Cornwall, with its breathtaking coastlines, charming villages, and rich cultural heritage, is the perfect destination for your 2025 getaway. Staying in one of our cozy holiday homes will provide you with the comfort and flexibility to explore the myriad of events and festivals happening throughout the year. Here's a curated selection of some of the most anticipated events in Cornwall for 2025:
St Piran’s Festival (March 1): Celebrate Cornwall's patron saint with parades, music, and traditional Cornish festivities across various towns.
Join us for a Celtic celebration, encapsulating modern Cornish culture while also embracing tradition.
🎉The day begins with an 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐚𝐦 near the Alcove in Market Strand. At 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐦, shortly after the opening, artist Marc Craig will reveal the first permanent mural in his Ark of Extinction Global Project! 🎨
💛 At 𝟏𝟏 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 will leave from Lemmings Court, wending its way through the town until it ends just outside the Regal Cinema, ready for the 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐲. 〓〓
🎪 Browse our 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 between 𝟏𝟎 𝐚𝐦 – 𝟑 𝐩𝐦, located inside Market Hall and along Market Strand. There will also be musical performances, free activities, and a Red Squirrel Trail running throughout the town. There’s so much to discover at Redruth’s St Piran’s Festival! 🎶
Porthleven Food Festival (May 2-4): Indulge in local delicacies and enjoy live music by the picturesque harbour. Returning in full flavour once again, this free-to-enter festival is set to run from 2nd-4th of May 2025 bringing with it a fresh programme of events and activities. And, of course, mouth-watering fare. From live chef demonstrations to a gourmet selection of restaurants and pop-ups around the harbour, and from oceanside musical performances to an array of shopping opportunities, there is something for everyone. Follow Porthleven’s giant harbour sign and immerse yourself in a world of epicurean exploration.
Padstow Obby Oss Thursday 1 May 2025The Padstow Obby Oss festival is unique and so much fun. A celebration of the Celtic feast of ‘Beltane’ that pays tribute to the fast approach of summer, this fest always falls on 1 May, unless 1 May is a Sunday. Each year it takes place in Padstow‘s narrow streets and around its beautiful harbour. It starts at 10am as the ‘Blue Oss’ appears and at 11am the ‘Old Oss’ appears. The fun carries on until around midnight.Flags are everywhere. Bright flowers decorate the town. There’s a massive May Pole. And then there’s a huge procession with dancers, drums, music makers and local people adorned in white costumes that are decorated with ribbons, cowslips and bluebells. It’s all enjoyed by thousands of people who soak up this incredible feast for the senses.Of course, there’s only one star of the show. Nope, scratch that. There are actually two stars of the show. A red ‘oss’ and a blue one, also known as the Blue Ribbon (dating back to the 19th century) and the Old (dating back even further) Osses. Both of these artistically stylised horses in fabulous masks that leave their homes in the morning and dance through the streets taunted by a ‘teazer’ with loads of music going on all around.
Helston Flora day - This ancient festival is usually held on 8th May. A spring festival to celebrate the end of winter and mark the arrival of the new vitality and fertility with the trees and flowers bursting into life. The houses and shops of the town are decorated with greenery and floral arrangements to express the spirit of renewal.
Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge (June 5-7) – The biggest event in Cornwall’s calendar, showcasing the best produce across the Duchy, with live music and livestock
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival (June 13-15) – Watch shanty singers from around the globe from this stunning Cornish harbour town
Rattler Fest (April 25-26) – Held at the famous Healey’s Cyder Farm near Truro
Looe Carnival Week (May 24) – Traditional Cornish fun for all ages.
Eden Arts Festival (June 12-15) – Interactive art displays and workshops under the biomes.
Fal River Autumn Walking Festival (June 14-22) – Explore the English Riviera’s scenic trails.
Tropical Pressure Festival (July 11-13) – A family-friendly celebration of world music and sustainability.
Rock Oyster Festival (July 23-27) – A seafood and music extravaganza by the Camel Estuary, featuring demonstrations by some of the UK’s best chefs
Boardmasters Festival (August 6- 10) – Surf, skate, and music unite at this iconic Newquay event. This year welcomes world famous artists Raye and The Prodigy.
Charlestown Regatta Week (August 2-8)– Boat races, live bands, and harbour-side fun.
Stithians Agricultural Show (July 14)– Cornwall’s biggest one-day rural event.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival (August 18-24) – A week of sailing, parades, and fireworks.
Bude Jazz Festival (August 26-29) – Enjoy toe-tapping tunes at this coastal favourite.
Trebah Amphitheatre Performances (Multiple dates 2025) – Outdoor theatre in a stunning garden setting.
Eden Sessions (Multiple dates 2025) – Enjoy intimate gigs with some of the world’s best musicians in the most amazing location in Cornwall: The Eden Project.
Perranporth Carnival (July 26) – A family-friendly parade with a Cornish twist.
Falmouth Week (August 8 – 17) – Enjoy 10 days of entertainment which coincides with the famous Regatta racing
Tunes in the Park (August 21- 24) – Enjoy acts including Craig David and Jess Glynne in Saltash
St Ives September Festival (September 13-27) – Two weeks of arts, music, and crafts.
Falmouth Oyster Festival (October 9 – 12) – Celebrate the start of the oyster-dredging season.
The Great Cornish Food Festival (September 24 – 28) – Indulge in the region’s finest culinary offerings in Truro.
Heligan Harvest Festival – Autumnal festivities at the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Redruth International Mining and Pasty Festival – A quirky homage to Cornwall’s heritage celebrated in the UNESCO world heritage site
Truro Cathedral Choir Performances – Evensong and concerts in a stunning setting.
Little Orchard Cornish Cider & Music Festival (September 12-14) – Raise a glass to local cider-making traditions at this traditional cider making farm near Truro
Truro Christmas Market – Shop local crafts and enjoy mulled wine in Cornwall’s capital.
Heligan Night Garden – An enchanting illuminated trail through the gardens.
Mousehole Christmas Lights – A dazzling display in this charming fishing village.
Eden Project’s Winter Festival – Seasonal lights and storytelling under the biomes.
Liskeard Lights Up – A magical parade marking the start of the festive season.
Bodmin and Wenford Railway’s Santa Trains – A nostalgic Christmas journey with santa.
Healeys Cyder Farm Christmas Fayre – Gifts, goodies, and cider tastings over multiple weekends.
Polperro Festive Lantern Parade – A community celebration with handmade lanterns.
