Events
Foote�s Coffee House run by Oscar's Cafe
Shop-Art Trail
Can you spot 10 local artists� work in shop windows around town? Make sure you look up high and in the nooks of windows of ��..Pick up the trail info from the festival marquee.
Superhero Drop In
Pitch a Piano to Paint & Play
Pianos will be placed in Victoria Square, Pydar Street, Lemon Quay, St Mary's Street and ??. Artists will be painting them throughout the day while the public are welcome to have a play!
Illustrate the Jaberwocky
"T'was brillig and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe..." What does a �slithy tove' look like? Come and show us in this illustration workshop where we will be inspired by Lewis Carroll's famous �nonsense' poem. Contact 01872 240567 to book.
All Monsters Great and Small Exhibition until 31st of August
An exhibition exploring the psychology behind the invention of monsters, how and why they have changed over time and Cornwall's very own particular beasts. Usual museum admission applies.
Cathedral Exhibition - Jamie Stenhouse
Jamie Stenhouse, a recent graduate from Falmouth University whose work is based on his own experience of observing and recording Cornwall's Cathedral on location. His work embodies repetition and familiarity, whilst also offering a sense of the unpredictability.
Diskudha in the City
Take a journey down ancient pathways to discover Cornish contemporary art, beautiful buildings and wonderful landscape that hold memories of Truro's forgotten past.
Follow That Joke!
All welcome. Follow the fun footsteps in a treasure hunt around the library. Then pick a book, tell a joke or do some colouring in the children's library.
The Story Republic - Poetry, Songs & Stories
The Story Republicans will be out on the streets of Truro with their pop up repertoire of poetry, songs and stories to delight and entertain the shopper, stroller and searcher for the serendipity.
HFC Youth Theatre presents Samuel Foote's Terrific Theatrical Tea Party
Inspired by Samuel Foote's legendary and anarchic Theatrical Tea Parties the Junior HFC Youth theatre have been working with Director John Brolly to devise their own variety show.
HFC Youth Dance - Pop Up Flash Mob
HFC Youth Dance are delighted to be performing pop up, flash mob versions of their current works, in locations all around the City, to celebrate and perform at the Truro Festival.
�Tried Virtue Will Flourish' walk
Artist Bridgette Ashton has created a self-led history walk which will be available throughout the festival. Participants head out on a meandering tour of the city where they hear tales of rivers, explorers and monuments.
Reflections Choir Informal Concert
Reflections Choir Informal Concert, Truro Cathedral, 1pm. Free with retiring collection where all proceeds go to Truro Cathedral Music.
Salon Du Chocolat �Women only event'
Scary Little Girls invites a female-only audience to join them for a stimulating and intimate evening of storytelling celebrating the relationship between salons, chocolate and forbidden literature!
Kernow King - Buy one get one half price!
To celebrate the launch of Truro Festival, we are offering an exclusive discount to see Kernow King's hilarious show �Minority Rapport' at The Burrell Theatre, Truro School this coming Saturday 2nd April.
Artists working live all day
Come and see local artists Joe Armstrong, Debbie Orford and Ross Marshall working at Truro Arts Company!