Sea Shanty-Sing Along
2024-08-21, 2024-09-04 | Fistral Beach Bar, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Ahoy there! Nights of rousing sea shanties are on the horizon again this summer!
We’re sailing back to the 19th century for three hours of outstanding traditional seafaring music played and sung by seventeen piece band, Old Time Sailors. Dressed in traditional attire, the motley crew will take to our outside terrace and take you back in time through an unforgettable trip onboard a 19th century ship!
Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities!
Free entry. No bookings, just roll up for a night to remember.
From 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Beach Bar: Silent Disco
2024-08-31 | Fistral Beach Bar, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Beach Bar brings you even more themed Silent Disco shenanigans for 2024! You know how these parties roll…expect every genre of music, from house, pop and rock to sing-along classics. Get together with your pals and lock into the sounds of Ant Durkin, ‘Newquay’s silent disco maestro’ for a whole lot of crazy singing and dancing. See you on the dancefloor!
Silent Discos are free entry, simply join us from 9pm and collect your headphones.

Beach Bar: Terrace Party
2024-09-07 | Fistral Beach Bar, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Newquay’s most talked about summer parties happen right here at Fistral Beach Bar and they’re not to be missed!
Kicking off at 6pm with Latin house grooves and disco flavours, DeluxX and Ant Durkin take to the decks and sax maestro, Paul Haywood tears it up on the terrace. Our amazing Samba dancers will once again be sprinkling some South American magic all over our Copacabana Party.
Dance the night away with a cocktail in hand as you watch the sun go down over Britain’s best-surfing beach. It’ll be the closest you’ll get to Ibiza without getting on a plane!
6pm – late
No need to book, but we recommend rocking up early as we get very busy.

White Water to Green Waves Weekend
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Fistral Beach
If you are ready to leave the white water behind and consistently catch green waves; this weekend is for you.

For experienced beginner or improver surfers looking to paddle out and catch green waves. You should be confident in swimming in the sea and surfing un-assisted. A maximum of 5 people per group allows the instructor to analyse and give you detailed feedback on your surfing skills.
Over the weekend we look at group coaching points and analysis of individual ability, setting clear goals and targets to work towards.

ERA Adventures: ISA Level 1 Surf Coach
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15, 2024-11-23 - 2024-11-24, 2024-12-16 - 2024-12-17 | Fistral Beach
This level 1 course is the minimum requirement to become a surf instructor for an Surfing England/ISA approved surf school. The course is open at anyone over the age of 16 with a couple of years’ experience surfing and a genuine desire to teach others.
The course content covers a wide range of surf education including remaining safe whilst surfing, specific surfing techniques as well as a range of group management and essential coaching techniques for you to use within your new career.
Throughout this course you will be assessed, in both classroom based and practical sessions, on a variety of criteria including surf venue analysis, group assessment and lesson planning, lesson delivery, practical surfing skills and your own self-assessment.
By the end of the course, you will be expected to demonstrate that your personal surfing prowess is of an acceptable standard along with an assessment of your soft skills in terms of delivering lessons to your peers within the course. You’ll also be expected to show your competency in coaching novice to intermediate level surfers by logging 20 hours of practical tuition with a recognised ISA and Surfing England surf school such as ourselves. As part of this course, you will also be given your Surfing England membership, which is a formal requirement needed to work in surf schools here in the UK.

RLSS Beach Lifeguard
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-20, 2024-10-07 - 2024-10-11, 2024-11-25 - 2024-11-29 | Fistral Beach
The SLSGB beach lifeguard course is the highest quality award available in the UK. Internationally recognised for beach lifeguards worldwide this award will allow you to progress to become a full NARS beach lifeguard either here in the UK or abroad. This is also the preferred qualification taken by RNLI lifeguards in the UK.
The qualification covers fitness, essential lifeguarding skills including rescue, life support and first aid both delivered in the classroom and out in the open water. You’ll need to be a minimum of 16 years of age and once you qualify, the certificate is valid for 24 months.

British Longboard Union
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Fistral Beach
The Stable, Fistral Longboard Classic, Fistral Beach is the undisputed centre of surfing in Cornwall, if not the UK. The consistency, wave quality and ease of access from town makes this one of the best home breaks for any water-dweller, despite the equally notorious crowds. For the more progressive longboarders, this is THE event of the year. Surfable from low to high – fast and hollow at times, playful and just a joy to surf at others – Fistral has quickly established itself as the perfect event to finish off the tour and often provides a dramatic twist in the tale that makes or breaks many a longboarder’s season. The always enthusiastically noisy beach crowd give high tide heats an extra kick of heat, and the great food and drink served up by main sponsor ‘The Stable’ just finishes things off with a bang. Not to be missed.

