What's On

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 Elli-Mae McGlone.

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 Celebration of Buxtehude

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Drama and sublime counterpoint—experience the genius who inspired Bach! Join us for a musical feast. Beautiful, virtuosic organ, string trios and sacred music. Sung by Counter-tenor, Colin Wilson, Strings & Organist, Andrew Wyatt

Tickets £15 per person including a glass of wine in the interval.

Programme

Truro Cathedral Tower Tours

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:13:00 GMT

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See rarely-seen sights with a tour of the cathedral roof spaces, including, with this special tour, ascending the Victoria (central) Tower to see exceptional views across Truro. The tour also takes you into the South West Tower where you can see (but not ascend) the wooden stairway leading to the top of that tower.

Tours on this date take place during general visiting hours, your £35.50 tour ticket covers your tour. There is no admission charge to visit, however, we do encourage donations. All funds raised will directly support the care and upkeep of Truro Cathedral.

Please note

A maximum of 6 people will be on each tour. Tours can last up to 90 minutes and take place between 10:00 and 17:15.

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More Information

Each tour is facilitated by a guide who will lead the group up the enclosed spiral staircases to the cathedral roof spaces and towers.

The stairways are steep and narrow, reducing (to 48cm wide) as you ascend over 200 steps. At the top of the first spiral stairway is a short and narrow (45cm wide x 195cm high) corridor leading to the walkway through the Western roof void.

From here you will be taken into the South West Tower. Access here has a restricted height of 150cm. You will need to walk crouched and up a small ladder into the South West Tower. You will not be able to ascend further than this level in this tower. From here you will return to the Western roof void.

The roof void is traversed by a wooden gangway, which has handrails. You will pass through two voids before arriving over the Crossing, where you can see the cathedral floor and Quire areas. From here you will explore the other roof spaces at the 80ft level. There is a balcony area which you can see over and through above the Crossing. Caution is to be taken when viewing, moving around the rigging and other trip hazards which exist in this space.

After taking all that there is to see at the 80ft level the group will ascend the Victoria Tower via a narrow spiral staircase. This staircase is narrower than the first and narrows further as you ascend. There is limited headroom 150cm in some sections. You will emerge into a roof section near the top of the tower for a rest and to view the inside of the tower. The ascent will resume again when everyone is ready to the top of the tower where you will be enclosed by a parapet that is over 7' tall. There are plenty of apertures for views over Truro, however, again there are some sections with limited headroom.

The guide will be accompanied by a safety steward on each tour. Please note that there are cables on the ground in some areas. Care is needed to avoid any trips or falls.

When arriving for your tour, please wait at the Welcome Desk. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour start time to ensure that you have time to complete the waiver acknowledging the safety points noted here.

Safety Information

This tour is unsuitable for anyone who has any condition or difficulties arising from exertion or any mobility difficulty.
The minimum age for anyone undertaking a tower tour is 18.
There are several areas with a low ceiling level. Caution must be undertaken. Safety helmets will be available. There are also hazards at floor level which present risks of trip. The stewards will identify these.
Flat (sensible) footwear must be worn.
Participants are encouraged to wear gloves or must wash their hands at the conclusion of the tour due to the amount of dust on surfaces.
The tour has been risk-assessed. Should a medical incident occur which would result in the need for resuscitation then it is unlikely that this would be successful given the confined space. Similarly, if a medical evacuation is needed then it is unlikely that this would be successful. This risk must be considered by anyone considering taking part in a tour.
Should a tour participant feel that they cannot proceed with the tour at any time, then they will be accompanied to the ground level by a steward.
The tour team will remain in contact with the team on the ground floor at all times.
All guides and stewards have undertaken the required safeguarding training for leading these groups.

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Private Tours

If you're looking for a more intimate, personalised experience, we also offer private booked tower tours for groups. Please note these tours are chargeable. For more information or to book a private tour, please email info@trurocathedral.org.uk

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.

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 14:41:00 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.

July’s Kres service will explore the mystical symbolism of oak trees, with help from guest contributor Sophie Craven of The Convivial. They’ll use readings, poems, ambient music and ritual to explore the story of these mighty trees, rediscovering their religious and spiritual significance for today.

