What’s On
Events for 2025 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.
Click on the title of each event to be taken to their respective websites (each opens in a new tab).
January 2025/2026
Ice Skating at the Eden Project
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
Bodmin Wassail
6 January 2026
A tradition first recorded in Bodmin in 1624, this is a singing and charity fundraising event.
February 2025
Ice Skating at Eden
Up to 19 February 2025
Final dates of the winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
Half Term at Eden
17 – 21 February 2025
Explore the weird and wonderful worlds of science and technology, and how they can help us in building a better future.
March 2025
Sea Shanty Fundraiser
1 March 2025
Falmouth – A rollicking, rousing evening of shanties and Cornish songs, featuring three much-loved Falmouth groups compered by Betty Stogs. 7pm – 11pm.
St Piran’s Day Celebrations
5 March 2025
Celebrations around the county for Cornwall’s patron Saint.
Falmouth Spring Flower Festival
22 – 23 March 2025
Where you’ll find locally grown flowers, floral arrangements, specimen plants, photography and local trade stands.
Boscastle Walking Week
29 March – 4 April 2025
An intimate event run by local people.
April 2025
Easter Activities at Eden
5 – 21 April 2025
Make memories this Easter with plenty of family-friendly games, crafts and activities to get the whole family exploring Eden’s great outdoors and Biomes.
Cornwall Spring Flower Show
5 – 6 April 2025
The Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge.
Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
5 – 7 April 2025
Fistral Beach
Men’s/Women’s Opens, U18 Boys/Girls, U16 Boys/Girls
Shortboard only
(Backup date: 3 – 5 May)
Trevithick Day
26 April 2025
Street festival and entertainment in Camborne.
Lusty Glaze – Mardi Gras Carnival 2025
26 April 2025
Join them for a night of revelry & glamour at their 2025 season opening party for Sundowner Sessions!
St Agnes Bolster Festival
30 April 2025
Family event with a pageant, street theatre, lantern procession, bonfire & BBQ.
May 2025
May Day in Padstow
1 May 2025
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.
Porthleven Food Festival
2 – 4 May 2025
Food demos, food & craft stalls around the harbour.
English National Surfing Championships
2025 Dates TBC
Fistral Beach
Shortboard, Longboard, SUP & Bodyboard
Back up date: 2025 Dates TBC
Helston Flora Day
8 May 2025
Traditional floral carnival day in Helston.
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
9 – 17 May 2025
Guest authors, workshops and competitions.
Cornwall Open Studios
24 May – 26 May & 30 May – 1 June 2025
A chance to see inside some of the famous art studios across the Duchy.
Run to the Sun
23 – 26 May 2025
The Uk’s No.1 VW and classic car festival is returning to Newquay!
June 2025
The Great Estate Festival
30 May – 1 June 2025
Held at Scorrier – “The most rambunctious Garden Fête”
Royal Cornwall Show
5 – 7 June 2025
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
Tunes in the Dunes
6 – 8 June 2025
The UK’s biggest festival on a beach held on the white sands of Perranporth.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
13 – 15 June 2025
Sea celebrations in Falmouth.
Murdoch Day
14 June 2025
Celebrations in Redruth.
Golowan Festival
20 – 29 June 2025
Traditional performing arts and music festival, Penzance.
Rip Curl Grom Search
2026 Dates TBC
Fistral Beach
Shortboard – Under 12 Girls & Boys, Under 14 Girls & Boys, and Under 16 Girls & Boys
Back up date: 2025 Dates TBC
St Merryn Steam & Vintage Rally
21 & 22 June 2025
Steam Fair, digger dancing, music and entertainment.
Mevagissey Feast Week
29 June – 5 July 2025
A mouth-watering programme of events in Mevagissey.
July 2025
Balloons & Tunes – Cornwall – Weekend
4th – 6th July 2025
Get ready for a three-day weekend packed with excitement, entertainment, and cherished memories!
Bodmin Heritage Riding Festival
5 July 2025
Chase the Beast of Bodmin and enjoy the entertainment! Feast day, carnival and traditional fun in Bodmin.
Truro Classic Car Show 2025
6 July 2025
Step back in time as Truro city centre transforms into a paradise for car lovers! From 1920s vintage treasures to iconic motors of the ‘90s, this is a must-visit day out for the whole family
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
19 July 2025
Lusty Glaze Beach 25th Anniversary Edition – Celebrating 25+ years of dance music anthems, brought to life by the raw power of a full orchestra to the pulse of a world renowned DJ.
Rock Oyster Festival
24 – 27 July 2025
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Dinham House, Rock.
Looe Carnival week
28 July – 2 August 2025
Carnival celebrations in Looe.
August 2025
Charlestown Regatta Week
2 – 8 August 2025
Fun and entertainment in Charlestown.
St Agnes Carnival
2 August 2025
Celebrating its 60th year. Clever floats, great ingenuity, even dance routines, all led by the famous Giant Bolster!
Falmouth Week
8 – 17 August 2025
Sailing Regatta events, sailing and fireworks.
Camelford Agricultural Show
13 August 2025
Traditional country show.
Boardmasters
6 – 10 August 2025
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
17 – 23 August 2025
A packed week of events in and around the River Fowey.
Cornwall Folk Festival
21 – 25 August 2025
Local, national and international performers take to the town stages in Wadebridge.
Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
22 – 24 August 2025
Family festival with food & music.
September 2025
St Ives September Festival
13 – 27 September 2025
Entertainment, exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops.
Looe Weekender Music Festival
19 – 21 September 2025
Music, arts, dance and workshops.
Korev lager English Interclub Surfing Championships
2025 Dates TBC
Surfing contest at Fistral.
October 2025
Callington Honey Fair
4 October 2025
One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, based around a traditional theme of honey.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
9 – 12 October 2025
Celebrating the start of the oyster season.
Falmouth Book Festival
14 – 20 October 2025
Featuring a diverse range of novelists, travel writers, chefs, essayists, poets and comedians.
Eden Ice Rink
18 October 2025
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.
Halloweden
25 October – 2 November 2025
Spooky children’s activities for half term.
November 2025
Healeys Christmas Market
2025 Dates TBC
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm (between Newquay and Truro) invites you to get in the spirit every weekend ahead of the festive season.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley Railway
9 November & 30 November 2025
Savour the magic of Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time.
Fowey Christmas Market
14 November – 16 November 2025
Celebrate with holiday shopping, delicious local fare, yuletide tipples, hand-crafted ornaments, entertainment, family fun, and much more.
Christmas Market in Truro
21 November – 24 December 2025
Cornwall’s biggest Christmas market showcasing food, drink, arts & craft in festive wooden cabins on Lemon Quay.
Falmouth Christmas Lights
27 November 2025
Spectacular festive event in Falmouth.
Christmas at Eden
2025 Dates TBC
Meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie this Christmas at the Eden Project, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
December 2025
Healeys Christmas Market
2025 Dates TBC
Cornwall’s only Christmas market set on a working farm. Weekends only.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley Railway
6, 7, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2025
Savour the magic of Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time.
Christmas at Eden
2025 Dates TBC
Meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie this Christmas at the Eden Project, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
2025 Dates TBC
The Lights will be switched on between 5pm & 6pm, but there will be no formal ceremony.
