AMATA is Falmouth University’s arts centre, offering a diverse year-round programme of exciting performances and productions. 

From monthly comedy nights to fantastic live music, trailblazing new theatre and dance, AMATA offers something for everyone. 

With discounts available for Falmouth University students, staff and great value tickets for the public, it’s well worth keeping an eye on what’s on. 

There are also opportunities to get involved, with a range of classes, residencies and much more available to take part in. 

Upcoming events

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ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 04 Dec 2024

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover

In-person

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Jack and the Beanstalk Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr

In-person

Join HfC Junior Youth Theatre for a whimsical retelling of this giant adventure.

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr
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ArtsCentre A Very Zombie Christmas Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 13:15, performance starts at 13:30

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas

In-person

HfC Youth Theatre Inters take on an epic adventure of fairytales characters, Grumpy Santa &  flesh ...

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas
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ArtsCentre A Christmas Carole Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 15:15, performance starts at 15:30

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole

In-person

Join Carole and her family as they navigate the stresses of Carole’s Stresses of Christmas plannin...

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole
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ArtsCentre HfC Youth Dance Christmas Show Autumn 2024

Sun 08 Dec 2024

Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00

HfC Youth Dance Showcase

In-person

Join Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance and All Boys Dance companies for their end of term showcase.

HfC Youth Dance Showcase
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ArtsCentre Roots of Reality Autumn 2024

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Roots of Reality presents Pale Blue Dot

In-person

Prepare for a physical, multi-sensual journey that contemplates our relationship with nature, life, ...

Roots of Reality presents Pale Blue Dot
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ArtsCentre Adult Ballet Classes Autumn 2024

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Ballet for Adult Beginners: Short Course Spring 2025

In-person

A block of classes aimed at Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique. Come ...

Ballet for Adult Beginners: Short Course Spring 2025
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ArtsCentre Company Chameleon Spring 2025

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Company Chameleon | Double Bill: Push and Umbra

In-person

A powerful double bill by Company Chameleon.

Company Chameleon | Double Bill: Push and Umbra
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Mon 27 Jan 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners

In-person

Join our salsa dance course where you'll master the fundamental footwork and rhythms of Cuban Salsa....

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers

In-person

Join James, our experienced instructor with 15 years of teaching Cuban Salsa, for this fun, five-ses...

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers
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artsCentre BiCurious George Spring 2025

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet

In-person

Award-winning drag king and London’s loveeable nature boy, Bi-Curious George, invites you into a r...

Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet
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ArtsCentre SU Performing Arts Showcase 2025 Spring 2025

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

SU Performing Arts Showcase 2025

In-person

Join us for the SU Performing Arts 2025 Showcase!

SU Performing Arts Showcase 2025
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ArtsCentre Northern Rascals Shed Spring 2025

Sat 01 Mar 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Northern Rascals: SHED

In-person

SHED is Northern Rascals’ brand-new project that uses visual art, spoken word and performance to r...

Northern Rascals: SHED
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ArtsCentre Jaclarabag Spring 2025

Sat 08 Mar 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Jaclarabag

In-person

A collaboration between 3 musicians, Jaclarabag bring you heartfelt, eclectic folk songs and tunes f...

Jaclarabag
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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Spring 2025

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Sat 05 & Sun 06 April, 10:00 - 16:00 each day

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6

In-person

Spend two days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6
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ArtsCentre Kizamba Holding Image Spring 2024

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30

Kizamba

In-person

Kizamba is Cornwall’s premier Latin & Afro-Caribbean good vibes band.

Kizamba
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ArtsCentre Scratchworks The Mushroom Show Holding Spring 2025

Thu 29 May 2025

Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30

Scratchworks Theatre: The Mushroom Show

In-person

Packed full of interactive games, playful music and lots of laughs for all the family, The Mushroom ...

Scratchworks Theatre: The Mushroom Show
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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Summer 2025

Sat 26 Jul 2025

Sat 26 & Sun 27 July, 10:00 - 17:00 each day

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13

In-person

Spend two days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13

Get involved

From summer schools to dance classes, we offer plenty of opportunities to get involved. Find out all you need to know now. 

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Plan your visit

You can find us on Penryn Campus in the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts. Click the button below for all the latest updates on ticket information, parking and how to reach us using different methods of public transport. 

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AMATA Café

At the arts centre you can also find our welcoming AMATA café - a great place to gather before a show or enjoy coffee during the day.

Explore café
AMATA Arts Centre cafe in the day