Fisherman’s Friends Festival: Final Acts Revealed, Sunday Tickets Out

Cornwall’s biggest debut festival of the year is just nine days away, and a fresh wave of names has been added to the bill. There’s also one last chance to grab a ticket.

The inaugural Fisherman’s Friends Festival takes over Stithians Show Ground from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026, and organisers have just confirmed the final batch of performers. A limited number of Sunday day tickets have also been released through the official festival website, after weekend passes sold out within weeks of the festival being announced last summer.

A bumper Main Stage line-up

The Fisherman’s Friends will open and close the bill across the weekend at the big top style Main Stage. They’ll be joined by fellow headliners Jools Holland and his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, with special guests Roachford and Ruby Turner.

Also on the Main Stage are Kate Rusby, Skipinnish, Seth Lakeman, Peat & Diesel, Sharon Shannon, The Longest Johns, Porthleven Town Band, The Oggymen, Splann Ceilidh Band, Kernow King and Johnny Cowling.

Final additions to the Bandstand

The outdoor Bandstand stage has just gained four newly confirmed acts. Devon singer-songwriting duo Sound of the Sirens bring their harmonies to the mix, alongside Cornish bluegrass outfit Flats & Sharps. Scottish accordion player and vocalist RuMac is on the bill too, with performances that range from traditional Gaelic music through to rock. The much-loved Stithians Ukulele Group also joins the roster, with a repertoire covering folk, pop, rock and punk.

They’ll appear alongside previously announced Bandstand acts Company B, Port Isaac Gulls, True Foxes, Karenza Lily-May, The Jaywalkers, Banjovial, Marcus Bonfanti, plus Bandstand Folk Sessions hosted by Geoff Lakeman.

More than just music

Speaking ahead of the event, the Fisherman’s Friends said: “We’re incredibly excited to be hosting our own little festival here in the very special part of the world that we call home. It’s going to be a fantastic weekend packed with music and entertainment that we love. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.”

Beyond the musical menu there’s a programme of family-friendly theatre, circus, comedy, dance, shadow puppetry and crafts. Festivalgoers can also collaborate with Cornish artists to make a giant fish lantern for a celebration parade.

Full details and remaining ticket availability are at fishermansfriendsfestival.co.uk, with updates on Instagram and Facebook @fishermansfriendsfestival.