What's On In The Falkland Islands

There’s always a lot happening around the Islands! Falkland Islanders have a great sense of community; along with annual events there are also impromptu, one-off occasions so ask around to find out what’s happening at the time of your visit. Look out for dances, craft events, shearing and sheep shows, the New Year raftrace and a whole range of lively fund-raisers.

Annual dances include the May Ball, Winter Ball, Conservation Ball and Poppy Ball but pop up from time to time in Stanley and other larger settlements. Some are very fine affairs with ball gowns and evening suits but others have a casual feel. Brush up your foxtrot, quickstep, salsa or waltz and join in the fun. Beginners can easily be carried along, and will enjoy the fast pace of the Circassian Circle!

“Sports” is the Falkland Island term for events that link closely with farming activities. Horses are only occasionally used for farm work but proud horse owners enjoy the thrill of the chase at the races and demonstrating their riding skills at a gymkhana. “Stanley sports” takes place after Christmas at Stanley Racecourse, when people take to the saddle and also compete at other fun events including children’s races. Place a bet on the tote – there’s not a lot to lose! “Camp sports” are held at locations on East and West Falkland at the end of February with shearing, dog trials, the mechanical bull and treasure hunts adding to the entertainment.

More recognised sporting activities do happen in the Falklands, of note is the world’s most southerly certified marathon which takes place in the month of March. Attracting participants from overseas as well as Islanders, this is great chance to compete in a friendly event where everyone is cheered with an enthusiasm that belies the small size of the population.

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Midwinter Swim

Stanley

Postponed from Saturday 23rd June
On the count of three...take a mid-winter swim: Not for the fainthearted, the Saturday before mid-winter’s day (midsummer in the Northern hemisphere), a handful of plucky residents take to the chilly Atlantic...

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From:
30 June 2018
The Falklands Ball

This will be the first year of the Falklands Ball and will be the annual fundraiser for the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday 16th July at the Museum

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From:
4 Aug 2018
Falklands Craft Exhibition

Stanley

Annual Falklands Craft Exhibition will be held in the FIDF Hall and is open to the public. Prize giving and raffle draw will commence at 4pm on Sunday.
Entries should be taken to the FIDF Hall between 4-6pm on Friday 14th September and items should...

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15 Sept 2018to16 Sept 2018Various Opening Times
Halloween at the Museum

Stanley

Wednesday, October 31 at 6 PM - 7 PM, for more information about the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust

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From:
31 Oct 2018Open 18:00 - 19:00
Remembrance Sunday

Stanley

The main church service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral followed by the Act of Remembrance at the Cross of Sacrifice, Ross Road East, Stanley. The Act of Remembrance will be supported by marching detachments representing the Royal Navy,...

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From:
11 Nov 2018
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10 Nov 2019
Battle Day

Stanley

This national holiday commemorates the second major naval engagement of the First World War when a small British fleet destroyed the German South Atlantic Squadron. The 1914 Memorial, constructed on a headland west of Government House, is the focus...

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From:
8 Dec 2018
Stanley Sports Race Meeting

Stanley

They’re off - Stanley Sports Association Race Meeting: Stanley thunders to the sound of hooves with the annual Boxing Day race meeting providing fun and entertainment for all the family. A Christmas tradition, a horse race has been held in Stanley...

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26 Dec 2018to27 Dec 2018
Stanley Marathon

Stanley

**Provisional date**
On your marks for the world’s most southerly marathon: Forget London and New York, for a real challenge don your running shoes for the world’s most southerly AIMS-certified marathon. The Standard Chartered Bank Stanley...

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From:
17 Mar 2019
Liberation Day

Stanley

Liberation Day commemorates the end of the occupation of the Falkland Islands by Argentina in 1982. Islanders gather at Christ Church Cathedral to mark the occasion with a thanksgiving service, followed by wreath laying at the Liberation Monument...

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