Unit 2, Wesley Yard
Project 83
Gig venue and barA bar, street food and gig venue with room for about 180. Local and touring bands and tribute nights, many of them free to get in.
- Capacity
- About 180
Newquay / Live music and comedy
Live music and comedy
Newquay's gig scene is small but busy all year: a 180-capacity venue in Wesley Yard, pubs with bands every weekend, tribute nights, open mics and a monthly comedy night on East Street.
Gig venues
8-10 Beach Road
The Dead Famous Liquor Lounge
Late bar and gig venueTribute bands, rock and alternative gigs and DJ nights in the former Koola, running late. Tickets are sold per event.
Off the A392, past Hendra
Lane Theatre
TheatreA small community theatre on the edge of town hosting touring tribute and music shows, with dates listed into summer 2027.
Pubs with live music
7 Gover Lane
Whiskers
Live music barGrassroots gigs through the month, with open mic on Mondays and karaoke on Tuesdays.
- Regular
- Open mic Monday, karaoke Tuesday
Beach Road
The Pagan Arms
PubBluntrock Brewery's pub in the old Sink Inn, with craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday.
- Live music
- Friday and Saturday
Town centre
The Central
PubA St Austell Brewery pub with something on most nights: bingo on Tuesday, a quiz on Wednesday, acoustic sets on Thursday and DJs at the weekend.
12 Beach Road
Saltsheds
Bar and bistroWeekend live music in season, with a view over Towan Beach. Check its events page; it lists nothing in the quieter months.
Comedy
Lost Brewing Co, 58 East Street
Ansum Comedy Night
Monthly comedyUp-and-coming stand-ups in a craft beer bar on the second Tuesday of every month. Check Lost Brewing's page for the start time and tickets.
- When
- Second Tuesday of the month
What's on this week
Skiddle
The widest list of Newquay gigs and club nights. It also covers Truro and Falmouth, so check the venue before you buy.
Newquay on SkiddleVenue pages
Whiskers, Project 83 and the Lane Theatre post their own calendars, often before the listing sites do.
Our events guide
Festivals, beach events and the big dates in the Newquay calendar.
Newquay eventsVenues checked against their own websites and listings on 9 November 2026. Opening times change with the season, so check with the venue before you head out.