St Petroc's Sessions: Beth Orton
11th February 2026 | St Petroc's Church | 7.30pm Doors | £31
English singer/songwriter Beth Orton has long been regarded as possessing one of the most unique and expressive voices in music – a voice that has grown evermore rich and wise over time. “Music has always worked as a way of seeing,” she says. “I found myself writing until the words lost sense, which is really scary in the real world but really interesting when you’re making music. It gives all meaning new meaning. One of the most exciting elements of writing songs is how they reveal their truth as the process develops.”
St Petroc's Sessions: Kahil El’Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
26th March 2026 | St Petroc's Church | 7.30pm Doors | £28 (EB £24)
Kahil El’Zabar has been one of the deepest and most forward-thinking artists from Chicago’s renowned improvised music scene for many years. He's played with Stevie Wonder, Cannonball Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, Nina Simone and Paul Simon.
St Petroc's Sessions: Neil Cowley Trio – Built on Bach
9th April 2026 | St Petroc's Church | 7.30pm Doors | £22
Built on Bach is a new live show from the Neil Cowley Trio, exploring the subtle but powerful influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on Cowley’s original music. Rather than reworking or reinterpreting Bach’s compositions or Inventions, the trio use them as a creative jumping-off point — improvising, extemporising, and freely exploring wherever the music leads - revealing Bach’s presence within their own distinctive, unmistakable sound.
EVENT FAQs
Yes, we take cash and card. They are the same price but beware, some shows do sell out.
Where can I park?
There is plenty of parking options around Bodmin. Priory Park car park is behind The Shire House Suite. Council Car Parks are free after 4pm.
When do the doors open?
Doors usually open half an hour before the event starts.
Can I buy something to drink?
Yes! We have a pop-up bar in the venue where you can buy a range of alcoholic and soft drinks and bar snacks.
Are there toilets?
Yes, there are fully accessible toilets at this venue.
Can I get to the venue sustainably?
We hope so! Find out more about public transport around Bodmin by following this link to the getting here page.
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Building a Better Bodmin
intoBodmin is a community and arts organisation.
Our mission is:
To enable individuals and communities to access cultural activity, encouraging innovation, participation and partnerships.
To bring vitality into the heart of the town and bring the communities together through accessible and inclusive spaces and activity.
To see the community’s aspirations grow and inspire community pride in the place they live.
CURRENT FUNDERS AND PARTNERS
The Old Library Refurbishment project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority forthe fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
