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 Air Pump Spring 2024

Tue 19 Mar 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

An Experiment With An Air Pump

In-person

An Experiment with an Air Pump was joint recipient of the 1997 Margaret Ramsay Award and premiered a...

An Experiment With An Air Pump
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ArtsCentre Dissocia Spring 2024

Wed 20 Mar 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

The Wonderful World of Dissocia

In-person

A curious invitation leads Lisa Jones on a surreal odyssey through a kaleidoscope of surreal landsca...

The Wonderful World of Dissocia
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ArtsCentre HfC Jolly Postman Spring 2024

Sat 23 Mar 2024

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

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Truro's Jolly Postman!

In-person

Friends and Family are invited to join the Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre Juniors as they embark on...

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Truro's Jolly Postman!
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ArtsCentre HfC Romeo Juliet Spring 2024

Sat 23 Mar 2024

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

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: Romeo & Juliet

In-person

Friends and Family are invited to join the Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre Inters in the classic hig...

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: Romeo & Juliet
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ArtsCentre HfC Twilight Zone Spring 2024

Sat 23 Mar 2024

Doors open 16:45, performance starts at 17:00

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: Step Into the Twilight Zone...

In-person

Friends and family are cautiously invited to step into the unknown with the Hall for Cornwall Senior...

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: Step Into the Twilight Zone...
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ArtsCentre HfC The Plays The Thing Spring 2024

Sat 23 Mar 2024

Doors open 19:45, performance starts at 20:00

HfC Young Company presents: 'The Plays The Thing'

In-person

Join Hall for Cornwall's Young Company in this exciting new play by Daniel Richards!

HfC Young Company presents: 'The Plays The Thing'
Dance Now!

Fri 05 Apr 2024

Doors open 18:45, performances starts at 19:00

DANCE NOW Platform

In-person

Join us for an evening celebrating dance in Cornwall - DANCE NOW features work from groups right acr...

DANCE NOW Platform
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ArtsCentre Kizamba Holding Image Spring 2024

Sat 27 Apr 2024

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 NYDC Wall Oona Doherty Summer 2024

Sun 07 Jul 2024

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

National Youth Dance Company / Oona Doherty: Wall

In-person

Oona Doherty joins NYDC as guest artistic director for 23/24, working with some of the most exciting...

National Youth Dance Company / Oona Doherty: Wall
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ArtsCentre Cara Dillon 02 Spring 2024 - shortened 2

Sat 30 Nov 2024

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

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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AMATA Arts Centre cafe in the day