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 Deadman The Freshwater Five Spring 2026

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

Deadman: The Freshwater Five

In-person

Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice.

Deadman: The Freshwater Five
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ArtsCentre Comedy Club March 2026 Spring 2026

Wed 04 Mar 2026

Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30

Comedy Club: Kev Mud, Nick Page and Tom Glover

In-person

Join us for an unforgettable, laughter filled night of stand up featuring rising stars alongside est...

Comedy Club: Kev Mud, Nick Page and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre In My Head Spring 2026

Sat 07 Mar 2026

Doors open 15:45, performance starts at 16:00

In My Head

In-person

A one woman dance theatre work with original sound design, poetry & text. A personal & universal exp...

In My Head
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ArtsCentre The Mystery of Edwin Drood Spring 2026

Tue 17 Mar 2026

Various times, please see event listing

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

In-person

"The Mystery Of Edwin Drood" is a hilarious musical whodunit loosely based on Charles Dickens’ fam...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
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ArtsCentre Cider with Rosie Spring 2026

Tue 17 Mar 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Cider with Rosie

In-person

Cider with Rosie is adapted by Cornish playwright Nick Darke from the memoir by Laurie Lee.

Cider with Rosie
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ArtsCentre A Midsummer Nights Dream Spring 2026

Wed 25 Mar 2026

Various times, please see event listing

A Midsummer Night's Dream

In-person

Step into a Midsummer Night’s Dream where joy runs wild and the forest hums with ancient magic.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
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ArtsCentre Nell Gwynn Spring 2026

Thu 26 Mar 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Nell Gwynn

In-person

''They've disgraced our trade. Ruined our art. They've put a woman on the stage".

Nell Gwynn
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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Spring 2025

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Intensive Dates: 18-19 April 2026

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6

In-person

Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch exploring, moving and creating an original piece of work.

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6
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ArtsCentre CICS Spring 2026

Sat 30 May 2026

Doors open 12:45, performance starts at 13:00

Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

In-person

Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and,...

Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
A range of dancers performing on stage
ArtsCentre NYDC 2026 Summer 2026

Tue 14 Jul 2026

Various times, please see event listing

National Youth Dance Company x Alleyne Dance

In-person

For 2026, founders of award-winning Alleyne Dance – Sadé and Kristina Alleyne – have been appoi...

National Youth Dance Company x Alleyne Dance
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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Summer 2025

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Intensive Dates: 18-19 July 2026

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13

In-person

Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch exploring, moving and creating an original piece of work.

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
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ArtsCentre Legally Blonde Summer School Summer 2026

Mon 17 Aug 2026

Summer School Dates 17-22 Aug 2026

Musical Theatre Summer School: Legally Blonde Jnr.

In-person

Do you have a passion for performance or ever dreamt of taking on a lead role in a musical? Now is y...

Musical Theatre Summer School: Legally Blonde Jnr.
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ArtsCentre Cara Dillon Autumn 2026

Sat 21 Nov 2026

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

Cara Dillon

In-person

Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned...

Cara Dillon

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