Top Picks
7 Top Picks for a Jam-Packed Bank Holiday
With the last bank holiday of the summer almost here, check out 7 events happening in Cornwall this weekend! Including live music, festivals, food & drink and outdoor cinema, there's something for everyone!
1. Tunes in the Park
Until Sun 25th August
Port Eliot Estate, Liskeard
Featuring McFly, Paloma Faith and Busted as headliners, Tunes in the Park promises an unforgettable weekend filled with music and laughter, as iconic comedians like Frankie Boyle, Al Murray and Russell Howard also take to the stage as comedy headliners.
2. Seaside Cinema
Mon 26th August
Lusty Glaze Beach Newquay
On the big screen this week are a sing-a-long version of a classic favourite – Mamma Mia, and new favourite, Matilda the Musical!
Grab your best ‘Dancing Queens’ and ‘Revolting Children’ and nestle down on the beach, with the gentle sound of lapping waves in the background.
3. Cocktail Club
Fri 23rd August
The Greenbank, Falmouth
Sit back and relax at the Water’s Edge, where an extensive list of tempting tipples greets you, from favourite classics, to those with a unique Cornish twist.
4. Cargo Sound
Fri 23rd August
Una St Ives
Let your hair down and move your feet, as DJ Descafeinat provides the perfect summer soundtrack, with a mix of Afro, Cuban and Brazilian beats, to kick off your weekend right!
5. Summer Party
Mon 26th August
Boconnoc, Lostwithiel
Featuring lawn games, live music, cream teas and more, this party is a family affair! Bring your picnics and enter your cakes into their charity cake competition in one of two categories – Best Design and Best Taste.
6. BBQ in the Gardens
Sun 25th August
Hotel Meudon, Mawnan Smith
Featuring fresh-from-the-boat Cornish seafood, perfectly cooked over flame, sit back and relax in the beautiful grounds of Hotel Meudon, and soak up the BBQ atmosphere.
7. Cornwall Folk Festival
Until Mon 26th August
Various Venues, Wadebridge
Explore the town of Wadebridge as the annual Folk Festival returns; featuring music from Tarren, Du Glas, True Foxes and many more! Get involved with workshops and check out more free entertainment happening in the town’s bars and town centre, including Morris dancers and music sessions.
