The Fisherman's Friends Festival has announced its 2026 line-up with four weeks to go.
The event is scheduled to run from Friday, May 22, to Sunday, May 24, in Stithians.
The main stage on Saturday will feature Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Kernow King, Seth Lakeman, Sharon Shannon, The Longest Johns, Porthleven Town Band, and a performance from Fisherman’s Friends with their friends.
Sunday's main stage line-up includes Fisherman's Friends, Kate Rusby, Johnny Cowling, Skipinnish, Peat & Diesel, The Oggymen, and Splann Ceilidh Band.
The outdoor bandstand area offers a variety of performances, from the nostalgic 1940s jive style of Company B to Port Isaac Gulls' mix of folk, rock, shanties, and sea songs on Friday.
On Saturday, audiences can enjoy the tunes of country/Americana duo True Foxes and singer-songwriter Karenza Lily-May.
Sunday's line-up includes The Jaywalkers, Banjovial, and Marcus Bonfanti.
Folk patriarch and musician Geoff Lakeman will also host the Bandstand Folk Sessions throughout the festival weekend, featuring various special guests.
The festival aims to provide family-friendly entertainment, featuring festival favourites Bigtopmania in the KidZone, which is set to host a range of activities, including circus shows, acrobat acts, clown performances, and a children's talent show.
Greatest Showman Rob Pudner brings his interactive antics each day for kids and grown-ups, along with outdoor fun, Crazy Bikes, Circus Skills, Bubbles, Crafts, and an Under 5s area.
The Whale installation, brought by Circo Rum Baba, will explore the theme of ocean conservation by showcasing sea creatures battling for survival in trash-filled oceans.
Throughout the weekend, festival-goers will be entertained by traditional Morris dance sides Tywardreath Morris and Wreckers Border Morris Side and water-themed walkabout acts, Punt and Lifeboat.
The Cornwall Heritage Trust will offer interactive activities sharing Cornwall’s history in a fun and informative way.
Festival goers can participate in craft workshops and get involved in a Giant Lantern Parade.
A fish-themed giant lantern, Fin the Fish, will be crafted on-site by festival-goers and Cornish artists.
The lantern will lead a celebratory procession on Sunday before the closing performance by Fisherman's Friends.
