Featured Events in Penzance in 2025 (August Updated)

Richard Sorrell on British Watercolour Discover the beauty of British watercolour through this captivating and exclusive lecture with Richard Sorrell! 📆Wednesday 15 Jan 2025 🕢Doors open at 7.00PM for a 7.30PM start 📍Penlee House Gallery & Musuem, Penzance. 🎟 £7.00 for Friends of Penlee House | £15.00 for Non-Friends Join The Friends of Penlee House at Penlee House Gallery & Museum for this amazing lecture. Richard Sorrell is a past president of the Royal Watercolour Society and an authority on art and artists using this medium. He now works and lives near Penzance. He will talk about British watercolourist (and a few from Europe), their techniques and examples. Information Source: Friends of Penlee House | eventbrite

Explore Cornish Pirates v Gloucester Rugby sporting information for 31st January, as well as links for Rugby Union tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Cornish Pirates are a professional rugby union team based in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. They currently compete in the RFU Championship, the second tier of English rugby. The team was founded in 1945 and has a rich history of success, including five finalist appearances in the RFU Championship and winning the prestigious British and Irish Cup in 2010. The current squad is led by head coach Chris Stirling and boasts talented players from around the world, such as Alex Day, Tom Duncan, and Aaron Carpenter. The Pirates' home field is the Mennaye Field, which has a capacity of 10,500 and provides a lively atmosphere for fans to support their team. With a strong track record and a dedicated fan base, the Cornish Pirates continue to make their mark on the world of rugby union. Gloucester Kingsholm Stadium1 is one of the oldest and most successful rugby union teams in Kingsholm Stadium0. Founded in 1873, the team has a rich history and a loyal fan base. They compete in the top tier of English rugby, the Gallagher Premiership, and have consistently performed well, finishing in the top six of the league for the past five seasons. The team has also had success in European competitions, reaching the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup in 2019. Gloucester Rugby boasts a talented roster including international players such as Danny Cipriani, Lewis Ludlam, and Danny Cipriani. The famous Kingsholm Stadium is the team's home ground and has a capacity of over 16,000, providing an electric atmosphere for every match. With a strong legacy and a promising future, Gloucester Rugby continues to be a top contender in the world of rugby. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Welcome to the Glitterbeats Silent Disco at Jubilee Pool Cafe! Grab your headphones and choose from multiple channels of music to groove to, there's something for everyone. Following on from the hugely successful Winter Solsitice, Glitterbeats are back at Jubilee Pool and Cafè and this time the family are invited. Information Source: Glitter Beats | eventbrite

Explore accurate Cornish Pirates v Hartpury University sporting information for 15th February, as well as more Rugby Union times with Fixture Calendar. The Cornish Pirates are a professional rugby union team based in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. They currently compete in the RFU Championship, the second tier of English rugby. The team was founded in 1945 and has a rich history of success, including five finalist appearances in the RFU Championship and winning the prestigious British and Irish Cup in 2010. The current squad is led by head coach Chris Stirling and boasts talented players from around the world, such as Alex Day, Tom Duncan, and Aaron Carpenter. The Pirates' home field is the Mennaye Field, which has a capacity of 10,500 and provides a lively atmosphere for fans to support their team. With a strong track record and a dedicated fan base, the Cornish Pirates continue to make their mark on the world of rugby union. Hartpury University has a prestigious and highly-respected Rugby Union team that competes in various top-tier competitions. The team has achieved remarkable success, winning the BUCS Championship title multiple times and securing a spot in the prestigious National League 1. Their outstanding performance has also led to the team producing talented players who have gone on to represent their country at the international level. The team boasts a state-of-the-art stadium, with a seating capacity of over 2,000, providing an electrifying atmosphere for fans to cheer on their favorite team. With a history of producing world-class players and a track record of winning prestigious competitions, Hartpury University's Rugby Union team is truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of rugby. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

NEWLYN WALKING TOURS WITH NEWLYN ART GALLERY DIRECTOR THU 17 APR / 10 JUL / 21 AUG / 18 SEP 2025 10.30 - 16.00, Newlyn Art Gallery Join us for a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Newlyn's back streets, where you'll meet local artists, explore historic studios and workshops, and uncover the village’s fascinating, often hidden, past. As both a thriving fishing port and a home for contemporary artists, Newlyn’s story blends its industrial roots with a vibrant cultural heritage. Led by Newlyn Art Gallery’s Director, James Green, and long-time Newlyn resident and Gallery team member Kathy Hill, this tour offers an insider’s look at the village’s history. For over 150 years, Newlyn has been a haven for artists, and you'll discover how today’s leading creatives continue to be inspired by its unique landscape. We’ll also visit studios that have been in continuous use for more than 130 years and delve into the Newlyn Tidal Observatory’s remarkable century-long collection of tidal data, still vital to modern climate research and artistic inspiration. During the tour, we’ll explore the current artistic life of the village while reflecting on its rich industrial and cultural heritage. Hear stories of how Newlyn’s environment has shaped the work of local artists in unexpected ways, and enjoy rare insights into the life of the gallery itself. The tour begins at Newlyn Art Gallery at 10:30 AM, where you'll be welcomed with coffee and cake at our scenic Garden Café. The day concludes back at the gallery at 4:00 PM. Important Information This walking tour involves frequent stops and Newlyn’s steep hills, side streets, and potentially slippery harbour areas. If you have accessibility needs, please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for the weather, as the walk will go ahead if a little light rain or mizzle is forecast, but we will cancel if heavy rain or wind are forecast as it's not not very enjoyable walking around in the rain all day. We will make a decision based on the weather three days before the date of the tour, so please leave your mobile number and an email address so we can contact you should we need to cancel. What past participants have said: Thank you for such an enjoyable day yesterday! A really enriching experience—we learned so much about Newlyn’s history and heritage. £95 per person, 'early bird booking' if you book by Monday 6 Jan 2025 £120 per person, limited to ten participants, booking essential. Refreshments and lunch are provided (please pay for your own drinks at the bar), and please bring a bottle of water with you. If you are a gallery Supporter, Patron or Art Lover, don't forget to use your 10% discount code. For any questions about this walking tour please contact Kathy Hill: kathy.hill@newlynartgallery.co.uk Access and Parking: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/visit/ Council car parks: St Peter's Hill, Newlyn, TR18 5EQ Newlyn Harbour car parks: Newlyn beachfront (at Sandy Cove) and Newlyn Harbour (close to Penlee Lifeboat Station). Information Source: Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange | eventbrite