Kres is an hour of ambient music, contemplative prayer inspired by Celtic Christianity, storytelling and poetry; a chance to wander the cathedral and find quiet moments.

Another Way is a community rooted in Cornwall, inspired by the land, its spirituality and its stories. Drawing on the traditions of Celtic Christianity we follow in the footsteps of those who shaped this 'Land of Saints.' We gather across Cornwall, sharing meals, worship, creativity and the arts, pilgrimage, prayer and acts of service, living a rich, seasonal rhythm together. In a time when many are searching for meaning and hope, we rediscover ancient practices that ground us and reconnect us to God, to one another, and to the land. Another Way is an invitation to walk this path.

Kres is a space for everyone, whether you come with faith, doubt, or curiosity, you are welcome. They 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

Truro Cathedral Roof Tours

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:37:00 GMT

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See rarely-seen sights with a tour of the cathedral roof spaces.

Explore the hidden world with our exclusive roof space tour at Truro Cathedral. Journey into the cathedral's lofty roof space for unique vantage points, offering seldom-seen perspectives of the architecture and grandeur within. Discover the cathedral's untold stories and gain a newfound appreciation for its history as you navigate this captivating behind-the-scenes experience. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to delve into the heart of the cathedral from an entirely new angle.

Tours can last up to 30 minutes and run in 45 min slots between 10:00-11:30. Maximum of 10 people per tour.

Tours on these dates take place during general visiting hours, your £15.50 tour ticket covers your tour. There is no admission charge to visit, however we do encourage donations. All funds raised will directly support the care and upkeep of Truro Cathedral.

Please note

The stairways are steep and narrow, reducing (to 48cm wide) as you ascend over 200 steps. At the top of the first spiral stairway is a short and narrow (45cm wide x 195cm height) corridor leading to the walkway through the Western roof void.

Each tour is facilitated by a guide who will lead the group up the enclosed spiral staircases to the cathedral roof spaces and towers.

Book Tickets

Safety Information

This tour is unsuitable for anyone who has any condition or difficulties arising from exertion or any mobility difficulty.
This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 11, and under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
There are several areas with a low ceiling level. Caution must be undertaken. Safety helmets will be available. There are also hazards at floor level which present risks of trip. The stewards will identify these.
Flat (sensible) footwear must be worn.
Participants are encouraged to wear gloves or must wash their hands at the conclusion of the tour due to the amount of dust on surfaces.
The tour has been risk-assessed. Should a medical incident occur which would result in the need for resuscitation then it is unlikely that this would be successful given the confined space. Similarly, if a medical evacuation is needed then it is unlikely that this would be successful. This risk must be considered by anyone considering taking part in a tour.
Should a tour participant feel that they cannot proceed with the tour at any time, then they will be accompanied to the ground level by a steward.
The tour team will remain in contact with the team on the ground floor at all times.
All guides and stewards have undertaken the required safeguarding training for leading these groups.

Book Tickets

Private Tours

If you're looking for a more intimate, personalised experience, we also offer private booked roof tours for groups. Please note these tours are chargeable. For more information or to book a private tour, please email info@trurocathedral.org.uk

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:00 GMT

The Cornish Celtic Way is a 125 mile / 200km pilgrimage route from St Germans Priory to the iconic destination of St Michael's Mount which takes in the stories of the Cornish Celtic Saints along the route and visits Celtic chapels, holy wells and Celtic crosses and incorporates 60 miles / 96 km of Cornish coast path and two established pilgrimage routes: the Saints Way & St Michael's Way. This exhibition shows the stories and images created by Belgium photographer, Luk Collet, from his travels along the route in 2021 and 2022. The exhibition consists of 26 large panels showing photographs and Luk's reflective text. There is a QR Code link on each panel in three languages that allows access to more information, local drone footage and also interviews with pilgrims and those who sustain the pilgrim's welcome along the route.

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:37 GMT

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:37 GMT

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet

Coffee Morning run by Friends of Truro Cathedral

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:50:00 GMT

There will be 3 additional Friends coffee mornings during the months of June, July and August in the Cathedral Chapter House. Everybody is welcome to come along whether they are a member or not and especially those visiting the cathedral.

There will be a lot of chatter and laughter, homemade cakes will be on sale and raffle tickets can be purchased throughout the morning.

