Entertainment

Newquay has plenty of entertainment day or evening for all ages.

Lane Theatre

If its regular live performances you prefer then the Lane Theatre is a 138 seat venue showing plays from the Newquay Dramatic Society and also performances from musicians and entertainers – from comedy entertainers to music tribute acts in a number of ‘one night only’ shows.

Cinema

There is a modern 4 screen, digital cinema able to show 3D movies and also regularly shows live broadcasts of theatre plays and filming competitions. At times it is also a live theatre for one-off events.

Local Entertainment

Many of our pubs and café’s normally feature live acts to suit a wide range of tastes, ranging from local bands and performers showcasing their talents to live poetry readings.  A particular place of interest is Whiskers Cafe in the town centre with entertainment most nights in a very wide selection of musical styles. Plus, they also run open mic nights which are always great entertainment. 

Events

Newquay hosts many events throughout the year of which the yearly Boardmasters Festival is a major 3 day event, both a celebration of the best in the current music and a surfing competition plus fairground . Held at two locations, Watergate Bay for the main music stages, carnival rides and the camping where Fistral Beach is mainly for the surfing and sports events.

July’s yearly Newquay Carnival Week is a great time for entertainment both day and evening culminating in the Carnival Parade. Other regular events include the foodies dream that is Septembers Newquay Fish Festival where you can try the local produce and be entertained by celebrity chef live demonstrations. There also regular events on the Killacourt including local town bands and a number of entertaining charity events held throughout the year.

Ballroom Dancing

The Atlantic hotel is a venue for Ballroom. Please contact them about Latin and Sequence dancing nights.