Fistral Beach Bar Fireworks
2024-10-26 18:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Fistral Beach Bar, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Fistral Beach Bar Fireworks
Come and experience the dazzling fireworks show at Fistral Beach Bar on Saturday, October 26th in Newquay. Arrive early to secure prime seating at the Beach Bar, where you can enjoy the scenic view and savor a refreshing pint or two. Indulge in a variety of hearty winter dishes and cozy beverages while anticipating the spectacular display, commencing at 6:30pm.

Fishy Fun at Rick Stein Fistral
2024-10-29 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
10:30am – 11:30am
A fun and interactive session for kids aged 5 -14. A chance to see our favourite seafood up close, learn how we prepare each and taste some family favourites.
£5 per child, only 16 spaces per class.

Halloween Silent Disco
2024-11-01 | Fistral Beach Bar, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom

2025 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-07 | Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach, renowned for its iconic waves and vibrant surf culture, will host this prestigious competition, drawing the best surfers from across the nation.
Elite surfers in the Shortboard Open, U16, and U18 categories will compete for the coveted 2025 English National Champion title, with priority judging in play. This 3-day, single-peak competition will feature live scoring, and with limited spots available, early registration is highly recommended.
In 2025, the champions of the Open Men’s and Women’s divisions will secure automatic qualification to represent Team England at the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador and the European Surfing Championships.
📅 Event Dates: Saturday, 5th – Monday, 7th April 2025 (Backup dates: Saturday, 3rd – Monday, 5th May). Please note the event will also take place on Monday, 7th April.

Fishy Fun at Rick Stein Fistral
2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Looking for a unique way to spend the school holidays? Fishy Fun offers a hands-on seafood adventure for kids aged 5-14.
They’ll have the chance to explore fascinating fish and shellfish, watch chefs at work, and, of course, enjoy some delicious bites.
This interactive experience is perfect for young food enthusiasts, combining both fun and learning. While the kids are engaged, parents can relax with a coffee, catch up with friends, or even learn a few seafood tips themselves.
£5 per child, with only 16 spots available per class.

Easter Egg Painting
2025-04-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Join Steins Fistral this Easter for a fun and interactive egg-painting session, perfect for kids aged 4–12, from 10:30 to 11:30am.
Children will enjoy decorating hard-boiled eggs with bright colours and creative designs in a lively, hands-on activity.
After all their hard work, they’ll be rewarded with a taster of our famous fish and chips. Meanwhile, adults can relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a coffee while the kids get creative.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early and make some cracking Easter memories!

Steins Sunset Sessions – Our Atlantic Roots
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom
Join Stein’s Fistral from 6pm for an unforgettable evening of live local music by the beach.
With a drink in hand and the sound of the waves nearby, soak up the relaxed atmosphere as the sun sets over the ocean. It’s the perfect way to unwind with friends while enjoying performances from some of Cornwall’s most talented musicians.
The stunning coastal views and vibrant tunes create a truly special vibe. Come along and make Thursday nights at Fistral one to look forward to.

Steins Sunset Sessions – Kate Ferguson
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom

Steins Sunset Sessions - Joseph Hurworth
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom

Steins Sunset Sessions – Daisy Clark
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom

Steins Sunset Sessions – Nick Mears
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Rick Stein Fistral, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR71HY, United Kingdom

Boardmasters
2025-08-06 - 2025-08-10 | Fistral Beach
Boardmasters is an iconic event that brings together music, surfing, and beach culture in a perfect fusion.
Held annually at Fistral Beach and above Watergate Bay on the breathtaking Cornish coast, it spans five unforgettable days of vibrant energy and diverse experiences. The festival boasts a stellar lineup of live music, ranging from major international acts to emerging talent, creating a dynamic atmosphere for music lovers.
Meanwhile, the surf competition at showcases world-class athletes riding the legendary waves of Fistral Beach, drawing crowds of enthusiasts and spectators. The surrounding village is a hub of coastal lifestyle, offering everything from food stalls and local crafts to art installations and beach activities.
Whether you’re there for the adrenaline rush of the surf, the eclectic music scene, or the laid-back beach vibe, Boardmasters is a celebration of Cornwall’s natural beauty and unique coastal culture.

English National Surfing Championship
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Fistral Beach
English National Surfing Championship
The Caravan and Motorhome Club National Surfing Championships are back for 2026.
Come down and watch the best surfers in England battle it out to be this year’s National champion.
Divisions:
Shortboard open & Women’s
Under 18 boys & girls
Under 16 boys and girls
