Heligan Homecoming Festival
Homecoming Festival brings together brave souls, bright minds and big energy in a Cornish celebration of literature, food, music and nature.
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13 - 22 Jun:
Join us this June for a 10-day celebration of literature, art, culture, and food – with talks, demonstrations and performances from the likes of Gwenno, Jeremy Deller, Lally MacBeth, Merlin Sheldrake, Satish Kumar and Seth Lakeman.
Explore the themes of home and of belonging through Wildflower Walks, Family Foraging Sessions, Beaver Tours, Art Classes, Ocean View Morning Yoga – and our famous Heligan Lost Suppers.
£1 from each ticket sold will be donated to support St Petrocs and a new Red Squirrel enclosure on-site—helping to provide safe homes for both people and wildlife in Cornwall.
Please visit Heliganhomecoming.co.uk for further information and tickets.
Heligan Homecoming Festival Programme
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Homecoming: Seth Lakeman
- 13 Jun
Join us for the launch evening of Heligan Homecoming Festival with Mercury Music Prize nominee Seth Lakeman, with support from Martha Woods.
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Habitats and homes: exploring our interconnected and inspiring relationship with nature
- 14 Jun
Day One of our Heligan Homecoming Festival invites you into a rich tapestry of ideas, discussion and inspiration.
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No place like home: Cornish tales of courage and creativity
- 14 Jun
An evening rooted in story, place, and imagination, join us as we celebrate the spirit of Cornwall through the voices of those who shape it
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Art Activism: performance with power and communities for change
- 15 Jun
A rich programme of talks, Q&A sessions and powerful storytelling, featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers and performers.
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Garden Melodies: an evening Folk music amid the foliage
- 15 Jun
Folk Singer, conservationist, song collector and activist - Sam Lee has been called many things and on Sunday 15th June Homecoming is proud to call him our headline act.
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Future Thinking: beyond the zeitgeist
- 16 Jun
Day Three of the Heligan Homecoming Festival brings together a remarkable line-up of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionary change-makers.
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Edward Rowe: Stand Up in the garden
- 16 Jun
Laugh out loud with a night of Cornish comedy from Edward Rowe, otherwise known as the Kernow King.
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Creative Connections: a day in nature to inspire change
- 17 Jun
Lace up your walking boots for a day of discovery, nature, and well-being at Heligan.
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Voices of adventure: storytelling and survival
- 17 Jun
Join us for an inspiring evening of Cornish adventurers hosted by Cornish entrepreneur and PR guru, Jess Ratty.
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Activism and Archaeology: bones, stones and breaking the mould
- 18 Jun
Join us for a vibrant day of art, activism, and conversation with acclaimed author and artist Jackie Morris, famed for her enchanting book, “The Lost Words”. She will provide an exclusive live painting session to complement her performance.
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Collective beats; punk, funk and modern jazz
- 18 Jun
Pop on those dancing shoes for an evening whirlwind of 1940s sights and sounds, shaken up with a modern jazz twist from local musicians Company B.
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Mycelium & Myth: A Gathering Beneath the Surface
- 19 Jun
Step into a day woven with wonder, where roots speak and stories bloom. Join us for a deep and dreamlike journey through the tangled threads of nature, myth, and imagination.
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Echoes of the past: Indie pop beneath the stars
- 19 Jun
Welsh-Cornish singer songwriter and Mercury Prize nominated Gwenno takes to our stage with support from singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Angeline Morrison.
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Nature by Design: artistic exploration and deep history
- 20 Jun
Join us for a captivating afternoon of conversation, insight, and artistic exploration as we welcome a remarkable group of guests for a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the human experience.
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Botanical beats: Ibiza Club Classics
- 20 Jun
Love DeluxX bring house beats, Latin rhythms, funky house & Ibiza classics to Friday night at our Heligan Homecoming festival.
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Crafted for life: creativity, connections and finding purpose in nature
- 21 Jun
Join us for a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the natural world, featuring a vibrant lineup of artists, authors, musicians, and filmmakers.
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A Passion for Poetry: An evening with Simon Armitage, Poet Laureate, and Pascale Petit
- 21 Jun
Join us for an evening of literary heaven as we’re joined by award winning poets Simon Armitage and Pascale Petit.
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Resilient spaces: conversations, design and the healing power of nature
- 22 Jun
Join us for a vibrant day packed with talks, tours, music, and special guests – all set within the beautiful grounds of The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
