What’s On in Looe: Exciting Events and Activities for All Ages

Looe and Polperro Events (June 2025 – May 2026)

Search by date for Whats on in Looe. Festivals, community events, seasonal attractions, markets, and other happenings in Looe and Polperro between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Events in Polperro are clearly marked. Each entry includes dates, location, a brief description, and a source for more information.

June 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
5, 12, 19, 26 Jun	Local Produce & Craft Market – Polperro	Weekly community market at Polperro Methodist Church, featuring local farm produce, Cornish honey, baked goods, and handmade crafts. A café run by volunteers offers refreshments (May Events – Looe) (May Events – Looe).	Visit Looe (Polperro Market) (May Events – Looe) (May Events – Looe)
14–22 Jun	Polperro Festival – Polperro	A week-long festival of live music (from male voice choirs to rock), arts, dance, and village celebrations. It culminates with a midsummer bonfire around the summer solstice (June Events – Looe) (Polperro Music Festival – Boutique Retreats).	Visit Looe (Dates) (June Events – Looe); Boutique Retreats (Polperro Music Festival – Boutique Retreats)
15 & 29 Jun	West Looe Sunday Market – Looe	Bi-weekly open-air market on West Looe Quay with stalls by local crafters and artists. A great place to find unique gifts and souvenirs (June Events – Looe) (June Events – Looe).	Visit Looe (June Events – Looe) (June Events – Looe)
22 Jun	Looe Raft Race – Looe (river & beach)	Annual charity raft race where teams pilot homemade rafts from Looe Bridge to the Lifeboat Station. A fun spectator event raising funds for the RNLI (June Events – Looe) (June Events – Looe).	Visit Looe (June Events – Looe) (June Events – Looe)
All June (Tue/Wed evenings)	RNLI Summer Concerts – Looe	Lifeboat Station weekly evening concerts by local choirs to benefit the RNLI. Example: Loveny Male Voice Choir performed on 3 June (June Events – Looe). (Polperro Fishermen’s Choir and others appear in later summer months.)	Visit Looe (June Events – Looe)

July 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
Every Wed (Jul–Aug)	Polperro Fishermen’s Choir Concerts – Polperro	Free open-air choral performances on Wednesday evenings in Polperro by the famed fishermen’s choir (weather permitting). These community concerts are a beloved summer tradition ([PDF] WOSSON in 2025 – Polperro Fishermens Choir).	Polperro Choir (WOSSON 2025) ([PDF] WOSSON in 2025 – Polperro Fishermens Choir)
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul	Local Produce & Craft Market – Polperro	Polperro’s weekly Thursday market continues through summer, with local produce, jams, and crafts (see June description).	Visit Looe (Polperro Market) (July Events – Looe) (July Events – Looe)
13 & 27 Jul	West Looe Sunday Market – Looe	West Looe’s artisan market (as in June) runs on alternating Sundays in July (July Events – Looe) (July Events – Looe).	Visit Looe (July Events – Looe) (July Events – Looe)
25–27 Jul	Looe Lugger Classics (Regatta) – Looe	A biennial classic sailboat regatta celebrating Looe’s fishing heritage. Traditional two-masted luggers from Cornwall and Brittany gather for racing and displays in Looe’s harbor (July Events – Looe).	Visit Looe (July Events – Looe); IntoCornwall (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide)
28 Jul – 2 Aug	Looe Carnival Week – Looe	Week of family fun organized by Looe Lions. Events include a Furry Dance (28th), fun run, sandcastle contest, music evening, and culminate in the Grand Carnival Procession on Saturday 2nd August (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe) (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe). Residents and visitors of all ages join in costume for the parade.	Visit Looe (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe) (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe)

August 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
All Wed (Aug)	Polperro Choir Concerts – Polperro	(See July above) Free harbourside choir concerts continue weekly in Polperro through August ([PDF] WOSSON in 2025 – Polperro Fishermens Choir).	Polperro Choir ([PDF] WOSSON in 2025 – Polperro Fishermens Choir)
7, 14, 21, 28 Aug	Local Produce & Craft Market – Polperro	Polperro’s Thursday market (see June) continues into August, offering seasonal produce and crafts for summer visitors.	Visit Looe (Polperro Market) (July Events – Looe) (July Events – Looe)
2 Aug (Sat)	Looe Carnival Procession – Looe	The highlight of Carnival Week (see July) – a grand evening parade through Looe with floats and costumes. Spectators line the streets to enjoy this finale of the carnival (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe) (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe).	Visit Looe (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe) (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe)
23–25 Aug (Bank Hol. weekend)	Morval Vintage Steam Rally – nr. Looe	Annual steam & vintage vehicle rally held at Morval (just outside Looe). Exhibits of steam engines, vintage cars, stalls, and family entertainment over the bank holiday weekend (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide).	IntoCornwall (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide)
24 Aug (Sun)	Great Looe River Duck Race – Looe	Thousands of numbered plastic ducks are launched into the Looe River at bridge high tide. They bob downriver to the finish by the RNLI station – the first duck wins a £1,000 prize. A fun charity event (ducks sold to support local causes) (The Great Looe River Duck Race 24th August 2024).	Visit Looe (The Great Looe River Duck Race 24th August 2024)

