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 Good People Autumn 2023

Tue 05 Dec 2023

5th Dec at 19:00 and 6th Dec at 18:00

Good People - A One Woman Play

In-person

An brand new and exciting one woman play that follows the unreliable and erratic character of Martha...

Good People - A One Woman Play
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ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 06 Dec 2023

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

The Comedy Network: Luke Honorary, Karen Bayley & Tom Glover

In-person

Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab...

The Comedy Network: Luke Honorary, Karen Bayley & Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre HFC Christmas Carol Autumn 2023

Sat 09 Dec 2023

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

HfC Junior Youth Theatre Present: ‘A Christmas Carol’

In-person

Have you sent all the Christmas cards? Have you got the right about of mince pies? Have you Got Aunt...

HfC Junior Youth Theatre Present: ‘A Christmas Carol’
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ArtsCentre HFC Nutcracker Autumn 2023

Sat 09 Dec 2023

Doors open 13:45, performance starts at 14:00

HfC Inters Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Nutcracker in A Flash!’

In-person

Demanding a version of The Nutcracker that is fast-paced, hip, and sensationalistic, the big Bosses ...

HfC Inters Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Nutcracker in A Flash!’
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ArtsCentre HFC Grinch Autumn 2023

Sat 09 Dec 2023

Doors open 16:15, performance starts at 16:30

HfC Senior Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Grinch’

In-person

Every Who Down in Whoville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch,Who lived just north of Whoville...

HfC Senior Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Grinch’
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ArtsCentre HFC Youth Dance Autumn 2023

Sun 10 Dec 2023

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

HfC Youth Dance Christmas Cracker

In-person

Come and join us for our end of term youth dance sharing.

HfC Youth Dance Christmas Cracker
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ArtsCentre Thick and Tight Spring 2024

Sat 27 Jan 2024

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

THICK & TIGHT: TITS & TEETH: A retrospective of a dazzling career

In-person

Thick & Tight are touring the UK with Tits & Teeth, the best bits of their back catalogue from their...

THICK & TIGHT: TITS & TEETH: A retrospective of a dazzling career
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ArtsCentre Paddleboat Theatre Framed Spring 2024

Wed 14 Feb 2024

Doors open 13:45, performance starts at 14:00

PaddleBoat Theatre: Framed

In-person

PaddleBoat Theatre Company presents a thrilling family whodunnit with our distinctive fingerprints a...

PaddleBoat Theatre: Framed
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ArtsCentre 50 Years of Creativity 02 Spring 2024

Fri 23 Feb 2024

Networking from 17:30, event starts at 18:30

50 Years of Creativity

In-person

Animator, director and producer Peter Lord OBE is also Co-Founder and Creative Director of Aardman, ...

50 Years of Creativity
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ArtsCentre Mapdance 2024 Holding Image Spring 2024

Sat 02 Mar 2024

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

Mapdance 2024

In-person

The University of Chichester’s MA touring company, mapdance 2023, offers an enticingly varied set ...

Mapdance 2024
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ArtsCentre May Contain Food Spring 2024

Sat 09 Mar 2024

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

Protein: May Contain Food, May Contain You

In-person

Transforming the AMATA Arts Centre into a restaurant, you are invited to bring your own food (someth...

Protein: May Contain Food, May Contain You
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ArtsCentre Kizamba Holding Image Spring 2024

Sat 27 Apr 2024

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

Kizamba

In-person

Kizamba is Cornwall’s premier Latin & Afro-Caribbean good vibes band. Since 2021, these talented m...

Kizamba
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ArtsCentre Cara Dillon 02 Spring 2024 - shortened 2

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Tickets on sale from 1 February 2024

Cara Dillon

In-person

Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and p...

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.

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