As the New Year will be upon in a few short weeks, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about plans for holidays and the exciting festival season. There are a host of festivals around the UK to discover but what better place to spend a summer holiday mixed with a fantastic music festival than in one of the most popular UK holiday destinations. The sunny shores of the South West play host to an eclectic mix of music festivals throughout the year, here’s stayincornwall.co.uk’s top picks of the best music festivals in Cornwall to plan your perfect trip.
1. Boardmasters Festival, Newquay
One of the biggest and most popular music events in the Cornish festival calendar is the infamous Boardmasters Festival. Pairing a beautiful collaboration of sun, surf and a spectacular line up, Newquay delivers the best of musical talents with previous acts including Faithless, Bastille and Rudimental to name a few. Fistral Beach provides a haven for beach lovers and surfers looking to catch the perfect wave and the host of bars, shopping areas and music arena’s provides the total package for the festival season.
2. Looe Music Festival, Looe
This three-day music spectacular features superb live music celebrated on the beautiful south coast of Cornwall. Looe transforms into a party town with high energy music at every corner from the streets to the beach. The festival has attracted some big names in the music industry including Jools Holland, The Proclaimers, and Frank Turner with support from local and regional talent from all walks of the musical spectrum from hip-hop and indie to funk and punk.
This festival is one of the best things to do in South Cornwall!
3. Leopallooza, Nr Bude
Dubbed ‘The Greatest House Party in a field’, Leopallooza sees a fantastic selection of musical talent take to the stage in the beautiful rural setting of The Wyldes, near Bude. Previous headliners included Foxes, Dry the River, and Fenech Soler giving a range of different sounds from electro pop, hard hitting rock to chilled house tunes. The whole weekend gives you a great summer mix of food, booze and bands.
READ MORE: Where to Stay in Cornwall
4. Eden Sessions, St Austell
A unique festival experience can be had at Cornwall’s biggest attraction, The Eden Project. The Eden Sessions give you the opportunity to experience a fabulous range of musical acts with previous headliners including Paolo Nutini, Paloma Faith, and Elton John. This isn’t your average festival as it gives you an opportunity to not only enjoy the music but explore the magnificent biomes and natural wonders.
FANCY POPPING OVER TO THE SCILLY ISLES?
Here are all the best things to do on St Mary’s for you.
Neil
Monday 18th of January 2016
I live in Cornwall and had not heard of Leopallooza so thanks! There is also a St. Ives Festival I believe.
pippa
Saturday 9th of January 2016
I was lucky enough to live in Cornwall for three years, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I didn't know most of these existed! This has inspired me to go back though, and maybe finally explore The Eden Project :)
Vicky
Sunday 10th of January 2016
Yeah, I'd LOVE to go to a festival at the Eden Project. I used to always go on holiday to Cornwall as a kid. Back then I thought it was a bit naff and just wanted to go abroad, now I'm desperate to go back.
Kristin @ Camels & Chocolate
Saturday 12th of December 2015
So when are you added Bonnaroo to the mix??