The Celtic Spirit of Cornwall
Saturday 2nd May will see the 2026 Gorsedh and Esedhvos Festival of Cornish Culture formally announced in Bodmin. The short Proclamation ceremony will be presided over by Bardh Meur / Grand Bard Gwythvosen, Jenefer Lowe, while the Mayor of Bodmin, Councillor Ahearne, will formally welcome Gorsedh Kernow to the town. The blue-robed bards attending will process from Shire House to Mount Folly, where the ceremony will take place at 11am.
‘I am delighted that Gorsedh Kernow will be returning to Bodmin in September’, said Grand Bard Jenefer Lowe. ‘The last time that we were here was in 1997, which was a very successful and enjoyable event. A lot of different events are being planned for the week and we look forward to working with the Council and local community to make this a Gorsedh and Esedhvos to remember’
The Mayor of Bodmin, Councillor Liz Ahearn, said: “Bodmin is honoured to be chosen as host town for the Gorsedh Kernow in 2026. This is a significant cultural event for Cornwall, and we look forward to welcoming the Bards, performers and visitors to our town to celebrate Cornish culture, language and heritage.”
The main Gorsedh ceremony will take place in Priory Park in Bodmin on Saturday 5th September. The Esedhvos festival, comprising community events and will take place in the preceding week, culminating in the main ceremony. Full details will be available later in the year.