Penzance's favourite theatre for live music and performing arts since 1969.
Parade Street, Penzance
Joined November 2013
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Widdershins
Widdershins is an exciting original work, scripted specifically for David, by renowned writer Carl Grose and directed by Olivier Award winner Simon Harvey.
Friday 30th October
7:30 pm
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Woodkern: The Next Generation of Folk
An exciting new 7-piece band showcasing some of the South West’s most outstanding young musicians.
Tuesday 27th October
8:00 pm
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Martyn Joseph
Friday 6th November 2026
8:00 pm
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How to Catch a Book Witch
The show features live music, puppetry and storytelling. Created with inclusion and accessibility in mind and including key word signing and integrated captions.
Monday 26th October
2:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
Common Ground
A 4 piece Americana group from Bristol.
With their four-part harmonies, intricate instrumental arrangements & catchy melodies, they're set to capture the imagination of audiences for many years to come.
Thurs 5th Nov
8:00 pm
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Joshua Arnold and Therine
Original experimental folk, featuring historically accurate charms and Prayers about 1612’s Lancashire witch trials
Wednesday 4th November
8:00 pm
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Return of the Skata-Likes
A high-energy celebration of classic ska, two-tone and reggae, bringing a feel-good night full of rhythm, brass and singalong moments.
Saturday 24th October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
Fright Night – Halloween Circus Celebration
Step into the shadows this Halloween with Cirk Hes Fright Night – a spine-tingling, high-impact circus experience for ages 16+.
Saturday 31st October 2026
7:30 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
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Praying For The Rain
Their music blends contemporary folk & roots, with singer-songwriter sensibilities & combines emotive lead vocals with beautifully crafted harmonies, melodies & rhythms.
Friday 23rd Oct
8:00 pm
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Around About Dusk
Their work has featured on BBC Radio 6 Music and been highlighted as a Fresh Fave on Fresh on the Net and they have been shortlisted for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in November 2025.
Thursday 22nd October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
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How about reading your way through our collection of le Carré novels ahead of this year’s John le Carré memorial lecture? You can find the collection in the hallway sitting between Agatha Christie & Henning Mankell. Book tickets for the upcoming lecture theacornpenzance.com/.../age….
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In the leadup to our John le Carré Memorial lecture on 25th Nov, we go back to 2024, and @taswestcornwall’s commission of a portrait of le Carré by local artist Gary Long. Book tickets for this year's talk with Jonny Geller at the Acorn or via our website:shorturl.at/4nQds
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Chantel McGregor
Chantel’s single ‘Take The Power’ was playlisted for five weeks on Planet Rock radio. She has been featured on Sky News, BBC Radio Five Live, and BBC Radio Four.
Wednesday 21st October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
An Evening with The FORCEFIELDS
A spellbinding multi-sensory universe dissolving the border between live concert and immersive theatre experience.
Thursday 29th October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
Squashbox Theatre: Shivers and Shadows
Recommended for brave children aged 6+ (accompanied by their scaredy-cat grown-ups)
Wednesday 28th October 2026
4:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
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China Crisis
On stage, China Crisis remain true originals: blending classic songs, new work, and the humour and heart that make every performance unforgettable.
Sunday 18th October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
Woodkern: The Next Generation of Folk
An exciting new 7-piece band showcasing some of the South West’s most outstanding young musicians.
Tuesday 27th October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
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China Crisis
On stage, China Crisis remain true originals: blending classic songs, new work, and the humour and heart that make every performance unforgettable.
Sunday 18th October
8:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…
How to Catch a Book Witch
The show features live music, puppetry and storytelling. Created with inclusion and accessibility in mind and including key word signing and integrated captions.
Monday 26th October
2:00 pm
Tickets:theacornpenzance.com/events/…