We are heading into Local Elections on May 1st. Come to the Sustainable PZ Hustings to meet our local Cornwall Council candidates for the Newlyn, Moueholem, Paul & St Buryan Ward and the Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor Ward. Find out what they stand for, how they will represent your area and ask them questions on the things that matter to you. There is a focus on the environment and ocean health, and this is also a forum for other questions on local issues too. Please submit your question in advance on email to info@sustainablepz.co.uk and we will ask some on the night. Any that we don't have time to ask will be emailed to candidates, so they can reply to you. 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start. Please reserve a seat so we can prepare for numbers. Huge thanks to The Lugger for hosting us All candidates have been invited to take part on the evening. They are: Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor Hugh Eddy, Independent Juliet Line, Lib Dem Giane Mortimer, Reform Alison Thomas, Conservative Newlyn, Mousehole, Paul & St Buryan Timothy Bennet, Reform Ian Curnow, Independent Thalia Marrington, Lib Dem Andrew Watts, Conservative Information Source: Sustainable PZ | eventbrite

Anna Chorlton - Cornish Folk Tales Come join us for a captivating evening with Anna Chorlton , giant wrangler, piskie spyer and all-round expert on Cornish folk tales. West Cornwall is a land of tin-mine strewn cliffs and safe south harbours, with all the bustle of ships, fishing boats, gigs, industry, and tourists. The beaches are blessed with stretching sands, and tempting surf, stunning caves and rock formations, a sea lido, and a theatre beside the ocean. Along the cliffs lurk grumpy giants, playful piskeys and hungry dragons. The middle of Cornwall is clay country and farming. In the towns live wise women, dashing devils, strong wrestlers and fearless hurlers. Beware hissing spriggins, seducing sea women and restless ghosts. Let your imagination play with the spirit of West Penwith and immerse your mind in the stories within it. Capturing the magic of Cornwall, folklore writer Anna Chorlton retells its tales and introduces her new book Cornish Folk Tales of Place: Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall. The talk will be followed by a Q and A and then Anna will be signing copies of her books. Ticket price includes a complimentary drink. Join us and see how we transform our bookshop into a special evening event space. Limited tickets, so book now. Information Source: The Edge of the World Bookshop Ltd | eventbrite

Welcome to Ronin's Redemption - the boxing event of the year! Get ready for an action-packed night at Penzance Leisure Centre, where you'll witness 14 fights that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This show will not only be showcasing the future stars in the South West boxing scene, it is also going to be helping to fund 25 local charities that are supporting the communities of Cornwall and Devon. With a large charity raffle on the night, you can win a prize while all donations go to our charities. Don't miss out on the excitement - grab your tickets now! Information Source: Irvine Events | eventbrite

Collage Narrative A storytelling workshop using shape and cut paper, with Caroline Pedler. Great to spark new ideas for stories, or work through existing story ideas from a new perspective. Using the structure of the picturebook format we create a series of 3 images using simple shapes. Mindfully composing and considering chosen elements to create an abstract narrative. Using the thumbnailing, storyboarding process to add, expand and refine ideas into a basic storyline, ready for further development. Caroline Pedler is a Cornish born Illustrator, artist and educator who has illustrated 59 children's picturebooks over the past 25 years. Being a predominantly co-edition (foreign publishers) illustrator in the past, her books have been translated into 27 different languages and read all over the world with her picturebook illustrations being exhibited most recently in Italy, Shanghai and locally here in Redruth, Cornwall. Along with designing and facilitating various creative workshops around the county, Caroline mentors in art and Illustration, is a long course tutor at Newlyn School of Art and works as a part-time BA & MA illustration lecturer at Arts University Plymouth. She is currently taking a year away from academia, funded by the Arts Council DYCP grant, to work on her picturebook process as an author & illustrator. Caroline uses her expertise in the picturebook process, and her love for abstract shape and composition to encourage and inspire unique and personal stories in a fun, accessible and explorative way. Caroline Pedler MA (She/ Her) www.carolinepedler.co.uk @cpedlerpics @collage_366 All materials included. Information Source: eventbrite

Armada is an evocative and multi-layered installation, made up of around 35 boats of varying sizes,Hew Locke is one of this country's leading contemporary artists, with a practice that explores the language of colonial and post-colonial power, how different cultures fashion identities through visual symbols of authority, and how these representations are altered by the passage of time.