Boasting a compact-yet-thriving city centre, Truro is the retail centre of Cornwall and is home to a busy calendar of events, all year round. Rich in history and abundant in impressive architecture, Truro’s Georgian streets are a pleasant place to amble during your visit.
The Hall for Cornwall takes up residence on the Back Quay in Truro and regularly welcomes some of the biggest names in the arts, from internationally renowned musicians and home-grown talent to family-based live theatre such as Peppa Pig and The Gruffalo, as well as seasonal pantomimes.
Visitors to Truro should also take the time to explore Lemon Street Gallery (LSG), a leading contemporary space which welcomes exhibitions from both up-and-coming artists as well as established, celebrated names. Cornwall is renowned for its modernist art traditions, and the LSG is one of the finest spots to discover new pieces.
Offering extensive opportunities to explore the history of the region, the Royal Cornwall Museum must not be missed. Founded in 1818, the museum boasts permanent Roman, Greek and Egyptian exhibitions as well as setting up temporary exhibits celebrating Cornish history, archaeology and culture.
Truro also hosts its very own mid-winter lantern parade known as ‘City of Lights’ which takes place in November each year. The popular event comprises a large-scale procession which makes its way through the streets of Truro and incorporates art, music, dance and light, drawing in vast crowds from Cornwall and beyond.
Live Music, Theatre
Fri 15th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Community, Food & Drink
Fri 15th May, 2026
Truro School Cookery School, Truro
£90 — £90
Film, Live Music
Sat 16th May, 2026
Truro Cathedral, Truro
£5 — £14
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Live Music, Theatre
Sat 16th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Outdoor, Spiritual & Wellness
Sun 17th May, 2026
National Trust Trelissick, Truro
£15 — £15
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Art
Sat 2nd May, 2026 — Sun 17th May, 2026
National Trust Trelissick, Truro
Talks
Mon 18th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Dance
Wed 20th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Talks
Fri 22nd May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Art
Tue 19th May, 2026 — Fri 22nd May, 2026
Truro College, Truro
£0 — £0
Theatre
Sat 23rd May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Dance, Theatre
Sun 24th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Live Music
Tue 26th May, 2026 — Wed 27th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Live Music
Thu 28th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Food & Drink
Fri 29th May, 2026
The Alverton, Truro
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Talks
Fri 29th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Comedy
Sat 30th May, 2026
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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Community, Food & Drink
Sat 30th May, 2026
Truro School Cookery School, Truro
£90 — £90
Cornish & Heritage, Family, Outdoor
Wed 27th May, 2026 — Sun 31st May, 2026
National Trust Trelissick, Truro
