ALMA Winter Arts Weekend
A celebration of creativity and community
29 November - 1 December 2024 

Venue: St Michael’s Church, Newquay and at various locations throughout town.

Introducing the inaugural ALMA Winter Arts Weekend (WAW)! A vibrant gathering of artists, storytellers, musicians and makers, from Cornwall and beyond. Join us for a weekend filled with fun and creativity as we brighten the winter months and inspire the community. 

Explore and celebrate Newquay’s history and heritage through an array of high-quality, engaging and accessible art and cultural experiences. 

Our programme offers something for everyone, aiming to connect people to the town, it’s extraordinary landscape, and each other. 

What to expect: 

Drop-in art sessions for kids, young people and families
Story telling
Group exhibition
Art & sound installations
Affordable workshops including: community flag making, seaweed pressing, electronic music & live visuals
Artist books + zine stall with Ancient Magic Editions and Clemo Books 
Mesmerising live music
Film screenings
Artist talks

Culminating in a dedicated day of celebration with The Stone Club & Robin Sullivan on Sunday 1st December as we revel plans for The Newquay Monoliths - three ceramic standing stones, made by and for the community

We can’t wait to welcome you 

Proud to be Part of Be Newquay Festival

Brought to you by Cornwall Council project ‘Experience Newquay’. The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly www.benewquayfestival.co.uk