Tunes in the Dunes is the UK’s biggest festival held directly on a beach, and the setting is spectacular. Perranporth’s vast stretch of golden sand provides the stage for three days of live music, with acts performing against a backdrop of Atlantic surf and towering dunes.
The festival features a mix of headline artists and rising talent across multiple stages, with genres spanning pop, rock, soul, indie, and dance. Past lineups have included household names alongside feel-good tribute acts and the best of Cornwall’s local music scene. Between sets, the beach itself becomes the entertainment — surfing, sandcastles, and swimming in the sea are all part of the experience.
With a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and a natural venue — two miles of open beach — that no purpose-built site could match, Tunes in the Dunes has become one of Cornwall’s most popular summer weekends. Camping is available nearby, and the festival is easily accessible from across the county.