What’s On
Sunday Session Live Music: Joe Hurworth
Joe Hurworth is back on Sunday 15th November, 3-5pm. Acoustic soul, Sunday roast and the beach outside.
Sunday Session Live Music: Tess Emilia at The Rising Sun
Tess Emilia plays our Sunday session, 3pm to 5pm. Live music by the beach.
Bingo with Piab: Pie & Mash Tuesday, 24 November
Bingo with Piab, Tuesday 24 November 2026: pie and mash from 5:30pm, eyes down at 7:30pm. Beachside near Mevagissey.
Christmas Party Session: Live Music with Kaj Skjervik
Live music in November from the brilliant Kaj Skjervik — original songs and live covers from a Cornwall favourite, known for eight years of unforgettable live performances.
Sunday Session Live Music: Leo at The Rising Sun
Leo plays our Sunday session, 3pm to 5pm. Beachside, pint in hand and grab a Sunday Roast
Quiz Night with Piab: Pie & Mash Tuesday, 1 December
Quiz night with Piab, Tuesday 1 December 2026: pie and mash from 5:30pm, quiz at 7:30pm. Beachside near Mevagissey.
Christmas Movie Night
Christmas Movie Night, Wednesday 2 December 2026 from 6:30pm. A family-friendly Christmas film by the fire in our sea-view pub. Free entry, book your seats.
Christmas Market at The Rising Sun
Christmas market, Saturday 5 December, 11am to 5pm, on the beach at Portmellon.
Sunday Session Live Music: Joe Hurworth Returns
Joe Hurworth is back by popular demand on Sunday 6th December, 3-5pm.
Bingo with Piab: Pie & Mash Tuesday, 8 December
Bingo with Piab, Tuesday 8 December 2026: pie and mash from 5:30pm, eyes down at 7:30pm. Beachside near Mevagissey.
Christmas Wreath Making
Christmas wreath making, Wednesday 9 December 2026 from 6:30pm. Make your own wreath to take home, with mulled wine and mince pies. £30 a place, limited spaces.
Christmas Party Session Live music — The Payback
Live music returns to The Rising Sun on Saturday 12th December, 7:30-9:30pm, with a set from The Payback .
Quiz Night with Piab: Pie & Mash Tuesday, 15 December
Quiz night with Piab, Tuesday 15 December 2026: pie and mash from 5:30pm, quiz at 7:30pm. Beachside near Mevagissey.
Life Drawing
Life Drawing, Wednesday 16 December 2026 from 6:30pm. Sketch a live model in charcoal with a glass of wine or fizz. £25 a place, limited spaces.
Christmas Party Session Live music — Kaj Skjervik returns
Live music in December from the brilliant Kaj Skjervik — original songs and live covers from a Cornwall favourite, known for eight years of unforgettable live performances.
Christmas Sunday Session Live Music: Dave Budd at The Rising Sun.
Dave Budd returns for the last Sunday session before Christmas, 3pm to 5pm.
The Big Fat Christmas Quiz for Archie’s Charity
The Big Fat Christmas Quiz, Tuesday 22 December 2026, hosted by Simon. Quiz money goes to Archie’s local charity, plus a meat raffle and prize raffle.
Christmas Dessert Tasting
Christmas Dessert Tasting, Wednesday 23 December 2026 from 6:30pm. Festive desserts from around the world with a glass of port or sherry. £35 a place, limited spaces.
Boxing Day Dip
Boxing Day Dip on Portmellon Beach, Saturday 26 December 2026: in the sea at 11am. Free to join, with soup afterwards in aid of the RNLI.
Cornish Cheese and Wine
Cornish Cheese and Wine, Wednesday 30 December 2026 from 6:30pm. Cornish cheeses with wine pairings, guided by our head chef. £30 a place, limited spaces.
New Year’s Eve Party with DJ littlelegs
NYE at The Rising Sun, Thursday 31 December, with DJ littlelegs. Beachside, a mile from Mevagissey.
St Patrick’s Day Bash: The Payback Live and Irish Stew
St Patrick’s Day at The Rising Sun, Wednesday 17 March 2027: Irish stew all day and The Payback live from 7pm to 9pm. Beachside, a mile from Mevagissey.
Sunday Session Live Music: Dave Budd at The Rising Sun
Dave Budd plays our Sunday session, 3pm to 5pm. Beachside, pint in hand.
DEAD WESTERN — Halloween Party — Saturday 31st October, from 6:30pm — Free Entry
Saturday 31st October, from 6:30pm — Dead Western Halloween Party. Rodeo bull, line dancing, and Halloween games from 6:30pm, live music from Johnny Ringo & The Cowboys from 8pm. Dress code: Dead Western. Free entry.
Sunday Session Live Music: Barney Kenny at The Rising Sun
Barney Kenny plays our Sunday session, 3pm to 5pm. Beachside, pint in hand.
Weekly Quiz and Pie & Mash at The Rising Sun Portmellon
Our Quiz and Pie & Mash night is on this Tuesday 20th October. Come done for a fun filled night and enjoy some delicious home made pies while you try and become the champion quizzer at The Riser.
Mevagissey Shanty Festival at Selkie Wine and Bar
Three days of shanties, 3pm till late, with Selkie Wine and Bar hosting throughout. No Sunday session at The Rising Sun on the 18th.
Live Music: Joe Hurworth
Live music continues on Sunday 11th October, 3-5pm, with a set from Joe Hurworth.
Pub Quiz Night with Elliot @ The Rising Sun Portmellon.
Looking for a pub quiz near Mevagissey or St Austell? Join us every Tuesday at The Rising Sun in Portmellon for a proper pub quiz with Elliot our resident Quiz Master.
Live Music: George Brown
George Brown plays live at The Rising Sun on Sunday 4th October, 3-5pm — a St Austell-based country artist. One not to be missed.
Roast Dinner & Live Music in September
Sunday Roasts return to The Rising Sun in Portmellon on 27th September 2026, with a live set from The Payback.
Pizza and Quiz Night
Lets start September off with a bang, we're serving pizza from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Quiz kicks off at 7:30pm. Grab a pizza and a pint, get a team together (or find one when you get here), and settle in for a proper Tuesday night out.
