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On a Spring Tide, for just an hour, the channel between Tresco and Bryher is shallow enough to cross on foot, providing a unique setting for a mini pop-up party. The team set up benches, a bar and firepits, and once the tide is low enough, visitors can walk across from either island to meet in the middle and enjoy the foodie delights and maybe some live music - a rare Scillonian experience. Activities are weather dependent.

The most spectacular event on Scilly, the annual World Pilot Gig Championships sees over 400 crews from across the world competing for the most coveted prizes in pilot gig racing.  There will be serious racing and serious fun to be had by all.

Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and spoken word. Over 10 days, this tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the…

Scilly60 is a flagship 60 km multi-island trail challenge taking runners across all five inhabited Isles of Scilly. Competitors complete every metre of coastal path on St Mary’s, St Martin’s, Tresco, Bryher, and St Agnes, before a final 5 km return to St Mary’s. Featuring technical terrain, constant undulation, tidal crossings, and strict cut-offs, it offers raw scenery, true adventure, and an unforgettable, limited-entry racing experience.

Scilly Swimrun hosts the UK’s only true inter-island swimrun events in the Isles of Scilly, described by the sport’s founders as a "swimrun paradise". The series includes St Agnes 7km/14km, Northern Traverse 15km and the flagship Archipelago 31km. Expect technical running, stunning island swims, spectator-friendly locations, boat logistics and unforgettable adventure for beginners through elite athletes across multiple islands.

Ocean Scilly will be a broad, fun-filled celebration of the seas that surround the isles; championing all waterborne activities, sealife, our maritime heritage and everything on, in and above the water! A family-friendly mix of aquatic adventures such as paddleboarding and kayaking, sailing sessions, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, coasteering, snorkelling with seals and of course boating of every kind.

Scilly Swimrun hosts the UK’s only true inter-island swimrun events in the Isles of Scilly, described by the sport’s founders as a "swimrun paradise". The series includes St Mary’s 8km/16km courses and a Full Moon Night Swim. Expect technical running, stunning island swims, spectator-friendly locations, boat logistics and unforgettable adventure for beginners through elite athletes across multiple islands.

Due to demand for the Scilly60 Festival, this Scilly60 will re-run in September. It is a 60 km multi-island trail challenge taking runners across all five inhabited Isles of Scilly. Competitors complete every metre of coastal path on St Mary’s, St Martin’s, Tresco, Bryher and St Agnes, before a final 5 km return to St Mary’s. Featuring technical terrain, constant undulation, tidal crossings and strict cut-offs.

Experience the magic of Scilly Dark Skies Week on tiny St. Martin’s, Isles of Scilly, home to some of the UK’s darkest skies. Enjoy nightly stargazing, expert talks and guided observations with the island’s community observatory. Suitable for beginners and experienced astronomers alike, the week offers constellation spotting, astrophotography and hands-on learning. Discover the wonder of true darkness and explore our vast universe alongside a welcoming local team.

The 555! is a flexible, inclusive multi-day running and walking event in the stunning Isles of Scilly. Whether you’re tackling your first 10k, a half marathon, a full marathon each day, or a relaxed island walk, there’s an option for everyone. Join for the full week or choose a single day and distance. Options include five marathons, five half marathons, or five island loops, all on clearly marked routes with daily time limits.