Cornwall Living
What’s On? July and August
Highlighting the best events across the Duchy, from festivals and markets to exhibitions, theatre, music and family days out. Whether you call Cornwall home or are visiting this vibrant county, there’s always something happening just around the corner…
MIRACLE THEATRE: PEER GYNT
Touring until Saturday 29th August 2026
It’s the time of year to get out there and enjoy an evening of outdoor theatre. Summer in Cornwall means Miracle Theatre takes to the road touring a host of beautiful locations across the South West. In this, their 47th year, the company has added their twist, humour and visual storytelling to Ibsen’s classic tale Peer Gynt. With over twenty characters and a story that takes you from Norway to Purgatory, via a desert, the show is funny, physical and includes a terrific trio of trolls.
Specially designed to be enjoyed outdoors, this performance promises an entertaining evening of laughter, music and theatrical magic. Bring your picnics and your pals.
www.miracletheatre.co.uk/shows/peer-gynt/
TRURO CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sunday 2nd August 2026
Truro
Truro BID will be organising and funding the Truro Classic Car Show again, which returns to the city this summer. It’s a chance to see a wide variety of cherished classic car, vintage cars and motorcycles in a unique city centre location.
Vehicles will be on display across the city and visitors will also be able to browse automobilia and autojumble stalls and enjoy live music. The event is free to attend and to exhibit vehicles. Macmillan Cancer Support will be collecting on the day for those who wish to make a voluntary donation.
To apply to exhibit your classic vehicle apply online or use the email below.
emily.warrington@trurobid.co.uk
CHARLESTOWN REGATTA WEEK
25th to 31st July
Charlestown
Charlestown Regatta Week is a community celebration that has enlivened the harbour and village for more than 50 years, taking place over a week in late July. The programme features boat and raft races, gig rowing, a fun triathlon, children’s sports, live music, craft stalls and a grand carnival procession with Flora dancing. Built in the 1790s for the china clay trade, Charlestown’s Georgian harbour has also starred in Poldark, lending the festivities a distinctive maritime backdrop. The week culminates in a spectacular fireworks display over the harbour. Entry is free, with events organised by volunteers supporting local charities.
RE-LOVED CORNWALL
Saturday 25th July 2026
Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE
Re-Loved Cornwall is a new event celebrating mid-century furniture, vintage interiors and pre-loved fashion. Bringing together a carefully selected mix of traders from across Cornwall and beyond, visitors can browse everything from Scandinavian and British mid-century design to vintage homewares, clothing, lighting and decorative pieces.
Alongside the shopping, there will be quality food and drink vendors, creating a relaxed day out for anyone who loves good design, sustainability and finding unique pieces with a story to tell.