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What’s On This October in Cornwall 2024

This autumn, explore Cornwall's calendar of events. From sensational singers, to Pride parades, to wizardry weekends, there is something for everyone this October...

4th - 5th October

Fisherman's Friends: Rock The Boat Tour - Hall For Cornwall

After a sold-out UK tour, Fisherman’s Friends are hitting the road again with an exciting new headline tour. With nine albums, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, and a TV documentary under their belts, this beloved group from Port Isaac has captured hearts worldwide.

Don’t miss their return to Hall for Cornwall in October 2024—grab your tickets for everyone’s favourite buoy band!

📷: Fisherman’s Friends

5th October

St Ives Pride - St Ives

Join the joyful pride procession as it makes it’s way through the streets of St Ives, kicking off at 12pm in the town centre.

Witness the world’s largest pride flag along with music and celebration, making for a lively atmosphere as the town shows support for LGBTQ+ people in St Ives, Cornwall and around the world.

📷: Cornwall Pride

11th October

Last Night of the Cornish Proms - Truro Cathedral, Truro

Truro Choral Society, led by Martin Palmer in partnership with Truro Cathedral, is thrilled to present the Last Night of the Cornish Proms at Truro Cathedral.

The event will also feature the Camborne Town Band, conducted by Gareth Churcher, and the City of Truro Male Choir, directed by Russell Pascoe, with the programme showcasing a diverse selection of Cornish music, including the iconic “Trelawny.” Bring your Cornish tartan and flags and celebrate Cornish culture and music.

13th October

Al Murray: Guv Island - Hall For Cornwall, Truro

The nation’s favourite pub landlord is making his way to the Hall For Cornwall with his latest tour: Guv Island.

Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. You know what they say: There’s no school like the old school, with the dodgy overflowing toilets.

📷: Al Murray

19th - 20th October

The Wizardry Weekend in The Great Hall - The Alverton, Truro

This October, one of the year’s most enchanting events will take place in The Alverton’s Great Hall. Witches and wizards are invited to the Wizardry Ball on Saturday, 19th October, for an evening of enchantment, complete with a four-course feast conjured by our master of Cornish cuisine and kitchen magic, Ollie Wyatt.

On Sunday, 20th October, join us for a spellbinding Witchrafternoon Tea, where wizards of all ages can enjoy a magical twist on The Alverton’s signature sweets, scones, and savouries, with whimsical tricks and enchanting flavors throughout.

26th October

Big Truro Market - Lemon Quay, Truro

In a collaboration by Cornwall Shop Small and Truro Farmers Market  with the support of Truro BID and Visit Truro, explore over 60 local crafters, creators, curators and makers. Enjoy live music and entertainment alongside community fun, competitions and workshops.

The Market takes place on the last Saturday of the month from March between 9am and 4pm and is hosted in the heart of the city on Lemon Quay and sometimes Boscawen Street.

📷: Cornwall Shop Small

Cornish Autumn Getaway

Check into our stone-arched haven, from £149 for two people - including a cream tea or two tipples. Valid from 1st October  – 30th November 2024.

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