What’s on – August 2016 in Cornwall
Music, arts & culture
Get out and enjoy the fun, entertainment and culture this summer with a variety of festivals taking place around Cornwall.
1st August
Looe Carnival Week
Last day of the week long carnival with events and entertainment for all the family.
1st August
Gunnislake Festival
Last day of the week long festival. Music, history, art, dancing and entertainment for all the family.
Until 5th August
Charlestown Regatta Week
Fun events for all the family.
Until 7th August
National Marine Week
Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust in marine activities.
Until 7th August
St Endellion Summer Music Festival
From Brahms to Broadway, a series of concerts from the internationally renown symphony orchestra and choir.
3rd – 4th August
PlayFest
Art and culture festival at Boscawen Park, Truro.
5th – 14th August
Falmouth Week
Large yacht racing event.
6th – 14th August
Get Active Truro Festival
Free sports activities at Lemon Quay.
10th – 14th August
Boardmasters Surf, Skate & Music Festival
Fistral and Watergate Bay beaches, Newquay.
10th August
Camelford Agricultural Show
Traditional show with vintage vehicles and displays.
12th – 14th August
Trereife Summer Festival
Set in the grounds of the historic house in Penzance the event includes children’s magic shows and stortytelling.
12th – 14th August
Holifair Festival
Family friendly festival around Helston, Mullion and the Lizard.
13th August
Camel River Festival
Family event with entertainment around the river. Wadebridge.
14th – 20th August
Fowey Royal Regatta and Carnival Week
Events and entertainment with a mid week carnival.
15th August
Bude Carnival
Carnival through the town in support of local charities.
21st August
St Ewe Country Fair
A traditional rural fair in support of local charities.
26th – 29th August
Cornwall Folk Festival
International line up of music, entertainment and children’s events. Wadebridge.
26th – 28th August
Lusty Glaze Annual Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
Lusty Glaze beach, Newquay.
27th August
Portscatho Regatta
A traditional seaside regatta in St Mawes.
28th August
Cornish Country Fair
Family event, Truro.
29th August
Newlyn Fish Festival
All things fishy, Newlyn.
30th August – 2nd September
Bude Jazz Festival
Popular yearly jazz festival in Bude.