Busk It!

Busk It!
South Kerrier Alliance
Sunday 16th August | from 1pm

FREE EVENT — Playful Park

Local musicians and young talent from The Basement and across Helston take the stage for an afternoon of live music in the park!

Busk It! celebrates the musical talent on our doorstep — from emerging young performers finding their feet to established local musicians sharing their sound. The Basement, Helston’s space for young people at the Gateway Project, has been nurturing the next generation of musicians and this is their chance to shine in front of a home crowd.

Grab a coffee from the cafe, sit by the lake, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music. You might just discover your new favourite local act.

Part of the Playful Park summer programme.

What is Playful Park?

Playful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural, there’s an interactive running track, community bunting-making, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!), a two-day games expo, busking from local young musicians, Play in a Day with the Minack, roaming Commedia dell’arte, Wake the Giant, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays.

Support free events at Coronation Park

This year, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community, please consider making a donation here.

Event-Specific Information

• Suitable for all ages.
• This is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!
• Features young performers from The Basement, Helston’s space for young people.

What do I need to know?

• This open-air event takes place in Events Square, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park, Helston, TR13 0RA.
• Lakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks, ice creams, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.
• Outdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat.
• There is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.
• There is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.
• There are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.
• Events may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.