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Discover What’s On In Cornwall In October 2025

Whether you’re looking for a weekend of marvellous music or a little Halloween magic this season, our guide to what’s on this October in Cornwall is sure to have you marking down the dates in your diary…

3rd – 4th October: Falmouth Reggae Festival – Princess Pavilion, Falmouth

Taking place in the tropical surrounds of Princess Pavilion’s Gyllyngdune Gardens, the Falmouth Reggae Festival is back for another weekend of celebrating sounds from across the world.

With headline acts like Cimarons and Aziza Jaye taking centre stage, immerse yourself in the rhythms of Jamaica and join those with a passion for good music and good vibes.

📷: Falmouth Reggae Festival

4th October: Culdrose Military Wives Choir – The Poly, Falmouth

Get ready for an uplifting night of music, community spirit and vocal harmony as Culdrose Military Wives Choir take to the stage for Pawsitive Voices.

Joining them on the night is the sensational Scarlette Von B, a standout contestant from The Voice. With plenty of opportunities to sing along, it’s set to be a truly feel-good night for all.

📷: Culdrose Military Wives Choir

9th-12th October: Falmouth Oyster Festival – Falmouth

Falmouth Oyster Festival is back for 2025! Enjoy four days of cookery demonstrations, feasting and festivities, across two locations, Falmouth’s Events Square and the Princess Pavilion.

Watch local chefs demonstrate unusual and exciting seafood combinations, showcasing the native Fal Oyster. Our Head Chef, Bobby Southworth, will be demonstrating on Thursday 9th and our Executive Chef, Nick Hodges will be there on Saturday 11th.

12th October: The Greenbank Wedding Fair – Falmouth

Whether you’re at the start of your wedding planning journey or finalising the finishing touches for your perfect day, discover our dreamy waterside venue.

Free to attend, join us from 11am to 3pm for our Wedding Fair. Hosted by Simply Weddings, meet some of Cornwall’s finest wedding suppliers, enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz, and receive an exclusive wedding brochure.

24th October: The Flamingo Club Murder Mystery Evening – The Alverton, Truro

Step into the glamour and intrigue of the Roaring Twenties as The Alverton’s opulent Great Hall becomes the scene of a chilling crime… and it’s up to you to solve it.

At £65 per person, your ticket is your invite to the dinner party and includes an arrival drink, a four-course dinner and entertainment from Murder by Appointment – the longest established murder mystery company in the west of England.

25th October – 2nd November: Silhouettes & Shadows – National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

This Half Term, step into the shadows with spooky Make & Takes, magical shadow puppet stories, and the mysterious Morgawr sea monster trail at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Explore, create, and discover in a week of family fun with a spooky twist — and best of all, all activities are free with Museum admission.

27th – 31st October: Kids Eat Free – The Working Boat

Head below decks this half term to The Working Boat pub, where they’ll be treating little sailors to a free lunch with every adult main course ordered. Available Monday 27th to Sunday 31st October, from 12pm until 3pm.

📸: Muddy Mummy Adventures

30th October: Bobby’s Taste of Cornwall – The Greenbank, Falmouth

After multiple sell-out events, ‘Bobby’s Taste of Cornwall’ is back on Thursday 30th October.

Take your seat in our intimate Sundeck area, which hosts panoramic views of the River Fal, and indulge in a six-course tasting menu, expertly crafted and curated by our Head Chef, Bobby Southworth.

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