What's on 2026

JANUARY 2026

Ice Skating at Eden 
Lace up your skates! This well-loved family activity returns to the Eden Project for the 2025/26 winter season until 22 February 2026. With sessions to suit all ages and abilities.
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The Bodmin Wassail
Join them on Twelth Night (6th January) for a tradition first recorded in Bodmin in 1624.
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Canopies & Communities: Tree planting at Heligan
This new initiative at Heligan is a wonderful way of giving back to nature, with the challenge to plant 10,000 trees. Various dates available and you must book in advance. 
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Folk concert: Hedera
This chamber folk project from Bristol will be performing original and traditional pieces at St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel on Wednesday 14th January at 7pm.
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Silent Disco Yoga
Held at Truro Cathedral, this annual silent disco yoga is an unmissable experience. Saturday 31st January from 5.30pm.
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FEBRUARY 2026

St Ives Feast Day
An ancient tradition that celebrates the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434, watch the game of Hurling the Silver Ball. Held on 9th February 2026.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Join in their half term activities at this family-friendly garden. From beaver detectives to the Heligan Rangers, Heligan is also hosting the Global Pasty Championships on 28th February.
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Truro Cathedral
London Concertante: Valentine's piano by candlelight. From Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata to the gentle raindrop-like notes of Chopin.
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MARCH 2026

St Piran's Day
On Thursday 5th March, celebrations around the county for Cornwall's patron saint. 
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Spring Flower Show
Held on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. This annual celebration of all things horticultural in Cornwall is a must for all gardeners.
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Lostwithiel 2026 Beer Festival
Held at the Community Centre on Saturday 14th March, the final matches of the Rugby Six Nations will also be shown on a big screen. 
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APRIL 2026

Porthleven Food Festival
Held on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April, enjoy chef demonstrations, stalls, family activities, feasts and live music. 
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Trevithick Day
A celebration of Camborne's most famous local here, incorporating engineering heritage, Cornish culture, music and fun. Save the date for Saturday 25th April. 
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Natural beekeeping workshops on Friday 24th May and Friday 22nd May 2026. A workshop dedicated to natural, bee-centered beekeeping.
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MAY 2026

The St Agnes Bolster Festival and Legend of the Giant Bolster
Every year the villagers of St Agnes re-enact the legend with a procession of the giant and characters through the village and over the clifftops of Chapel Porth. Held May Day weekend.
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Obby Oss Festival
Padstow's annual celebration is one of the oldest surviving festivals in the UK. Held on Saturday 2nd May 2026.
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Helston Flora Day
Friday 8th May, the first dance commences at 7am from the Guildhall and is a fabulous spectacle of community, joy and fashion!
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St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Held on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May. From chef demos, live music, an artisan market and food village, all held on Porthminster beach.
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The Du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival
From 1st to 9th May 2026. This annual literary spectacle includes author readings, concerts and competitions.
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Cornwall Open Studios
23rd - 31st May, open artist studios across the length and breadth of Cornwall. 
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LostFest
Sunday 17th May, this much loved local event combines live music and performances, with food, drink and artisan stalls. 
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JUNE 2026

Royal Cornwall Show
Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June at the Royal Cornwall Showground. One of the top agricultural shows in the country.
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The Eden Sessions
Kicking off on Thursday 18th June with Snow Petrol, see Becky Hill, Pixies, Bastille and The MaccabeeS are just a few.
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June, this claims to be the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe. Here shanties and stories kept alive for centuries. 
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Golowan Festival
Held from the 19th to 28th June, is Penzance's midsummer celebration that's rooted in ancient Cornish St John's Eve traditions. A celebration of history, culture and community.
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The Great Estate Festival
This fabulous festival is held at Scorrier House, near Redruth. Expect live music, performance, family activities, happenings and workshops.
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Tunes in the Dunes
5th - 7th June, this annual beach festival at Perranporth has a fabulous line up of live music, from Basement Jaxx to Ministry of Sound Classical.
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Mevagissey Feast Week
29th June - 5th July, a time-honoursed celebration that showcases the best of this coastal village. A week filled with community spirit, local heritage and stunning coastal views.
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JULY 2026

Rock Oyster Festival
From 23rd to 26th July, this annual festival based on the north coast, close to the village of Rock, is a celebration of food, drink, music and peformance.
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Boconnoc Steam Fair
25th to 27th July, explore a wealth of heritage at the beautiful country estate of Boconnoc.
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Stithians Show
On Monday 13th July, this annual event offers a traditional taste of rural life, with a lively, up to date atmosphere, there is something for everybody.
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Looe Carnival Week
27th July to 1st August, visit Looe for a week long programme of activities, from Looe's traditional 'Furry Dance' to Polperro Fisherman's Choir in concert.
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AUGUST 2026

Falmouth Week
Save the dates, Friday 7th to Sunday 16th August, visit Falmouth for a packed programme of events and activities. 
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Boardmasters
5th to the 9th August, tickets now on sale with headliners Fat Boy Slim and Kasabian visiting Watergate Bay in 2026.
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Cornwall Folk Festival
The 53rd Cornwall Folk Festival returns on Thursday 27th to Monday 31st August 2026. Held in Wadebridge, it is a mix of live entertainment and workshops.
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