Carlyon Beach Events

Shoreside is a seasonal coastal pop-up beach venue at Carlyon Bay offering a collection of street food, live entertainment, water sports and wellness activities.

Overlooking St Austell Bay, Shoreside offers a fun way to make the most of the coast, the lighter evenings and warmer weather. The long stretch of sandy beach is great for all ages and dog-friendly too.

Shoreside Bar is open 7 days a week (from Easter to October) and offers a scenic spot to enjoy refreshing local drinks and hosts weekly Friday night live music, plus new for summer 2025 quiz nights, silent discos and karaoke on select dates across the summer (all free to attend and no booking necessary).

This summer the beach is set to host Tunes at the Coliseum a brand-new music festival taking place from July 25-26th – welcoming Sam Ryder and The Darkness. Tickets now available.

A variety of local street food traders offer a selection of delicious dishes such as HERD’s iconic burgers, fresh pizzas at Jasper’s, seafood at the Mussel Shoal, tasty cakes from Manor Made, lunch specials from Crinnis Crib Hut, Cornish pasties from Oggy1 and hotdogs and loaded fries from The Cornish Kitchen.

There’s also a wonderful wellness offering with Salt & Steam Saunas now resident, weekly sunrise Yoga sessions provided by The Movement Room, plus water sports with Waverunner Safaris.