PENZANCE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Penance’s very first comedy festival takes place from the Ist to the 3rd of October across various venues in the town. The festival will bring three days of world-class stand-up comedy to the beautiful seaside town with a fantastic twenty-nine shows across the three days.There will be big name comedians, rising stars, performances of street […]

Penzance Dry Dock – A HISTORY OF TRANSFORMATION

Transformation is nothing new at Penzance Dry Dock.For two centuries, this remarkable industrial site on the western edge of Britain has evolved alongside the vessels, industries and communities it serves. Its story stretches back to the early nineteenth century, when Penzance was emerging as an increasingly important maritime centre. Harbour development during the 1810s helped […]

Penzance Food Festival

A celebration of food, community and placeThis year’s festival takes place from Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th September, from 10am until 8pm each day.A long weekend rooted in the town’s food culture, celebrating what’s grown, caught and made here, and marking the end of summer in style.Set in Penlee Park, Penzance Food Festival brings together […]

The very best in fresh food, drinks and flavours!

At The Boatshed they are all about fresh seafood, premium steaks and cocktails crafted with love! A menu that keeps the whole family happy, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and kid’s options!The Boatshed is situated on the picturesque harbour side of Penzance, just a short walk away from the train station, bus station and the Scillonian […]

St Ives September Festival 2026

St Ives Festival Promises a Spectacular SeptemberSt Ives is preparing once again for its much loved September Festival, returning from 12 to 26 September with a vibrant and diverse programme.Music, arts, performance and community spirit will fill the town for a full fortnight, with headline acts across St Ives Theatre, St la Church and St […]

Penzance LitFest prepares for a starry 15th edition

The Penzance LitFest is in a celebratory mood as it gears up for its 15th edition, which this year will run from 7 to 11 July.  Heading the line-up is comedy legend and best-selling author Dawn French, speaking about her intriguing new novel, ENOUGH, with international theatre and film director Michael Grandage. More laughter is […]

Sea, Salts & Sail Celebrates 30 Years of Maritime Heritage

Friday 3 July – Sunday 5 July 2026Open from 12 noon on Friday, closing early evening on Sunday This summer, Mousehole’s much-loved Sea, Salts & Sail Maritime Festival returns to the harbour for a very special celebration. Marking its 30th anniversary year, the festival has grown from a small one-day event in 1996 into one of […]

A Kind of Magic: The Lafrowda Festival Returns for 2026!

The “edge of the world” is about to get a lot more enchanting!  From Sunday, 12th July, the streets and community buildings of St Just in Penwith will transform into a whirlwind of creativity and community spirit as the Lafrowda Festival returns for 2026. This week-long celebration of arts and culture culminates in the legendary […]