The Wyldes, Week St. Mary, nr Bude Friday 26th May – Sunday 28th May 2017 Festival fans may recognise the location as the venue for Leopalooza (see below). However, advertised as North Cornwall’s best kept secret, they also host some incredible music acts in a separate three night line-up. This year, Rag’n’Bone Man, Chase and Status, and The Human League will be featuring. Add this to the wonderfully rural field vibe, and a friendly atmosphere, these gigs are not to be missed! http://www.intothewyldes.com/ |
Friday 26th May - Monday 29th May 2017
A range of great folk music will be on offer over 7 different venues around Bude. Performers from the national folk circuit, along with talented local acts, will entertain us in a relaxed series of gigs.
http://www.budefolkfest.com
Saturday 27th May – Sunday 28th May 2017
In just its second year, this mini-festival isn’t well-known yet even amongst locals. However, its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, and the diverse range of music on offer should mean it’s here to stay.
http://www.kindredspiritsfestival.co.uk/
Friday 17th June – Saturday 18th June
Another great little festival on a Cornish beach. Boasting a range of music from reggae to hip-hop, this year Badly Drawn Boy, The Cuban Brothers, and The Backbeat Sound System will be playing along with others. There’s no camping at this one, so have a designated driver or find somewhere in Newquay to stay over!
http://electricbeachfestival.co.uk/
The Eden Sessions, The Eden Project, Bodelva Various dates from mid-June – mid-July 2017 While this isn’t a festival, The Eden Project is gaining its reputation for putting on some world class acts in a truly memorable environment. 2017 sees them offering up Van Morrison, Bastille, Madness (sold out), Royal Blood, The Foals and Bryan Adams. Book early to avoid disappointment! http://www.edensessions.com/ |
Friday 30th June – Sunday 1st July 2017
As the name implies, this is another festival making the most of the Cornish coastline. One of the region’s newest festivals, Tunes in the Dunes has only been going for 3 years, yet that hasn’t stopped them putting on 4 stages with a very impressive line-up, including Clean Bandit, Example, Billy Ocean, KT Tunstall, The Levellers, John Newman and more.
https://tunesinthedunes.co.uk/
Friday 28th July – Sunday 30th July 2017
It’s hard to remember that Leopallooza has been going for over a decade now. One of the region’s most popular independent festivals, it features over 100 acts across numerous stages in a wooded valley. This year, they are hosting The Cribs and Gabrielle Aplin, and will introduce you to new bands you won’t have heard of. With free parking, free camping, workshops, entertainment, a bar and cocktail lounge, this is an all-round great festival experience.
http://www.leopallooza.com
Boardmasters, Newquay Wednesday 9th August – Sunday 13th August 2017 Boardmasters is arguably Cornwall’s biggest and most commercial music festival, taking place in various locations in Newquay (including the beaches!). Surf and BMX demos and live entertainment will keep you engaged before the music kicks off. This year, the line-up includes Two Door Cinema Club, Jamiroquai, Alt-J, The Flaming Lips, The Vaccines, and Stormzy. Book well in advance – some tickets have sold out already! http://www.boardmasters.co.uk/ |
Thursday 24th August – Monday 28th August 2017
The August bank holiday weekend is the annual highlight for Cornish folkies, with the Cornwall Folk Festival taking place in various venues around Wadebridge. Ceilidh dancing, arts and crafts, street entertainment and great local food and drink will be on offer. This year, the line-up includes Dougie Maclean, Cara Dillon, Dosca, and countless talented folk artists from around the country and even the world.
http://www.cornwallfolkfestival.com/
Tuesday 29th August – Friday 1st September 2017
Taking place throughout the final week of August, Bude Jazz Festival sees jazz fans coming from near and far to choose from over 75 different gigs in venues across the town. Whether it’s big band band jazz, swing, jive or traditional, you will find some jazz to suit your tastes. The street parades are a real highlight!
http://www.jazzfestivalbude.co.uk/
Looe Music Festival, Looe Friday 29th September – Sunday 1st October Right at the end of summer, Looe Music Festival is another that takes place on a brilliant beach stage, as well as seeing events happening across the town. 2017 offers up The Jesus & Mary Chain, Lulu, and The Happy Mondays. There is no camping organised by the festival, so the event appeals to people who are happy to organise a rather more comfortable festival experience. http://www.looemusic.co.uk/ |
Tamar Valley Cottages offers luxury boutique accommodation within reach of these fantastic music festivals. If you're a musician, did you know that we are situated 1.5 miles away from the excellent Propagation House recording studios. Musicians such as The Levellers and The Fisherman's Friends have recorded at their facilities, along with bands who have chosen to stay in our boutique cottages, and Seth Lakeman recorded his most recent album 'Word of Mouth' in our village church. |
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