Cornwall's heaviest, brassiest six horned party machine

karnos (/kár.nos/)
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.



Fancy eating the best pizza in Cornwall while listening to our banging tunes?Tickets are now available for our show at The Pizza Cabina in Threemilestone. It'll be a feast for ears, mouths and dare I say hearts?Friday 28th November - 19:00 - £7 each.


Live Dates

11/09School WorkshopRestormel 
12/09School WorkshopCarrick 
24/09St Ives FestivalSt Ia's Church, St Ives20:00
26/09The BoathouseFalmouth20:30
27/09Parkinsons UK FundraiserMevagissey Activity Centre21:30
04/10R BarSt Ives20:00
28/11The Pizza CabinaThreemilestone19:00



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