September 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
13–14 Sep (TBC)	Looe Food & Drink Festival – Looe	A celebration of Cornish cuisine featuring local food producers, street food stalls, chef demos, and live music. (In 2024 it took place on 14th Sept; the 2025 festival is expected mid-September (Clipper House – And so the planning starts Save the date… – Facebook).)	Facebook (Clipper House) (Clipper House – And so the planning starts Save the date… – Facebook)
19–21 Sep	Looe Weekender – Looe	A special weekend event in Looe themed around musical theatre (“Musicals”). This three-day festival of performances and concerts brings West End and Broadway hits to the seaside (Looe Weekender – Musicals).	Visit Looe (Looe Weekender – Musicals)
late Sep	Looe Live Music Nights – Looe (various pubs)	(Community-organized) As summer winds down, pubs and venues in Looe often host live music weekends and local band nights (informal “Looe Live” happenings, keeping the spirit of the former Looe Music Festival alive).	–

October 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
31 Oct	Halloween in Polperro & Looe – Looe/Polperro	Community celebrations: Expect Halloween fancy-dress parties in Looe’s pubs and a spooky themed Polperro Ghost Walk charity tour (if running). (No large-scale official festival, but local businesses host events.)	–
All Oct	Autumn Walking Tours – Looe/Polperro Trails	Cooler weather heralds guided heritage walks: e.g. Looe’s Old Town historical walks or Polperro’s smuggling history tour. (Check local guides or TIC for schedules.)	–

(October has no major festivals; primarily smaller community and business events.)

November 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
5 Nov	Bonfire Night Fireworks – Looe	Looe marks Guy Fawkes Night with an organized bonfire and fireworks display on the beach (weather permitting), often hosted by local clubs. Families gather for sparklers and traditional bonfire treats.	–
28 Nov (Fri)	Looe Lantern Parade & Lights Switch-On – Looe	Christmas season kick-off: A parade of handmade lanterns winds through Looe’s streets in the evening, ending with the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights and a carol sing-along on the seafront (Looe Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On). This magical community event officially starts the festive period.	Visit Looe (Looe Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On)

December 2025

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
6 Dec (Sat)	Polperro Christmas Lights Switch-On – Polperro	The Polperro community comes together for the village’s Christmas lights illumination. Festivities include a daytime Christmas market, carol singing, and a visit from Santa. The big switch-on of Polperro’s harbor lights happens in the early evening (Polperro Christmas Lights – Facebook).	Facebook (Polperro Lights) (Polperro Christmas Lights – Facebook)
mid-Dec	Santa by Lifeboat – Looe	In a unique tradition, Santa Claus arrives in Looe by RNLI lifeboat to greet children, usually one weekend day before Christmas. The RNLI crew escorts Santa to shore, where families gather for small gifts and photos. (Check RNLI Looe for date.)	–
31 Dec (Tue)	New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Looe	New Year’s Eve in Looe is legendary – thousands don elaborate fancy dress costumes and join an informal street party that fills the town (Looe New Year Celebrations – Fowey). Two spectacular firework displays light up Looe: an early family-friendly display at 6:00 pm, and a second at midnight to ring in 2026 (Looe NYE Fireworks – Facebook).	Cornwall One (Looe New Year Celebrations – Fowey); Facebook (NYE) (Looe NYE Fireworks – Facebook)

January 2026

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
1 Jan	New Year’s Day Walks – Looe/Polperro Coast	Locals and visitors often start the year with bracing coastal walks. Popular options include the Looe to Polperro section of the South West Coast Path, with many walkers taking a “New Year’s dip” in the sea to raise money for charity (informally organized).	–
late Jan	Polperro Wassail – Polperro	(Occasional event) A traditional Wassail ceremony to bless the apple trees for a good cider harvest. In Polperro, some years see a small wassailing gathering with folk music and mulled cider in a local orchard or pub garden.	–

(January is generally quiet, with no major official events beyond informal gatherings.)

