What's On

What’s on in Cornwall?

what's on in Cornwall on the beach See what’s on in Cornwall when you’re next staying at the Ocean Blue apartments and plan your stay around your favourites.

We share details of all the best events, festivals and shows that will help make your holiday memorable and extra special.

Check out the full list below or read our seasonal round-ups below:

What’s on in Cornwall this February half-term?

What’s on in Cornwall this Easter?

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Half Term at Eden

11th – 19th February 2017 – Half term fun for all the family Eden style.

St Ives Feast – Hurling The Silver Ball

6 Feb 2017 – The game of Hurling the Silver Ball is a centuries old form of Rugby. The St Ives Feast is an ancient tradition that celebrates the anniversary of the consecration of the Parish Church of St Eia.

World Pasty Championships – The Eden Project

4 Mar 2017 – This will be the 5th year of the pasty championships – also known as the Olympics of the Oggy. The World Pasty Championships will celebrate the traditional Cornish pasty recipe, as well as some more unusual varieties.

St Piran’s Day Celebrations in Cornwall

1 Mar 2017 to 6 Mar 2017 – St. Pirans Day is the national day of Cornwall. The day is named after St. Piran who is the Patron Saint of tin miners. There will be celebrations throughout the County.

Falmouth Spring Flower Show

18 Mar 2017 to 19 Mar 2017 – Exhibitors and trade stalls pack into the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth, Cornwall, with displays of locally grown flowers, floral arrangements, specimen plants and photographic displays for the Falmouth Spring Flower Show.

Oyster Gathering and Seafood Harvest

24 Mar 2017 to 27 Mar 2017 – A small local oyster festival. Join the local oyster men of The Roseland on their last weekend of the season and sample fresh seafood cooked by local and internationally recognised chefs.

Cornwall Spring Flower Show

1 Apr 2017 to 2 Apr 2017 – Bodmin Moor and Tamar Valley – A fragrant celebration of Cornish garden mania. Exuberant displays with camellias, daffodils, rhododendrons guaranteeing a colourful spectacle at the Boconnoc Estate. Featuring show gardens, horticultural trade stands and competitive classes.

St Endellion Easter Music Festival

8 Apr 2017 to 16 Apr 2017 – This festival has made a speciality of English language performances of the Bach Passions whose intensity in the church’s intimate setting is a musical experience not to be missed.

Charity Garden Open Weekend at Tregothnan

22 Apr 2017 to 23 Apr 2017 – The beautiful Tregothnan estate opens its doors for a charity event for one weekend in April, attracting hundreds of people from far and wide who come to enjoy the rainbow of colours and onslaught on the senses. Tickets for the event are limited to ensure the UK’s largest garden opening is a pleasurable experience so bag one quick if you’d like to join in.

Trevithick Day

29 Apr 2017 – An impressive display and celebratory convoy of vintage steam powered vehicles, model exhibitions and fairground rides making it a great day out for the whole family.

Porthleven Food Festival

21 Apr 2017 to 23 Apr 2017 – The Porthleven Food and Music Festival is a celebration of great food, excellent cooking, delicious local flavours and Cornish crafts, all taking place around the picturesque harbour of Porthleven.

Art 8 – Newquay Arts and Culture Festival

22 Apr 2017 to 24 Apr 2017– Art 8 is Newquay’s Arts and Culture Festival – four days bursting at the seams with events, exhibits and workshops involving film, craft, spoken word, dance,photography, theatre, music, literature and more.

St Ives May Day

1 May 2017 – Celebrating the end of winter and the coming of spring, a tradition that stretches back hundreds of years in West Cornwall. The town is filled with parades, traditional Cornish dancing and music throughout the event.

Helston Flora Day

6 May 2017 – The famous Flora Day at Helston is a celebration of the start of Spring – the streets are decorated and dancing through the streets begins at 7am (yes, really) and continues throughout the day and into the evening.

Royal Cornwall Show

8 Jun 2017 to 10 Jun 2017 – Cornwall’s showcase since 1793 and a fascinating glimpse into rural life. Apart from the livestock judging, there is the famous flower tent, show jumping and a fast and furious inter-hunt relay.

Rock Oyster Festival

14 Jul 2017 to 16 Jul 2017 – A midsummer celebration of food, music and art, taking place at the stunning venue of 17th century Dinham House overlooking the Camel Estuary near Wadebridge.

Charlestown Regatta Week

29 Jul 2017 to 4 Aug 2017 – A week of fun events for all the family including events such as the fun triathlon, raft races, donkey derby, live music and a colourful carnival to raise funds for the local community.

St Endellion Summer Music Festival

25th July to 4th August – Internationally famous festival. Symphony orchestra and a chorus of 75, with guest artistes, encompasses the classics from Brahms to Stravinsky, music from Broadway and late night brass bands.

Boardmasters, Surf, Skate and Music Festival

9 Aug 2017 to 13 Aug 2017 – Surf, skate & music festival situated across two legendary locations featuring the best in action sports including ASP World Tour Surfing and a laid back music festival

Falmouth Week

4 Aug 2017 to 13 Aug 2017 – Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days, and a lively programme of shore side events.

Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week

13 Aug 2017 to 19 Aug 2017 – One of the best local regattas in the country, with a fun-filled week for all the family. Events include a midweek Carnival, Red Arrows display and a spectacular firework display over the harbour.

Cornwall Folk Festival

25 Aug 2017 to 28 Aug 2017 – The whole town of Wadebridge is alive to the sound of music. Not only is there an international line up of folk from Cornwall & Brittany to Africa & the USA but you’ll also find singers and instrument workshops, children’s entertainment at this annual event.

Newlyn Fish Festival

28 Aug 2017 – Celebrating all things fishy in Britain’s premier fishing port where you can satisfy your appetite with the best seafood you are likely to find anywhere and help to raise money for the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.

Newquay Fish Festival

15 Sep 2017 to 17 Sep 2017 – Showcasing Newquay Harbour, the festival attracts thousands of visitors to sample delicious fish dishes, watch local chefs rustle up amazing food and enjoy the entertainment.

Looe Music Festival

29 Sep 2017 to 1 Oct 2017 – Celebration of live music in beautiful Looe, taking place in various locations. Over 40 bands playing on 3 music stages, from jazz and easy listening to folk, indie and rock.

Great Cornish Food Festival

22 Sep 2017 to 24 Sep 2017 – Truro’s Lemon Quay will transform into foodie heaven for three days of eating, drinking, shopping and entertainment as the festival celebrates the food revolution that has taken place in Cornwall over the past 12 years.

Boscastle Food Arts and Craft Festival

6 Oct 2017 to 7 Oct 2017 – Great food, great producers and great Michelin Star chefs, a showcase for top talent from Cornwall’s finest restaurants. See the chefs in action and get the flavour of what life’s like behind the kitchen door.

Falmouth Oyster Festival

12 Oct 2017 to 15 Oct 2017 – Packed with cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs, oysters, seafood, wine and local ale, sea shanties, and marquees brimming with Cornish produce.