Events & Experiences

Extraordinary experiences in an exceptional location - from live music to the low tide event; garden tours to G&T nights and so much more. Find out what's on during your stay - or plan your trip around our calendar...

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1 St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick Starts August 18, 2025 at 10:00am Ends September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm Hop on a boat to St Agnes to catch the new exhibition on the life and work of renowned artist and birdwatcher Hilda Quick Find out more	2 St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick Starts August 18, 2025 at 10:00am Ends September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm Hop on a boat to St Agnes to catch the new exhibition on the life and work of renowned artist and birdwatcher Hilda Quick Find out more Evening Boats Evening Boats Starts September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 2, 2025 at 9:00pm Dine out on a different island with our evening boating several nights a week... Find out more	3 St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick Starts August 18, 2025 at 10:00am Ends September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm Hop on a boat to St Agnes to catch the new exhibition on the life and work of renowned artist and birdwatcher Hilda Quick Find out more Evening Boats Evening Boats Starts September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 3, 2025 at 9:00pm Dine out on a different island with our evening boating several nights a week... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts September 3, 2025 at 7:00pm Ends September 3, 2025 at 8:30pm Six rowers. Six paddles. One coxswain. Gig racing is Scilly's national sport - an island pastime and a holiday must-see... Find out more	4 St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick St Agnes Exhibition: Hilda Quick Starts August 18, 2025 at 10:00am Ends September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm Hop on a boat to St Agnes to catch the new exhibition on the life and work of renowned artist and birdwatcher Hilda Quick Find out more	5 Abbey Garden G&T Evening Abbey Garden G&T Evening Starts September 5, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 5, 2025 at 7:30pm As the warm evening sun bathes our island garden in a golden hue, we invite you to join our experienced gardeners on a captivating tour of the serene sanctuary of Tresco Abbey Garden after the gates have closed... Find out more Evening Boats Evening Boats Starts September 5, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 5, 2025 at 9:00pm Dine out on a different island with our evening boating several nights a week... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts September 5, 2025 at 7:00pm Ends September 5, 2025 at 8:30pm Six rowers. Six paddles. One coxswain. Gig racing is Scilly's national sport - an island pastime and a holiday must-see... Find out more	6	7
8	9 Walking Tides Walking Tides September 9, 2025 (All Day) The islands of Tresco and Bryher may be very close neighbours - the channel between them is just 250 yards or so at the narrowest point - but nevertheless they enjoy very separate identities. Find out more Evening Boats Evening Boats Starts September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 9, 2025 at 9:00pm Dine out on a different island with our evening boating several nights a week... Find out more	10 Walking Tides Walking Tides September 10, 2025 (All Day) The islands of Tresco and Bryher may be very close neighbours - the channel between them is just 250 yards or so at the narrowest point - but nevertheless they enjoy very separate identities. Find out more Evening Boats Evening Boats Starts September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 10, 2025 at 9:00pm Dine out on a different island with our evening boating several nights a week... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm Ends September 10, 2025 at 8:30pm Six rowers. Six paddles. One coxswain. Gig racing is Scilly's national sport - an island pastime and a holiday must-see... Find out more	11	12 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more Evening Boats Evening Boats Starts September 12, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 12, 2025 at 9:00pm Dine out on a different island with our evening boating several nights a week... Find out more	13 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more Quiz night Quiz night Starts September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm Ends September 13, 2025 at 9:00pm Head to the community centre for an evening of quizzing Find out more	14 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more Makers' Markets Makers' Markets September 14, 2025 (All Day) Join a host of talented islanders for the regular Tresco Makers Markets - a community event supporting makers and showcasing local creative talent Find out more
15 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more	16 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more	17 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more	18 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more Theatre on St Mary's: RSC King Lear Theatre on St Mary's: RSC King Lear Starts September 18, 2025 at 4:30pm Ends September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm Experience a 90-minute abridged version of King Lear performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company on St Mary's Find out more	19 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more Taste of Scilly: Tresco Tapas Taste of Scilly: Tresco Tapas Starts September 19, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 19, 2025 at 9:00pm Spend an evening feasting on the local flavours the islands offer... Find out more	20 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more Taste of Scilly: Tresco Tapas Taste of Scilly: Tresco Tapas Starts September 20, 2025 at 6:00pm Ends September 20, 2025 at 9:00pm Spend an evening feasting on the local flavours the islands offer... Find out more	21 Taste of Scilly Festival Taste of Scilly Festival Starts September 12, 2025 at 9:00am Ends September 21, 2025 at 5:00pm Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration featuring local producers, eateries and growers from across the archipelago. Find out more
22 Taste of Scilly: Beehive Tour & Taster Taste of Scilly: Beehive Tour & Taster Starts September 22, 2025 at 11:00am Ends September 22, 2025 at 1:00pm Island beekeeper Jilly Halliday introduces you to the nectar-rich gardens home to our island bee colonies Find out more	23	24 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 24, 2025 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more	25	26	27	28 Makers' Markets Makers' Markets September 28, 2025 (All Day) Join a host of talented islanders for the regular Tresco Makers Markets - a community event supporting makers and showcasing local creative talent Find out more
29	30 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 30, 2025 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more	1	2	3	4	5

