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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27 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation July 27, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Archaeology Walks Archaeology Walks July 27, 2026 (All Day) Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide Find out more	28	29 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation July 29, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts July 29, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends July 29, 2026 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	30 Outdoor Theatre: Peer Gynt Outdoor Theatre: Peer Gynt Starts July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm Ends July 30, 2026 at 8:00pm Loosely based on Ibsen’s epic comedy, this famous tale shall be retold amidst the elements on the Sea Garden Lawn Find out more Quiz Night Quiz Night Starts July 30, 2026 at 8:00pm Ends July 30, 2026 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more	31 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation July 31, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts July 31, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends July 31, 2026 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	1 Live Music Live Music Starts August 1, 2026 at 9:00pm Ends August 1, 2026 at 11:00pm Throughout the year, Tresco hosts a variety of musical events from folk to rock and roll; toe-tapping Friday and Saturday nights to chilled Sunday afternoons. Find out more	2
3 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 3, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more	4	5 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 5, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Bryher Shipwreck Walks Bryher Shipwreck Walks Starts August 5, 2026 at 11:00am Ends August 5, 2026 at 2:00pm Reimagine the historic wrecks surrounding the island of Bryher with a guided walk led by local researcher Kate Hale Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 5, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 5, 2026 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 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 7, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 7, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 7, 2026 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	8	9 Tresco Fete Tresco Fete Starts August 9, 2026 at 12:00pm Ends August 9, 2026 at 5:00pm Come along to the Community Centre for classic fete fun with live music, games, tombola, BBQ, cakes and more! Find out more
10 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 10, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more	11	12 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 12, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 12, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 12, 2026 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	13 Walking Tides Walking Tides August 13, 2026 (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	14 The Tide Race The Tide Race August 14, 2026 (All Day) This spectacular 10km race begins on the island of Tresco and, thanks to a rare alignment of the sun and moon, the tide drops just long enough to reveal the famous sandbar allowing runners to traverse across the sand to Bryher Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 14, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Walking Tides Walking Tides August 14, 2026 (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 Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 14, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 14, 2026 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	15 Walking Tides Walking Tides August 15, 2026 (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	16
17 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 17, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more	18	19 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 19, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 19, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 19, 2026 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	20	21 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 21, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 21, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 21, 2026 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	22 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more	23 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more
24 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 24, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Archaeology Walks Archaeology Walks August 24, 2026 (All Day) Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide Find out more	25 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more	26 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 26, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 26, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 26, 2026 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	27 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more Quiz Night Quiz Night Starts August 27, 2026 at 8:00pm Ends August 27, 2026 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more	28 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 28, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts August 28, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends August 28, 2026 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	29 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more Live Music Live Music Starts August 29, 2026 at 9:00pm Ends August 29, 2026 at 11:00pm Throughout the year, Tresco hosts a variety of musical events from folk to rock and roll; toe-tapping Friday and Saturday nights to chilled Sunday afternoons. Find out more	30 Ocean Scilly Festival Ocean Scilly Festival Starts August 22, 2026 Ends August 30, 2026 Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water Find out more Makers Markets Makers Markets August 30, 2026 (All Day) Join a host of talented islanders for the regular Tresco Makers Markets - a community event supporting makers and showcasing local creative talent (market times vary) Find out more
31 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation August 31, 2026 (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 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 2, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts September 2, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 2, 2026 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	3	4 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 4, 2026 (All Day) Let Tresco's blend of yogic practice and island escapism calm your mind and restore positivity and relaxation... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts September 4, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 4, 2026 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	5	6 Makers Markets Makers Markets September 6, 2026 (All Day) Join a host of talented islanders for the regular Tresco Makers Markets - a community event supporting makers and showcasing local creative talent (market times vary) Find out more Scilly60 Scilly60 September 6, 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

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Easter School Holiday

Abbey Garden Easter trail

Take the little ones to the Abbey garden for an easter trail like no other. Weave in and out of tropical plants and see if you can find all the bunnies!

Thursday 9th April

Truro Cathedral Choir in Concert

Join the talented Truro Cathedral Choir for a special performance at St Nicholas' Church as they tour the Isles of Scilly.

10th - 19th April 2026

Walk Scilly Festival

The Walk Scilly Festival offers a wonderful chance to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and rich heritage of the Isles of Scilly.

Saturday 11th April

Walk Scilly: Tresco through time

Delve into Tresco's rich history with Dr Katharine Sawyer and a half-day heritage walk

Wednesday 15th April

Walk Scilly: Wild Tresco

Join Will Wagstaff, Scilly's resident naturalist guide, for a full-day walk exploring the wildlife and landscapes of Tresco

Throughout the Season

Wildlife Walks

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

Thursday 16th April

Walk Scilly: Tresco Top to Toe

Join Head of Estate and Gardens Alasdair Moore for a day long tour of Scilly’s second largest isle

April & September 2026

The Low Tide Event

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

Throughout the year

Live Music

From folk to rock and roll, opera to ska there's live music throughout the year

Sunday 19th April

Walk Scilly: The Beehive Tour & Taster

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

1st - 3rd May 2026

World Pilot Gig Championships

A spectacular sight on the water, as over a hundred Cornish pilot gigs gather from across the globe, each crew vying for the title of champion.

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

May - September

Watch a Gig Race

Get out on the water with Tresco Boats to cheer on our island gig crews as they row for glory in Scilly's national sport

16th - 26th May 2026

Creative Scilly

Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, live music, theatre, performance and the Scilly's own Folk Festival

Monday 8th June

Wild Churchyard Survey

Join island beekeeper Jilly at our churchyard to discover what wildlife thrives in this sacred space

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.

Saturday 25th July 2026

Art for the Island - A Gallery Tresco Auction

A curated collection of works by our resident artists comes together in support of the island’s woodland recovery following Storm Goretti

Thursday 30th July

Outdoor Theatre: Peer Gynt

Loosely based on Ibsen’s epic comedy, this famous tale shall be retold amidst the elements on the Sea Garden Lawn

Sunday 9th August

Tresco Fete

Come along to the Community Centre for classic fete fun with live music, games, tombola, BBQ, cakes and more!

Friday 14th August

The Tide Race

This spectacular 10km race begins on the island of Tresco and, thanks to a rare alignment of the sun and moon, the tide drops just long enough to reveal the famous sandbar allowing runners to traverse across the sand to Bryher

22nd - 30th August 2026

Ocean Scilly Festival

Championing all things water-based - adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit - with events happening on, in and above the water

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.

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...

13th - 22nd March 2027

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.