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Upcoming Events

Join us in Playing Place, Truro for live music, comedy, seasonal gatherings, great food and more.

13th – 27th SEPTEMBER 2026

TRURO CAMERA CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITON

We are going to be hosting our first photography exhibition in September… courtesy of the lovely folk at the Truro Camera Club & Jam first photography. Photographs will be on display from 13th – 27th Sept.
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There will be a little get together also the evening of Sunday 27th Sept everyone welcome, you will be able to meet some of the club members and chat to them about what they get up to.
So if you fancy yourself as a bit of a David Bailey but have never quite gotten round to it, this could be your opportunity to meet some likeminded people and get the support you need to get going.

FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER –  2026 19:00 – 22:30

FYFE DANGERFIELD (Guillemots) support from Kezia Warwood

Guillemots lead singer heads to The Arborist Cafe for an intimate solo performance.
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Fyfe Dangerfield is perhaps best known as the frontman & chief songwriter of cinematic-pop band Guillemots, whose debut 2006 album “Through the Windowpane” was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize.

Over the past decade or so, he’s been harvesting a vast & mysterious body of STUFF, spanning the full ecstatic spectrum of creative colour.

The first fruits of this blossoming universe were shared in 2018, in the beguiling series “Birdwatcher” – twelve dreamlike episodes of music, songs, sounds & surreal conversation, each with accompanying artworks & “menus”, available to listen to for free via Dangerfield’s new broadcast HQ & production house: Channels May Change (www.channelsmaychange.com)

Now, following a tantalising breadcrumb trail of one-off singles, music videos, archive releases, instagram track snippets, and even an album of piano improvisations recorded on an iPhone .. Dangerfield has unveiled Channels May Change’s latest innovative venture “The Stream“; a never-ending, constantly evolving lighthouse transmission .. a living, breathing album in the form of a radio station, broadcasting 24/7, with the running order curated by Chance.

2026 now sees the Channels May Change Universe expanding ever more, with all manner of record releases, live happenings & assorted goodies on the way ..

Support on the night comes from local singer-songwriter Kezia Warwood.

Food truck on the night.

Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2026, DOORS 19:00, SHOW 20:00

Comedy Cove Presents Dave Fulton

Get ready for a big night of live stand-up at The Arborist Café, with Dave Fulton, Chris Brooker, Carly O’Connor and MC Chris Chopping.
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Comedy Cove brings Dave Fulton to The Arborist Café in Playing Place, Truro, for a night packed with laughs.

Food is available from 18:00, doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00. Free parking is available on site.

Get your friends together and book your tickets through VS Events.

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SATURDAY MARCH 20th 2027

Dark Cornwall Fête

Dark Cornwall Fête has moved to The Arborist at Killiow Estate, Playing Place, with an expanded vision for Samhain.
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On 20 March, Dark Cornwall Fête gathers at The Arborist at Killiow Estate, Playing Place, just outside Truro.

Expect canvas tents, marquees, covered stages, makers, music by @get_folkd_promotions, puppets, cosplay, life-size creatures, art exhibition, and a great bonfire at the heart of the field for the Samhain ritual.

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Past Events

A look back at events we’ve already hosted. Tap to expand.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 2026 DOORS 17:30

SEPTEMBER SHINDIG FAMILY SILENT DISCO

Local DJ’s – The Soul Reverend & friends Little Miss Maiz & DJ April Fools Fundraiser for @KernowKresCIC (previously known as Turo Nourish Hub)

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2026  18:00 – 23:00

SEPTEMBER SHINDIG

Smokey’s King Shufflers, True Foxes & Black Friday Duo, playing live at The Arborist Cafe.
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Celebrating the end of the summer season, with live music and food trucks and lawn games, family friendly.

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FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2026 18:00 – 23:00

SEPTEMBER SHINDIG

3 Daft Monkeys, Albert Jones & The Regalos live at The Arborist Cafe
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Celebrating the end of the summer season, with live music and food trucks and lawn games, family friendly.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 28th 2026 18:00

