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 September 30, 2782 at 8:00pm Ends September 30, 2782 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more |
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Friday 12th June
Scilly60%
Scilly60% is a 42km multi-island trail race that takes runners across four of the Isles of Scilly’s most spectacular islands
Throughout the year
Yoga & Meditation
Mindful moments blend with true island escapism with daily yoga and meditation classes
Throughout the year
Live Music
From folk to rock and roll, opera to ska there's live music throughout the year
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
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.
Tuesday 16th June
Scilly110
Scilly110 is the pinnacle of Scilly60 Events — an exclusive 110km ultra marathon reserved for Scilly60 finishers or very experienced endurance runners.
Throughout June and July
The World Cup at The New Inn
Experience the excitement of the World Cup at our Island Inn
Throughout the Season
Makers Markets
Pop along to the regular Tresco Makers' Markets, showcasing local creative talent from across the islands
Sunday 21st June
Summer Solstice Celebration
Join Gem and Will for a magical summer solstice gathering to honour the longest day of the year.
Throughout the season
Bryher Shipwreck Walks
Reimagine the historic wrecks surrounding the island of Bryher with a guided walk led by local researcher Kate Hale
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
Tuesday 7th - Sunday 12th June
Wimbledon at The New Inn
Experience the excitement of Wimbledon at our Island Inn
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
Throughout the year
Cricket on Tresco
Cheer on the Tresco & Bryher cricket team as they take on various teams throughout the year
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
An island-wide festival celebrating the seas that surround these special little isles...
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...
Wednesday 14th October
Harvest Festival
Join Tresco & Bryher school as they lead the Harvest Festival at St Nicholas' Church
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.
