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Newquay / Events
Newquay Food Festival
A free four-day food and music festival on the Killacourt, the clifftop green in the middle of town. It has run in the second week of July for two years. Dates for 2027 are not out yet.
When is it?
The 2026 festival ran from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July. The first one ran from 10 to 13 July 2025. The organisers had not announced 2027 dates when we checked: their site still showed 2026.
Two years is not much of a pattern, so wait for the organisers to confirm before you book a trip around it.
- Entry
- Free. No ticket needed for general entry.
- Where
- Killacourt, 9 The Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DT
- 2026 hours
- The organiser's site gave two versions: 10am to 9pm every day, and 10am to 9.30pm Thursday to Saturday with a 6pm finish on Sunday.
- Dogs
- Welcome on a lead
What's on
Independent food traders, Cornish producers and bars, with live music through the day and chef demonstrations. The organiser says some tastings and feasts may be ticketed separately.
In 2026 the chefs on the Fire Theatre demonstration stage included Adam Handling, Charlotte Vincent and Adam Banks, and St Ives Brewery ran the bars. The music line-up included Wild Oyo, Love Deluxx and The Mighty Howlers.
Rules worth knowing
Bring ID for the bar
Alcohol is for over-18s, Challenge 25 applies, and drinks have to stay inside the festival area.
Bring a card
Most traders take cards. Whether a trader takes cash varies, so do not rely on it.
Seating is first come
There are communal tables and seats around the site. None can be reserved.
It runs in most weather
The site is open to the wind and the sun. Dress for both.
Getting there
The Killacourt is in the centre of town, above Towan Beach. The organiser puts Newquay railway station about five minutes' walk away.
For drivers, the organiser names the Mount Wise, Belmont, St George's Road and Fore Street car parks, all run by Cornwall Council. Allow extra time in July. Our travel guide covers trains, buses and parking.
The site has step-free access throughout, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility.
Common questions
- Is Newquay Food Festival free?
- Yes. General entry is free and needs no ticket. The organiser says some tastings and feasts may be ticketed separately.
- When is Newquay Food Festival 2027?
- The organisers had not announced 2027 dates when we checked on 10 November 2026. The 2026 festival ran from 9 to 12 July.
- Where is Newquay Food Festival held?
- On the Killacourt, the clifftop green at 9 The Crescent, Newquay TR7 1DT.
- Are dogs allowed at Newquay Food Festival?
- Yes, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Checked against the organiser's site and CornishStuff's report of the 2026 festival on 10 November 2026. We will add 2027 dates when the organisers publish them.
Sources: Newquay Food Festival visitor information · CornishStuff on the 2026 festival