WILL KEATING & JOHN DOWLING

FREE ENTRY
FAMILY FRIENDLY
DOORS 18:00
MUSIC FROM 19:00
BAR OPEN UNTIL 22:00
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This FRIDAY…our last summer FREE music Friday..we hope you will join us, what a lovely summer we’ve had with you all it’s been so much fun, we’re looking forward to next year already.
Will Keating & John Dowling…. will be serenading us.
Award-winning singer-songwriter/performer Will Keating teams up with world-renowned banjo player John Dowling to perform for the first time at the cafe. Foot-stomping Cornish Folk and Shanties with a Splice of Bluegrass!
Free entry
Family friendly
Outdoor event (weather permitting) we will let you know by 16:00 on Friday whether it’s inside or outside.
Rhubarb Pizza’zz & Crepe Therapy and the Arborist pâtisserie fridge will be fully stocked.
Doors – 18:00
Music – 19:00
Bar open until 22:00
Family friendly… please feel free to bring picnic blankets/umbrellas/camping chairs/lawn games.
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Crepe Therapy menu, page 1Crepe Therapy menu, page 2Event menu

THURSDAY AUGUST 27th 2026 DOORS 19:00

AN EVENING IN CORNWALL WITH ASH SOAN

We are hosting an ‘EVENING IN CORNWALL WITH ASH SOAN brought to you by Protection Racket. its moved location and now will be with us on Thursday 27th August in the evening if you can make it.
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🥁 Tickets have sold like HOT Pasties!! So we have had to move venue location to get everyone in 😵‍💫 we’ve relocated to the lush The Arborist Cafe in Playing Place, Truro where there’s plenty of parking, a bar, a drum riser, full seated viewing and cake 🍰

Email Deano for tickets and info 🕺🏻 dean@protectionracket.com 🙏🏻☀️🔥

And a late bonus too as we have @mikedolbear.com along as a special guest to chat all things drums … it’s gonna be a corker!!

#ProtectionRacketCases #protectionracketartist #protectionracketfamily #ashsoan #cornwall #drums #drummer #drumming #drummersofinstagram #drummerlife

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FRIDAY AUGUST 21st 2026 18:00

THE SMOKIN’ PILCHARDS

FREE ENTRY
FAMILY FRIENDLY
DOORS 18:00
MUSIC FROM 19:00
BAR OPEN UNTIL 22:00
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FRIDAY night….. we welcome The Smokin’ Pilchards!
With Dinky’s & Crepe Therapy cooking up some treats (not pilchards obvs).
The Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative folk-stomping band based in the UK playing sea-shanty inspired folk and blues about murder, mischief and mis-adventure.
“Alternative folk-stomping shanty machine”
“I love it … it encapsulates all the greatness of folk and acoustic, also with a real rock and blues element to it” – Alex, BBC Introducing WM
“(Sounds like) early Adam and the Ants were pirates headbutting members of 80s Madness and Dexy’s!” – Nick Townsend, Ryan’s Gig Guide, Aug 2018
“Tales of murder and misadventure on the high seas enhanced by an infectious rhythm section,Nautical (but nice) stomping sea shanty machine” – Terrance Stomp, Slap Mag, July 2018
Doors – 18:00
Music – 19:00
Bar open until 22:00
Family friendly… please feel free to bring picnic blankets/umbrellas/camping chairs/lawn games.
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Crepe Therapy menu, page 1Crepe Therapy menu, page 2Dinky’s menu
SATURDAY MAY 2ND 2026

Get Folk’d

A special folk night at The Arborist, Truro featuring a strong line-up of local artists.

Featuring Ben Banford, Daisy Mae, The Gleaves, Swallows & Crows, Seamus McKenna, Julian Gaskell & Cally Gibson, and The Smokin’ Pilchards.

SATURDAY MAY 16TH 2026 10AM – 6PM

Sunrise Cornwall CIC Open Day

A safe and supportive open day at The Arborist for adults affected by loss to suicide, with activities and free entry.

Workshops included yoga for wellbeing, bushcraft, a drumming experience, arts and crafts, a woodland walk, raffle, food and drink, singing for wellbeing, and family activities. Live music from 4pm featuring Matilda Finn Frances and Kezia Warwood.

Matt Price
MAY 30TH 2026 DOORS 7:30PM

Comedy Cove Presents Matt Price

Cornish comedian Matt Price joined us for Comedy @ The Cafe, supported by Phil Cooper.

Matt brought warmth and razor-sharp wit, turning wild real-life moments into comedy gold.

FRIDAY JULY 10TH 2026 FREE ENTRY

Andy Quick Trio

Andy Quick Trio came to The Arborist Cafe for an evening of soulful, funky live music.
SUNDAY JULY 12TH 2026 12:30PM – 3:30PM

Soul, Funk & Disco

Soul Reverend brought a Sunday afternoon of soul, funk and disco to The Arborist Cafe.