Big Bands Coming to Cornwall in 2025

From indie anthems to dancefloor legends – find your perfect soundtrack with these big names playing Cornwall this summer. 

There’s a buzz in the air. Festival season is heating up. Big-name bands are clamouring to belt out their tunes on our beautiful shores. From the Eden Project’s iconic biomes to beachside stages and woodland clearings, Cornwall is hosting some of the UK’s best music acts this summer – and you don’t have to travel far to catch them.

Whatever your music taste, Cornwall’s summer soundtrack is looking pretty epic – from nostalgic throwbacks, to big dance beats and dreamy golden-hour singalongs, there’s something for every kind of music lover.

So who’s on, where are they playing, and where do you grab tickets before they sell out? 

Indie & Alternative

For fans of thoughtful lyrics, soulful vocals and festival fields at golden hour.

London Grammar

Ethereal, cinematic alt-pop with haunting vocals. Perfect for a sundown set.
Known for their ambient, emotional soundscapes and stunning lead vocals from Hannah Reid, London Grammar deliver haunting, introspective anthems for mellow, magic festival moments.

Get tickets to see London Grammar at Boardmasters

Kate Nash

Quirky, catchy indie-pop anthems with a feminist punch.
With an unmistakable accent and a DIY punk spirit, Kate Nash brings feminist flair to the stage with catchy, quirky indie-pop bangers that strike a chord with a new generation.

Get tickets to see Kate Nash at Rock Oyster Festival

Jordan Rakei

Soulful neo-jazz and alt-R&B with a laid-back, sun-drenched vibe.
Blending soul, jazz, R&B and electronica, Jordan Rakei creates genre-defying grooves perfect for sun-drenched afternoons and mellow evening vibes.

Get tickets to see Jordan Rakei at Kernowfornia Festival

Texas

Melodic 90s-era indie rock with soulful vocals and enduring charm.
Their soulful blend of pop and soft rock defined the 90s, and Texas still bring the same heart and honeyed vocals to hits like “Say What You Want” and “Summer Son.”

Get tickets to see Texas at Eden Sessions

KT Tunstall

Acoustic-fuelled indie with a rock edge; singalong hits and big energy.
With her loop pedal wizardry and powerful vocals, KT Tunstall is set to deliver a punchy set of acoustic rock-pop hits – cue “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.”

Get tickets to see KT Tunstall at Eden Sessions

Pop & Soul

If you love a dancefloor filler, belting ballads or singing along at full volume.

Jess Glynne

Feel-good pop with powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits.
With powerhouse vocals and a string of UK No.1 singles, Jess Glynne’s pop-soul anthems like “Hold My Hand” and “Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself” are made for feel-good summer sets.

Get tickets to see Jess Glynne at Tunes in the Dunes & Tunes in the Park

Rag’n’Bone Man

Raw, gravelly soul with bluesy emotion and radio-friendly hooks.
Known for his deep, gritty voice and soul-baring lyrics, Rag’n’Bone Man’s bluesy hits like “Human” and “Skin” cut straight to the heart.

Get tickets to see UB40 at Rock Oyster Festival

Nostalgia & Pop Legends

Big hair, bigger tunes. For the retro party people.

Happy Mondays

Acid house, indie-rock chaos and bucket hats galore.
The Madchester pioneers bring their baggy beats and psychedelic swagger to the stage with a dose of hedonistic, house-infused indie.

Get tickets to see Happy Mondays at The Great Estate

Boy George & Culture Club

 Iconic 80s pop meets androgynous style and timeless hits.
Get ready for flamboyant fashion and chart-toppers like “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” delivered by one of pop’s most iconic voices.

Get tickets to Boy George & Culture Club at Tunes in the Park

Madness

Ska-infused classics and guaranteed good times for all generations.
Expect a joyful, high-energy set from these ska-pop legends, complete with two-tone suits, dancing and hits like “Our House” and “It Must Be Love.”

Get tickets to see Madness at Eden Sessions

Electronic / Dance / Hip Hop

For the beat-driven crowd who like it loud and late.

The Prodigy

High-octane rave icons bringing thunderous energy and gritty anthems.
Unrelenting, high-octane energy from one of the most influential electronic acts of all time. Expect rave anthems, mosh pits and blistering performances of classics like “Firestarter” and “Breathe.”

Get tickets to see The Prodigy at Boardmasters

Central Cee

Drill beats, sharp lyrics, massive crowd pull.
One of the UK’s hottest rappers, Central Cee delivers sharp, melodic drill flows and streetwise swagger with massive Gen Z appeal.

Get tickets to see Central Cee at Boardmasters

Reggae / Ska / World Rhythms

Chilled, feel-good vibes with a global beat.

UB40

Reggae-pop legends bringing red red wine and mellow beachy feels.
The kings of reggae-pop bring an unmistakable backbeat and singalong hits like “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You” – pure sunshine music.

Get tickets to see UB40 at Rock Oyster Festival

Rhoda Dakar

Ska pioneer and former Bodysnatchers frontwoman, bringing a dash of punk and politics.
Founding voice of the UK’s ska revival, Rhoda Dakar’s sets mix raw punk energy, soulful melodies and politically charged lyrics with a classic 2 Tone sound.

Get tickets to see Rhoda Dakar at Eden Sessions

So, what’ll it be? A bash in the biomes with Madness or raving on the cliffs with The Prodigy? Don’t hang about – tickets are selling fast and some of these gigs will be full before the sun even comes out. See you down the front.