What’s On
Events for 2019/20
Take a look at what’s going on whilst you holiday in Cornwall
November
Cathedral City Christmas Market
15 – 17 November 2019
Festive market with food, drink, arts & crafts.
Truro City of Lights
20 November 2019
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
Christmas at Eden
30 Nov – 30 Dec 2019
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
December
Festival of Christmas
30 Nov – 30 Dec 2019
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Padstow Christmas Festival
5 – 8 December 2019
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
14 December 2019 – 4 January 2020
Famous Christmas light display in the harbour.
2020
January
Ice Skating at Eden
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
February
Half Term at Eden
2020 date tbc
Activities for all the family.
Ice Skating at Eden
Until 23 February 2020
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
World Pasty Championships
29 February 2020
Annual competition at the Eden Project.
March
St Piran’s Day Celebrations
5 March 2020
Celebrations around the county for Cornwall’s patron Saint.
Falmouth Spring Festival
19 – 29 March 2020
Events around Falmouth celebrating its green spaces.
April
Easter Activities at Eden
2020 dates tbc
Family fun at the Eden Project.
Cornwall Spring Flower Show
4 – 5 April 2020
The Royal Cornwall Showground.
Porthleven Food Festival
17 – 19 April 2020
Food demos, food & craft stalls around the harbour.
Surfaced Pro 2020
18 – 20 April 2020
Watergate Bay.
Boscastle Walking Week
19 – 24 April 2020
Trevithick Day
25 April 2020
25 April 2020
Street festival and entertainment in Camborne.
May
May Day in Padstow
1 May 2020
Otherwise known as Obby ‘Oss day. Join the locals as they decorate the streets in readiness for two ‘osses (people in horse costumes) race through the streets.
Helston Flora Day
8 May 2020
Traditional floral carnival day in Helston.
St Agnes Bolster Festival
9 May 2020
Family event with a pageant, street theatre, lantern procession, bonfire & BBQ.
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
8 – 16 May 2020
Guest authors, workshops and competitions.
Fal River Festival
22 – 31 May 2020
Festival of arts, literature, theatre, food & more.
Open Studios Cornwall
23 – 31 May 2020
A chance to see inside some of the famous art studios across the Duchy.
Bude & Stratton Folk Festival
22 – 25 May 2020
A great line up of folk musicians and bands.
June
Royal Cornwall Show
4 – 6 June 2020
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
Falmouth Sea Shanty & Classic Regatta
12 – 14 June 2020
Sea celebrations in Falmouth.
Legend of the Bay
6 – 7 June 2020
SUP & Kit Surfing Championship at Watergate Bay.
Murdoch Day
16 June 2019
Celebrations in Redruth.
Golowan Festival
19 – 28 June 2020
Traditional performing arts and music festival, Penzance.
St Merryn Steam & Vintage Rally
2020 date tbc
Steam Fair, digger dancing, music and entertainment.
Mevagissey Feast Week
28 June – 4 July 2020
A mouth-watering programme of events in Mevagissey.
July
Bodmin Heritage Riding Festival
3 – 5 July 2020
Chase the Beast of Bodmin and enjoy the entertainment! Feast day, carnival and traditional fun in Bodmin.
Newquay Carnival
2020 date tbc
Starts at 6pm.
Rock Oyster Festival
2020 date tbc
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
17 July 2020
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
Ibiza Club Classics mark the start of the summer sundowner sessions.
Looe Carnival week
27 July – 1 August 2010
Carnival celebrations in Looe.
August
Charlestown Regatta Week
1 – 7 August 2020
Fun and entertainment in Charlestown.
Camelford Agricultural Show
12 August 2020
Traditional country show.
Boardmasters
5 – 9 August 2020
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
Falmouth Week
7 – 16 August 2020
Sailing Regatta events.
Rip Curl Grom Search
15 – 18 August 2020
Surf event at Watergate Bay.
Cornwall Folk Festival
28 – 31 August 2020
Local, national and international performers take to the town stages in Wadebridge.
Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
2020 date tbc
Family festival with food & music.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
16 – 22 August 2020
A packed week of events in and around the River Fowey.
September
Newquay Fish Festival
18 – 20 September 2020
Plenty of entertainment and of course, fish.
St Ives September Festival
12 – 16 September 2020
Entertainment, exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops.
Speed Hill Climb
19 – 20 September 2020
Event at Watergate Bay.
British SUP National Championships
26 – 27 September 2020
Event at Watergate Bay.
October
Eden Ice Rink
2020 dates tbc
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.
Callington Honey Fair
One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall based around a traditional theme of honey.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
2020 date tbc
Celebrating the start of the oyster season.
Halloweden
2020 dates tbc
Spooky children’s activities for half term.
Cathedral City Christmas Market
2020 dates tbc
Festive market with food, drink, arts & crafts.
November
Cathedral City Christmas Market
2020 date tbc
Festive market with food, drink, arts & crafts.
Truro City of Lights
2020 date tbc
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
Christmas at Eden
2020 dates tbc
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
December
Festival of Christmas
2020 dates tbc
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Padstow Christmas Festival
3 – 6 December 2020
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
2020 – 2021 dates tbc
Famous Christmas light display in the harbour.