What’s on this July in Cornwall 2024

Delivering smash-hits like ‘Living On a Prayer’, ‘It’s My Life’, and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’, The Bon Jovi Experience is back with a brand-new 2024 experience. Celebrating 30 years of performances this year, this show promises an experience to remember. Whether you’re a life-long fan or you’re just looking for an evening to remember, this will be an event like no other.

Explore the enchanting grounds of Heligan’s garden and estate with a little guidance from expert forager, Emma Gunn. From wild edibles to garden varieties, there’s much to discover amongst the hedgerows and natural habitats. With all ages welcome, you can learn about the uses of what you find, along with recipes to try and how to identify the plants best left alone.

Dating back over 50 years, the Charlestown Regatta Week has returned to bring together locals and visitors  in a celebration of culture and community. Kicking the week off with Regatta Rocks, you can expect a fun-filled, family-friendly programme over these seven days. From live music and pasty making demonstrations to raft races and a fun triathalon, there’s much to be explored.

This summer the team at Vegan fairs are setting up shop at Lemon Quay in Truro for the very first time. From 10am to 3pm, you can sample some incredible street food, sweet bakes and treats, deli items like vegan cheese, arts and crafts and much more. Showcasing both local and national brands, this event isn’t just for vegans – there’s something for everyone.

Described as a voyage of culinary discovery and musical mischief, this year’s Rock Oyster Festival promises to be just that. Boasting headline acts like The Human League, Sugababes and Bombay Bicycle Club, you’ll be up and moving with the best of them. What’s more, with chefs like Nathan Outlaw, Jack Stein, and Jude Kereama in attendance, the event is sure to be a feast for all the senses.

Whether you’re an automobile enthusiast through and through, or you’re looking to indulge your classic car curiosity, this is a unique opportunity for all. Spanning over a century, from 1900 to the 1990s, a range of classic and vintage cars will be on show in Truro’s city centre for all to see. Alongside autojumble stalls, live music and even some brand-new cars, Truro is looks like the place to be for the whole family.

Signalling the start of summer for many locals, Looe Carnival brings a week of fun for all ages. From car boot sales and vintage car rallies to choir performances and sandcastle competitions, there really is something for all. With the Grand Carnival Procession placing the cherry on the cake on Saturday evening, this is an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to come together in celebration.