What’s On in Newquay this August? Boardmasters Surf and Music Festival may have finished for another year but there are plenty of other events taking place throughout the rest of August!
We’ve got a few ideas of how we’d like to spend the rest of August – from parades, live music, open air theatres and much more – so let’s get started…
Newquay Sessions at the Killacourt, Newquay
Saturday 18th August
14:00 – 16:00
Newquay Male Voice Choir & Oll an Gwella
The first evidence of a Male Voice Choir in Newquay dates from the post war years when a group of men got together and formed a choir in 1947. This choir disbanded in 1956 but was eventually reformed as Newquay Male Voice Choir with the first practice held on 20th November 1974. The Choir has nearly 40 members who come from all walks of life and are united by a love of singing, which takes place in a wide range of venues.
Oll an Gwella is the a cappella chorus from within Newquay Male Voice Choir. Established as the “quartet that grew” Oll an Gwella sing 4-part male harmony and perform with 4 or more choristers, although their potential singing strength is 12 choristers. Originally billed as Britain’s oldest and newest silver-topped boy-band, their mission statement is “To get Cornwall Singing!”
Newquay Sessions at the Killacourt, Newquay
Sunday 19th August
14:00 – 16:00
Lanner & District Silver Band
Lanner & District Silver band has progressed from its early days in the fourth section of the Cornish and national ratings and is today one of the finest bands in Cornwall – no mean achievement in a county which has around 40 brass bands. It has represented the South West area at the National Finals and won many other contests throughout the south west.
Newquay Lifeboat Day in Newquay Harbour
Sunday 19th August
From 10:30
Join Newquay’s RNLI lifeboat volunteers for our biggest fundraising event of the year. Free admission, dramatic rescue demonstrations, live music, stalls and refreshments at Newquay’s historic harbour, in aid of the charity that saves lives at sea.
Kernow Mermaid visits Blue Reef Aquarium
Sunday 19th August
11:00 – 15:00
MEET A REAL LIFE MERMAID!
Blue Reef Aquarium have a very special guest appearance from a real life mermaid, who visitors will be able to meet and have pictures taken with. Listen to her tales of living under the sea and her adventures with her friends. Get your own mermaid look – free face painting. One day event only. Don’t miss out!
Cornwall Pride in Newquay town centre
Saturday 25th August
12:00 – 02:00
The annual Cornwall Pride event returns to Newquay with a wonderful array of events this August. The Parade begins at 12pm, followed by Rainbow Fest at the Killacourt where there will be live music, food stalls, a charity dog show and much much more!
The celebrations continue into the evening from 20:00 – 02:00 with the all ticket affair of the Moonbow Party at Talltrees nightclub with a host of tribute artists including The Greatest Showman Tribute as well as tribute artists: Abba, Katy Perry, Cher, Gaga, David Bowie
For more information, take a look at Your Guide to Cornwall Pride.
Secret Cliff Top Day Party at a secret location
Sunday 26th August
Shh! A day party in a secret cliff top location, with a great mix of music? You’re intrigued aren’t you?
Come and join Loose People for a for a bank holiday to remember as their Sunday day party kicks off at a secret cliff top location in the centre of Newquay… You can expect an eclectic collection of Soul, Funk, Disco and House… There will be a fully stocked bar and food available all day. This is a 18+ only event…
There are a limited amount of tickets available now from their official ticket site:
https://loose-people1.tickethive.co.uk/the-secret-cliff-top-day-party
The secret location will be revealed on the day. And before you ask, we don’t know either!
Outdoor cinema at Dairyland Farmworld near Newquay
Dairyland Drive-in Movie Theatre
Wednesday 15th August: Paddington 2
Tuesday 21st August: Peter Rabbit
Tuesday 28th August: Coco
Dairyland are hosting a Drive in Movie Theatre – and we couldn’t be more excited!
There are local food providers giving a real taste of Cornwall for guests.
Gates open at 7.00pm, the films start at 8.30pm. Tickets are available online here.
Charges are per head rather than per car at £5 per Adult and £3 per Child.
Tickets may sell out very quickly, so make sure you buy yours early to avoid disappointment!
This is a Drive-In so you don’t have to worry about the weather – unless you have an open top car 😉
Every car will be given an individual bluetooth speaker.
Prices:
Adult Ticket £5.00
Child’s Ticket £3.00
Theatre by the Sea at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa
Open air theatre at Bedruthan Hotel.
Thursday 16th August, 16:30: The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle.
Thursday 23rd August, 16:30: The Reluctant Dragon.
Visit Bedruthan and watch some award winning theatre from their stunning sea-view lawn.
There will be a BBQ, a well-stocked bar and, if you’re lucky, a wonderful sunset to end the show.
Visit Bedruthan Hotel’s website for more information.
Colour & Space Exhibition at Trenance Cottages
Colour & Space Exhibition
20th – 26th August
A former Cornish university student is unveiling their exciting Colour & Space exhibition in Newquay.
Colour & Space have announced an exhibition launch of affordable art at Trenance Cottages, Newquay. The exhibition will showcase a collection of etchings, screen prints and paintings from established and emerging artists andwill promote enjoying affordable art in a relaxed and friendly environment. Led by former Falmouth University student Rebecca Darch. The display will include etchings by Louise Davies who is a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Her work is inspired by the landscape and reflects the countryside and coast of where she spent her early childhood. Alongside this will be the eye catching screen prints from Brighton based duo Maze who create strong clean patterns and bold geometric shapes balanced with vibrant colours inspired by 1950’s educational book covers, nature and mechanical drawings.
Indulge your creative side with a fresh new look at affordable art. The Colour & Space exhibition will be on display until Sunday 26th August.
About Colour & Space:
Owned and run by Rebecca Darch who has been involved within the art sector for over 10 years. Rebecca has been painting most of her life and studied Art Practice at Glamorgan University 2004-2007, and MA Curatorial Practice at Falmouth University in 2009. Having successfully worked across the South West since graduating the lure of Cornwall and her family was too great and in 2018 returned to her roots and began looking to set up her own business.
Colour & Space is an online gallery that acts as a platform for bespoke curated exhibitions in locations throughout Cornwall and the South West. Exhibiting a range of paintings and limited edition prints that specialise in contemporary design and printmaking with an aim of helping everyone to enjoy everything creative.
info@colourandspace.co.uk
07376 217002
For more information visit the Colour and Space event page.
