What's On in Cornwall
Festivals, feast weeks and fun for all the family! Take a look at what's happening in Cornwall and add some extra fun and culture to your stay with us.
2026 Events
Scroll down to see what's on in Cornwall this year, month by month!
Our Local Picks for the Year include:
CMC Riviera Run (Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May 2026)
Every May bank holiday, the Riviera Run is held at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, attracting an impressive show of Minis and classic cars, plus a whole host of entertainment, live music, and delicious food and drink!
Mevagissey Feast Week (Sun 28th June - Sat 4th July 2026)
Just a 6 minute drive or bus ride from our park, this annual festival is bursting with things to do for all ages! Expect live music, parades, prize draws, local food, raft races, fish feasts, exhibitions, choirs, flora dances, demonstrations, kids’ activities and a massive firework display!
Pentewan Sands Festival (Fri 25th - Sat 27th September)
Our own home-grown festival right here at Pentewan Sands!
Mevagissey Shanty Festival (Fri 16th - Sun 8th October) 〓〓
Also in Mevagissey, this local harbour town comes alive with shanty singers, bands and live peformances - and plenty of good food and drink! Book your short stay with us and catch the bus from outside our park straight to the festival.
May 2026
What's happening in Cornwall this May...
CMC Riviera Run (Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May 2026)
Pack your bags for a three-day festival like no other! Every May bank holiday, the Riviera Run is held at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, attracting an impressive show of Minis and classic cars, plus a whole host of entertainment, live music, and delicious food and drink!
May Half Term Extravaganza (Friday 22nd - Friday 29th May)
This May Half Term, enjoy an array of entertainment and activities right here at Pentewan Sands, including karaoke, bingo, discos, quizzes, children's entertainment, magicians and more!
June 2026
What's happening in Cornwall this June...
Royal Cornwall Show (Thu 4th - Sat 6th Jun 2026)
Arguably Cornwall's biggest event of the year, this agricultural festival brings you a celebration of farming, horticulture, entertainment, food, funfairs and more! Location: The Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Whitecross, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival (Fri 12th – 14th June)
The largest FREE nautical music and song festival in Europe! Falmouth has a proud and long history as a first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships - and therefore shanty singing! - and this event celebrates it all. Expect over eighty groups from across the UK, Europe and further afield, performing classic and contemporary shanties in many town and quayside locations.
Golowan Festival in Penzance (Fri 19th - Sun 28th June 2026)
This 10-day festival of arts, performances, culture and parades is not to be missed! This quaint seaside town comes alive with activites, music and life as the locals celebrate long treasured traditions and make new ones along the way. It's your chance to party like the locals!
July 2026
What's happening in Cornwall this July...
Mevagissey Feast Week, Sunday 28th June to Saturday 4th July 2026
Just a 6 minute drive away in the harbour town of Mevagissey, this annual festival is bursting with things to do for all ages! From Sunday 28th June to Saturday 4th July 2026, expect live music, parades, prize draws, local food, raft races, fish feasts, exhibitions, choirs, flora dances, demonstrations, kids’ activities and a massive firework display! Location: Mevagissey Harbour, Cornwall PL26 6QQ
Sessions at The Eden Project
Various dates. This tropical paradise transforms into a concert venue for artists from across the globe!
Truro Pride
This lively celebration is open to all! Enjoy live music & entertainment, food & drink, and Cornwall Pride shop on Lemon Quay to assist the colourful celebrations alongside the parade.
August 2026
What's happening in Cornwall this August...
Entertainment at Pentewan Sands
Throughout the whole summer holidays, we'll be running kid's entertainment right here on the park! View the full schedule below.
Boardmasters Surf & Music Festival (5th–9th August)
Set across Newquay Town, Fistral Beach and a separate music venue, this huge event brings together surfing championships and live music from the biggest performers. Expect headline acts like Fatboy Slim and Kasabian. It's well worth a visit to Newquay for the day, if only to soak up the atmosphere!
Fowey Regatta (Sun 16th - Sat 22nd August 2026)
Fowey Regatta and Carnival is one of the UK’s best known sailing events with a long history. This family-run day also has many traditional land-based events including Carnival procession, fireworks, crab-catching, harbour swim and live music.
Falmouth Week (Fri 7th - Sun 16th August 2026)
Located in the stunning beachside and harbour town of Falmouth, this annual event is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. Originating from a local sailing regatta dating back as far as 1837, the week has evolved into a week of major sailing competitions, live music, entertainment, and many daytime and evening activities throughout the town. There will be carnival floats, fairground rides, a climbing wall, music from local musicians, an eclectic market, Falmouth Art Gallery workshops, and evening entertainment.
September 2026
What's happening in Cornwall this September...
St Ives September Festival (Sat 12th - Sat 26th September 2026)
The St Ives September Festival returns for a fortnight of music, arts and cultural events set against a stunning coastal backdrop. With performances and exhibitions taking place everywhere from intimate cafés to St Ives Theatre, the varied programme features live music, poetry, talks, open studios, theatre and film, alongside free outdoor entertainment that animates the town’s cobbled lanes and open squares. This vibrant and diverse festival is a joyful showcase of creativity, uniting residents and visitors alike in Cornwall’s artistic heart. Location: Saint Ives, TR26 1LH
Pentewan Sands Music Festival 2026 (Fri 25th - Sun 27th September)
From Friday 25th - Sunday 27th September, we'll be putting on our very own home-grown festival! Expect live music, tasty food and drink, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
October 2026
What's happening in Cornwall this October...
Mevagissey Shanty Festival (Fri 16th - Sun 8th October)
This proper Cornish festival is back for another year! 〓〓 Our local harbour town comes alive with shanty singers, bands and live peformances - and plenty of good food and drink! Book your short stay with us and catch the bus from outside our park straight to the festival.
Halloween at Pentewan Sands
Get ready for all things spooky! The park takes on an eerie look as spooky entertainment and activities fill The Beach Club. This is a magical time to visit, especially at night, when our guests carve their pumpkins and display them outside all of their tents and caravans, lighting up the park with an orange glow!
Halloween at Bodmin Jail
Step into the eerie depths of Bodmin Jail's haunted history! "Prepare to be enveloped by the stories of past inmates, where dimly lit corridors echo with unsettling whispers and the air is charged with mystery and suspense." Are you brave enough to visit? Guests get 20% off with our special code.
Autumn Events at Lappa Valley
Celebrate autumn and Halloween at Lappa Valley with your guest discounts! Check out their special events calendar, topped off with Fireworks at the end of the season.
October Events at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Activities and events await for little ones at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this October! Make the most of your 10% guest discount and meet the lovely animals at this special attraction.
Autumn at the Eden Project
Exhibitions, ice skating and October Half Term! Enjoy the Eden Project in a whole new way this autumn with your guest discounts.
Special Events at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Autumn harvest, woodland walks and activities for the little ones! Enjoy your 20% guest discount and see the gardens in a whole new light this autumn.
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