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1 November – 1 December 2024
A month-long celebration of Newquay’s creative spirit
Every weekend in November 2024
Come and be creatively curious with us.
Get a glimpse of the line up of events below and stay tuned as we unveil more exciting happenings.
Unleash Your Creativity at the Be Newquay Festival!
Embark on a journey of discovery in the heart of our distinctive town. Dive into a vibrant world of art, culture, and heritage this November. Our festival is brimming with interactive activities, engaging workshops, and captivating events designed to delight every member of the family.
Crafted with a deep sense of community spirit, the Be Newquay Festival places local organisations in the spotlight, curating a diverse programme that truly embodies the unique identity of Newquay. With a plethora of events available for free or at an affordable price, there’s a world of experiences waiting for you. From electrifying live shows and immersive workshops to inspiring exhibitions and rejuvenating outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone.
Join us at the Be Newquay Festival and be creatively curious. Immerse yourself in a celebration of community on weekends in November at multiple venues across the town centre.
What’s On
The initial wave of commissions has been announced below with more to come. The full programme will be announced soon.
Festivals
Friday 1st of November 2024
Newquay Town Centre
Live Music
Cream of Cornish Weekender: Kana by Candlelight
Friday 1st of November 2024
St Michael The Archangel
Join seven-piece female acapella group, KANA, for the first night of the Cream of Cornish Weekender. With support to be announced.
Comedy
Cream of Cornish Weekender: LOL-A-DAY Destination!
Saturday 2nd of November 2024
The Dead Famous
Rock yourself up for a sumptuous Saturday-night smorgasboard of some of the best comedy to come out of Cornwall in recent years. It’s your destination for the LOLs!
Theatre
Cream of Cornish Weekender: Dracula The Vampyr
Saturday 2nd of November 2024
The Underbelly, Downstairs at The Griffin Inn
Beware! He is unearthed/ He is coming. Keep your windows locked and gather the garlic. David Mynne bring his hilarious one-man version of the gothic classic with a bite!
Art, Family, Workshops
Bellyboard Painting Workshop for Kids
Saturday 2nd of November 2024
Dick Pearce and Friends Bellyboards
Join Dick Pearce and Friends for a fun-filled Kids Bellyboard Painting Workshop, where young artists can unleash their creativity and design their very own bellyboard
Art, Food & Drink, Live Music
BIG Newquay Market
Saturday 2nd of November 2024
Bank Street and Killacourt
The BIG Newquay Market is a destination market hosted on the first Saturday of the month from the Spring.
Art
Seascape: Live Art Event & Auction
Saturday 2nd of November 2024
Killacourt
Workshops
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises and Sound Bath
Saturday 2nd of November 2024
A State of Mind Studio
Join us for a transformative TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) workshop, designed to help you release tension and restore balance to your body and mind.
Film
Cream of Cornish Weekender: Micro Movies Matinee
Sunday 3rd of November 2024
Project Eighty Three
Curated by Cornwall Film Festival, the Micro Movie Matinee brings you a delectable elevenses kick-back of some of the finest, innovative and adventurous Cornish short films to emerge over the last five
About the Project
Brought to you by Cornwall Council project ‘Experience Newquay’ in collaboration with local project partners Visit Newquay and Love Newquay.
Experience is a two-year project (due to run until March 2025) from Cornwall Council and funded by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. The project aims to encourage a resilient year-round visitor economy, put a spotlight on the low season and embrace Newquay’s unique identity. Designed to attract an even flow of local and national visitors who sustainably engage with the town throughout the year.
Our Funders
The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
