Truro City Council Announces 2026 Summer Bandstand Concert Series

Free Sunday Concerts Return to Truro Gardens This May

Truro City Council has confirmed the return of its Summer Bandstand Concert series for 2026, with free weekly performances set to take place in Victoria Gardens from Sunday 3rd May.

Running through to Sunday 27th September, the concerts will form part of the Council’s annual events programme, offering live music in a relaxed outdoor setting for both residents and visitors.

Free live music every Sunday

Concerts will take place every Sunday afternoon between 14.30 and 16.00, with no booking required. The performances are open to all ages and aim to provide an accessible way to enjoy local music across the summer months.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs for seating while enjoying the performances in the gardens.

Full 2026 line-up revealed

A wide range of local bands, choirs and performers are scheduled across the season.

May

• Sunday 3rd – 4Thought Sax Quartet
• Sunday 10th – St Stythians Band
• Sunday 17th – Nankersey Male Choir
• Sunday 24th – Helston Town Concert Brass
• Sunday 31st – St Breward Silver Band

June

• Sunday 7th – Mevagissey Ladies Choir
• Sunday 14th – West Cornwall Concert Band
• Sunday 21st – City of Truro Wind Orchestra
• Sunday 28th – Restormel Concert Band

July

• Sunday 5th – Redruth Town Band
• Sunday 12th – Four Tunes Sax Quartet
• Sunday 19th – St Erth Concert Band
• Sunday 26th – Rachel Best

August

• Sunday 2nd – Illogan Sparnon Silver Band
• Sunday 9th – Newquay Band
• Sunday 16th – Mount Charles Band
• Sunday 23rd – St Newlyn East Band
• Sunday 30th – Camborne Brass

September

• Sunday 6th – Gweek Silver Band
• Sunday 13th – Acapella Sound
• Sunday 20th – City of Truro Male Voice Choir
• Sunday 27th – Celtic Chords Harmony Chorus

Refreshments and facilities

Pollen, located next to the Bandstand in Victoria Gardens, will be open daily throughout the season, offering refreshments and treats for visitors during the concerts.

Weather warning for attendees

The council has advised that all concerts are weather dependent. In cases of poor weather, Victoria Gardens and Pollen may close, which would result in cancellations for that day. Updates will be shared ahead of time.

For further details and the full programme, visit the Visit Truro website. Updates can also be found via the Visit Truro Facebook page or by contacting the Visitor Information Centre on 01872 274555 (Monday to Saturday).