What's On in Cornwall

Nansledan Art Trail

Teresa Pemberton: A Celebration of Cornish Colour

Venue: Cotehele

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/cotehele

Discover the artist's view of the ever-chaning landscapes and seascapes of Cornwall through her colour-filled, painterly style. Local artist Teresa Pemberton draws on the unique light, atmosphere and...

Humphry Davy School Summer Showcase

Venue: Penlee Park Theatre

Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com

Evening of fabulous youth music from local young musicians

Pottery Patisserie

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Website: www.wheal-martyn.com

Create gorgeous, tasty ceramic treats - suitable for ages 8

Father's Day at Bodmin Railway

Venue: Bodmin Railway

Website: www.bodminrailway.co.uk

See the website for details

Midsummer Beacon Lighting

Venue: Sancreed Beacon, Penzance

Website: www.cornwallheritagetrust.org

Open to everyone and free to attend

Hootenanny Fayre

Venue: Port Eliot

Website: www.hootennannyfayre.co.uk

Music festival headlined by Olly Murs, Sugababes, Blue, Freya Riding and many acts and other activities taking place

Rainbow Run

Venue: RAF St Mawgan

Website: www.chsw.org.uk

Run jog or walk with family, friends or colleagues aged 5 years and over and be showered in powder paint at 8 colour stations - raising vital funds for Children's Hospice South West

The Big Bite Food Festival

Venue: Mount Edgcumbe

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Street food, artisan producers and entertainment

The Labyrinth Obstacle Challenge

Venue: The Royal Cornwall Events Centre

11100ft inflatable obstacle course - world's largest bouncy castle

Truro Children's Day

Venue: Truro

Website: www.visittruro.org.uk

Mountain bike stunt shows, stalls, dance performances, circus skills have-a-go sessions, street entertainment, kids rides and more

Fathers Day at Trengwainton

Venue: Trengwainton Garden

Website: www.minack.com

Production of the classic story from Illyria

Looe Raft Race

Venue: Looe

Website: www.lboa.co.uk

See the website for details of the schedule

Summer Carnival

Venue: Mount Edgcumbe

Website: www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Festival atmosphere with classic car display, Solstice Parade, gift stalls and more all supporting Jeremiah's Journey

Morvala Festival

Venue: Mount Edgcumbe

Website: www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Four-day festival of music, arts and wellbeing

King of Fools

Venue: St Ives Theatre

Website: www.stivestheatre.co.uk

See the website for details

Liskeard Carnival Parade 2026

Venue: Liskeard

Website: www.visitliskeard.co.uk

Theme for 2026 is Comic Con/Superheroes

St Merryn Steam and Vintage Rally

Venue: St Merryn

Website: www.stmerrynrally.com

Return of the annual event celebrating history and craftsmanship while continuing to raise money for various local charities - see the website for detials

Sunshine and Soul Fest

Venue: Sowena Cornwall CIC, Chacewater

Website: www.sowenacornwall.co.uk

Full-day of wellness, discovery and connection - see the website for detials

Wonderland The Musical

Venue: Chacewater Village

Website: www.facebook.com/stagezoneyouth

Stage show updated and exciting new adaptation of Alice in Wonderland

Journey to the Stars

Venue: Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre

Website: www.sterts.co.uk

Blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy sprinkled with science and astronomy facts in an accessible, funny and unique family show from Squashbox Theatre

Open Garden - Hole Farm

Venue: Hole Farm, St Neot

Website: www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wander orchard, pond and flower filled spaces, follow the Holloway to the stream and experience place alive with wildlife and creativity

Paradhis Festival

Venue: Boconnoc Festival

Website: www.paradhis.co.uk

Celebration of live, music and mindfulness - see the website for the full line-up

Ellie's 20th Birthday Celebrations Weekend

Venue: Lappa Valley

Website: www.lappavalley.co.uk

Join in for a weekend of special services and celebrate Ellie's 20th birthday

Happy Habitats

Venue: National Lobster Hatchery

Website: www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Find out what our favourite ocean animals love, where they are happiest and hwo we can help with a range of activities for all the family to get involved with an opportunity to see the happy hatchlings...

Pet Paw Printing Ceramic Gifts and Keepsakes

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Website: www.wheal-martyn.com

Make a treasure gift and memory by printing your cherished pet's food onto ceramic or into a clay tile. Booking essential

Too Many Greek Myths

Venue: Minack Theatre

Website: www.minack.com

Mythological themed show suitable for age 8+

Penzance Litfest

Venue: Penzance

Website: www.pzlitfest.co.uk

See the website for lineup

Once Upon A Musical

Venue: Minack Theatre

Website: www.minack.com

Celebration of some of the most iconic and captivating musicals inspired by classic stories

Liskeard Show

Venue: Liskeard

Website: www.liskeardshow.org

Large animal classes, featured events, smaller animals, companion dog show and more

Family Fun Day

Venue: China Fleet

Website: www.china-fleet.co.uk

Action packed day in support of the China Fleet Trust Fund. Your ticket gives you access to a range of activities, including inflatables, assault courses, circus skills, live music, face painting and...

Myths and Monsters

Venue: Penlee Park Theatre

Website: www.penleeparktheatre.com

Blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy based around Ancient Greek stories

One Bag Beach Clean at North Helford

Venue: National Trust Bosveal Carpark

Community beach clean event

Stithians Show

Venue: Stithians Showground

Website: www.stithians.show

Bumblebee Safari

Venue: Trebah Garden

Website: www.trebahgarden.co.uk

Join the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to learn about bumblebees, followed by a bumblebee safari around the garden

Spring Garlands; A Children's Spring Collage Workshop

Venue: The Poly

Website: www.thepoly.org

One hour whimsical woodland creatures out of collage materials, pens and paint

Polperro Festival