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Events
This page is always updated with the most exciting events happening in and around Newquay, making it easy for you to plan your days whilst you are here.
Click on the 'highlight' events above for more information, or alternatively you can use the search bar to find events on specific dates. You can even search all of the events happening in and around Newquay throughout the year!
Beach Events
Newquay is surrounded by twelve beautiful beaches, hence boasting some of the best and most impressive settings for events that you have ever laid your eyes on. Known as the surfing capital of England, it comes as no surprise that many of the surf events and adrenaline water sports championships, such as Boardmasters, English National Surfing Championships, Thundercat World Series and the Jet Ski Rider World championships are all held in Newquay.
Having the beaches as such a stunning back drop makes it easy to host amazing and memorable music events. I mean, just imagine having the sand between your toes, drink in hand, listening to live music, whilst the sun is setting in the back ground… Well here in Newquay we feel so lucky that this is a regular occurrence - especially throughout the summer!
Newquay Town Events
Although, not all of these events happen on the beach. There are many events that happen in and around the town centre, for instance the Newquay Carnival. Picture a week long of family events which usually takes place in July. Or New Years Eve celebrations where people dress up in fancy dress and meet at Central Square for the count down to begin. There's also Newquay’s famous Zombie Crawl where the children (and some adults too!) dress up in their favourite Halloween costumes and stop at various locations in the town for spooktacular fun.
One of Cornwall's Best Event Venues
Throughout the year Newquay also plays host to some of Cornwall’s largest events. From very popular festivals, such as the Newquay Fish Festival where many famous and local chefs show off their expertise in cooking demonstrations, to the big sporting events like Polo on the Beach or the Surf 7’s Rugby Tournament. With such a wide choice of events happening all year round we are confident that you will find something for all age groups and interests.
Buy Newquay Events Tickets
For some of the events you can pre-purchase tickets online through this website. For tickets which are available please click here.
Newquay Events 2018
To see all of the events that are happening throughout the year please scroll down, or alternatively you can return to the main 'What's On' to view the event calendar for specific dates.
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Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail Launch
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Family
BODMIN
Be among the first to complete our new Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail! Join Shaun and his Mossy Bottom pals to help Lu-La the alien safely home. Grab your Shaun the Sheep ears and head into the forest for an adventure that's out of this world.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to1 Mar 2020
Griffin's 80's Retro Party Night
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Type:
Participatory Event
NEWQUAY
Join The Griffin Inn and relive the sights, sounds and tastes of the most colourful decade yet!
Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2020Open 19:00 - 12:00
Enhanced Surf Performance Weekend
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Type:
Participatory Event
NEWQUAY
A weekend of Technical Surf Coaching, with Video Analysis, Surf Specific Training and Yoga
Dates
- From:
- 8 Feb 2020to9 Feb 2020
Pirates of the New World at Pirate's Quest
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Type:
Family
NEWQUAY
Be the first to embark on the brand-new Pirate’s Quest adventure when it premieres during February Half Term. The fresh storyline for 2020 will take inspiration from the Mayflower voyage, currently commemorating its 400th anniversary year.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2020to23 Feb 2020
Teddy Bears Picnic at Dairyland Farm Park
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Type:
Family
Summercourt, Newquay
If you go down to the Farm today your sure of a big surprise!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2020to23 Feb 2020
Shrove Tuesday Hurling at St Columb Major
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Type:
Participatory Event
St Columb
Hurling or Hurling the Silver Ball (Cornish: Hyrlîan), is an outdoor team game of Celtic origin played only in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The traditional St. Columb hurling takes place every year on Shrove Tuesday.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Feb 2020
Sprout Spoken at Watchful Mary
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Type:
Participatory Event
NEWQUAY
Ever heard of The Green Flash? Watergate Bay Hotel’s Mary Ashworth sought it and caught it as she looked out to sea. A ray of colour, just as the sun slipped from view...
Dates
- From:
- 27 Feb 2020Open 19:00 - 22:00
Stargazing Tour and Talk at Newquay's Trerice
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Type:
Participatory Event
Kestle Mill, Newquay
Tick off one of your #50things and take a look at the night sky above Trerice. With displays, talks and telescopes Kernow Astronomers will guide you through our amazing Cornish skies (if clear).
