What's On in Cornwall
There are events & festivals all over Cornwall year round. Discover the best things to do in Truro & across Cornwall in 2026. From local markets to concerts, food & music festivals. Our what's on guide to the best Cornwall events, activities, concerts & days out whilst staying at Hotel VARA, Truro. All within an hour of VARA.
CORNWALL SUMMER EVENTS: JUNE | JULY | AUGUST
31st Mar-1 Nov - An Exhibition of Myths & Legends at the Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, Truro
May-Sep - Park Yoga on Sundays in Boscawen Park, Truro
8th Jun-29 Aug - Peer Gynt outdoor performance by The Miracle Theatre at various venues around Cornwall
Various dates in Jul & Aug - theatre productions at Trebah Garden, Falmouth
16th Jun-12th Jul - Eden Sessions with Wolf Alice, Mika, Snow Patrol and more at The Eden Project, St Austell
8th Jul - Cornwall Business Fair at Truro School
13-18th Jul - Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical at Hall for Cornwall, Truro
23-26th Jul - Rock Oyster Festival, Rock
25-26th Jul - UK Surf & Skate Expo in Newquay
25-31st Jul - Charlestown Regatta Week in Charlestown, St Austell
31s Jul - The Music of Abba by Candlelight at Truro Cathedral
5-9th Aug - Boardmasters festival in Newquay
8th Aug - Big Truro Market, Lemon Quay, Truro
12th Aug - Solar Eclipse viewing with Kernow Astronomers, Bedruthan, nr Padstow
7-16th Aug - Falmouth Week sailing & landside events in Falmouth
CORNWALL AUTUMN EVENTS 2026: SEP | OCT | NOV
8th Sep - Focus: Mission Briefing Tech Event at The Engine House Church, Redruth
8-12th Sep - Choir of Man at The Hall for Cornwall, Truro
12th Sep - Big Truro Market, Lemon Quay, Truro
22-26th Sep - Lord of the Dance - 30 Years of Standing Ovations at The Hall for Cornwall, Truro
25-27th Sep - Fal Beer Fest - Beer festival in Falmouth
10th Oct - Big Truro Market, Lemon Quay, Truro
8-11th Oct - Falmouth Oyster Festival in Falmouth
OTHER ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO IN CORNWALL
Looking for more What's On & things to do in Cornwall?
Regular art exhibitions at Inspire Makers gallery in Falmouth
Every Saturday, Farmyard Market at Tresemple Farm, nr Truro with local produce, street food & hand made goods
For guided walks around Truro, farmer's markets, Sunday bandstand concerts & more, have a look at the Visit Truro website
Immerse yourself in Cornish art, artefacts & objects at the recently renovated Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery in Truro
Changing exhibitions as well as interactive galleries at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth
Wildlife activities including rambles & wildlife spotting with Cornwall Wildlife Trust