What’s On

Happening on weekend’s in November, the events are spread across various locations throughout the town centre, offering a range of price options from free to affordable or discounted tickets.  

 We’ve crafted a diverse programme in collaboration with some fantastic local organisations, each offering a unique array of activities on dedicated weekends. Every weekend, a different organisation will take the spotlight with the weekend highlights, supported by a variety of activities and events from other local businesses. This approach ensures a rich and varied programme that truly reflects the unique identity of Newquay. 

Events are listed in date order below and powered by Cornwall 365 booking office (festival partners). Use the filter, to discover events by type, date or weekend highlight. Click on the event for the full information and  to book (if required).

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Christmas, Live Music

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Organ Recital and Mulled Wine
Friday 29th of November 2024
St Michael’s Church Hall

To mark the start of the Winter Arts Weekend, we are thrilled to welcome organist Martin Palmer to Newquay for a special performance at St Michael’s.

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Christmas, Family, Outdoor

Newquay at Christmas: on the Killacourt
Friday 29th of November 2024
Killacourt

Newquay Town Council, Visit Newquay and Love Newquay presents... Newquay at Christmas!

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Art, Live Music, Workshops

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Moogie Wonderland Workshop
Saturday 30th of November 2024
St Michael's Church Hall

Learn how to make electronic music on modular synths and how to create visuals using live programming software.

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Live Music

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: The New Eves and Daisy Rickman
Saturday 30th of November 2024
St Michael's Church

ALMA is honoured to present a special evening with live music from The New Eves and Daisy Rickman in St. Michael's Church in Newquay.

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Art, Workshops

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Community Flag Making Workshop
Saturday 30th of November 2024
St Michael's Church Hall

Join artist Amy Brock-Morgan for a fun and collaborative community flag making workshop as part of the ALMA Winter Arts Weekend.

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Art, Workshops

Andy Pearce x Headland: Saltwalls Gallery
Saturday 30th of November 2024
Saltwalls Gallery

As The Headland’s artist in residence during the Be Newquay Festival, Andy Pearce will be sketching and painting in various spaces around the hotel and on the beach throughout the month, and hosting

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Art, Workshops

Introduction to Jewellery – Rings
Saturday 30th of November 2024
Newquay Adult Education Centre

Handcraft and take home your own beautiful rings in this one-day workshop at the Newquay Adult Education Centre on Saturday 30th November from 10am – 3:30pm.

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Art, Workshops

Photography – Free Taster
Saturday 30th of November 2024
Newquay Adult Education Centre

This is a chance to have a short 3 hour taster in digital photography and discuss the course options available in a friendly, informal session.

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Art, Family, Workshops

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Free Family Drop-in
Saturday 30th of November 2024
St Michael's Church Hall

During the first full day of ALMA’s Winter Arts Weekend, there will be drop-in creative sessions for kids, young people & families:

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Art, Family, Talks

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Opening Ceremony Story Telling with Recalling Fire
Saturday 30th of November 2024
St Michael’s Church Hall

To mark the first full day of the Winter Arts Weekend, join Sam and Alex of Recalling Fire and wander along the byways of the “otherworld” as seen by Newquay’s ancient forebears.

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Art, Live Music, Workshops

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Full Programme
Friday 29th of November 2024 - Sunday 1st of December 2024
Newquay Town Centre

Curated by ALMA Artspace, this multi-platform arts festival will connect you to Newquay’s landscape, history and heritage through a vibrant programme of exhibitions, installations, walks, talks and workshops.

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Art

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Art Installation by Leila Galloway
Saturday 30th of November 2024 - Sunday 1st of December 2024
The Fly Cellars

Hebaska is the Cornish word for calm and new work that will transform the Fly Loft, a cavernous space previously used for storing pilchards, above Newquay Harbour.

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Art

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Monolith Celebrations with Stone Club
Sunday 1st of December 2024
St Michael's Church

ALMA and Stone Club invite you to a curated day of celebration, music and conversation as we explore The Newquay Monoliths.

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Art, Workshops

ALMA Winter Arts Weekend: Seaweed Pressing with The Seaweed Institute
Sunday 1st of December 2024
WI Hall

Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing - a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds.

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