28/08/2026
๐ HAPPY AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, NEWQUAY! ๐บโจ
โPlanning your weekend out? Whether you're hunting down live music, vibrant festivals, or the best Sunday roast in town, there are a million reasons to leave the driving to Beach Cabs!
โHere is whatโs happening across Newquay and beyond this Bank Holiday ๐
โ๐ FESTIVALS, CONVENTIONS & PARADES
โEats & Beats Festival (Barrowfields): Food, music, and great vibes all weekend! Don't miss The Cornish Proms on Saturday, Aug 29 at 6:30 PM โ featuring a 20-piece orchestra, opera vocalists, and a classical sing-along! ๐ป๐ถ
โNewquay Pride (Saturday, Aug 29): The huge street parade steps off at 12:00 PM from Narrowcliffe, finishing at the Killacourt for a full day of activities. (Keep an eye on the weather and pack a brolly just in case! โ)
โNewquay Comic Convention (Wax Gym - Saturday, Aug 29): Dalek invasion incoming! Featuring prop displays (E.T., The Shining, Anime & K-Pop sets), a gaming van, cosplay, and traders. ๐๏ธ Grab your tickets on Eventbrite.
โL***y Glaze Beach Tag Rugby (Aug 28โ30): Free to watch, eat, and drink by the beach! (Playing entry is ยฃ90/team).
โ๐ธ LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
โFriday, Aug 28:
โBow River @ Project 83 (Country Americana duo with stunning harmonies)
โDaisy May @ The Watering Hole, Perranporth (7:00 PM โ Soulful beachside acoustic)
โSingle Mind @ Whiskers (ยฃ6 entry โ 80s classics to modern bangers)
โSaturday, Aug 29:
โThe Wave Machine @ The Watering Hole, Perranporth (7:00 PM โ Coastal multi-instrumentalist Angus Trot)
โLes Gout @ Whiskers (8:00 PM โ African-inspired electronic & Afrobeat night w/ Trekkah, Kultonic & Ryan Anthony)
โThe Bubble @ Red Lion (~9:30 PM โ Electrifying Pop-Punk & New Wave covers)
โQuiz Night: Traditional Pub Quiz @ The Farmers Arms (Saturday at 9:00 PM)
โโ DAY OUT AT NEWQUAY HARBOUR
โLooking for something a bit more relaxed? Head down to the Harbour for boat trips, seal spotting, kayaking, fishing, and great food! While you're there, stop by the Newquay Rowing Club for the warmest welcome, rich history, and the best-value b**r in town. ๐ป
โ๐ฝ๏ธ THE ULTIMATE SUNDAY ROAST TOP PICKS
โOur drivers always get asked for Sunday Lunch recommendations! Here are the official Beach Cabs team favorites (in no particular order, because we couldn't agree!):
โ๐ฅฉ The Smugglers Den, Cubert (Plated)
โ๐ The Tavern, Newquay (Carvery)
โ๐ฅฉ The Great Western Hotel, Newquay (Carvery)
โ๐ The Fort, Newquay (Plated)
โ๐ฅฉ The Red Lion, Newquay (Plated)
(And no, unfortunately, we didn't get any free meals for these shoutouts! ๐)
โ๐ TAXI INSPIRATION & LOYALTY SAVINGS
โSkip the parking stress and let Beach Cabs pick you up at your door, right on time!
โ๐ณ Loyalty Card Perk: You save money on every single trip โ and due to popular request, our loyalty program has been extended through the end of November!
โ๐ WE ARE HIRING!
Looking for a permanent driver with a Hackney License starting early October for local daytime runs. Interested? Drop us an email at [email protected].
โ๐ฒ Book your rides today: www.beachcabs.uk
๐ Call us direct: 07518 296080
โHave a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend! ๐ฅณ Brighten up your feeds, tag your crew, and let's get you where you need to go!