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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8 Wild Churchyard Survey Wild Churchyard Survey Starts June 8, 2026 at 11:00am Ends June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm Join island beekeeper Jilly at our churchyard to discover what wildlife thrives in this sacred space Find out more	9	10	11	12 Scilly60% Scilly60% June 12, 2026 (All Day) Scilly60% is a 42km multi-island trail race that takes runners across four of the Isles of Scilly’s most spectacular islands Find out more	13	14 Scilly60 Scilly60 June 14, 2026 (All Day) Scilly60 is the flagship 60 km multi-island trail challenge, taking runners across all five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly. Find out more
15	16 Scilly110 Scilly110 June 16, 2026 (All Day) Scilly110 is the pinnacle of Scilly60 Events — an exclusive 110km ultra marathon reserved for Scilly60 finishers or very experienced endurance runners. Find out more	17	18	19	20	21 Summer Solstice Celebration Summer Solstice Celebration Starts June 21, 2026 at 4:00pm Ends June 21, 2026 at 6:00pm Join Gem and Will for a magical summer solstice gathering to honour the longest day of the year. Find out more
22	23	24	25 Quiz Night Quiz Night Starts June 25, 2026 at 8:00pm Ends June 25, 2026 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more	26	27	28
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Wednesdays through the season

Storm Goretti: A Walk Through Recovery

Storm Goretti felled around 500 trees across the island, changing our landscape quite literally overnight - but also opening an opportunity to replant for the future.

Thursday 27th August

Rough Island Band at Bryher Church

Rough Island Band are bringing the music of Scilly to Bryher Church to celebrate the launch of their latest album - Found an Island

Last Thursday of the month

Quiz Night

Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night

Throughout the Season

Makers Markets

Pop along to the regular Tresco Makers' Markets, showcasing local creative talent from across the islands

Throughout the season

Row in a Gig

Try your paddle at gig rowing with Tresco and Bryher Gig Club

May - September

Abbey Garden G&T Evening

As the warm evening sun bathes our island garden in a golden hue, join our experienced gardeners on a captivating tour of the breathtakingly beautiful sanctuary of Tresco Abbey Garden after the gates have closed.

Sunday 14th June & Sunday 6th September

Scilly60

Scilly60 is the flagship 60 km multi-island trail challenge, taking runners across all five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly.

Throughout the Season

Wildlife Walks

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

11th - 20th September 2026

Taste of Scilly

Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago.

11th - 20th September 2026

Taste of Scilly Festival

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.

September 2026, March 2027 & September 2027

The Low Tide Event

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

Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th September

Scilly Swim Challenge

Cheer on the swimmers as they take to the waters surrounding Tresco for the annual Scilly Swim Challenge

Sunday 20th September

Taste of Scilly: The Beehive Tour & Taster

Join island beekeeper Jilly and explore the lives of the Scilly bees.

Sunday 4th - Thursday 8th October

555! Five Marathons in 5 days

Whether you’re chasing your first 10k, an epic half marathon, a walk through island paradise, or the five most south-western marathons in the UK, 555! is your next adventure

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...

Saturday 10th October

Low Tide pop-up with James Strawbridge

Come along to Flood Hatch beach for a pop-up on the sand with guest chef James Strawbridge and our very own Jess Hughes – head chef at the Ruin Beach Café

Wednesday 14th October

Harvest Festival

Join Tresco & Bryher school as they lead the Harvest Festival at St Nicholas' Church

Throughout the season

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