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Wednesday 10th December

Tresco & Bryher School Nativity

Join the local school children at St Nicholas' Church for their annual performance of the nativity

Saturday 20th December

Beach Clean and Craft - Christmas decoration

Join islander Emma for a chance to turn trash into treasure and make your own Tresco Christmas decoration

Saturday 20th December

Arts & Crafts Afternoon

Throughout the season, The New Inn plays host to creative afternoons, perfect for little artists who want to make something inspired by Tresco

Sunday 21st December

Festive Makers' Market

Join the local island creatives for some last minute Christmas shopping - Tresco style!

22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th December

Christmas shopping at Gallery Tresco

Browse the collection at Gallery Tresco and take a piece of Tresco on canvas away with you...

Monday 22nd December

Discover the stories behind The New Inn portraits

Join Henry Birch for a drink and a yarn about Scillonian life

Tuesday 23rd December

Christmas Carol service

Spend an evening in St Nicholas' surrounded by music, candlelight and island spirit.

Wednesday 24th & Wednesday 31st December

Festive shopping at Tresco Stores

Head to Tresco Stores for festive shopping in the form of drinks, music and nibbles

Christmas Eve

Carols and mulled wine at The New Inn

Head to our island pub for mulled wine and carols led by the island choir

Christmas Day

Christmas Day on Tresco

Christmas Day is extra special on Tresco. Take in the sea air, meet the locals, and indulge on delicious food from the heart of an island cottage...

Monday 29th December

Paint the Day

Get artistically inspired and capture your favourite Scilly scene with this challenge

Tuesday 30th December

Abbey Garden G&T Tour

Celebrate all that is magnificent in the botanical world of Tresco with a festive Garden Tour

New Year's Day

New Year's Day Swim

Take the plunge and see in the new year as you mean to go on!

Friday 2nd January

Festive Archaeology Walk

Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Middle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide

14th - 21st March 2026

Festival of Wellness

Join us this March and celebrate the spring equinox with a week of wild wellbeing guided by island practitioners and guest experts.

Throughout the Season

Wildlife Walks

Explore the wild side of Tresco at a relaxed pace with Scilly's resident ornithologist and naturalist, Will Wagstaff

April & September 2026

The Low Tide Event

Enjoy a feast for all the senses mid-channel between Tresco and Bryher!

Throughout the Season

Archaeology Walks

Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk led by local Archaeologist Dr Katharine Sawyer

10th - 17th October 2026

Autumn Tide Festival

Indulge in all that Scilly has to offer this October with Autumn Tide Festival - a week dedicated to archipelago food, art and culture...