What's On

Truro Cathedral will be closed from 10:00 - 13:00 for general visiting

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:54 GMT

Truro Cathedral will be closed for general visiting from 10:00 - 13:00 due to a funeral. The cathedral will be open afterwards as usual.

Thank you for your understanding.

Exhibition Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:46 GMT

Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World showcases the work of 33 artists, including painters, sculptors and photographers. Together, they present a varied and engaging collection of artworks inspired by the Natural World, offering visitors a chance to explore a wide range of styles, viewpoints and creative responses.

All artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Truro Cathedral.

A Million Acts of Hope

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:45 GMT

At a time when division can feel loud, the Another Way community want to bring together all of the every day acts of hope and shine a light on the people and communities making them happen.

They will have a table and some labels set up for you to write down what brings you hope, to show that hope is active in our world.

This will be available during the cathedral's general visiting times.

For more information about this on the Million Acts of Hope website and Another Way community's website

Organ Concert

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:46:00 GMT

The 2026 Truro Cathedral Organ Concert Series welcomes first-rate organists to play Truro’s acclaimed Father Willis Organ.

This weeks organist is Truro Cathedral's assistant director of music, Andrew Wyatt.

Andrew presents a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s monumental work, L’Ascension; fitting that it is taking place on Ascension Day.

Messiaen’s four movement work, L’Ascension, is celebrated for its harmonies, rhythms, and spiritual depth. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the 20th century’s most remarkable organ masterpieces, live in concert, and performed on the day for which it was written.

Live-stream

The concert will be live-streamed on this page at 13:10 as well as the cathedral YouTube channel.

The series runs from March to October and each concert lasts around 45 minutes. There is no charge to attend or listen to these, and the cathedral only asks that if you are able, you consider making a donation - the income generated by the generosity of both the audience and artists (who play for free) directly supports music at the cathedral and the ability to continue to offer such community events.

Organ Concert Series 2026

Take a look at which organists are performing as part of the 2026 Organ Concert Series: 2026 Organ Concert Series

Truro Cathedral is a registered charity number 1207821 and relies on public donations to meet costs. Truro Cathedral welcomes regular or single donations from its supporters.

To give regularly by Direct Debit, please use the Parish Giving Scheme. Single donations can be made through the cathedral website.

Popular donations are £5/person

A Million Acts of Hope

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:45 GMT

At a time when division can feel loud, the Another Way community want to bring together all of the every day acts of hope and shine a light on the people and communities making them happen.

They will have a table and some labels set up for you to write down what brings you hope, to show that hope is active in our world.

This will be available during the cathedral's general visiting times.

For more information about this on the Million Acts of Hope website and Another Way community's website

Exhibition Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:46 GMT

All artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Truro Cathedral.

Energy, Excellence and Eccentricity: A History of Music at Truro Cathedral - a talk by James Anderson-Besant

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:58:00 GMT

Join Truro Cathedral's director of music, James Anderson-Besant as he brings to life some of the tales and myths of the choir of Truro Cathedral over the years. The talk will be held in the Assembly Room of the Old Cathedral School Building.

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James Anderson-Besant

Born in 1998, James Anderson-Besant grew up in Oxfordshire. He started learning the keyboard at primary school with Judith Ward, who ran the choir at St Helen’s Church, Benson; James joined the choir and later became its organist. He learned to play the organ with James Brown at Abingdon School, where he held academic and music scholarships.

After taking a gap year as the organ scholar of Gloucester Cathedral, which included teaching the first girl choristers in the cathedral’s history, James then spent four years as organ scholar, then assistant organist, of St John’s College Cambridge. With the college choir, he accompanied services, broadcasts, recordings and tours under the direction of Andrew Nethsingha, and helped train the choristers. He has broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4, and his playing for St John’s appears on many acclaimed CD releases, including Advent Live II, Ash Wednesday, and The Psalms. An organ student of Stephen Farr, James won second prize at the 2019 Northern Ireland International Organ Competition. He graduated in 2020 with a double starred first degree in music, and during the following year supervised Cambridge music students in harmony and keyboard skills.

From 2021-2023, James was assistant director of music at Exeter Cathedral, where he played the organ for the cathedral’s services, and assisted Timothy Noon in the training of the choristers and in the choir’s musical rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. He also directed the St Peter’s Singers, the cathedral’s auditioned voluntary choir.

In 2023, at the age of twenty-four, James was appointed director of music and organist of Truro Cathedral, becoming the youngest cathedral organist in the country. At Truro, James directs the cathedral choir in its daily rehearsals and services, and is responsible for all aspects of the cathedral’s musical output. He also conducts the Three Spires Singers.

In his spare time he enjoys walking, exploring Cornwall, and reading about history and engineering.

Timings

18:45 Arrival
19:15 Guest Speaker
20:00 Q&A
20:15 End

Tickets

Everyone is welcome to attend this talk and will require a ticket. Ticket holders will receive one complimentary drink on arrival. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.

Tickets are £10.00.

All money raised through tickets will go directly to supporting the upkeep and maintenance of Truro Cathedral.

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Truro Cathedral History and Heritage Volunteer Group

The Truro Cathedral History and Heritage Volunteer Group has been formed to encourage public engagement with the history and heritage of Truro Cathedral through interesting, welcome and community-focused talks. The talks will celebrate the cathedral's significant heritage, architecture, specific features, rich past, its role in Cornwall's cultural landscape and the stories of the people connected to it. There will be regular talks by local historians and heritage experts, covering a wide range of topics.

