What's On at The Rising Sun: Live Music, Sunday Sessions and Christmas Party Nights, October to December 2026
From now until Christmas there's live music at The Rising Sun almost every weekend. Sunday sessions run 3–5pm, our Christmas Party Sessions are on three Saturday nights (28 Nov, 12 Dec and 19 Dec, 7:30–9:30pm), and there's a Dead Western Halloween party on 31 October.
If you're looking for what's on in Mevagissey and Portmellon this autumn, this is the page. Bookmark it. We'll keep it up to date as new dates land.
Sunday Sessions: 3 till 5, beachside, pint in hand
The Sunday session is our favourite part of the week. Live music from 3pm till 5pm, the beach on the doorstep, a roast dinner in your belly if you've been in at lunch. No tickets, no fuss, just turn up.
- Sunday 11 October, 3–5pm: Joe Hurworth. That's today, so get yourself down here.
- Sunday 1 November, 3–5pm: Dave Budd
- Sunday 8 November, 3–5pm: Alyssa Vine
- Sunday 6 December, 3–5pm: Joe Hurworth returns, back by popular demand
- Sunday 20 December, 3–5pm: Dave Budd, our Christmas Sunday Session and the last one before Christmas
Sunday roasts are served 12–3pm, so come early, eat well and stay for the music.
Christmas Party Sessions: three Saturday nights
This is the bit we're properly looking forward to. Three Saturday nights in the run-up to Christmas, live music from 7:30pm till 9:30pm, and the pub dressed for the season.
- Saturday 28 November, 7:30–9:30pm: Kaj Skjervik, with original songs and live covers
- Saturday 12 December, 7:30–9:30pm: The Payback
- Saturday 19 December, 7:30–9:30pm: Kaj Skjervik returns
Make a night of it. Our new Christmas sharing menu is built for exactly this: plates in the middle of the table, everyone picking, nobody rushing. Book a table if you want to eat, and book early. These nights fill up.
Planning a work Christmas do? Pair it with one of the Party Sessions. We host everything from small team dinners to full office parties, Get in touch early if you've got a date in mind.
Dead Western Halloween Party: Saturday 31 October
Dress code is Dead Western, and entry is free. From 6:30pm there's a rodeo bull, line dancing and Halloween games, with live music from Johnny Ringo & The Cowboys from 8pm. Wear the hat.
Mevagissey Shanty Festival: 16 to 18 October
The Mevagissey Shanty Festival fills the village with song from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October. Our sister venue, Selkie Wine and Bar, is hosting throughout, 3pm till late, so that's where to head for a glass of something good between sets. The festival is free to enter, and the full programme is on the official site, mevashantyfest.co.uk.
One thing to note: there's no Sunday session at The Rising Sun on 18 October. See you at Selkie instead.
The full list, in date order
Sun 11 Oct | 3–5pm | Sunday Session: Joe Hurworth
Fri 16 – Sun 18 Oct | 3pm till late | Mevagissey Shanty Festival, hosted by Selkie (no Sunday session at the pub on the 18th)
Sat 31 Oct | From 6:30pm | Dead Western Halloween Party, free entry
Sun 1 Nov | 3–5pm | Sunday Session: Dave Budd
Sun 8 Nov | 3–5pm | Sunday Session: Alyssa Vine
Sat 28 Nov | 7:30–9:30pm | Christmas Party Session: Kaj Skjervik
Sun 6 Dec | 3–5pm | Sunday Session: Joe Hurworth returns
Sat 12 Dec | 7:30–9:30pm | Christmas Party Session: The Payback
Sat 19 Dec | 7:30–9:30pm | Christmas Party Session: Kaj Skjervik returns
Sun 20 Dec | 3–5pm | Christmas Sunday Session: Dave Budd
See you down here.
Kelly x
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The Mevagissey Shanty Festival (16–18 October), plus live music at The Rising Sun in nearby Portmellon almost every weekend through to Christmas.
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The Rising Sun, Portmellon. Sunday sessions run 3–5pm and our Christmas Party Sessions run 7:30–9:30pm on Saturday nights.
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Yes, three: Saturday 28 November, 12 December and 19 December.
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Yes, entry is free. Dress code is Dead Western.
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Portmellon, just outside Mevagissey, right on the beach. PL26 6PL.
