Cornwall


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kindred-spirit-festival-launceston-fri-24-sun-26-may"><a href="https://www.kindredspiritsfestival.co.uk/">Kindred Spirit Festival</a>, Launceston, Fri 24 – Sun 26 May</h3>



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<p>Something a bit smaller and better for families with younger kids is the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kindredspiritsfestival.co.uk/">Kindred Spirit Festival</a>&nbsp;in Launceston. A pretty, rural setting, camping and some lesser known and up-and-coming bands make this a gentle intro to festivals, well-loved by locals and visitors alike. Expect music, performance, workshops, arts crafts and plenty of inflatable fun for littluns.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-una-spring-fayre-st-ives-sat-25-may"><a href="https://www.unastives.co.uk/events/spring-fayre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Una Spring Fayre</a>, St Ives, Sat 25 May</h3>



<p>Stalls from local vendors and craftspeople selling a wonderful range of handmade items, live music and a possible Mermaid visit at the Lido. Booking a table is essential, as this will be a popular event. To reserve your space please get in touch on: 01736 257000 or&nbsp;hello@unastives.co.uk</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-skybar-watergate-bay-fri-24-sun-26-may"><a href="https://www.the-skybar.co.uk/">SkyBar</a>, Watergate Bay, Fri 24 – Sun 26 May</h3>



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<p>Party time! Bringing cool beach club vibes to numerous locations along the South West,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.the-skybar.co.uk/">SkyBar</a>&nbsp;is back and sure to be the highlight of your summer. Building on the amazing sell-out successes of recent years, with excellent music and plenty of drinks to compliment the awesome sunsets. This weekend Chris Moyles, Charlie Boon and Jungle Cakes will be providing the music at Watergate Bay.&nbsp;<em>Cheers.</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-green-man-weekend-mount-edgcumbe-house-and-country-park-sat-25-sun-26-may"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1175357643621906/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Green Man Weekend</a>, Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Sat 25- Sun 26 May</h3>



<p>The giant figure of the Green Man returns to Mount Edgcumbe as a centre piece looming over the event sitting on his throne of leaves and bark.&nbsp;Created by artists and volunteers, he will be presiding over stalls, entertainment, refreshments and lots of activities. Entry to the event is free of charge- all day parking £5 per vehicle.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cornwall-open-studios-various-locations-across-cornwall-sat-25-may-sun-2-june"><a href="https://www.openstudioscornwall.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cornwall Open Studios</a>, various locations across Cornwall, Sat 25 May – Sun 2 June</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="713" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/OSC23-Lee-Stevenson-Muddy-Stilettos-1000x713.jpg" alt="Open studios cornwall artwork of cornish landscape by artist Lee Stevenson" class="wp-image-30741" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/OSC23-Lee-Stevenson-Muddy-Stilettos-1000x713.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/OSC23-Lee-Stevenson-Muddy-Stilettos-800x570.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/OSC23-Lee-Stevenson-Muddy-Stilettos-768x547.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/OSC23-Lee-Stevenson-Muddy-Stilettos-737x525.jpg 737w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/cornwall/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/OSC23-Lee-Stevenson-Muddy-Stilettos.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>There are many galleries large and small across Cornwall, where you can see the work of local artists but during this special event, almost 300 Cornish-based artists will open their studios to visitors. Some of these artists may not show in Cornwall at all, giving a unique chance to see their work in their workspace and to meet and talk with working artists around the county. Many artists are also offering workshops throughout the week and if you are looking to buy a piece of art, this is a great opportunity to see a range of work or possibly commission something. Participating studios will display an orange ‘O’ outside, so you know you are welcome to pop in and say hi, though opening times vary, so check the catalogue before making a special visit.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-exhibition-beatriz-milhazes-maresias-tate-st-ives-opens-sat-25-may">New exhibition! <a href="https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/arts-culture-things-to-do/first-look-beatriz-milhazes-maresias-tate-st-ives/">Beatriz Milhazes: ‘Maresias’</a>, Tate St Ives, opens Sat 25 May</h3>