Everybody is welcome to come along, whether they are a Member or not. If you have enjoyed yourself, perhaps you may wish to join!

Friends of Truro Cathedral Website

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:37 GMT

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet

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 Julian Haggart.

Live-stream

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

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

Truro Cathedral Tower Tours

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:13:00 GMT

Book Tickets

Please note

A maximum of 6 people will be on each tour. Tours can last up to 90 minutes and take place between 10:00 and 17:15.

Book Tickets

More Information

Each tour is facilitated by a guide who will lead the group up the enclosed spiral staircases to the cathedral roof spaces and towers.

The guide will be accompanied by a safety steward on each tour. Please note that there are cables on the ground in some areas. Care is needed to avoid any trips or falls.

Safety Information

This tour is unsuitable for anyone who has any condition or difficulties arising from exertion or any mobility difficulty.
The minimum age for anyone undertaking a tower tour is 18.
There are several areas with a low ceiling level. Caution must be undertaken. Safety helmets will be available. There are also hazards at floor level which present risks of trip. The stewards will identify these.
Flat (sensible) footwear must be worn.
Participants are encouraged to wear gloves or must wash their hands at the conclusion of the tour due to the amount of dust on surfaces.
The tour has been risk-assessed. Should a medical incident occur which would result in the need for resuscitation then it is unlikely that this would be successful given the confined space. Similarly, if a medical evacuation is needed then it is unlikely that this would be successful. This risk must be considered by anyone considering taking part in a tour.
Should a tour participant feel that they cannot proceed with the tour at any time, then they will be accompanied to the ground level by a steward.
The tour team will remain in contact with the team on the ground floor at all times.
All guides and stewards have undertaken the required safeguarding training for leading these groups.

Book Tickets

Private Tours

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:37 GMT

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet

Kernow Voices Summer Lunchtime Concert

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:48:00 GMT

Kernow Voices are a combined community choir that brings together it's 3 branches, who all meet from 13:00 - 14:30 once a week. Penwith (based in Marazion) on a Monday, Helston on Tuesday and Truro every Wednesday.

This concert has become their annual summer concert and a chance to showcase the work put in over the year. Each choir enjoys the chance to sing together in 2, 3 or 4 parts, as well as the social side with occasional cakey teas!

This year, they will be bringing you a wonderful mix of differing styles to suit all tastes featuring a handpicked selection from their ever growing repertoire. You’ll enjoy the infectious energy created by a lineup of timeless pop and folk classics together with soaring contemporary anthems. The perfect retreat for an hour of free entertainment where you can come and go as you like.

If you’re interested in finding out more about our wonderful choirs feel free to contact us at kernowvoices@outlook.com

All are welcome to attend this concert. There is no charge for entry.

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:37 GMT

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet

Jean-Michel Jarre's Oxygene performed by Mark Jenkins

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Unfortunately, the Oxygene concert has been cancelled due to a medical issue affecting the performer. We’re very sorry for any disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding. All ticket holders will receive a full refund.

It's 50 years since Jean-Michel Jarre's 18 million selling ecologically aware album "Oxygene" changed the face of popular electronic and ambient music. Now music technology expert Mark Jenkins performs the album in its entirety accompanied by lights, lasers and artificial intelligence computer graphic projections. The evening opens with two other classics of electronic space music from 1976 - Ashra's beautiful and emotive "New Age Of Earth" and Klaus Schulze's powerful and evocative "Moondawn".

Mark Jenkins is the creator of "Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells for the Moog Synthesizer", "Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon for the Moog Synthesizer", and "50 Years of Kraftwerk's Autobahn". Having performed around the UK and Europe and in the USA, Brazil, Russia and China, he has written on almost every major music technology publication in the UK and is the author of "Analog Synthesizers", the world's leading book in its field.

The "Oxygene" performance features classic analog and cutting edge music technology including the groundbreaking and newly released ESI XSynth from Germany.

www.markjenkinsmusic.com

Tickets

Adults £15
U18s £7.50

Doors Open 19:00

Sunday Eucharist

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:53:00 GMT

Cornish Celtic Way Exhibition

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:00 GMT

There is no charge to come and see the exhibition.

Photo Credit: Luk Collet