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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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at The Beat
Performing the classics of the Blues Genre! this fantastic 5 piece band must be the best blues band on the circuit! guaranteed to get you dancing
2St Petroc's Parish Church, Bodmin, Church Square, Priory Rd, Bodmin PL31 2DP, UK
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3at The Beat
Join Steve and Julie and dance the evening away to the best of Northern soul and Motown! if you ask nicely they'll teach you the moves!
4Coldplace – The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres. This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record breaking live tours – featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show! Featuring all of Coldplay’s biggest hits including: Yellow Paradise A Sky Full of Stars Higher Power My Universe Hymn for The Weekend The Scientist Viva La Vida Fix You and many many more classic hits!
5at The Core
Experience indie rock icons The Maccabees at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Saturday 11 July 2026. With doors opening from 3pm, this unforgettable Session will see one of the defining bands of the 2000s indie explosion joined by five very special guests: Everything Everything, Tom A. Smith, Tummyache, The Velvet Hands and Matilda Finn Francis.
6at The Core
Get ready for a night of pure, unfiltered joy! Global pop superstar, Mika, returns to the Eden Sessions on Sunday 12 July 2026, for an unmissable evening of chart-topping energy. MEEK will bring her anthemic signature tune to Cornwall before Mika takes to the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
7at Plymouth Proprietary Library
Second Saturday of the month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. C offee mornings are held monthly and are open to all. It costs £4 each. So why not join us for good coffee, good cakes (homemade) and good company - you will be made very welcome. Our next coffee morning takes place on Saturday 11th July when there will be a stall selling books, jigsaws and craft items.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Meet & Make Every second Saturday from 4pm to 5pm we invite all children, along with their parents, to come and enjoy some creative crafts and conversation. It’s a free event run by the Children’s Liturgy staff and alongside the crafting there are refreshments available. Come along and join us for crafts and conversation. Future dates: 11th March 1st April 13th May 3rd June
9We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.
10We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.
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