Welcome to the 2026 festival
13 - 21 June
This year's fiesta festival is all about summer fun, partying, getting to know your neighbours and expressing yourself!
See What's On
June 2026
SAT
13
Saturday 13 - Sunday 21 June, 10.00 - 16.00 daily
Art Exhibition& Scarecrow Trail
Venue: Art Exhibition in shop unit on the roundabout on Quintrell Road, next to CG Fry's Sales Office.
Fiesta scarecrow locations here.
SUN
14
Sunday 14 June 1.30 - 2.30pm
Drumming with Zenabeatz
Venue: Nansledan Primary School, William Hosking Road, TR8 4FX
A fun drumming workshop for those with some experience or none. Join Zena for an hour of rhythm and fun.
Age 8+
SUN
14
Sunday 14 June 3 - 5pm
Young People's Mighty Manga Workshop
Venue: Nansledan Primary School, William Hosking Road, TR8 4FX
A simple and fun drawing workshop to help unlock your inner manga creator! Led by Keith Sparrow.
Age 8 -11 yrs
SUN
14
Sunday 14 June 3 - 4.30pm
The Magic of Wet Felting
Create colourful pictures with artist Sarah Crack using the magic process of wet felting.
Read more and book tickets - low tickets
Venue: Nansledan Primary School, William Hosking Road, TR8 4FX
TUE
16
Tuesday 16 June 5.30 - 7pm
Fiesta T-shirt Printing
Venue: Nansledan Community Centre, Nansledan TR8 4UX
Design and print your own t-shirt with a fiesta theme using stamps with artist Sophie from Pop Up Paint Pot.
Our thanks to Wilkinson Grant & Co, Block and Estate Management for sponsoring this workshop!
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THU
18
Thursday 18 June 7 - 8.30pm
Poetry with Bella Wilhm
Venue: The Mason Jar, Stret Galahad, Nansledan TR8 4TN
Join Cornwall-based artist and poet Bella Wilhm for a relaxed and joyful evening exploring the stories, memories and moments that deserve to be celebrated.
Inspired by this year’s Fiesta theme, this workshop invites you to notice the colour hidden in everyday life, the conversations, places, people and tiny moments that make us smile.
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THU
18
Thursday 18 June, 8pm
Jokes at Jacksons
Venue: Jackson's Wine Bar, Nansledan, TR8 4UX
Expect a night of big laughs as Ansum Comedy and Nansledan Arts Festival take over Jackson's Wine Bar for a night of comedy.
Acts for the night... Kev Mud, Amelia Caffrey, Jon Watering & Jo Ogden with Stoffs as MC.
Free entry but tickets must be booked. Book here.
FRI
19
Friday 19 June 6.30 - 8.30pm
Drink 'n Draw
Venue: Jackson's Wine Bar, Nansledan TR8 4UX
Revel in the joy of shared creativity; come with your friends - drink, chat, draw and explore with artist Barb Robinson.
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SAT
20
Saturday 20 June 9.30am - 1pm
Craft Fair
Venue: Nansledan Community Centre, Nansledan TR8 4UX
Come and browse a wide range of local crafts from talented locals. Free entry.
Organised by the Nansledan Community Association.
SAT
20
Saturday 20 June 11am - 3pm
Naturally Learning Nursery Event
Venue: Naturally Learning Allotment (view location on Google)
Come and join the team at Naturally Learning Nansledan. We'll be in the Nursery Allotment, providing creative outdoor experiences for all ages!
Make your own seasonal flower crown and wand, explore leaf printing and experiment with clay in our beautiful green space.
We're looking forward to welcoming our nursery families and the wider Nansledan community to our event as part of the Arts Festival.
FREE
SAT
20
Saturday 20 June 12pm - 2pm
Active Looking Photography Workshop
Venue: Meet at Sabzi Coffee Shop, Stret Myghtern Arthur, Nansledan TR8 4UX
Join local photographer Emma Macdonald of Emma Mac Photography for a FREE two hour creative photography workshop exploring the many perspectives of Nansledan.
Funded by Make it better (mitber) CIC and The National Lottery, this workshop is open to anyone with a smartphone or camera, from complete beginners to experienced photographers.
SAT
20
Saturday 20 June
Nansledan Community Day
Venue: Various locations in Nansledan
Come to see a circus show, make a community art piece, dance salsa and more at the Family Fun in the Community Day.
Sponsored by Dance Centred, FEAST and Cornwall Council.
SAT
20
Saturday 20 June 8pm, doors open 7pm
Track Dogs
Venue: St Michael's Church, Newquay TR7 1RA
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Track Dogs are visiting Newquay as part of their 20th anniversary UK tour. A rare opportunity to see this amazing band on our doorstep.
Raffle in aid of The Wave Project Cornwall.
