Lowender Celtic Festival runs across Redruth from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 October 2026. The programme covers Cornish and Celtic music, dance, language, talks and workshops in venues including Redruth Wesley, the Community Centre, Buttermarket and The Ladder.
Thursday’s programme includes an Anna Anise album launch and free sessions at Buttermarket. Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey perform on Friday, while Saturday and Sunday include concerts, dance workshops, language sessions and community events.
Visitor information
Dates: Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 October 2026. The main Festival Rover covers Friday to Sunday, while Thursday includes separately listed activity.
Venue: Multiple venues around Redruth. Check each listing for its building and access details.
Admission: Mixed. The programme marks several Buttermarket, community and Sunday events as free, while concerts, workshops and dances require tickets.
Tickets: Festival Rover, day bundles and individual event tickets have different inclusions. Thursday’s album launch, selected music workshops and film screenings are excluded from some bundles.
Programme: Some film-screening details remain to be announced. Confirm any item without a published time before travelling.
The previous record began on Friday 16 October and omitted Thursday’s official pre-festival programme. The verified range is 15-18 October.
Where to stay
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