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.



We're delighted to announce that we have been booked for this year's Tropical Pressure!Come and enjoy music from all around the world at Cornwall's best festival at the amazing ecopark.We're on the Amphitheatre Stage at 12:45, and there are so many other incredible acts all across the weekend.Tickets available at the link below, see you there!


Live Dates

16/05The Chintz Underland 10th BirthdayFalmouth19:30
20/05Private WeddingFlushing 
24/05Earth & Air FestivalSt Eval14:00
07/06Ecopark Summer FayrePorthtowan14:00
10/07Tropical Pressure Festival - Amphitheatre StagePorthtowan12:45
25/07Earl of ChathamLostwithiel20:00
15/08R BarSt Ives20:00
19/09St Ives Septemberfestival @ R BarSt Ives20:00
30/10R BarSt Ives20:00
31/10Shoals BreweryPorthleven20:00
19/12R BarSt Ives20:00



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