seth lakeman
Friday 4th September 2026
Main Stage
Seth Lakeman in Cornwall
Seth Lakeman — one of the UK’s most celebrated folk musicians and a defining voice of the modern West Country music scene — brings his electrifying fiddle-driven sound to Kernowfornia Festival 2026, performing on the sands of East Looe Beach at Cornwall’s flagship beach festival. A Mercury Prize nominee and lifelong champion of the South West’s storytelling traditions, this Seth Lakeman live in Cornwall appearance will be a home-region moment charged with passion, rhythm and raw energy.
From his breakthrough album Kitty Jay to acclaimed releases like Freedom Fields, Poor Man’s Heaven, Hearts & Minds and A Pilgrim’s Tale, Seth has carved out a unique space in British folk — blending driving strings, storming rhythms and tales woven from local history, myth and the rugged beauty of the West Country. His unmistakable fiddle work and soaring vocals have earned him a global reputation as a performer of rare intensity and craft.
Songs such as “Kitty Jay”, “Lady of the Sea”, “The White Hare”, “King and Country”, “Race to Be King” and “Blood Upon Copper” showcase Seth’s gift for turning stories into song — earthy, powerful, full of momentum and emotion. His music is rooted, rhythmic and alive with the landscape that inspires it.
Live, Seth Lakeman is unstoppable. Expect stomping fiddles, pounding percussion, atmospheric banjo and moments of fierce, spellbinding musicianship.
His performances carry a physicality and urgency that turn even the biggest festival crowds into something intimate and united.At Kernowfornia Festival 2026 — one of the most anticipated Cornwall festivals and a standout UK beach festival — Seth Lakeman’s set will be a celebration of South West heritage, community and the storytelling traditions that run through this coastline. It will feel like bringing the music home.
For anyone looking for a rare Seth Lakeman Cornwall performance, this is the moment to catch Seth Lakeman live in the South West as part of his wider 2026 UK shows — a must-see highlight of Kernowfornia’s authentic, roots-driven lineup.
Listen Below: Seth Lakeman – “Lady of the Sea (Hear Her Calling)”