What's on in Penzance

Nine Below Zero, Support From The Mighty Howlers

UK-based Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Group Nine Below Zero have been delighting crowds at gigs and festivals for over 40 years.After the critical and public acclaim of the classic debut LP Live at the Marquee (1980), the band kept the momentum going with Don’t Point Your Finger (1981) before releasing their...

Very Santana

Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana.Our band consists of highly skilled and musically educated musicians who perform these pieces with excellence.As hundreds of independent reviews have confirmed, it is an absolute delight...

Mrs Smith – 123, Eyes on Me!

Mrs Smith is back with a brand-new show; 123, Eyes on Me!Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking?Let Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you!Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher in an ordinary school until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a comedian. 1,2,3, Eyes on Me! is the follow...

TOM WATERS BAND feat. GEOFF ACHISON (Aus) – Brush with the Blues

Tom Waters, rising star in the world of rhythm & blues, jazz, funk, blues, Latin and roots music and his band featuring Aussie guitar legend Geoff Achison, bring their “Brush with the Blues” to The Acorn following a highly successful 2025 Australian tour. Known for their fiery musicianship, the show...

SOUL & R&B EXPLOSION by The Urban Party Project

From the golden era of Motown to 90s R&B floor-fillers and modern soul anthems, SOUL & R&B EXPLOSION is a high-energy live show celebrating five decades of iconic music in one unforgettable night.This isn’t a standard covers gig. It’s a full-throttle live experience powered by a 9-piece band, powerhouse vocals,...

The Louis and Ella Music Show

The Great Songs from the Swing Era , recorded and performed by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald, including the swinging duets they recorded with the Oscar Peterson Quartet PLUS other musical delights! Our own arrangements & new twists, along with our original songsThe set is packed with songs from the...

KERNEWEK LIVE! FEATURING KERNOW KING, HIRETH AND POETS OF PENZANCE

The 15th edition of the Penzance LitFest gets off to a rousing start with a celebration of Cornwall, Cornish language and dialect. Join us for an evening of poetry, comedy and song in this special event marking the visit of the Southbank Centre’s Mobile National Poetry Library and its Poet...

Alastair Greene

Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has artfully managed a dynamic solo career while contributing to the music of notable artists such as Grammy-winner Alan Parsons and soul blues Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford. Greene’s latest release, STANDING OUT LOUD, is a commanding declaration poised to solidify his position as a seasoned veteran...

Rebeca Ortega Flamenco – RAÍCES

Raíces is a dance production created by flamenco dancer Rebeca Ortega, performed by professional flamenco artists from Spain, including guitar and live singing.Rooted in the deepest traditions of flamenco, the work unfolds through a strong theatrical narrative, weaving together the brightness of alegrías, the depth of taranto, the rhythmic vitality...

LOGICAL TRAMP – THE SPIRIT OF SUPERTRAMP

Logical Tramp brings their own unique approach to the music of Supertramp – playing full-on, two-hour rock shows that include all of Supertramp’s greatest hits, all of their stand-out epic album tracks and even a few rarities for the die-hard fans!Logical Tramp have performed many special concerts both in the...

The Good Stuff ‘Unplugged’

Prepare for uplifting energy and incredible harmonies from The Good Stuff in a series of ‘unplugged’, intimate performances around the South West UK.The Good Stuff are a multi-voice project hailing from Bristol, performing RnB, neo soul and contemporary gospel music in spine-tingling vocal harmony. Expect to hear original music and...

Tamsyn Kelly: Hot Titty Bungalow

After just four months of dating her new boyfriend, Tamsyn Kelly blew up her life to be with him. Leaving sunshine Penzance and Cornish coastlines, for dark and rainy Glasgow. With family and friends doubting her decision, Tamsyn struggles to fit into her new life. Has she made a mistake?...

The Blues Rock Roadshow

Experience the electrifying sounds of the 60s and 70s with acclaimed guitarist Remi Harris and his band. This unforgettable show pays tribute to blues rock legends such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Free and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Witness some of the UK’s most talented musicians deliver a...

I Was Told.

In I Was Told., the audience is immersed in an emotional journey about perception and identity. The artist plays with expectations, questions role models and consciously manipulates perspectives – on herself as a woman and performer and on the audience as a mirror and significant influence on self-perception.

The Acorn Theatre

The Acorn is Penzance’s favourite affordable theatre for live music and performing arts with a reputation for innovative programming. For over 40 years we have hosted a huge variety of acts, groups and projects within theatre, dance, music, comedy, children’s theatre, film, choirs, youth and community engagement. Our facilities and...

Minack Theatre

The Minack is a spectacular open air theatre perched on the Cornish cliffs. Minack is an amazing place to visit and presents a wide range of fabulous productions throughout the summer.

Penlee Park Open Air Theatre

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