Events in Cornwall

Some of the best events taking place locally around Cornwall this year!
Events in cornwall

May

10th May – Hall of Cornwall, Truro: The Rolling Stones Story. Celebrating their music, Tickets must be booked in advance. 

10th May – Jamican Inn, Bodmin: Paranormal Investigation, with a two course dinner. 

17th May – Preston Gate, Poughill: The Scribes. A hip-hop extravaganza as the multi-award-winning trio, The Scribes, grace the stage with their unique blend of beatboxing, freestyling, and genre-spanning music. This is more than just a gig; it’s an experience you won’t find anywhere else!

18th May – Wheal Martyn, St Austell: Fergus the Frog’s Fun facts. Follow Fergus the Frog’s family trail and fill in the quiz booklet to learn all about the frogs that make Wheal Martyn their home. On until Saturday 8 June.

18th May – Wheal Martyn, St Austell: Barrett’s privateers at Wheal Martyn. From the deep, resonating notes of the father and son bass to the high notes of the girls, Barrett’s Privateers have delighted audiences throughout Cornwall and well beyond with their broad, rich harmonies.

18th May – The Big Sheep, Bideford: Pigstock Summer starts here! North Devon’s family festival for all ages. 

22nd May – Wheal Martyn, St Austell: Sustainability in Focus. A dance/heritage networking event exploring how we can use dance in museums to support greater understanding of nature, natural sites and heritage

25th May – Eden Project, Bodelva: Art exhibition – Cornelia Parker THE FUTURE. Showcasing an extraordinary film installation that explore the future through the eyes of primary school children. 

24th – 26th May – Waterloo Farm, Launceston: Kindred Sprits Festival. For the 7th year lets celebrate with a gathering of musical madness. 

24th – 27th May – Waterloo Farm, Launceston: Kindred Sprits Festival. Feel the magic with a festival celebrating music and Summer shenanigans. 

25th May – 2nd June – Eden Project, Bodelva: Festival of Imagination. Immerse your family in a world of wonder this May Half Term. 

25th May – 2nd June – Flambards, Helston: Circus Week, Roll up! Roll up! The circus is comign to Flambards. Including the famous Big Top! 

25th May – Eden Project, Bodelva: Adventure Cinema brings Mamma Mia! Come and enjoy the outdoor cinema experience. 

26th May – Eden Project, Bodelva: Adventure Cinema brings Jurassic Park! Come and enjoy the outdoor cinema experience. 

27th May – Eden Project, Bodelva: Adventure Cinema brings Pretty Woman! Come and enjoy the outdoor cinema experience. 

27th – 31st May – Camel Creek Adventure Park, Wadebridge: Week of Wizardry this May Half TermCalling all Wizards and witches, Join Camel Creek for an extraordinary journey through the realms of magic. 

June

6th, 7th & 8th June, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge: Royal Cornwall show. Every year, for 3 days in June, the best in entertainment, agriculture, shopping and competition can be found at the Royal Cornwall Show.

6th June – Wheal Martyn, St Austell: Richard Trethewey two halves. Born in Cornwall’s Clay Country, Richard Trethewey is a singer, fiddle and cittern player delivering his distinct take on Cornish music, giving Cornwall a truly authentic voice.

7th June – Jamican Inn, Bodmin: Paranormal Investigation, with a two course dinner. 

8th June – The Wyldes, Bude: Underworld – Are you ready for a show that’s going down in Cornish history. With their first ever show in Cornwall! 

12th June – Newquay Zoo, Newquay: Senior Discovery Days. (65+) an incredible package to explore and learn more about Newquay Zoo.

12th June – Eden Project, Bodelva: Crowded House Plus Liam Finn. The Australasian rock icons will be preforming their hits. 

12th June – Eden Project, Bodelva: Fatboy Slim plus Charlie Boon. A world-renowned DJ. 

14th – 16th June – Various Locations, Falmouth: Sea Shanty festival. Free entry festival celebrating all things shanty themed. 

16th June – Eden Project, Bodelva: Free entry for Fathers. Celebrating this special day Eden Project is offering Free entry for Fathers. 

20th June – Wheal Martyn, St Austell: Jimmy Cannon. Our Kind Of Music with Jimmy Cannon is celebrating jazz and swing. Listen to the music that the esteemed Michael Parkinson loved so much and pays tribute to his musical legacy.

21st – 30th June – Various locations, Penzance: Golowan Festival. Golowan is a 10-day festival of arts, performances, culture and parades. It’s the UK’s second largest street festival.

23th June – The Wyldes, Bude: Anne-Marie will be headlining the Summer of 2024! (Over 18’s event) 

29th June – The Wyldes, Bude: Jess Glynne, Grammy award-winning pop icon. 

July

18th July – Newquay Zoo, Newquay: Zoo nights plus Outdoor Cinema. First the first time ever they have teamed up with Skylight Cinema for an exclusive Summer evening. 

21st July – Clovelly, Bideford: Clovelly Maritime Festival. A day of fun for all the family with a packed programme of all sorts of activities.