“Sun, sea, strings and sustainability — Cornwall’s coastal heart beating with music and community.”

Set under big Cornish skies at the soft-sanded shoreline of East Looe Beach, Kernowfornia Festival brings something different to the UK festival scene — a chilled but vibrant, community-driven celebration of music, nature and togetherness. The next edition runs from 4–6 September 2026, and it promises to be a perfect way to send off the summer in style. kernowforniafestival.com+1

🌊 Beach Vibes + Real Music

This isn’t a plastic-cup, neon-light rave — Kernowfornia champions authenticity. The festival is curated by Cornish musicians and lovers of real, heartfelt music, drawn from both grassroots local talent and more established UK artists. Expect a soulful blend of genres: indie, folk, rock — and probably the kind of song that makes you look out over the sea, close your eyes, and feel the wind in your hair. Cornwall 365 What’s On+2kernowforniafestival.com+2

Two stages sit right on the sand, so you might be dancing with toes in the surf or lounging under the stars with a drink in hand. kernowforniafestival.com+1

🌱 Built on Community & Sustainability

What sets Kernowfornia apart is not just where it happens — it’s how. The festival markets itself as independent, zero-waste, and community-focused. It supports grassroots music, and uses the platform to champion local and national charities, including environmental and youth projects. Cornwall 365 What’s On+2kernowforniafestival.com+2

Whether you come alone, with mates, or as a family, there’s a place for you. The vibe is inclusive, with a communal spirit that reaches beyond the music. kernowforniafestival.com+1

🍻 Sand, Food Trucks & Craft Beer

The festival isn’t just about tunes. Expect food trucks offering Cornish-coast comfort cuisine, craft beer from local breweries, and plenty of laid-back beachside socialising. Tencreek Holiday Park+1

With shuttle buses to nearby accommodation (including caravan parks and campsites), it’s easy to ditch the idea of “festival stress” and just lean into relaxed vibes — walk or bus down to the beach, enjoy the sets, and wander back under the moonlight. kernowforniafestival.com+1

🎯 Who It’s For

• Soulful music lovers who prefer real instruments over EDM synths — want to hear a guitar or ukulele with a coastal breeze carried through the strings.

• Nature & community fans — those who care about sustainability, supporting local scenes, and sharing a meaningful experience rather than a “festival as brand” vibe.

• Beachgoers & chill seekers — maybe you fancy a weekend in Cornwall, barefoot walks on the sand, maybe a tide-watch, but also live music and good company.

• Anyone wanting to escape big-festival fatigue — Kernowfornia is intimate, easy-going, and the kind of festival where you might actually chat to the artist serving the beer.

If you’re picturing a warm evening, waves lapping just meters from the stage, an acoustic set drifting over the sand, mix of laughter, music, and sea air — that’s Kernowfornia. Peaceful, soulful, communal, and deeply Cornish in spirit.