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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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
7 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 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	8 Wildlife Walks Wildlife Walks September 8, 2026 (All Day) Explore the wild side of Tresco at a relaxed pace with Scilly's resident ornithologist and naturalist, Will Wagstaff Find out more	9 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 9, 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 9, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 9, 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	10	11 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 11, 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 September 11, 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 The Low Tide Event The Low Tide Event September 11, 2026 (All Day) A truly unique Scillonian celebration - part pop-up festival, part natural wonder - set on a golden sandbar usually hidden beneath 20 feet of sea... Find out more Watch a Gig Race Watch a Gig Race Starts September 11, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 11, 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	12 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Walking Tides Walking Tides September 12, 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	13 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Walking Tides Walking Tides September 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 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 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 Archaeology Walks Archaeology Walks September 14, 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	15 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more	16 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 16, 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 16, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 16, 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	17 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more	18 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 18, 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 18, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 18, 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	19 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more	20 Taste of Scilly Taste of Scilly Starts September 11, 2026 Ends September 20, 2026 Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Scilly with this 10-day food and drink celebration, featuring local producers and eateries from across the archipelago. Find out more Makers Markets Makers Markets September 20, 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
21 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 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	22 Wildlife Walks Wildlife Walks September 22, 2026 (All Day) Explore the wild side of Tresco at a relaxed pace with Scilly's resident ornithologist and naturalist, Will Wagstaff Find out more	23 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 23, 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 23, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 23, 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	24 Quiz Night Quiz Night Starts September 24, 2026 at 8:00pm Ends September 24, 2026 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more	25 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 25, 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 25, 2026 at 7:00pm Ends September 25, 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	26	27
28 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 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 Archaeology Walks Archaeology Walks September 28, 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	29	30 Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation September 30, 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 October 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	3	4

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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