Recurring: every day until October 18, 2026
🌿 Lowender Peran Festival – Celebrating Cornish Culture and Celtic Connections 🌿 Lowender is a Cornish word meaning celebration, joy, or festivity, and that spirit sits at the heart of this unique festival. Held across the historic mining town of Redruth, Cornwall, Lowender transforms the town into a vibrant hub of music, dance, language, and culture, with events taking place across a range of venues. Whether you are new to Cornish or Celtic music and dance, or have been attending for years, there is something here for everyone. 🎶 What to expect at Lowender Concerts and performances From traditional to contemporary, Lowender showcases both emerging Cornish talent and artists from across the wider Celtic world. 🎻 Music and singing sessions Informal and welcoming sessions run throughout the festival. Bring an instrument, join in, or simply listen and enjoy. 💃 Dance events Evening dances are a highlight of the festival, with lively sessions that often continue late into the night. No experience needed, just come along and join in. 🧩 Workshops Try something new or build your skills in Cornish music, dance, and expressive culture. 👨👩👧👦 Family friendly programme With events for all ages, Lowender is designed to be welcoming for families, young people, and lifelong attendees alike. 🌿 Cornish language at the festival Kernewek, the Cornish language, is closely related to Welsh and Breton, and is part of Cornwall’s living cultural heritage. At Lowender you will find opportunities to hear, use, and even try a few simple words and greetings. 📚 Talks and Cornish Music Conference The festival also hosts the Cornish Music Conference, bringing together performers, researchers, and cultural practitioners to share ideas and explore Cornwall’s artistic and cultural traditions. Find out more here: Festival - Lowender
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