Each year sees a variety of different festivals in Cornwall taking place. Keep your eye on this page for all the big Cornwall festivals and events happening across the year.
Whether it’s sampling new food and drink at one of the many food festivals in Cornwall, enjoying one of the music festivals in Cornwall, there is a Cornwall event to suit everyone.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In April
Spring Flower Show
Dates: 6th, 7th April 2024
Visit the Cornwall Spring Flower Show at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge. There will be amazing displays of flowers and shrubs with plenty of horticultural traders.
Bude Food Festival
Date: 1st April 2024
Discover an artisan farmers market with a mix of street food. Entry is free, and there will be children’s entertainment
Porthleven Food Festival
Dates: 26th – 28th April 2024
This is a free local festival of food and music in the village of Porthleven in Cornwall.
Cornwall Comic Con
Date: 20th April 2024
Held at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre there will be plenty of exhibitors and props. Featuring UK based comic artist guests, some film and tv guests and cosplay guests.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In May
St Ives Food And Drink Festival
Dates: next event in May 2025
You’ll find daytime artisan tents, plenty of food and drink vendors and demos at the St Ives Food and Drink Festival. There will also be a packed music line up across the weekend.
Party In The Park Tribute Festival
Dates: 17th – 19th May 2024
Held at Monkey Tree Holiday Park in Cornwall, this family friendly music festival offers weekend camping and day entry. As well as the fantastic line up of acts, you also get access to park facilities including soft play, adventure parks and arcades.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In June
The Royal Cornwall Show
Dates: 6th – 8th June 2024
There’s something for all the family at one of the largest events in Cornwall. The agricultural show offers plenty of exhibits, entertainment and activities.
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
Dates: 14th – 16th June 2024
This is the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In July
Rock Oyster Festival
Dates: 25th – 28th July 2024
Enjoy Michelin-starred chefs, alfresco dining, Chef Tipis and cooking demonstrations all weekend.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In August
Flambards Firework Spectaculars
Dates: 2024 TBC
Summer firework spectaculars at Flambards in Cornwall offers a great evening events programme. This includes live music, rides open late and entertainment into the night. Finish off the evening with the award-winning firework displays.
During your visit, dino fans should make time for the self led dinosaur experience as well.
Cornwall Comic Con And Gaming Festival
Dates: 3rd – 4th August 2024
There will be plenty of exhibitors and props. Featuring UK based comic artist guests, some film and tv guests and cosplay guests.
Boardmasters Festival
Dates: 7th – 11th August 2024
The ultimate surf and music festival on the Cornish Coast.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
Dates: 18th – 24th August 2024
Fowey is a quiet town on the south coast of Cornwall, but for one week every August it plays host to hundreds of visitors who flock to see Fowey Royal Regatta.
Cornwall Folk Festival
Dates: 22nd – 26th August 2024
Enjoy the best of folk music from Cornwall and beyond, in an intimate town setting.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In September
Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival
Dates: 13th – 15th September 2024
Expect major international headline acts, BBC Introducing Stage, Orchard Silent Disco, the Rattler Olympics, Club Fromage, Comedy, circus workshops and so much more.
St Ives September Festival
Dates: 14th – 28th September 2024
Celebrate music and the arts with a two week festival in St Ives. Events take place daily in a variety of venues across St Ives.
Newquay Beer Festival
Dates: 20th – 22nd September 2024
You can sample over 80 different beers and ciders from across Cornwall and the rest of the country at Hendra Holiday Park in Cornwall.
Cornwall Festivals And Events In October
Cornwall Festivals And Events In November
Lappa Valley Grand Fireworks
Dates: 1st – 2nd November 2024
The historic 18th century engine house is brought alive by the Kernow Fireworks Company with a dazzling display of rockets, fountains, candles and more. You can also enjoy a trip on the woodland railway as well before the fireworks begin.
Cornwall Christmas Fair
Dates: 2024 TBC
The Eden Project in Cornwall is set to host biggest Christmas fair this November. Timed entry tickets can be purchased in advance.
