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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 2026
Dates to be Confirmed
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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Rattler Fest at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
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Festival
TRURO
RATTLER FEST 2026: Rattler Fest is returning for a 6th year 24-25 April 2026! Welcome to the 6th annual RATTLER FEST, an adult-only celebration of all things Rattler!
Dates
- From:
- 24 Apr 2026to25 Apr 2026
Tribute Festival at Monkey Tree Holiday Park
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Festival
NEWQUAY
Cornwall Tribute Festival at Monkey Tree Holiday Park. Experience an exceptional celebration of music with tribute acts honouring some of the UK’s most iconic bands and artists. Enjoy a high-quality, memorable performance designed for the whole family to enjoy.
Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2026to3 May 2026
Taste NQY 2026
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Festival
Newquay
This May Bank Holiday, NQY Taste Festival lands at the Killacourt in Newquay for four days celebrating the very best of Cornwall’s food, drink, music and comedy. Entry is free, but you’ll need to register in advance to secure your spot.
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- From:
- 23 May 2026to26 May 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
Royal Cornwall Show 2026
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Country Show
Wadebridge
The Royal Cornwall Show 4th, 5th & 6th June 2026. Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. Every year, for 3 days in June, the best in entertainment, agriculture, shopping and competition can be found at the Royal Cornwall Show.
Dates
- From:
- 4 June 2026to6 June 2026
Tunes in the Dunes at Perranporth
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Festival
Perranporth
TUNES IN THE DUNES FESTIVAL 5th - 7th June 2026. Enjoy three days of live music on Perranporth, Cornwall sandy beach. Tunes in the Dunes offers a festival experience like no other!
Dates
- From:
- 5 June 2026to7 June 2026
Boardmasters Surf & Music Festival
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Festival
NEWQUAY
Boardmasters 5th – 9th August 2026. Established in 1981, Boardmasters is a 5-day event situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall - the surfing mecca of the UK, Fistral Beach where Boardmasters famous International Surf Competitions take place and arguably the most stunning location in the…
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- From:
- 5 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026
Newquay Beer Festival
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Festival
Newquay
2026 will be the THIRTEENTH 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…
Dates
- From:
- 18 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
