# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Skipper Festival is a brand new late-summer celebration of harbour life, coastal culture and good company in Charlestown Harbour.About this EventThe Skipper FestivalSet against the backdrop of one of Britain's most iconic historic harbours, the festival will bring together visiting boats, live music, watersports, food and drink, maritime workshops, art installations and family-friendly activities for a relaxed weekend by the sea.Whether you're arriving by boat, joining us for the day, or spending the whole weekend soaking up the atmosphere, there will be plenty to discover around the harbour. Expect harbour-side music, visiting vessels, rum, cider and spritz bars, opportunities to get out on the water, and a programme of activities celebrating Charlestown's unique maritime character.At the heart of the festival is a simple idea: bringing people together to enjoy the best of summer on the Cornish coast. From sailors and sea lovers to families, visitors and locals, everyone is welcome.The Skipper Festival ProgrammeSaturday 29th & Sunday 30 August 2026Join us for two days of live music, visiting vessels, activities on and off the water, food, drink and plenty of late-summer harbour atmosphere.Live Music - Saturday 29th August12–2pm | The Wave MachineSurf-inspired, feel-good sounds from a multi-instrumentalist.3–5pm | Light in the DarkClassics, mash-ups and big rock tunes.6–8pm | The ClazeIndie folk and blues from North Cornwall.Live Music – Sunday 30th August12–2pm | Scenic RoutePop, country and blues with a Spanish twist.3–5pm | End of the Line BluesA lively blend of pop, country and blues.6–8pm | Tregony TeachersSoul, swing and rock ’n’ roll to round off the weekend.Around the HarbourSkipper Rum BarHead to Smugglers on the Knuckle for Skipper Rum cocktails, drinks and a prime spot to enjoy the live music overlooking the harbour.Community Sail MuralHelp us create a special piece of artwork for Charlestown Harbour. Join in with painting a large sail throughout the weekend as we create a collaborative festival mural.Stalls & ActivitiesExplore stalls and activities around the harbour from our regular pop-ups and festival guests, including the RNLI, NCI Coastwatch, Classic Sailing and Cornwall Wildlife Trust.On the WaterCharlestown Watersports will be getting people out on the water throughout the weekend, with activities including paddleboarding and water polo.Little Skippers TrailA harbour adventure for younger festival-goers. Pick up your trail from Smugglers Bar, follow the clues around the harbour and see if you can find the treasure.£2 per trail.Cornish Blacksmiths CollectiveWatch traditional skills in action as the Cornish Blacksmiths fire up their pop-up forge in the inner harbour.Live demonstrations 1–4pm on Saturday and Sunday.Visiting VesselsBoats will be joining us in the harbour for the weekend, adding plenty of sails, colour and maritime character to the festival. Keep an eye out for visiting vessels around the inner harbour and our Best Dressed Vessel competition.More details and any additional activities will be added as they are confirmed. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4eb9d8c0-a336-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w493-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4ef35f50-a336-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w523-h740-dca8a8a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4f04eb80-a336-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w493-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4f2544c0-a336-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w523-h740-dc989898-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-austell/the-skipper-festival-a-free-summer-celebration-in-charlestown-harbour/100001997571102942 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, trips-adventures, pop-ups, art, sports, workshops, fine-arts, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Charlestown Harbour - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Austell - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Charlestown Harbour - **lat**: 50.33247859999999 - **long**: -4.757198799999999 - **full address**: Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown Harbour, Saint Austell, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/64e55234652344d3d0fc74255f765280f654016b1d685a87b05a4f53ba18f965-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb8a8a8-gmir.jpg?v=1786516590 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour being held? - **A:** The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown Harbour, Saint Austell, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour? - **A:** The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour is organized by Charlestown Harbour. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Skipper Festival - A Free Summer Celebration in Charlestown Harbour is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Austell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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