12th August 2026: Shanties and Skylines
Join us for an unforgettable summer evening as the Falmouth Air Show 2026 and the spectacular solar eclipse take centre stage, accompanied by live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks on our sweeping lawns overlooking Falmouth Bay.
Wednesday 12th August | Midday until late
Free entry
If you’re looking for one of the best places to watch the Falmouth Air Show 2026 or experience the solar eclipse in Cornwall, there’s nowhere quite like The Falmouth. Settle into a spot on our spacious seafront lawns and enjoy an afternoon and evening packed with entertainment as the skies above Falmouth come alive.
Our bars and Kerra’s Catering will be serving throughout the day, so you can sip, savour and soak up the atmosphere before the action begins. Kerra’s Catering will also have eclipse glasses available to purchase from 12pm on the day.
The entertainment starts at 5pm with live music from Eight in a Bar, setting the scene ahead of the breathtaking Falmouth Air Show from 6.15pm. Then, between 6.18pm and 8.09pm, witness the extraordinary solar eclipse as the moon partially obscures the evening sun in one of the most memorable natural spectacles of the year.
As the skies continue to captivate, Porthleven’s own Hit & Miss will take to the stage with their lively, upbeat repertoire of Cornish shanties and a cappella favourites, bringing plenty of seaside spirit to the celebrations before and after the air display.
Please note, we have a limited number of eclipse glasses available for in-house guests only.
Event Schedule
Midday until late
Bars and Kerra’s Catering open.
5pm – 6.15pm
Live music from Eight in a Bar.
6.15pm – 6.45pm
Falmouth Air Show 2026.
6.18pm – 8.09pm
Solar eclipse.
6.45pm – 7.45pm
Live music from Hit & Miss.
8pm – 8.20pm
More Cornish shanties from Hit & Miss.
Whether you’re searching for the best place to watch the Falmouth Air Show 2026, hoping to experience the solar eclipse in Cornwall, or simply looking for a fantastic free summer event by the sea, Shanties and Skylines promises an evening to remember.
No booking required – simply come along, find your perfect spot on the lawn, and enjoy an unforgettable celebration of music, aviation and Cornwall’s spectacular summer skies.
