Cornwall Living
What’s on? June & July
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…
Ollie’s Spring Lamb Banquet
Friday 29th May 2026
The Alverton, Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 1ZQ
Head to The Alverton on Friday 29th May for an unforgettable spring evening as Head Chef Ollie Wyatt presents a spectacular celebration of Cornish lamb. Set upon one grand table on the sun-drenched terrace, this exclusive banquet promises an elegant yet lively dining experience. Arrive from 6.30pm for a welcome drink as the gardens settle into golden hour. At 7pm, beautifully curated platters will be delivered to the table – abundant, seasonal, and designed for sharing – with the lamb course plated and served to add a touch of theatre to the banquet. For £40 per person, expect the finest local produce, exquisite flavours, and warm Alverton hospitality.
For more upcoming events hosted at The Alverton, visit thealverton.co.uk
01872 276633 | events@thealverton.co.uk
Tunes in the Dunes
5th – 7th June
Perranporth Beach, Cornwall
Tunes in the Dunes is a three-day, family-friendly live music festival held directly on the golden sands of Perranporth Beach in Cornwall, UK.
Known as one of the UK’s largest beach festivals, it brings major international acts to a backdrop of scenic dunes, with a bar and after-parties hosted by The Watering Hole, one of the UK’s only venue directly on a beach.
The 2026 lineup includes Basement Jaxx, The Wombats, The Proclaimers, Ministry of Sound Classical and Professor Green. Also on offer are a variety of food stalls, local Cornish craft ales/ciders along with a host of family-friendly activities.
01872 572888 | www.tunesinthedunes.co.uk
Coming up at Hall for Cornwall
June 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Back Quay, Truro TR1 2LL
At Hall for Cornwall, audiences are invited to discover everything the arts can be, through a bold, independent programme that entertains, challenges and connects across music, theatre, dance and digital platforms. As a charity and social enterprise, it champions creative talent, supports communities and nurtures the next generation through initiatives spanning performance, education and industry. It’s June performance programme includes Mama Mia!(Tuesday 2nd – Saturday 13th, Various Times), Barry Steele’s The Roy Orbison Story (Thursday 18th June, 7:30pm), The Ultimate Classic Rock Show (Friday 19th June, 7:30pm), The Archers: Live at 75 (Saturday 20th June, 7:30pm) and The Carpenters’ Story – Live & Symphonic (Sunday 28th June, 7:30pm)
01872 262466 | www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
The Great Estate Festival
29th – 31st May
Scorrier House, Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5AU
Set within the grounds of Scorrier House, The Great Estate Festival returns for 2026 with its signature “unorthodox garden party” spirit.
Expect a lively mix of music, theatre, comedy and immersive installations, with headline sets from Kaiser Chiefs, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Skunk Anansie as well as actor (and DJ) Simon Pegg.
Wander between woodland stages, cabaret dens and hidden corners, from the offbeat Madame Wong’s House of Wrong to the laid-back Secret Gin Garden, plus wellness sessions and family-friendly happenings throughout the weekend.
Weekend camping is available, making it a full three-day escape into one of Cornwall’s most eccentric festivals.
The Compass Living Method Helford River Workshops with @hellorealign
Fortnightly through Summer 2026, Starting May 1st
Budock Vean Hotel, Falmouth TR11 5LG
A two hour reset on the river to help you pause, reset and realign with a life that lights you up.
The Reclamation Retreat is for those moving through change, burnout, transition, or discontent. Through guided reflection, creative healing, meditation and grounded ‘aha moments’,
you’ll reconnect with what truly matters.
Think calm reset, mindset, wellness and life purpose. This is Zen, with an edge of
life-enhancing truth.
www.hellorealign.com/reclamation-workshops
The Morvola Festival of Arts
25th – 28th June
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Rame Peninsula, Torpoint PL10 1HZ
Set within the sweeping grounds of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, the Morvala Festival of Arts is a new four-day celebration of music, culture and wellbeing. Created by local musicians and the team behind Kernowfornia, it champions a non-commercial, community-led spirit, with five live stages, workshops and a strong focus on Cornish heritage. Expect performances from Embrace, Ash, Hawkwind and Dawn French, alongside wellness experiences in the Gwel an Hebask village. Family-friendly and plastic-free, it promises a thoughtfully curated, immersive festival atmosphere.
The Royal Cornwall Show
4th – 6th June
Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
The Royal Cornwall Show returns, showcasing Cornwall’s biggest celebration of farming, food and rural life. Attracting more than 120,000 visitors, highlights include jousting and stunt displays by The Knights of Middle England, new cookery theatre demos and world-class livestock competitions. Visitors can explore food and farming pavilions, rural craft stands, family facilities and accessible, well-organised showground amenities. Day tickets are available via the official website, with gates opening from 8.30am, offering a full day of entertainment, shopping and Cornish countryside culture for all.