Calendar of South West Cornwall Coast Events
This part of the coast hosts a popular regattas in the summer, and other events organised by local sailing clubs. 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
Enjoy folk and jazz, history and art, films and photography, choirs and quartets, walks and talks.
JUNE
Portscatho Regatta
A traditional regatta with a full programme of sailing events on the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall.
JULY
Mevagissey Feast Week
A week of celebration in the Cornish coastal town of Mevagissey. There is lots going on with entertainment including a Fish Festival, Flora dance, live music and fabulous fireworks display.
AUGUST
Shaldon Water Carnival
Shaldon Regatta, over 200 years old, offers family fun with 130 events. Many are on the beach, so you don’t need to be a rower or sailor to join in. There are individual and team events for all abilities, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
AUGUST
Shaldon Regatta
Shaldon Regatta, over 200 years old, offers family fun with 130 events. Many are on the beach, so you don’t need to be a rower or sailor to join in. There are individual and team events for all abilities, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
AUGUST
Polkeris Swim Fest
The Polkeris Swim Festival a mass-participation open water sea swimming event.
AUGUST
St Mawes Regatta
A traditional Cornish regatta with a full programme of events and sailing.
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.
What’s On
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Beach Guide
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