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.
Art, Workshops
Sat 24th Jul, 2021
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
£50 — £50
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Art, Community
Mon 17th May, 2021 — Sun 25th Jul, 2021
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
Community, Film
Mon 26th Jul, 2021
Old Bakery Studios, Truro
£4 — £6
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Food & Drink, Live Music, Outdoor
Thu 29th Jul, 2021
The Alverton, Truro
£16.76 — £16.76
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Community, Festivals
Sat 31st Jul, 2021
Truro Cathedral, Truro
£0 — £0
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Active, Community, Family, Festivals, Film
Sat 31st Jul, 2021 — Sun 1st Aug, 2021
Truro College, Truro
£0 — £9
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Live Music
Tue 10th Aug, 2021
Truro Cathedral, Truro
£1 — £25
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Food & Drink, Talks, Theatre
Fri 13th Aug, 2021
The Alverton, Truro
£ — £
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Art, Community, Food & Drink
Sat 14th Aug, 2021
Truro Lemon Quay, Truro
£0 — £0
Food & Drink, Live Music, Outdoor
Thu 19th Aug, 2021
The Alverton, Truro
£16.76 — £16.76
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Comedy, Outdoor, Theatre
Fri 20th Aug, 2021
Grampound Hall, Truro
£5 — £7
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Outdoor, Theatre
Fri 20th Aug, 2021
Grampound Hall, Truro
£7 — £7
Outdoor, Theatre
Fri 20th Aug, 2021 — Sat 21st Aug, 2021
Epiphany House, Truro
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Comedy, Community, Food & Drink, Live Music
Sat 21st Aug, 2021
Old Bakery Studios, Truro
£14 — £14
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Cornish & Heritage, Family
Fri 20th Aug, 2021 — Sun 22nd Aug, 2021
Stithians Showground, Truro
£0 — £10
Art, Workshops
Tue 24th Aug, 2021
Truro Cathedral, Truro
£60 — £60
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Art, Workshops
Wed 28th Jul, 2021 — Wed 25th Aug, 2021
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
Art, Workshops
Wed 28th Jul, 2021 — Wed 25th Aug, 2021
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
Food & Drink, Live Music, Outdoor
Thu 26th Aug, 2021
The Alverton, Truro
£16.76 — £16.76
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Community, Festivals
Sat 28th Aug, 2021
Truro Cathedral, Truro
£0 — £0
