The Dark Folklore Festival 2025 at Eco Park Porthtowan
Join us for an immersive journey into Cornwall’s rich, shadowed past, bringing together artists, storytellers, scholars, and enthusiasts to celebrate the region’s dark legends and mythic heritage. The festival features opening and closing rituals, exclusive sessions with masters of folklore and dark literature, live music and droll telling, a folklore parade, and an artist marketplace. Expect a dynamic blend of performance, scholarship, and community engagement.
Festival Aims:
To illuminate Cornwall’s folkloric heritage, foster connections within the folklore and arts communities, and create a space where ancient tales inspire new stories and cultural conversations.
Content for Younger Folklore Fans:
The festival will also include activities and content designed for younger folklore enthusiasts. Children can enjoy dragon and giant drawing classes, explore giant play things, dress up in costumes, and feast on yummy food. Plus, there will be plenty of treasures in the Local Makers Market to badger their parents to buy!
Speakers:
The Dark Folklore Festival features an exciting line-up of storytellers, folklorists, historians, and artists, all renowned for their work in mythology, ancient traditions, and dark folklore. More speakers will be announced in the coming months, adding to an already diverse and inspiring programme.
Venue Details:
Mount Pleasant Ecological Park offers a unique, atmospheric setting with indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for performances and gatherings. Nestled in the heart of Cornwall’s legendary landscape—near the tales of the Dragon of Porthtowan, the Giant of St Agnes, and the ruins of Wheal Coates—the park is a fitting backdrop for this celebration of dark folklore. The venue is also committed to sustainability and community engagement.
There will be a green room on site for you to enjoy some downtime, enjoy a chapter of a book or just have a nap!
DATE: Sunday 26th October 2025
TIMES: Doors open at 11am
TICKETS: £15 – £25 via www.darkcornwall.com
