2026

October 2026

Callington Honey Fair
3 October 2026
One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, based around a traditional theme of honey.

Falmouth Oyster Festival
8 – 11 October 2026
Celebrating the start of the oyster season.

Eden Ice Rink
17 October 2026 – 21 February 2027
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.

Falmouth Book Festival
18 – 25 October 2026
Featuring a diverse range of novelists, travel writers, chefs, essayists, poets and comedians.

Nautical Nasties
24 October – 1 November 2026
The Haunted Bookshop will be washing ashore and dropping anchor with Nautical Nasties, a spooky storytelling show for the whole family.

Halloweden
24 October – 1 November 2026
Spooky children’s activities for half term.

November 2026

Truro BIG Christmas Market
21 November – 24 December 2026
Bespoke wooden cabins house Cornwall’s top-notch artisan traders and producers, which will bring an amazing festive feel to the city centre.

Healeys Christmas Market
14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29 November 2026
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm (between Newquay and Truro) invites you to get in the spirit every weekend ahead of the festive season.

Cornwall Christmas Fair
19 November 2026
Cornwall’s biggest, most vibrant Christmas fair returns to the Eden Project.

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley Railway
28 & 29 November 2026
Savour the magic of Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time.

Heligan Night Garden
13 – 15, 20 – 22, 27 – 29 November 2026
Journey through the magical garden trail exploring woodlands and gardens beautifully lit with installations and lanterns.

Christmas at Eden
Selected Days: 20 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Meet Father Christmas and his Elves this Christmas at the Eden Project, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.

Bedruthan Christmas Fayre
21 & 22 November 2026
Get ready to find some truly unique Christmas gifts at the Bedruthan Christmas Fayre! With a fantastic mix of talented craftspeople and artisan makers from across the South West, there’s something special for everyone.

Charlestown Christmas Market
21 & 22 November 2026
An indoor market full of beautiful gifts, entertainment and food, all in the dry and warm. 80+ traders, full live entertainment programme all weekend. Open 11am – 4pm each day.

Falmouth Christmas Lights
26 November 2026
Spectacular festive event in Falmouth.

December 2026

Fowey Christmas Market
provisional dates 4 – 6 December 2026
Celebrate with holiday shopping, delicious local fare, yuletide tipples, hand-crafted ornaments, entertainment, family fun, and much more.

Padstow Christmas Fayre
3 – 6 December 2026
A celebration of Cornish food and drink, featuring an artisan market brimming with handmade crafts and locally produced food and drink, alongside masterclass chef demonstrations from celebrated names such as Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth.

Healeys Christmas Market
5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 December 2026
Cornwall’s only Christmas market set on a working farm. Weekends only.

Santa Specials aboard Bodmin Railway
6, 13, and 20 December 2026
Take a ride with Santa and his elves on our heritage steam train this Christmas!

Christmas at Eden
Selected dates: 20 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Meet Father Christmas and his Elves this Christmas at the Eden Project, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley Railway
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2026
Savour the magic of Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time.

Mousehole Christmas Lights
10 December 2026
The Lights will be switched on between 5pm & 6pm, but there will be no formal ceremony.

2027

January 2027

Ice Skating at Eden
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.

Bodmin Wassail
6 January 2027
A singing and charity fundraising event.

February 2027

Ice Skating at Eden
Up to 22 February 2027
Final dates of the winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.

St Ives Feast Day
8 February 2027
An ancient tradition that celebrates the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia in 1434 and offers a rare chance to watch the game of Hurling the Silver Ball, a centuries’ old form of rugby.

Half Term at Eden
13 – 21 February 2027
Discover a delightful family adventure at the Eden Project this half-term, brought to life by the much-loved story The Scarecrows’ Wedding 🌼📖

March 2027

St Piran’s Day Celebrations
5 March 2027
Celebrations around the county for Cornwall’s patron Saint.

Falmouth International Arts Festival
2027 Dates TBC
A fun-filled adult and family programme of theatre, film, music, dance and workshops.

Falmouth Spring Flower Festival
20 & 21 March 2027
Glorious displays of locally grown flowers, floral arrangements, specimen plants, photography and local trade stands.

Boscastle Walking Week
2027 Dates TBC
An intimate event run by local people.

April 2027

Cornwall Spring Flower Show
3 – 4 April 2027
The Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge.

Easter Activities at Eden
2027 Dates TBC
Family fun at the Eden Project.

Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
2027 Dates TBC
Fistral Beach
Open & Women’s Divisions, U18 Boys and Girls & U16 Boys and Girls Divisions
Shortboard only
(Backup date: 2027 Dates TBC)

Porthleven Food Festival
2027 Dates TBC
Food demos, food & craft stalls around the harbour.

