Cornwall's heaviest, brassiest six horned party machine

karnos (/kár.non/)
from proto-celtic meaning 'horn', origin of the 'corn' in Cornwall


Karnos Brass band are cornwall's answer to the legendary street bands of new orleans.Formed in 2022, Karnos bring together some of Cornwall's finest instrumentalists + improvisers to perform a mix of traditional Mardi Gras tunes, inventive arrangements of your favourite songs and electrifying originals.



Tickets are now available for our full band show at St Ives' september festival! We will be performing in the beautiful St Ia's church on Wednesday 24/09, come on down and join the party!


Live Dates

25/07R BarSt Ives20:30
26/07Truro PrideLemon Quay, Truro17:20
09/08Private WeddingEden Project 
16/08Constantine CarnivalConstantine, Falmouth17:00
24/09St Ives FestivalSt Ia's Church, St Ives20:00
27/09Parkinsons UK FundraiserMevagissey Activity Centre21:30



To book us for gigs, festivals, weddings or to purchase our arrangements please get in touch via the buttons below