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Discover What’s On In Cornwall In October 2024

Whether you’re looking for a weekend of marvellous music or a little Halloween magic this season, our guide to what’s on this October in Cornwall is sure to have you marking down the dates in your diary…

3rd October: This Flight Tonight, The Songs of Joni Mitchell – The Poly, Falmouth

Renowned singer-songwriters Zervas & Pepper bring you This Flight Tonight, an intimate live acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell, performed by a five-piece ensemble.

The show features iconic songs like “California,” “Blue,” “Woodstock,” “Both Sides Now,” “Coyote,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “A Case of You,” and many more. This Flight Tonight is a heartfelt celebration of Joni Mitchell’s work, a project the duo has been crafting for years, and in 2023, they will finally take it on tour for the first time.

📷: Zervas & Pepper

4th – 5th October: Falmouth Reggae Festival – Princess Pavilion, Falmouth

Taking place in the tropical surrounds of Princess Pavilion’s Gyllyngdune Gardens, the Falmouth Reggae Festival is back for another weekend of celebrating sounds from across the world.

With headline acts like Kabaka Pyramid taking centre stage, immerse yourself in the rhythms of Jamaica and join those with a passion for good music and good vibes.

📷: Falmouth Reggae Festival

4th – 6th October: Spooktober Fest – The Working Boat, Falmouth

Get ready for some spooky fun this season as Oktoberfest takes over The Working Boat, sponsored by Lacuna! On 25th, this harbourside hangout transforms into a traditional beer hall, with a fancy dress competition taking place on the 26th, and a German-themed spooky quiz taking place on 27th.

Lacuna will be serving up a variety of German-style beers in classic two-pint steins, alongside the usual Working Boat brews, plus a German-inspired menu – think loaded bratwurst hot dogs and chicken schnitzel. What’s more, anyone wearing Lederhosen will received their first stein of beer for half price!

16th October: Ed Gamble, Hot Diggity Dog – Hall For Cornwall, Truro

Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo comedian, Ed Gamble, is making his way to the Hall For Cornwall for a side-splitting demonstration of ‘ranting, raving an spluttering’ in his latest show, Hot Diggity Dog.

Co-host of the award-winning podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, judge on Great British Menu, Taskmaster champion and host of Taskmaster the Podcast, and now host of The Traitors: Uncloaked, here’s your chance to laugh along with one of the UK’s favourite comedians.

📷: Ed Gamble

19th – 20th October: The Wizardry Weekend in The Great Hall – The Alverton, Truro

One of the most magical events of the year will be taking place this October in The Alverton’s Great Hall. Witches and wizards alike are each invited to the Wizardry Ball on Saturday 19th October for an evening of magic with a four-course feast, whipped up by our professor of Cornish cuisine and kitchen sorcery – Ollie Wyatt.

Sunday 20th’s Witchrafternoon Tea promises an afternoon of whimsical tricks and mesmerising flavours at a feast fit for wizards of all ages, in a magnificently magical twist on The Alverton’s signature sweets, scones, and savouries.

26th October – 3rd November: Halloween Half Term – Pendennis Castle, Falmouth

Bring your little monsters to Pendennis Castle for a spooktacular day out this half term. Hear storytellers spin creepy tales, ghostly encounters, and spine-chilling folklore that are sure to give you goosebumps.

Young adventurers will be enchanted by the Halloween Quest, where they’ll need to solve clues as they explore the castle in search of spooky surprises!

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