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What's On in Newquay

Q: What live music is on in Newquay over the next four weeks?

We currently list 3 gigs in Newquay between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 3 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Newquay gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which Newquay venues have the most on?

Right now: Truro Cathedral, Truro Hall for Cornwall, Project 83. In total we track 18 grassroots venues in Newquay, of which 3 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Newquay venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Newquay?

Newquay has 7 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Newquay open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Newquay over the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. 3 gigs listed in Newquay over the next 28 days across 3 venues. In total we track 18 grassroots venues and 7 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Newquay gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Newquay between 14 Aug and 11 Sept.

Saturday: 1 gig
Tuesday: 1 gig
Most listed genres: Tribute Act (1), Rock (1), Pop (1)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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3 different Newquay venues have something on in the next 28 days.

Truro Cathedral — 1 gig
Truro Hall for Cornwall — 1 gig
Project 83 — 1 gig
15 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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7 regular open mic nights running in Newquay. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Updated daily · 3 gigs in Newquay over the next four weeks

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Support grassroots music in Newquay

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Newquay still has 18 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 3 gigs across Newquay over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 18 grassroots venues and 7 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Newquay listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Newquay

Every grassroots gig we hold for Newquay in the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. Updated daily.

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The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

Truro Cathedral·Truro Moresk & Trehaverne, Newquay

Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 19:00–20:45

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Tony Blackburn

Truro Hall for Cornwall·Truro Moresk & Trehaverne, Newquay

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · 19:30

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GenreRock, Pop

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The Best Of Smashing Pumpkins - Project 83, Newquay

Project 83·Newquay Central & Pentire, Newquay

Friday, 4 September 2026 · 19:30–23:00

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Venues in Newquay

Where live music actually happens in Newquay.

Falmouth › High Street★★★★★ (—)

100-cap Falmouth cocktail bar and music venue.

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Community village hall hosting folk and acoustic.

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Truro › Back Quay★★★★★ (—)

Cornwall's leading theatre and arts venue

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Truro › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Intimate indie and live music venue in Truro

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Cornwall's largest indoor music venue, in the heart of Falmouth.

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Mon10:00–16:00
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Plymouth venue with tribute acts.

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Penzance › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Indie and live music venue in Penzance

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Sat15:30–00:00
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The Betjeman Centre, Wadebridge

Wadebridge★★★★★ (—)

Wadebridge community centre with events.

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Lively Truro town-centre bar with Tuesday open mic, DJs and weekend karaoke.

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Historic 16th-century quayside pub with live music and harbour views.

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Converted bank building on Church Street.

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Mon19:00–00:00
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Sat19:00–00:00
Sun19:00–00:00

Falmouth › Custom House Quay, Arwenack★★★★★ (—)

Award-winning Falmouth cellar ale bar with folk nights and open mics.

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Falmouth pub with Tuesday folk sessions and Wednesday open mic

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Nuts about beer and music.

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Falmouth › Harbourside★★★★★ (—)

Falmouth harbourside pub with a Monday open mic.

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Town Hall, Wadebridge

Wadebridge★★★★★ (—)

Wadebridge's town-centre hall hosting concerts and the Cornwall Folk Festival

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Wadebridge live events venue.

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The beating heart of live music in Newquay

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MonClosed
Tue17:00–02:00
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Sat18:00–02:00
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Open mics in Newquay

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

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34 Church Street, Falmouth

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31 Killigrew Street, The Moor, TR11 3PW, Falmouth

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Custom House Quay, Falmouth

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What's on in Newquay — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Newquay, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Newquay over the next four weeks?

We currently list 3 gigs in Newquay between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 3 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Newquay gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Newquay?

None of the Newquay gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Newquay open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Newquay?

There is no clear busiest night in Newquay at the moment — the 3 listed gigs are spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which Newquay venues have the most on?

Right now: Truro Cathedral, Truro Hall for Cornwall, Project 83. In total we track 18 grassroots venues in Newquay, of which 3 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Newquay venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Newquay?

Newquay has 7 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Newquay open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Newquay, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Newquay venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Newquay matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Newquay still has 18 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Newquay gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Newquay gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

3 gigs listed in Newquay over the next four weeks, across 18 grassroots venues and 7 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Newquay

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