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 Nick Darke Summer 2025

Fri 20 Jun 2025

Doors open 18:30, performance starts at 18:45

Nick Darke: Life, Work, Legacy

In-person

Please join us for an evening showcasing the talent, versatility and humour embodied in the work of ...

Nick Darke: Life, Work, Legacy
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ArtsCentre NYDC Experience Workshop Summer 2025

Sun 29 Jun 2025

Workshop from 16:30 - 18:30

NYDC Recruitment Workshop 2025

In-person

NYDC begins its search for the next intake of young dancers to join the company and work with Alleyn...

NYDC Recruitment Workshop 2025
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artsCentre NYDC 2025 Summer 2025

Sun 29 Jun 2025

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

Gravity | National Youth Dance Company x Boy Blue

In-person

Boy Blue’s radical vision meets the super talents of the young dancers of NYDC

Gravity | National Youth Dance Company x Boy Blue
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ArtsCentre Creative Rise Open Studio Updated Summer 2025

Fri 11 Jul 2025

Event starts at 14:00

Creative Rise Cornwall - Open Studio

In-person

Creative Rise Cornwall is a new artist development programme nurturing the next generation of dance ...

Creative Rise Cornwall - Open Studio
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ArtsCentre Si Waite E3 Performance Summer 2025

Sat 12 Jul 2025

Various times, please see event listing

Immersive Audiovisual Performance by Dr Simon Waite / National Trevor

In-person

Join Dr Simon Waite (National Trevor) for an immersive audiovisual performance.

Immersive Audiovisual Performance by Dr Simon Waite / National Trevor
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ArtsCentre AMATA YP Classes Show Our House Summer 2025

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

AMATA Classes Summer Show 2025: Our House

In-person

This summer our Creative Dance and Contemporary Technique classes, with a little help from Propeller...

AMATA Classes Summer Show 2025: Our House
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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Summer 2025

Sat 26 Jul 2025

Sat 26 & Sun 27 July, 10:00 - 17:00 each day

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13

In-person

Spend two days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Tue 05 Aug 2025

Intensive Dates: 5-7 Aug 2025

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners

In-person

Discover the joy of salsa dancing in this three-day intensive short course led by James, our experie...

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners
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ArtsCentre NewsiesJr Summer 2025

Mon 18 Aug 2025

Summer School Dates 18-23 Aug 2025

Musical Theatre Summer School: Disney's Newsies Jr.

In-person

Do you have a passion for performance or ever dreamt of taking on a lead role in a musical? Now is y...

Musical Theatre Summer School: Disney's Newsies Jr.
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Tue 19 Aug 2025

Intensive Dates: 19-21 Aug 2025

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Improvers

In-person

Take your Salsa Dance skills to the next level during this fun, three-day intensive course, led by J...

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Improvers

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. 

Plan your visit
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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