Dates
- From:
- 29 Feb 2020Open 18:30 - 21:00
World Pasty Championships at the Eden Project
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Type:
Competition/Game
St Austell
Come and celebrate the grand finale of the Cornish Pasty Week
Dates
- From:
- 29 Feb 2020
St Piran's Day Celebrations in Newquay
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Type:
Participatory Event
Newquay
St Piran's Day Celebrations in Newquay!
Dates
- From:
- 5 Mar 2020
Dinosaur Week at Flambards this May Half Term
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Type:
Family
HELSTON
Look out, look out, a T-Rex is about! Venture down to Flambards this May Half Term for a ‘roar’some time. Families can meet Titch the T-Rex as he roams around the Jurassic Journey with his prehistoric ancestors! Little ones can meet the animatronic baby dinos, Ralf and Remmy the Raptors and the…
Dates
- From:
- 23 Mar 2020to31 May 2020
Explosive Easter at Flambards!
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Type:
Easter
HELSTON
Join us for fizz-tastic fun as our team of mad scientists take to the stage in the Flambards Indoor Laboratory this Easter Holidays! We will experimenting in rocket science, chemistry and myth busting and budding lab scientists can don their lab coats and goggles and take part too.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2020to19 Apr 2020
Uncover the Legend of the Golden Egg at Newquay's Pirate's Quest
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Type:
Easter
Newquay
Embark on an egg-xtraordinary adventure with the crew at Pirate’s Quest and uncover the Legend of the Golden Eggs this Easter holiday.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2020to19 Apr 2020
Easter at Dairyland Farm Park
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Type:
Easter
Summercourt, Newquay
Easter is the main time for when our Lambs are born. So come down and learn first hand from our Farmers about lambing and you may even get the chance to see a lamb being born. We will also have our GIANT EASTER EGG HUNT going on throughout the park with the chance to win lots of prizes!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2020to13 Apr 2020
Ferdi's BIG Easter Egg Hunt at Flambards!
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Type:
Easter
HELSTON
Join Ferdi on Easter Sunday for his big Easter trail. Armed with a special quiz paper, go on the hunt around the park for the hidden clues. Once you’ve completed the quiz hand in it to claim your chocolate prize!
Dates
- From:
- 12 Apr 2020
Pie & Ale Festival 2020 at Smugglers' Den Inn
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Type:
Festival
Cubert
Smugglers' Den Inn are holding their Pie and Ale festival which has over 70 fine ales to choose from as well as a great choice of homemade pies and food. With plenty of live entertainment as well, there’s no better way to spend a bank holiday weekend!
Dates
- From:
- 7 May 2020to10 May 2020
Caribbean Invasion at Pirate's Quest
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Type:
Family
NEWQUAY
Calling all prospective privateers! Visitors to Pirate’s Quest, in Newquay, will need to prepare themselves for a Caribbean Invasion this May Bank Holiday Weekend (Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May).
Dates
- From:
- 8 May 2020to10 May 2020
Beastly Buccaneers this May Half Term at Pirate's Quest
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Type:
Family
Newquay
It won’t be the sea sickness making new recruits queasy at Pirate’s Quest this May Half Term. Discover some disgustingly fun facts about real life beastly buccaneers and putrid privateers at Newquay’s pirate attraction. From lousy living conditions to gruesome grub, prepare for beastliness!
Dates
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- 23 May 2020to31 May 2020
A Summer of Fun at Flambards!
Type
Type:
Family
HELSTON
The full theme park will be open so families can brave the sky high thrill rides and the traditional rides for those who prefer a gentler pace. Meet life-sized dinosaurs in the Jurassic Journey and uncover fossils in the Dino-Dig.
Dates
- From:
- 1 July 2020to6 Sept 2020
Prepare for a Summer of Scoundrels and Scallywags at Pirate’s Quest
Type
Type:
Family
Newquay
Man the decks and weigh anchor because the Pirate’s Quest crew are preparing for their Summer of Scoundrels and Scallywags.
Dates
- From:
- 24 July 2020to31 Aug 2020
