Newquay’s Festive Weekend
Join us on the Killacourt for Newquay’s Festive Weekend, a free three-day programme of entertainment, family activities and community celebration.
Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy live performances, a Christmas market, children’s entertainment, the town’s Christmas Lights Switch On and a spectacular fireworks display over Newquay Harbour.
Entry, entertainment and activities are free (unless otherwise stated), so you can enjoy everything the weekend has to offer.
Date :
27th November - 29th November
Time :
3:00 pm
Location :
Killacourt, The Crescent, Newquay, TR7 1DT
Categories :
Friday 27th November
Lights Switch On & Fireworks
The festivities begin from 15:00 on the Killacourt, with live entertainment, festive shopping and family-friendly activities setting the scene for Newquay’s Christmas Lights Switch On and a spectacular fireworks display over Newquay Harbour.
Throughout the evening, visitors can enjoy performances from Oll an Gwella, Bubbles the Pixie, Rock Choir Cornwall and Strut Productions.
There will also be a Christmas market featuring a range of traders, alongside a bar, refreshments and a fairground ride for visitors to enjoy.
Then, attention will turn to the switch on and fireworks display, before local favourites Still Dizzy take to the stage for a headline performance to round off the evening’s celebrations.
Event Timings
Full timings will be announced soon – our elves are still busy dotting the i’s, crossing the t’s and making sure everything is wrapped up in time for Christmas!
The lights will be switched on between 18:30 and 18:45, followed by a five minute firework display, concluding at 18:50.
Road Closure
Please note that part of Trebarwith Crescent will be closed between 16:00 and 20:00 on Friday 27th November to facilitate the Christmas Lights Switch On and fireworks display. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow any signed diversions in place.
Saturday 28th November
Festive Market & Live Entertainment
Join us for a day of live music, festive shopping and seasonal entertainment on the Killacourt. Visitors can explore the festive market, enjoy refreshments from the bar and take part in craft activities throughout the day.
The entertainment programme will feature performances from Joe Hurworth and Selena Brose, before Take a Chance on Us brings the day to a close with a feel-good celebration of ABBA’s greatest hits.
Event Timings
Full timings will be announced soon – our elves are still busy dotting the i’s, crossing the t’s and making sure everything is wrapped up in time for Christmas!
Sunday 29th November
Family Fun Day
Round off Newquay’s Festive Weekend with a day dedicated to family entertainment on the Killacourt. With free activities and performances throughout the day, there’s plenty to keep children and adults entertained.
The programme includes an inflatable snow globe, a children’s disco, performances from Elevate Youth Theatre and appearances from the Magical Christmas Mermaid, alongside a children’s show. Visitors can also browse the festive market and enjoy refreshments.
Event Timings
Full timings will be announced soon – our elves are still busy dotting the i’s, crossing the t’s and making sure everything is wrapped up in time for Christmas!
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