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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26	27 Walking Tides Walking Tides October 27, 2026 (All Day) For most of the year, Tresco and Bryher are separated by a narrow channel of clear Atlantic water. But when the lowest spring tides arrive, the water retreats to reveal a temporary trail of sandbars and shallows between the two islands. Find out more	28 Paint the Day Paint the Day Starts October 28, 2026 at 10:00am Ends October 28, 2026 at 4:00pm Get artistically inspired by the Scillonian landscape with a pop up painting challenge,.. Find out more	29 Quiz Night Quiz Night Starts October 29, 2026 at 8:00pm Ends October 29, 2026 at 9:00pm Join the islanders at the community centre for monthly quiz night Find out more	30 New Inn Steak Nights New Inn Steak Nights Starts October 30, 2026 at 6:00pm Ends October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm On Fridays throughout autumn, The New Inn will be serving up Tresco steaks with all the trimmings Find out more	31 Halloween fun at The New Inn Halloween fun at The New Inn Starts October 31, 2026 at 2:30pm Ends October 31, 2026 at 4:30pm Head to The New Inn for an afternoon of family Halloween fun Find out more Live Music Live Music Starts October 31, 2026 at 9:00pm Ends October 31, 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	1 Church Services Church Services Starts November 1, 2026 at 11:00am Ends November 1, 2026 at 12:00pm Join islanders and visitors for the weekly Eucharist at St Nicholas Church, held every Sunday at 11am. Find out more
2	3	4	5	6	7	8 Remembrance Sunday Gathering Remembrance Sunday Gathering Starts November 8, 2026 at 10:30am Ends November 8, 2026 at 11:30am In November we remember Find out more
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Sunday 8th November

Remembrance Sunday Gathering

In November we remember

Wednesday 9th December

Tresco & Bryher School Nativity

Join the local school children at St Nicholas' Church for their annual performance of the nativity

Thursday 10th December

Christmas Jumper Day

Don your best Christmas Jumper and join us in Smith Square for our annual photo, followed by cake in the Island Office

Saturday 19th December

Festive Makers' Market

Join the local island creatives for some last minute Christmas shopping - Tresco style!

Monday 21st December

Abbey Garden G&T Tour

Celebrate all that is magnificent in the botanical world of Tresco with a festive Garden Tour

Tuesday 22nd December

Christmas Carol service

Spend an evening in St Nicholas' surrounded by music, candlelight and island spirit.

Throughout the year

Live Music

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

Christmas Eve

Festive shopping at Tresco Stores

Head to Tresco Stores for festive shopping in the form of drinks, music and nibbles

Christmas Eve

Festive Archaeology Walk - Castle Down

Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Middle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide

Christmas Eve

Carols and festive drinks at The New Inn

Head to our island pub for festive drinks and carols led by the island choir

Christmas Day

Christmas Day on Tresco

Christmas Day is extra special on Tresco. Take in the sea air, meet the locals, and indulge on delicious food from the heart of an island cottage...

Throughout the year

Walking Tides

Defy the elements and walk between the islands of Tresco and Bryher

Boxing Day

Festive Archaeology Walk - Middle Down

Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Castle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide

Sunday 27th December

Festive Archaeology Walk - Abbey Garden

Delve into the deep and fascinating history of Tresco with a guided walk of Castle Down led by Dr Katharine Sawyer, Archaeologist and Guide

Monday 28th December

Shipwrecks, Smuggling and Rum Talk

Learn about the many shipwrecks that surround Tresco and the efforts islanders would go to to benefit from these impressive ships from far flung lands...

Tuesday 29th December

Christmas Quiz at the Community Centre

Join the Community Centre committee for a Christmas Quiz for all the family

Wednesday 30th December

Festive Organ Recital with Daniel Cook

Join Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist of Durham Cathedral for an evening of festive music

31st December 2026

New Year's Eve

See out the old year and welcome in 2027 at The New Inn, with a proper island celebration in the heart of Tresco.

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