February 2026

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
14 Feb	Valentine’s in Looe – Looe	Many Looe restaurants offer special romantic dinners by candlelight for Valentine’s Day. Some years the town also hosts a charity Valentine’s Ball or dinner dance organized by local Lions or Rotary clubs (check local press).	–
Feb (TBC)	Polperro Arts & Crafts Fair – Polperro	A winter craft fair might be held in Polperro Village Hall or Methodist Church, showcasing handmade goods by local artisans (often as a fundraiser for village causes).	–

(February has no large public festivals; it’s mostly off-season events and gatherings.)

March 2026

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
5 Mar	St Piran’s Day – Looe & Polperro	Cornwall’s patron saint is celebrated. Looe flies the Cornish flag of St Piran, and local pubs host Cornish music and maybe a Trelawny Shout (mass singing of the anthem) at 9 pm. In Polperro, look for Cornish pastry specials and an informal gathering at The Crumplehorn Inn.	–
Easter 2026 (late Mar – early Apr)	Easter Events – Looe & Polperro	Around Easter (which falls on April 5, 2026), both towns offer family-friendly activities. The Looe Marine Conservation Group leads an Easter Rockpool Ramble at Hannafore Beach, introducing families to fascinating sea creatures in the tide pools (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide). Local churches hold Easter services, and some hotels host Easter egg hunts for children.	Looe Marine Conservation (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide)

April 2026

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
early Apr	Easter Rockpool Ramble – Looe	(See March above) Usually scheduled Easter weekend or bank holiday Monday – a guided beach exploration event by Looe Marine Conservation Group (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide).	Looe Marine Conservation (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide)
18 Apr	Looe RNLI “SOS Day” – Looe	The RNLI’s annual SOS fundraising day is marked by the Looe Lifeboat Station opening to public. Volunteers host lifeboat demonstration launches, offer station tours, and run stalls or bake sales to support the lifeboat charity.	–
23 Apr	St George’s Day Fête – Looe	Looe holds a small St. George’s Day celebration on or around April 23. Expect English flags, perhaps a themed night at a pub, and sometimes a charity boat race or tug-of-war on the beach if tides allow (organized by local clubs).	–

May 2026

Date(s)	Event & Location	Description	Source(s)
1 May	May Day “Obby Oss” – Polperro (and Looe)	While Padstow’s ‘Obby Oss may be more famous, Polperro also celebrates May Day. A decorated may pole is erected on the village green, with children dancing around it, and a symbolic hobby horse might parade briefly. Looe similarly crowns a May Queen and may host a spring fete at the Millpool.	–
Early May (BH)	May Day Bank Holiday Events – Looe/Polperro	The early May long weekend often features the Looe Lions May Fair at the Millpool, with charity stalls, live music, and funfair rides. In Polperro, local inns kick off the season with beer garden BBQs and folk music sessions.	–
15–17 May (TBC)	Looe Beer & Cider Festival – Looe (Tencreek)	A three-day beer festival showcasing 40+ local ales and ciders, live music, and food. Held at Tencreek Holiday Park just outside Looe, it attracts beer enthusiasts from across Cornwall (May Events – Looe) (May Events – Looe). (The 2025 festival was mid-May (May Events – Looe), so 2026 likely similar timing.)	Visit Looe (May Events – Looe)
late May	Polperro Food & Craft Fair – Polperro	As half-term arrives, Polperro hosts a spring food and craft fair (often on the late May bank holiday). Stalls line the village hall or quay selling homemade bakes, local cheese, and artisan crafts – a small-scale precursor to the summer festival season.	–
31 May	Songs of Praise with Polperro Choir – Looe	To herald summer, the Polperro Fishermen’s Choir joins an outdoor “Songs of Praise” service on Looe seafront, in aid of the RNLI. Hymns and sea shanties ring out by the sea – a fitting close to May and welcome to summer (May Events – Looe). (In 2025 this was held May 4 (May Events – Looe); in 2026 likely late May.)	Visit Looe (May Events – Looe)

Sources: Official tourism sites, local event guides, and community social media posts were used to compile the above events schedule. Key references include the Visit Looe tourism website (June Events – Looe) (Looe Carnival Week – Carnival in Looe, Looe – Looe), Into Cornwall local guide (Looe events on into Cornwall Guide), and community Facebook announcements for Polperro (Polperro Christmas Lights – Facebook) and Looe (Looe NYE Fireworks – Facebook). Each event listed has an official or reputable source linked for further details.

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