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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Pool and Illogan

10 picks around Pool and Illogan, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Pool and Illogan

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Pool and Illogan, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Pool and Illogan

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St Ives is an area rich in culture and history and has preserved its cultural traditions over centuries

at The Island Centre

Civic & Community Events St Ives is an area rich in culture and history and has preserved its cultural traditions over centuries. The town holds a number of civic and community events throughout the year, many of which have their roots in much older customs. There is a diverse and busy calendar civic events and in recent years, festivals have also joined them including the food festival and the September Festival which is one of the longest running cultural festivals in the country. John Knill Celebrations July 2026 July 25, 2026 Find Out More Palemon Best Community Fun Day July 27, 2026 Find Out More Remembrance Day St Ives and Lelant November 8, 2026 Find Out More Yonkers Public Benches Buildings Open Spaces & Public Realm Library Public Conveniences

9.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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History & Heritage
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To the Future and Back: Youth Dance & YMT Showcase 2026

at The Get Creative Building

For more information on accessibility click here item(s) Discount: Total: Step into an evening of bold, brilliant youth performance. Join us as our dancers and performers (ages 5–20) take over the stage with a mix of musical theatre, contemporary dance, and original film. Featuring: – HfC Youth Dance (Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors) – All Boys Dance (Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors) – HfC Youth Musical Theatre (Intermediates & Seniors) Expect high-energy excerpts from musicals Back to the Future and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, alongside fresh, contemporary pieces exploring everything from graffiti to dreams. We’re also bringing a new take on Rosas danst Rosas, the iconic 1983 work by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, plus original short films created by our Senior Youth Dancers, woven throughout the night. It’s playful, powerful, and packed with the next generation of talent. Come and see the future of dance in Cornwall. Members - we've streamlined things! You no longer need to log in on this page and will instead be prompted to log in after selecting your tickets. It is at this point your discounts will be applied, where applicable. Not a member? You are missing out! Check out our membership options and join us today.

9.6 milesSat 25 Jul19:30
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Children & FamilyDance

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Port Navas Regatta3

Port Navas Regatta

at Port Navas Village Hall

The Regatta starts at 12 noon on Saturday with the first race, The School Cup between Constantine and Mawnan Primary Schools, kicking us off at 12.30. There will be a food van; PNYC Bar & Restaurant food; the traditional cake stall; a bar; young kids races such as Egg &. Spoon and Sack Racing; games in the field including Cocconut Shy, Splat the Rat etc and a new game, Donald Duck Shoot; a tombola; the normal Regatta Races including rowing, run-and-row, swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking; the chaotic but brilliant Fun Race; a grand raffle (donations of prizes most welcome); The Constantine Silver Band; and after the prize giving we will have live music and dodgy dancing and singing from the crowd as we welcome back Elvis Duane Presley, supported by Jake singing some banging hits.

10 milesSat 25 Jul01:30
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Live Music
Board Game Night4

Board Game Night

at Piranha Cafe

Let's play! Join in with us and play some of our selection of board games, or bring your own, it's up to you! For £5 you'll get access to our boardgame library for 4 hours. We're always happy for people to just turn up!

9.7 milesSat 25 Jul£5
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Community
The Alter Eagles at the Lane Theatre6

The Alter Eagles at the Lane Theatre

at Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre

The Alter Eagles are delighted to bring their celebration of one of the best-loved bands of all time – to Lane Theatre for the very first time. Now in their 23rd anniversary year, the band have established themselves as one of the country’s top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country. Playing a mix of old and new Eagles’ songs, all the classics – including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane – as well as Henley, Frey and Walsh solo numbers (like Boys of Summer, The Heat Is On and Rocky Mountain Way) along with some deep cuts, the band have wowed audiences with their faithful tribute to one of the most popular bands of all time.

15.1 milesSun 26 Jul£18.50
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Theatre
Newquay Sessions - School's Out Disco7Free! (worth double-checking)

Newquay Sessions - School's Out Disco

at Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre

Join us on Saturday 25th July for our annual School’s Out Disco, part of our free Newquay Sessions events running on the Killacourt throughout the summer. School's Out Disco, which takes place at the Killacourt on 25th July between 1pm and 3pm. We’re bringing the party to town with a free kids’ disco hosted by DJ Beaker, packed with great music, dancing and an afternoon of seaside-themed fun.

15.1 milesSat 25 Jul14:00
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Dance

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