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<p>A major exhibition celebrating leading abstract artist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-st-ives/beatriz-milhazes-maresias">Beatriz Milhazes</a>. Originally curated by Turner Contemporary in Margate, this joyful colourful explosion of colour and texture is named after the salty sea breeze in Milhazes’ native Rio de Janiero – not dissimilar to that which sweeps off the Cornish shore and over the gallery. <a href="https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/arts-culture-things-to-do/first-look-beatriz-milhazes-maresias-tate-st-ives/">Read our review here</a>.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-look-at-rothko-s-seagram-murals-tate-st-ives">Look at Rothko&#8217;s Seagram Murals, Tate St Ives</h3>



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<p>For the first time, five of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/display/mark-rothko-the-seagram-murals">Mark Rothko’s Seagram murals</a>&nbsp;are being shown together at the Tate St Ives from&nbsp;<strong>25 May 2024 – 5 January 2025</strong>. The Seagram murals were donated by Rothko the Tate in 1969 after being completed by the artist in his studio in New York in 1958, where they were a initially painted as a commission for the Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram Building. Despite completing the work – and a second and then third version- to the space specification of the commission, after a visit to Europe and Cornwall in 1959 Rothko decided that the restaurant was not the right place for the installation and it was never completed. The works move away from his original brighter colours and are instead more red and black, inspired by visits to Florence. An exciting opportunity to see multiple Rothko’s in Cornwall!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-falmouth-food-festival-falmouth-fri-24-sun-26-may">New! <a href="https://www.falmouth.co.uk/falmouth-events/falmouth-food-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Falmouth Food Festival</a>, Falmouth, Fri 24  &#8211; Sun 26 May</h3>



<p>Over the three days from 10am to 8pm expect an eclectic mix of quality cuisine, music and arts, all with a strong Falmouth and Cornish provenance. Back for a second year, expect locally brewed beers, chef demos and conversations with producers, plus local bands to keep everyone entertained over the weekend in Lower Church Street Carpark. Free.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-fayre-sennen-fri-24-sun-26-may"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_fayre">The Fayre</a>, Sennen, Fri 24 &#8211; Sun 26 May</h3>



<p>A celebration of May and all things spring at a beautiful private house at Sennen including dinners, workshops and art shows. Art show / open house is free and no booking required, other events require tickets. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cornwall-street-food-festival-newquay-fri-24-mon-27-may"><a href="https://streetfoodwarehouse.co.uk/cornwall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cornwall Street Food Festival</a>, Newquay, Fri 24 &#8211; Mon 27 May</h3>



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<p>Find street food options galore, plus drinks and entertainment on Newquay&#8217;s Barrowfields Cliffs near Lusty Glaze beach. Tickets are £2 but you&#8217;ll need to book entry here, or, add drinks and merch to your online package, plus VIP options too. Local faves<strong>&nbsp;</strong>will be there, as well as other options from around the south-west. Vegetarians, vegans and those that are gluten intolerant also catered for.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-silent-disco-beach-yoga-summer-bank-holiday-saturday-session-fistral-newquay-sat-25-may">Silent Disco Beach Yoga ‘<a href="https://www.silentdiscoyoga.co.uk/silent-disco-yoga-newquay-event/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Bank Holiday Saturday Session</a>‘, Fistral, Newquay, Sat 25 May</h3>



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<p>Celebrate the bank holiday weekend with Ocean Flow Yoga’s Silent Disco Beach Yoga, building energy through movement whilst listening to the sound of uplifting beats. Book online then bring your mat to enjoy the music while you’re taken through a yoga practice. Beginners welcome, we’re big fans of these outdoor musical themed practices. £12pp.</p>



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<p><strong><a href="https://greatestatefestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Great Estate Festival, Scorrier</a>&nbsp;(Fri 31 May – Sun 2 June</strong>) billed as “The most rambunctious Garden Fête!” Expect major international headline acts and a mix of comedy, theatre, music and the arts, all within the beautiful grounds of Scorrier Estate, with headliners The Stranglers, The Darkness and Soul II Soul. Look out for&nbsp;the vintage fairground, woodland silent disco, secret gin garden, The Whispering Woods, burlesque sessions, Madame Wong’s House of Wrong, classical corner, glamping, hot tubs, The Sanctuary and the Swamp Circus and&nbsp;much more.</p>



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Diaries out! What’s on this May bank holiday weekend in Cornwall

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