Nightlife in Cornwall

Cornwall may be famous for peace and tranquility but when the sun goes down another side to Cornwall comes alive - Cornwall certainly knows how to party!

With a reputation as the ultimate party town, Newquay is the place to be if you want a big night out. This is a destination where you can let your hair down at any time of the year, and where the DJ's pump out all types of music until it's almost time to get back in the surf. From the coolest bars to the buzzing nightclubs, there are all sorts of places to throw some shapes on the dancefloor.

For a more alternative night out head to Falmouth where the local university supplies a steady stream of students to keep the party alive. The town has an eclectic mix of venues where the bars spill with live music and the varied choice of nightclubs keep night owls dancing till the early hours.

Cornwall's live music scene is alive and kicking, with everything from fantastic local bands to be found playing in pubs, to the legendary Eden Sessions who have played host to the best of British talent such as Kasabian, Muse, Kaiser Chiefs, Basement Jaxx and Elbow.  But if a whole weekend of sea, sun, surf and music is more your thing, then there's the Relentless Boardmasters, recently headlined by the likes of Groove Armada, The Streets and Cypress Hill.  

If you fancy a night of good restaurants and fine wine Truro will be your perfect destination. As the capital of Cornwall this city attracts revellers from across the county and has something to keep everyone up till dawn. Dance the night away at the L2 nightclub, relax with friends in one of the many contemporary new bars or feast your senses in one of Truro's many restaurants.

Chilled, relaxed evenings by the sea are in store in the west of Cornwall at St Ives and Penzance. Take your pick from the bars and brassieres that line the streets and soak in the sociable atmosphere. If you're in need of some tunes to tap your feet too there are nightclubs in each of the town to satisfy your dancing urge.

For details of nightclubs throughout Cornwall click here