

There is a full programme of daytime and evening activities

Other events & venues
• Fal River Festival Sponsored Walk
Exhibitions
The Greenbank Hotel
• Webcams [1] [2] [3]

Wednesday 10th September
Falmouth Docks, Tall Ships open to the public, 11am-7.30pm. Free Entry
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. The Johnny Austin Big Band, £8, 7pm - 11.30pm
Custom House Quay, Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village, Skinner's Bar & Entertainment, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Free Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, 10am - 5pm Free Exhibition
The Poly, Master And Commander [12A]
Boat Trips

Thursday 11th September
Falmouth Docks, Tall Ships open to the public, 10am - 7.30pm. Free Entry
Crew sports activities 9am-3pm
Ships crew parade & prize giving 4.30pm - 6pm Events Square to The Moor and return
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. 7pm - 11.30pm Breakthru Party Band with Paul McGahan
Custom House Quay, Free Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village & Skinner's Bar, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Free Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, 10am - 5pm Exhibition
The Poly, The African Queen [PG]
Boat Trips

Friday 12th September
Falmouth Docks, Tall Ships open to the public, 10am-7.30pm. Free Entry
Grand Firework Spectacular, Falmouth Harbour 9.30pm
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. 80's Party Night 7pm - 11.30pm
Princess Pavilion, BIG NIGHT OUT, 8.30pm, 11.30pm
Custom House Quay, Free Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village & Skinner's Bar, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
• Maritime Museum John Dyer's Tall Ships Paintings Exhibition, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, by invitation
The Poly, Free Exhibitions & Tall Ship Building in Action 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, Exhibition 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Louis de Bernières: Celebrated Author in Person
Boat Trips

Saturday 13th September
No Public Access to Tall Ships
Parade of Sail & Race Start, 1pm - 5pm
Alternative viewing areas at St Anthony Head, St Mawes, Swanpool, Maenporth and Rosemullion Head, additional parking provided.
Boat Trips to view Parade of Sail
• Pendennis Point, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parachute & Search & Rescue Display
Pendennis Castle, Tall Ships Celebration
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. Beach Boys Tribute Band California Dreaming, £10, 7pm - 11.30pm
Custom House Quay, Free Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village & Skinner's Bar, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, Exhibition 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Deep Water [PG]

Following the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta
NMMC, 24 September | Discovery Talk: Tall Ships and Tall Stories

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Tall Ships in the Docks
10 September 11am - 7.30pm
11 and 12 September 10am - 7.30pm

Falmouth Docks

Come on board or get up close to the large-square rigged vessels taking part in the Regatta. These magnificent vessels will be berthed at Queen’s Wharf in Falmouth Docks and are open to the public for the three days preceding the race start. Entry is free and access is either through the main gate on Bar Road or by ferry. Hot and cold food and a Skinner’s Bar on site.

10 minutes walk from main gate in Bar Road, last admittance 7pm, no smoking, no dogs (except guide dogs), disabled badge holder shuttle bus provided.

Port Pendennis Marina

The smaller ships taking part in the Regatta are berthed at Port Pendennis Marina next to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. They can be viewed from the Maritime Museum walkway or Events Square.


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