Boardmasters
August
Big names perform at this annual beach-based surf and music festival. There are amazing coastal views from the site, which encompasses eight stages, as well as bars and food stalls.
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week
August
This is a huge sailing regatta, with over 450 yachts racing over eight days, plus lots of other entertainments on shore. The races kick off with Falmouth Classics, a race of classic yachts.
Newquay Fish Festival
September
Celebrating the all-important local fish industry, the Newquay Fish Festival combines plenty of food stalls and activities with family events and entertainment. Expect cookery demonstrations, sandcastle competitions, fish barbecues, real ale bars and more.
Cornwall Film Festival
November
Running since 2001, this local film festival has been based in Newquay since 2011. It concentrates on Cornish film and premieres over 100 interesting locally made movies, as well as international short films.
Newquay's Christmas Music and Ale Festival
December
This three-day festival features lots of live music in a marquee venue and a great range of ales. Bars and pubs around the town take part in an ale trail that festival-goers can follow to sample a variety of local tipples.