The Blue Anchor in Helston is expected to welcome thousands of people this week as an iconic music festival returns for 2024. 

From Thursday (July 18) to Sunday (July 21), music of all genres will be heard across the town as Helstonbury returns for another year. 

The lineup this year welcomes the talent of performers such as Bobby's Helmet, Flight Forty Two, Journeymen, and the Culdrose Military Wives Choir. 

The festival originated in 2001 by Paul Turton who initially wanted it to be a one-night gig to raise money for a young lady who needed funds for her wheelchair.

Fast forward 23 years later, and with thousands of pounds raised for local charities, Helstonbury has cemented itself as one of Helston's much-loved events. 

Here's who's performing and where over the three days: 

Thursday, July 18

7.15pm Helston School Jazz Orchestra

8.05pm Saxy Maids

9.15pm Como Crumble

9.45pm Fast Track Big Band

Friday, July 19 
Helston Music Foundation Stage

7pm-8pm Lost Angels

8.30pm-9:30pm Redshift

10pm-11pm White Noise
 

Helstonbury Introducing

7pm Jess Lee

7.40pm Esme Jane

8.20pm Kaycee-Ella

8.45pm The Blisters

9.45pm Kedryn

10.45pm Band Of Fiasco
 

Saturday, July 20 

The Al Rideout Stage

2pm-3pm Riptide

4pm-5pm Zalick

6pm-7pm Morpheus 

8pm-9pm Crazy Horses

10pm - 11.30pm Bobby's Helmet

The Cannon Stage

1pm-2pm Burning Hat

3pm-4pm Mod Life Krisis

5pm-6pm The Schambles

7pm-8pm Dizzy Lizzy

8pm-9pm Reservoir Stogs

10pm - End DJ Tripdog + Friends (silent disco)

Acoustic Stage

1pm-2pm Phoebe Savage

3pm-4pm Georgia Lewis

5pm-6pm Ben Bowden

7pm-8pm Stephen Kempe

9pm-10pm Babybrew 

Snug Bar

2pm - 3pm Leia Martin

3pm - 4.30pm Moya Dora

5pm-6pm Redial Destination

6.30pm - 7.30pm TBC

Sunday, July 21
The Al Rideout Stage

12pm - 1pm The Culdrose Military Wives Choir

1pm - 2pm True Foxes

3pm-4pm Sandy Acre 7 

5pm - 6pm High Voltage

7pm - 8pm - Still Dizzy 

9pm - 10pm Stone Roots

10pm - End DJ Tripdog and Friends (silent disco) 

The Cannon Stage

2pm - 3pm Tres Hombres

4pm - 5pm Clusterfunk 

6pm - 7pm Flight Fortytwo 

8pm - 9pm Valkyrie Skyz

10pm - End Not the Beatles

Acoustic Stage

2pm - 3pm Paul Donaghy 

4pm - 5pm Journeymen

6pm - 7pm Stone Ryders

8pm - 9pm Jack O Hearts

10pm - End Bob Love
 

Sara's Acapella Stage Front Bar

1pm - 1.45pm Jam First 

1.45pm - 2.15pm Nutty Noah 

2.15pm - 2.45pm Anna Keirle (Ha-Capella Comedy Spot) 

2.45pm - 3.15pm Tim Hague

3.15pm - 3.45pm Mel Babb

3.45pm - 4.30pm - The Drecklys

4.30pm - 5.15pm Bryhers Boys

5.15pm - 5.45pm Mimi (Ha Cappella Comedy Spot) 

6.15pm - 6.40pm Synergy 

6.40pm - 7pm The Middle Men