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Festivals
Newquay has an exciting festival events calendar and is known to host some of Cornwall’s biggest events!
Boardmasters Festival
Newquay is the perfect venue to host an event and is a popular place for festivals to be held throughout the year. The most famous is Boardmasters Festival, which brings thousands of people to the South West in August to watch world-class headline acts perform (like Snoop Dogg and Ed Sheeran) at one of Newquay’s finest event settings - overlooking the stunning Watergate Bay Beach.
Newquay Beer Festival
The festival, which began in 2013, runs from 11am to 11pm on Friday and Saturday 19th and 20th September and from 12 noon to 7pm on Sunday 21st September. There’s great live music throughout with event signing off on Sunday to Cornish favourites Rudi’s Message – the five piece ska/two-tone tribute band covering hits by Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter and The Beat to name a few.
We are also delighted to welcome back One for the Road who will be headlining Saturday night after they went down a storm for their first outing at Newquay Beer Festival in 2023. The amazing Qwest will be headling on the Friday evening getting everyone into the party spirt. Loads more fantastic musicians supporting us again this year and we will be shouting about them during the next few months so keep a look out to see what’s on offer.
Newquay at Christmas
Newquay at Christmas is one of our favourites and one to get you into the Christmas spirit. Here you can enjoy a weekend of festive loveliness - from the Christmas Light Switch On and Children’s Lantern Parade, late night shopping, the Newquay Christmas Market, and many more Christmassy activities throughout the weekend to keep the family happy.
Festival Accomodation
Newquay can get super busy when there is a festival on and accommodation is often booked up in advance quite quickly. To avoid disappointment book your accommodation in advance here and securely book through the Visit Newquay website.
Festivals in Newquay
Please see below a list of festivals happening in and around Newquay this year!
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Newquay Lions Community Carnival
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Carnival
Newquay
Newquay Lions Community Carnival Returns with a Splash – “Sea, Surf and Going Green”!
Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2025
Newquay Food Festival
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Food and Drink
Newquay
Join Newquay Food Festival on the Killacourt for FOUR DAYS OF FOOD here in Newquay and expect a jam-packed schedule of bands & musicians, alongside an abundance of fresh produce and local artisans.
Dates
- From:
- 10 July 2025to13 July 2025
Boardmasters Surf & Music Festival
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Festival
NEWQUAY
Established in 1981, Boardmasters is a 5-day event across two stunning Cornwall locations.
Fistral Beach, Newquay, TR7 1HY - Surfing and Sports action
Watergate Bay, Trebelsue Farm, TR8 4AN - Live Music and Main EventVenue
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
Bowgie Ale & Cider Festival
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Festival
Newquay
Save the date for the best way to spend your August Bank Holiday weekend in 2025. The countdown is on for next year’s Ale Festival featuring a host of Cornish ales and ciders, live music, fireworks, amazing food and entertainment all with one of the best views in Cornwall.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
Eats and Beats Food & Music Festival
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Food and Drink
Newquay
We’re bringing global street food, live music, and unbeatable vibes to The Barrowfields this August Bank Holiday (22nd–25th). This event will be a free, ticketed event. To monitor capacity,y everyone will require a ticket for entry. Tickets will be scanned upon arrival.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
Cornwall Pride Comes to Newquay
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Participatory Event
Newquay
Be Proud. Be Seen and enjoy the colourful parade!
Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2025
Newquay Harbour Festival
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Type:
Festival
Newquay
Welcome to the Newquay Harbour Festival, a spectacular event set to take place on Saturday 6th September 2025 from 10 am until late. This exciting festival promises a day of fun-filled activities and entertainment for all ages, celebrating the rich history and vibrant culture of the iconic Newquay…
Dates
- From:
- 6 Sept 2025
The Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival
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Festival
Truro
Located within the beautiful grounds of Healey's 150-year-old working Cider farm in the rolling Cornish hills, where the famous Scrumpy Rattler and even Cider whiskies are created, this will be three days of music, activities and a whole world of fun for the entire family.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
UK Surf & Skate Expo
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Event
Newquay
The UK Surf & Skate Expo 2025 is scheduled to take place from September 12th to 14th, 2025, at the Newquay Sports Centre in Newquay, Cornwall. This event is a comprehensive celebration of surf and skate culture, offering a variety of activities and attractions for attendees.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025
Newquay Beer Festival
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Type:
Festival
Newquay
2025 will be the TWELFTH charity Newquay Beer Festival and, having raised well over £100,000 since we started in 2013, we know how much this event has become a ‘must attend’ occasion in the social calendar of the town. It’s fun, and it’s exceptionally friendly, with so many generous supporters that…
Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