Talks will take place throughout the year, and often will be held either in the cathedral, the Chapter House or the Assembly Room in the Old Cathedral School building, offering a unique setting to deepen our understanding of its history.

Everyone is welcome whether you're a seasoned historian, a complete beginner, or simply passionate about Cornish history.

Sign Up

If you want to keep up to date with all things history and heritage at Truro Cathedral including what new talks are happening and other updates, please fill in your details on this sign up form.

History and Heritage Interest Sign Up Form

A Call Out

The group would also like to hear from local historians, or those with knowledge of a particular area, who might be interested in giving a talk to the series so we can continue to build our annual calendar of events. If you are interested, please contact us at info@trurocathedral.org.uk

A Million Acts of Hope

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:45 GMT

At a time when division can feel loud, the Another Way community want to bring together all of the every day acts of hope and shine a light on the people and communities making them happen.

They will have a table and some labels set up for you to write down what brings you hope, to show that hope is active in our world.

This will be available during the cathedral's general visiting times.

For more information about this on the Million Acts of Hope website and Another Way community's website

Exhibition Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:46 GMT

All artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Truro Cathedral.

Truro Cathedral is Closed for General Visiting from 12:00 - 15:00

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:23:33 GMT

Truro Cathedral will be closed for general visiting from 12:00 - 15:00 due to a wedding. The cathedral will be open before and afterwards as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A big congratulations to the happy couple!

The Phantom of the Opera: with live organ soundtrack from David Briggs

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:58:00 GMT

The world-renowned organist David Briggs will improvise a live accompaniment to the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera.

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Briggs, former Organist of Truro Cathedral 1989-1994, will showcase his extraordinary talent on our iconic Father Willis organ, as he creates an electrifying soundtrack, delivering an unforgettable, once in a lifetime evening of cinematic and musical drama.

His electrifying improvisation will transform the silent classic into a powerful, one-night-only experience, where music and film merge in breathtaking harmony within the cathedral’s awe-inspiring setting.

Tickets

Adult: £14

U18s: £5

Tickets are available via the 'Book Now' button below.

Sunday Eucharist

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:53:00 GMT

This Common Worship service lasts just over an hour and re-lives the Last Supper, where Jesus took bread and wine and said they had become his body and his blood. This service is held in the Nave of the cathedral and culminates in communion.

This service will be live-streamed on this page at 10:00 and the replay will be available to watch on this page after the service has finished. If you have any problems viewing the live stream or replay, please visit our YouTube channel

Truro Cathedral is a self-funded organisation and relies on public donations to meet costs. Truro Cathedral welcomes regular or single donations from its supporters. To give regularly by Direct Debit, please use the Parish Giving Scheme. Single donations can be made through the cathedral website.

A Million Acts of Hope

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:00 GMT

At a time when division can feel loud, the Another Way community want to bring together all of the every day acts of hope and shine a light on the people and communities making them happen.

They will have a table and some labels set up for you to write down what brings you hope, to show that hope is active in our world.

This will be available during the cathedral's general visiting times.

For more information about this on the Million Acts of Hope website and Another Way community's website

Exhibition Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT

All artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Truro Cathedral.

Sunday Evensong

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:55:00 GMT

Sunday Choral Evensong. This service will be live-streamed on this page at 16:00 and the replay will be available to watch on this page after the service has finished. If you have any problems viewing the live stream or replay, please visit our YouTube channel

Kres led by Another Way

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:41:47 GMT

Kres (Cornish for “peace”) is a space for stillness, reflection, and creative worship, hosted by Another Way, a pioneering community based in Truro. Inspired by Cornwall’s rich spiritual heritage, Kres weaves together ancient and contemporary expressions of faith through music, poetry, storytelling, and liturgy.

Each gathering explores a different theme—sometimes rooted in the seasons, sometimes in the stories of saints and seekers who have walked before us, and always in the deep questions of life, faith, and reconciliation. We hold in tension the longing for peace and the reality of struggle, both in our own hearts and in the world around us.

Kres is a space for everyone. Whether you come with faith, doubt, or curiosity, you are welcome. We use the language of the Christian tradition while making room for personal reflection and interpretation. You are invited to participate in prayers, songs, and readings as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Another Way Website

Exhibition Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:46 GMT

All artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Truro Cathedral.

A Million Acts of Hope

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:45 GMT

At a time when division can feel loud, the Another Way community want to bring together all of the every day acts of hope and shine a light on the people and communities making them happen.

They will have a table and some labels set up for you to write down what brings you hope, to show that hope is active in our world.

This will be available during the cathedral's general visiting times.

For more information about this on the Million Acts of Hope website and Another Way community's website

A Million Acts of Hope

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:45 GMT

At a time when division can feel loud, the Another Way community want to bring together all of the every day acts of hope and shine a light on the people and communities making them happen.

They will have a table and some labels set up for you to write down what brings you hope, to show that hope is active in our world.

This will be available during the cathedral's general visiting times.

For more information about this on the Million Acts of Hope website and Another Way community's website

Exhibition Cathedral of Creativity: Creation and the Natural World

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:15:46 GMT

All artworks are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Truro Cathedral.