Calendar of South West Cornwall Coast Events
This part of the Cornwall coast hosts a popular regattas in the summer, local festivals and other events. The Roseland Peninsula and surrounding areas offer a variety of events throughout the year, including open-air theatre performances at St Mawes Castle, art exhibitions, and seasonal activities at National Trust properties in the region.
Event Dates for your diary
South West Cornwall coast local coastal events throughout the year, for your diary. Find out what’s going on in 2024.
MAY
Roseland Festival
The Roseland Festival in 2025 is set to run from April 25th to May 4th, and it’s a fantastic celebration of the local culture and community in the beautiful Roseland Peninsula. With a mix of music, art, and fun activities for all ages, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything this charming area has to offer!
JUNE
Mevagissey Feast Week
A week of celebration in the Cornish coastal town of Mevagissey. Mevagissey Feast Week is a vibrant community celebration held annually to honor the Feast of St. Peter, featuring a variety of events such as live music, parades, and traditional competitions. For 2025, the Feast Week is planned to take place from June 29 to July 5, continuing the vibrant traditions of this long-standing festival.
AUGUST
Shaldon Regatta
The Shaldon Regatta is a lively annual event that celebrates sailing and community spirit in Shaldon, Devon. For 2025, the regatta is scheduled to take place from August 2nd to August 4th, featuring a variety of sailing races and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend
AUGUST
St Mawes Regatta
The St Mawes Regatta is a traditional sailing event that has been celebrated for over 120 years in the picturesque village of St Mawes, Cornwall. It typically features a day filled with sailing races, children’s beach sports, and other community activities, making it a highlight of the local summer calendar. For 2024, the St Mawes Regatta is scheduled for August 17th.
AUGUST
Portscatho Regatta
The Portscatho Regatta traditional regatta with a full programme of sailing events in the picturesque village of Portscatho, on the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall. Filled with competitions and community festivities. For 2024, it’s happening on August 24th
SEPTEMBER
Carbis Bay Swim Festival
The Carbis Bay Swim Festival in 2024 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 15th. This festival offers swimming events with distances of 1km, 2km, and 3km, providing participants the opportunity to enjoy open water swimming in the scenic Carbis Bay area.
Lively beaches
Some of the beaches on the south west coast of Cornwall have bars and restaurants on, or overlooking the beach. If you are looking for a beach with a lively atmosphere, the beaches of Carlyon Bay music playing and a bar open from noon until late, during the summertime.
Discover South West Cornwall Beaches
If you are going to a coastal event in South West Cornwall, check out some of the other beaches nearby
Top SW Cornwall Beaches
Looking for top South West Cornwall Coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in South West Cornwall which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
Blue Flag
Family Friendly award winning beaches
Dog friendly
For long walks with our four legged friends.
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