It’s the most wonderful time of the year and here in Newquay, there is something for everyone over the Christmas period.  

Newquay at Christmas

Kickstart this festive season with Newquay at Christmas 2023. This begins on Friday 1^st December 2023 with the Newquay Light Switch On and Lantern Parade. There will be family entertainment throughout the day and evening to keep everyone entertained and then see the sky lit up with a spectacular fireworks display over the bay! The Christmas market will then continue for 3 days until Sunday 3^rd December at 2 pm.

For more information on Newquay at Christmas click here

Christmas Events in Newquay 

Newquay hosts numerous Christmas events throughout December, from traditional church services to meeting Father Christmas and even getting to see him ride past your home on his sleigh!

Please see below a list of all the Christmas and New Year Events happening in and around Newquay. If you want more information on a specific event just click on it and it will take you to the event listing. 

Newquay Lantern Trail 2023

Look out for the lanterns in Newquay town centre, find the letters and guess the mystery word to win your prize.

This year, local schools and organisations have created lanterns for the Christmas parade. After the lantern parade on the 1st of December, the lanterns will be displayed in windows across the town centre (with thanks from some local businesses) from 4th December as part of a free festive family-friendly trail.

This is a free and fun festive activity for families. The map will be available from the Tourist Information Centre or downloadable online from Monday 4th December – Wednesday 20th December 2023.

Download the Lantern Trail Map Here 

Help find Santa's helpers across businesses in the town!

Visit Newquay and Love Newquay are inviting families to search for them and Santa has kindly left a gift for each child who finds them all. 

The competition, created by Visit Newquay and Newquay Business Improvement District (BID), involves children (accompanied by an adult) following the clue sheet trail to help find Santa's Christmas helpers.

Clue sheets will be made available from the Tourist Information Centre from Saturday 16th December 2023 and you will have until 2pm Christmas Eve to return your completed form.

New Year’s Eve!

A much-loved tradition, Newquay comes alive on New Year’s Eve as locals and tourists wear fancy dress throughout the town to celebrate the New Year in style. Make your way through the bars, or gather at Central Square to join the party!

If you decide to celebrate at home or in town make sure you see 2023 in with a bang with the fantastic fireworks display put on by Newquay Town Council at midnight over the bay, which is sure to make your New Year’s Eve a night to remember.

For more information on New Year's Eve please click here 

Merry Christmas x