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.
Family, Theatre
Sun 28th May, 2023
Chacewater Village Hall, Truro
£5 — £5
Open Studios, Workshops
Tue 30th May, 2023
Shed AD, Truro
£40 — £40
Open Studios, Workshops
Fri 2nd Jun, 2023
Shed AD, Truro
£40 — £40
Food & Drink
Sat 3rd Jun, 2023
The Alverton, Truro
£60 — £60
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Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Narabo Vale, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
The Lychgate Art Studio, St Clement Church, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Little Orchard, Zelah, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Waters Edge Studio, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Corner Studio, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Truro High School for Girls, Gallery, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Lanhethians, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Truro High School for Girls, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Killigarth House, Truro
Art, Open Studios
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Shed AD, Truro
Live Music
Fri 9th Jun, 2023
Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Truro
£13 — £16
Live Music
Fri 9th Jun, 2023
Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Truro
£10 — £12
Community, Talks
Fri 9th Jun, 2023
Ladock Community Hall, Truro
£17 — £17
Live Music, Theatre
Mon 5th Jun, 2023 — Sat 10th Jun, 2023
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
£15 — £43
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Live Music
Sat 10th Jun, 2023
Old Bakery Studios, Truro
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Live Music
Sun 11th Jun, 2023
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
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