What’s On
Events for 2022 near Porth
Events and festivals in Cornwall often reflect the deep heritage of the county and its Celtic roots. Taking place throughout the year, they usually combine all the elements the Cornish are so good at – great food, live music and art, often in the form of a giant puppet or two!
Please contact individual organisations for their programmes and any guidelines that they might have in place.
January
Ice Skating at the Eden Project
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
February
Half Term at Eden
19 – 27 February
Moomin at Eden – play with words and have a tour of the magical Moominvalley. 9:30am – 6pm.
Ice Skating at Eden
Until 27 February
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
Half Term Explorer Quest
19 – 27 February
Track down the fun-filled challenges around the site at Pendennis Castle, for their outdoor explorer quest in Falmouth.
March
Hurling of the Silver Ball
1 March
The traditional street sport of hurling takes places in St Columb, Newquay. 4:30 – 8pm.
World Pasty Championships
5 March 2022
Annual competition at the Eden Project.
St Piran’s Day Celebrations
5 March 2022
Celebrations for Cornwall’s patron Saint at Perranporth from 1:30pm.
Boscastle Walking Week
27 March – 1 April
An intimate event run by local people.
Falmouth Spring Festival
26 – 27 March
Events around Falmouth celebrating its green spaces.
April
Easter Activities at Eden
2022 dates TBC
Egg hunts and Easter fun at the Eden Project.
Cornwall Spring Flower Show
2 – 3 April
At the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.
Porthleven Food Festival
22 – 24 April
Food demos, food & craft stalls around the harbour.
Trevithick Day30 April
30 April
Street festival and entertainment in Camborne.
May
May Day in Padstow
1 May
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.
St Agnes Bolster Festival
2 May
A great family event with a lantern procession, bonfire and BBQ. Giant Bolster street theatre, drums, and Pageant too!
2022 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
6 – 8 May
A full 3 days of double peak surfing will take place with divisions from U12s up to Kahunas (45+) in shortboard, and longboarding men and women, and U18s.
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
6 – 14 May
Meet authors, take part in workshops and talks.
Open Studios Cornwall
23 – 31 May
A chance to see inside some of the famous art studios across the Duchy.
Bude & Stratton Folk Festival
26 – 30 May
A great line up of folk musicians and bands.
June
The Great Estate Festival
2 – 5 June
Held at Scorrier – “The most rambunctious Garden Fête”
Royal Cornwall Show
9 – 11 June
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
17 – 19 June
A celebration of the sea.
Murdoch Day
18 June
Celebrations held in Redruth.
Golowan Festival
17 – 26 June
Traditional performing arts and music festival in Penzance.
Mevagissey Feast Week
26 June – 2 July
A yummy programme of events in Mevagissey.
July
Bodmin Heritage Riding Festival
2 – 4 July
Chase the Beast of Bodmin and enjoy the entertainment! Feast day, carnival and traditional fun in Bodmin.
Newquay Carnival
2022 dates TBC
Starts at 6pm.
Charlestown Regatta Week
23 – 29 July
Fun and entertainment in Charlestown.
Rock Oyster Festival
29 July – 31 July
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
22 July
Ibiza Club Classics mark the start of the summer sundowner sessions.
August
Camelford Agricultural Show
10 August
A traditional country show.
Boardmasters
10 – 14 August
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
Cornwall Folk Festival
26 – 29 August
international, national, and local performers take to the town stages in Wadebridge.
Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
26 – 28 August
Festival with food & music festival, for all the family.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
14 – 20 August
A full week of events in and around the River Fowey.
September
St Ives September Festival
10 – 24 September
Post Summer entertainment, exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops.
Looe Music Festival
16 – 18 September
Music, arts, dance and workshops.
Korev lager English Interclub Surfing Championships
24 – 25 September
Surfing contest at Fistral.
October
Halloweden
23 – 32 October
Spooky half term activities at the Eden Project.
Callington Honey Fair
5 October
One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, based around a traditional theme of honey.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
13 -16 October
Celebrating the start of the oyster season.
Eden Ice Rink
23 October – 27 February 2023
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.
November
Truro City of Lights
2022 date tbc
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
Cathedral City Christmas Market
6 – 7 November
Food, drink, arts & crafts in Truro.
Christmas at Eden
24 November
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Falmouth Christmas Lights
25 November
Get in the festive spirit and visit Falmouth.
December
Festival of Christmas
2022 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
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
2022 dates TBC
Christmas light display in the harbour.
