The Newquay Food Festival takes over Killacourt, the clifftop green above Towan Beach, for four days each July. Entry is free, the setting is right in the centre of town, and the focus is Cornish food and drink served with the Atlantic as a backdrop. In 2026 it runs from 9 to 12 July, 10am to 9pm daily.
The programme centres on a chef’s theatre with live cooking demonstrations, restaurant pop-ups, and open-fire cooking. An independent produce market brings together Cornish growers and makers, and the drinks line-up runs from Cornish craft beer to coastal cocktails and curated wine tastings. Live music carries the festival into the evening, and there are talks on food and sustainability through the day. The full 2026 line-up of chefs and traders is announced in the weeks before the festival, so check the official site for confirmed names.
Killacourt sits a short walk from the harbour and the main beaches, so it is easy to fold a festival visit into a wider day in Newquay.
Visitor Information
Dates: 9-12 July 2026, 10am to 9pm daily.
Cost: Free general entry. Long-table dining experiences with guest chefs are ticketed separately; prices are published closer to the event.
Getting there: Newquay railway station, on the branch line from Par, is a 10 to 15 minute walk from Killacourt. First Kernow and Transport for Cornwall buses serve the town, and National Express coaches stop at Newquay bus station. Drivers should use the town-centre car parks or the park and ride; there is no festival-specific parking.
Family friendly: Yes - an open-air site with food, music and space to sit.
Where to Stay
Newquay has the widest choice of accommodation on the north coast, much of it within walking distance of Killacourt. Ocean Pearl is a renovated cottage for two, dog-friendly and steps from the beach. For a family or group, 5 Ocean Heights sleeps six near Tolcarne Beach with level access throughout. Browse more holiday cottages in Newquay, and book early - July is peak season.
