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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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!

Throughout the year

Live Music

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

Easter Sunday

Easter fun at the Community Centre

Come along to the Community Centre for cake, drinks and Easter fun for all the family!

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.

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!

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

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!

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.