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 Maddie Ransom Summer 2024

Fri 10 May 2024

Doors open 20:20, performance starts at 20:30

-NineFifteen-

In-person

NineFifteen are a new function band based in Cornwall.

-NineFifteen-
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ArtsCentre Mixing Bowl CROP Summer 2024

Tue 14 May 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Mixing Bowl Theatre: Apartment Twenty Something

In-person

Change is coming… 3 Flatmates living in Apartment 20-something are facing precarious times. Join ...

Mixing Bowl Theatre: Apartment Twenty Something
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ArtsCentre Coalition of Chaos Summer 2024

Tue 14 May 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

3-in-1

In-person

A triple bill featuring The Coalition of Chaos; Bethany MacDowall and Lauren Burchell

3-in-1
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ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 16 May 2024

Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00

Company VIVIDA

In-person

This work explores the reality and illusion of dreams and dissociation and invites the audience into...

Company VIVIDA
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ArtsCentre Company Gamma Summer 2023

Thu 16 May 2024

Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30

Company Gamma

In-person

A display of the three dimensions of self: mind, body and soul, come to life in an experiential perf...

Company Gamma
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ArtsCentre Company Muse Summer 2024

Thu 16 May 2024

Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00

Company Muse

In-person

Inspired by the Greek muses, figures who bestowed humanity with creativity, we are exploring the int...

Company Muse
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ArtsCentre Company Ran Summer 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00

Company RÉN

In-person

人 (RÉN) means “people” in Mandarin. Company RÉN delves into an open journey to find the auth...

Company RÉN
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ArtsCentre Company Move Summer 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30

COMPANY NOVA

In-person

An energetic and engaging piece, Company Nova explores the physical, emotional and metaphorical idea...

COMPANY NOVA
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ArtsCentre Anaar and Echo Summer 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00

Company Anaar and Company Echo

In-person

Company Anaar explores the dynamics of heritage, love, and new connections. An author, Poppy, writes...

Company Anaar and Company Echo
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ArtsCentre Site Specific Show Cropped Summer 2024

Sat 18 May 2024

Arrival at 10:45, performance starts at 11:00

AMATA Classes Site-Specific Dance Trail 2024

In-person

Come along to see the Site-Specific performance and Dance Trail that the young people from our Wedne...

AMATA Classes Site-Specific Dance Trail 2024
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artsCentre FTI Shows Summer 2024

Fri 24 May 2024

Shows at 13:30 & 18:00

Falmouth University Fashion and Sportswear Design Graduate Shows

In-person

Join us at Penryn Campus for our 2024 Fashion and Sportswear Design Graduate Shows celebrating the c...

Falmouth University Fashion and Sportswear Design Graduate Shows
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ArtsCentre Deep Listening Film Poster Summer 2024

Fri 07 Jun 2024

Film screening starts at 13:30

Film Screening of 'Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros' directed by Daniel Weintraub

In-person

Voices on the Edge are excited to share the first Cornwall screening of 'Deep Listening: The Story o...

Film Screening of 'Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros' directed by Daniel Weintraub
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ArtsCentre Kyra Norman All Ears Summer 2024

Fri 07 Jun 2024

Workshop starts at 15:45

All ears: listening as an embodied act

In-person

In collaboration with Kyra Norman and Deep Time Moving, Voices on the Edge are happy to present “A...

All ears: listening as an embodied act
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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

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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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