Trevithick Day
27 April 2027
Street festival and entertainment in Camborne.

SANDY 7EVENS Beach Hockey Festival
2027 Dates TBC
A Beach Hockey tournament hosted by Newquay Hockey Club

Parklive
2027 Dates TBC
A free, family friendly community event produced by SourceFM.

St Agnes Bolster Festival
May Day Weekend 2027
Family event with a pageant, street theatre, lantern procession, bonfire & BBQ.

May 2027

May Day in Padstow
1 May 2027
Otherwise known as Obby ‘Oss day. Join the locals as they decorate the streets in readiness for the two ‘osses (people in horse costumes) to race through the streets.

Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
7 – 15 May 2027
Guest authors, workshops and competitions.

Helston Flora Day
8 May 2027
Traditional floral carnival day in Helston.

Cornwall Open Studios
29 May – 6 June 2027
A chance to see inside some of the famous art studios across the Duchy.

The Kukuna Pro Junior
2027 Dates TBC
Watergate Bay Beach
Men’s/Women’s Open and Women’s U21 Open
(Backup date: 27 May)

The Great Estate Festival
4 – 6 June 2027
Held at Scorrier – “The most rambunctious Garden Fête”

Half Term at Eden
2027 Dates TBC
Eden will burst into miniature mayhem as Aardman’s hit animated series Lloyd of the Flies takes over the gardens and Biomes with a fun-packed programme for the whole family this May half-term!

Parklive
2027 Dates TBC
A free, family friendly community event produced by SourceFM.

June 2027

Royal Cornwall Show
10 – 12 June 2027
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.

Tunes in the Dunes
11 – 13 June 2027
The UK’s biggest festival on a beach held on the white sands of Perranporth.

Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
18 – 20 June 2027
Sea celebrations in Falmouth.

Murdoch Day
June 2027 Dates TBC
Celebrations in Redruth.

Golowan Festival
June 2027 Dates TBC
Traditional performing arts and music festival, Penzance.

St Merryn Steam & Vintage Rally
June 2027 Dates TBC
Steam Fair, digger dancing, music and entertainment.

Mevagissey Feast Week
June 2027 Dates TBC
A mouth-watering programme of events in Mevagissey.

Parklive
June 2027 Dates TBC
A free, family friendly community event produced by SourceFM.

July 2027

Bodmin Heritage Riding Festival
July 2027 Dates TBC
Chase the Beast of Bodmin and enjoy the entertainment! Feast day, carnival and traditional fun in Bodmin.

Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
Various Dates 2027 Dates TBC
As the sun begins to set, the Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions bring laid-back live music to the beach, with great tunes, sea views and plenty of barefoot dancing on the sand. Relaxed, intimate and full of coastal charm, these unique evenings capture the unmistakable atmosphere of live music at Lusty Glaze.

Maritime Adventures
24 July – 2 September 2027
Join the heroes as they race to solve the clues, find the treasure and defeat the baddies!

Rock Oyster Festival
29 July – 1 August 2027
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Dinham House, Rock.

Charlestown Regatta Week
July 2027 Dates TBC
Fun and entertainment in Charlestown.

Parklive
July 2027 Dates TBC
A free, family friendly community event produced by SourceFM.

Looe Carnival week
July – August 2027 Dates TBC
Carnival celebrations in Looe.

August 2027

St Agnes Carnival
7 August 2027
Clever floats, dance routines, all led by the famous Giant Bolster!

Boardmasters
4 – 8 August 2027
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.

Falmouth Week
6 – 15 August 2027
Sailing Regatta events, sailing and fireworks.

Camelford Agricultural Show
August 2027 Dates TBC
Traditional country show.

Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
August 2027 Dates TBC
A packed week of events in and around the River Fowey.

Cornwall Folk Festival
26 – 30 August 2027
Local, national and international performers take to the town stages in Wadebridge.

Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
27 – 29 August 2027
Family festival with food & music.

Parklive
August 2027 Dates TBC
A free, family friendly community event produced by SourceFM.

September 2027

St Ives September Festival
11 – 25 September 2027
Entertainment, exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops.

Looe Weekender Music Festival
September 2027 Dates TBC
Music, arts, dance and workshops.

English Interclub Surfing Championships
September 2027 Dates TBC
Surfing contest at Fistral Beach, Newquay. An unforgettable weekend of waves and community at the 2026 English Interclub Surfing Championships in Open, Women’s, and Junior divisions.
(Backup date: October 2027 Dates TBC)

Parklive
September 2027 Dates TBC
A free, family friendly community event produced by SourceFM.