Upcoming
Events

Surf & Turf 2026 – Newquay Sea Swim and Run Challenge

FITNESS

May 30, 2026

500m sea swim + 5km run through Newquay

WAX Walkies – Wiener Walk 2026

FREE

May 31, 2026

Get ready for tiny legs, waggy tails, and huge personalities! Join us for the Sausage Dog Takeover down at Watergate Bay. Grab your FREE ticket!

England vs Croatia – Newquay AFC Fanzone

WORLD CUP

June 17, 2026

Watch England vs Croatia on a giant outdoor screen at Cornwall’s biggest fan zone, with bars, street food, DJs and a proper matchday atmosphere.

England vs Ghana – Newquay AFC Fanzone

WORLD CUP

June 23, 2026

Watch England vs Ghana on a giant outdoor screen at Cornwall’s biggest fan zone, with bars, street food, DJs and a proper matchday atmosphere.

Summer Sixes Football Tournament 2026

FOOTBALL

June 27, 2026

The Summer Sixes charity football tournament, organised by Cornwall 6-aside and WAX Events at Newquay Sports Centre, raises vital funds for men’s mental health charity, Man Down.

Panama vs England – Newquay AFC Fanzone

WORLD CUP

June 27, 2026

Watch England vs Panama on a giant outdoor screen at Cornwall’s biggest fan zone, with bars, street food, DJs and a proper matchday atmosphere.

UK Surf & Skate Expo 2026

EXPO

July 24, 2026

A three-day celebration of surf and skate culture in Newquay featuring talks, films, live demos, industry legends, awards, and more. Free entry with optional upgrades for full access.

WAX Beach Club – Free Daytime Parties

PARTY

August 5, 2026

WAX Watergate turns into Watergate Bay’s Beach Club this August! DJs, drinks, food & beachside vibes daily from 5–9 Aug. Free entry. Your official day party spot all festival long!

Garden Party: Headland Hotel

PARTY

August 5, 2026

The WAX Garden Party returns 5–9 Aug at the Headland Hotel! DJs, BBQ, cold drinks & epic views of Fistral. Free entry daily from 10AM. No tickets needed – just turn up and vibe.

WAX NQY Fireworks 2026

Fireworks

November 6, 2026

Enjoy live music from the band TBA, DJs, a spectacular 15+ minute fireworks display, multiple local food stalls, hot drinks, inflatables and more!

Past Events

Taste NQY 2026

food

May 23, 2026

Street food, drinks, live music and comedy come together at the Killacourt in Newquay. Join us for a relaxed festival atmosphere with great local food traders, drinks and live entertainment all in one place.

WAX Walkies – Oodles of Poodles 2026

FREE

May 17, 2026

Get ready for fluffy curls, fancy struts, and huge personalities! Join us for the Poodle Parade down at Watergate Bay. Grab your FREE ticket!

XFC X

XFC

May 16, 2026

XFC brings elite mixed martial arts championships to Cornwall, showcasing the county’s finest fighters in high-energy, professionally run events at Newquay Sports Centre.

U16 South West Showdown

FOOTBALL

April 26, 2026

Catch the U16 South West Showdown at Truro City Stadium on Sunday 26th April, as Cornwall FA take on Somerset FA and Devon FA in a full day of representative football.

WAX Burner OCR

RACE

April 11, 2026

WAX Burner OCR is Cornwall’s newest obstacle course race. With over 30+ obstacles to challenge your strength, agility and cardio. Take on solo or as a group. Perfect for team building and charity fundraisers.

Easter Egg Hunt & Beach Clean! 2026

easter

April 4, 2026

We’ll be hiding WAX stones around the beach. Find one, return it to WAX, and win an Easter egg while helping out with our beach clean 🐰🥚

Newquay Sports & Community Centre, Tretherras Road, TR7 2SL