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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Quiz NightStarts January 30, 2538 at 8:00pm Ends January 30, 2538 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more |
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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
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
Friday 22nd May
An Evening of Song with Nancy May
Join soprano Nancy May in the beautiful Abbey Garden for an evening of song, featuring much-loved classics and stunning soprano performances
Throughout the Season
Makers Markets
Pop along to the regular Tresco Makers' Markets, showcasing local creative talent from across the islands
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.
Thursday 9th July
Outdoor theatre: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Expect quick-fire gags, high-octane multi-rolling in this sharply modern, joyously theatrical retelling of Baroness Orczy’s swashbuckling classic
Wednesday 15th July
An evening of classical music with Duo Ekes
Internationally renowned chamber musicians Ezo Sarici and Deniz Cengiz perform a mix of classical favourites as well as paying homage to their Turkish/Kurdish roots
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!
Monday 10th August
Outdoor Theatre: Comedy of Errors
Comedy, chaos, quick changes and confusion, the Festival Players are back bringing farce, fast paced story telling and original music to William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors in Tresco Abbey Garden
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
Tuesday 25th August
Outdoor Theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
IKP are returning to Tresco with a family adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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.
September 2026
The Low Tide Event
Enjoy a feast for all the senses mid-channel between Tresco and Bryher!
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.
