Event Guide

October 2026

Exhibition: Fired Moon
Friday October 2nd 2026 to Monday November 23rd 2026, 10:00am at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

Ceramicist Chris Prindl puts a uniquely Cornish take on the Korean Moon Jar, one of the most celebrated forms in ceramic history. Full details from the website.

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery -https://www.cornwallmuseum.org/ or 01872 723230

Art History Festival Week
Monday October 5th 2026 to Sunday October 11th 2026, 10:00am at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

Visit the website for more details about the exhibition and also lunchtime associated talks on 6th and 9th October.

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery -https://www.cornwallmuseum.org/ or 01872 723230

Cornwall Arthritis Trust Pilates
Tuesday October 6th 2026, 1:00pm at the Trelissick Gardens

Pilates Session for those with limited mobility. £6 to include refreshments. For more info and booking visit www.cornwallarthritis.co.uk.

Trelissick Gardens - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick or 01872 862090

Private Peaceful
Tuesday October 6th 2026 to Wednesday October 7th 2026, 7:00pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel. Performances on Wednesday 11 am and 7 pm. School and group rates available. Age recommendation 8+

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

Truro Antiques and Collectables Market
Wednesday October 7th 2026, 9:30am at the Truro Cathedral

This will be outside the Cathedral at High Cross. For more info email emily.warrington@trurobird.co.uk.

Truro Cathedral - www.trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782

The Music of Whitney
Wednesday October 7th 2026, 7:30pm at the Truro Cathedral

A candlelight concert re-imagined by a world class vocalist and an amazing live band. Tickets from £21.50 (restricted view)- £46.50 plus booking fee. More details and booking from the website.

Truro Cathedral - www.trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782

Cathedral of Creativity: The Spirit Within
Thursday October 8th 2026 to Friday October 23rd 2026, 10:00am

Artists, photographers and filmmakers, sculptors and ceramists will be exhibiting their work, with all items available for purchase. There will be a preview evening on Thursday 8th at 7 pm, with music played by Annabel Bennet, Sonia Levy and John Bickersteth. The preview is free to attend.

Lunchtime Organ Concert
Thursday October 8th 2026, 1:10pm at the Truro Cathedral

This week Andrew Wyatt and Mitchell Farquharson will be playing. Free to attend, donation appreciated.

Truro Cathedral - www.trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782

Justin Hayward: The Story In Your Eyes Tour
Thursday October 8th 2026, 7:30pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Concert from the vocalist and lead guitarist of The Moody Blues. Full details and booking from the website.

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

The Perfect Storm-35mm Season
Thursday October 8th 2026, 7:30pm at the Plaza Cinema

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. I could not see anything on the Plaza website about this film, but you can email boxoffice.plazatruro@wtwcinemas.co.uk., or phone 01872 272894 Rating 12A.

Plaza Cinema, Lemon Street - www.wtwcinemas.co.uk or 01872 272894

Akoostica!
Thursday October 8th 2026, 8:00pm at the Old Ale House

Open mic for singers, musicians, all entertainers. Come to perform or just to listen- all welcome.

Old Ale House, Quay Street - www.theoldalehousetruro.co.uk or 01872 719462

The Bootleg Beatles
Friday October 9th 2026, 7:30pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Featuring the Beatles' top five selling albums. For Beatles fans of all ages. Booking and more info from the website.

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

London Bridge Trio
Friday October 9th 2026, 7:30pm at the Mylor Theatre, Truro College

Presented by Truro3Arts. the London Bridge trio are pianists, playing  Beethoven, Schubert and Bridge. For full details and to book visit www.visittruro.org.uk, tickets £22.50 (£5 under 25s).

Mylor Theatre, Truro College

Oh What A Night
Friday October 9th 2026, 8:00pm at the Regal Theatre, Redruth

The music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award-winning show The Jersey Boys. Tickets from £29.50 - full details and booking from the website.

Regal Theatre, Redruth - www.redruth.merlincinemas.co.uk or 01209 216278

Three Minute Warning
Friday October 9th 2026, 9:00pm at the Old Ale House

Inventive set of classics, mashups and banging tunes. - all welcome.

Old Ale House, Quay Street - www.theoldalehousetruro.co.uk or 01872 719462

The Big Truro Market
Saturday October 10th 2026, 9:00am at the Lemon Quay

The Farmers Market will be joined by Cornwall's Small Shop Market - local artists and crafters.

Lemon Quay

The Farmyard Market
Saturday October 10th 2026, 9:00am at the Tresemple Farm, St. Clement, Truro, TR1 1TD

Local food and produce market a stone's throw from the city centre.

www.tresemplefarm.co.uk   07904 942863

UK Fungus Day
Saturday October 10th 2026, 10:00am at the Trelissick Gardens

A Ranger walk in the parkland, to explore and identify a range of grassland mushrooms, free event but booking essential. Tel 03442 491895 to find out more.

Trelissick Gardens - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick or 01872 862090

Queen in Budapest
Saturday October 10th 2026, 2:00pm at the Plaza Cinema

Event Cinema presentation the 1986 concert of Queen in Budapest. Rating U.

Plaza Cinema, Lemon Street - www.wtwcinemas.co.uk or 01872 272894

John Adams in Concert
Saturday October 10th 2026, 7:00pm at the Old Bakery Studios

The BBC2 favourite John Adams - an intimate evening of heartfelt love songs. Tickets £19.48, more details and booking from the website. 

Old Bakery Studios, Malpas Road - www.oldbakerystudios.co.uk or 01872 278804

TWAWSI; The World As We See It
Saturday October 10th 2026, 7:30pm at the AMATA

Redefining dance of the African diasport with a contemporary outlook, presented by ACE Dance and Music. Full details and booking from the website.tickets £10 - £16.

AMATA, Penryn Campus, Falmouth Uni - www.falmouth.ac.uk or 01326 259349

Susan Calman - Tall Tales
Saturday October 10th 2026, 7:30pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Susan's Calman's Tall Tales is a show about cruising, driving tanks,cats and getting older. Age recommendation 14+. Tickets and more info from the website.

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

Hometown Glory
Saturday October 10th 2026, 8:00pm at the Regal Theatre, Redruth

A candlelit concert - tribute to Adele - her classic hits sung by Natalie Black. Tickets from £30.50. Full details and booking from the website.

Regal Theatre, Redruth - www.redruth.merlincinemas.co.uk or 01209 216278

Still Dizzy
Saturday October 10th 2026, 9:00pm at the Old Ale House

A mix of modern and classic soul and R & B. All welcome.

Old Ale House, Quay Street - www.theoldalehousetruro.co.uk or 01872 719462

The Legends in Las Vegas After Hours
Sunday October 11th 2026, 2:30pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Five Strictly legends reunite for one spectacular night ofglitz, glamour and all out entertainment. Full details and booking from the website.

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466

Eric and Ern
Monday October 12th 2026, 7:30pm at the Hall for Cornwall

Morecombe and Wise in a new incarnation. Age recommendation 8+. More info and booking from the website.

Hall for Cornwall - www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or 01872 262466