Event information

The New Years Eve Cathedral Masquerade returns for a fourth year at Cornwall’s most prestigious setting – Truro Cathedral, where you can step into a whimsical world of masks, ball gowns and tuxedos to create the persona of your choice.

Red carpets, welcome drink and nibbles will welcome you to the most fabulous of evenings, with a cocktail bar and Heaven’s Dancefloor. A host of entertainers, aerial acrobatics, live bands, lasers and the most enchanting silent disco will continue into the early hours as the bells ring in the new year.

Dress code is strictly Black Tie (Tuxedo / Smart Suit) and Ball Gowns / Cocktail Dress with a masquerade mask of your choosing. This is Strictly and over 18s event, ID will be required.

The event starts at 7pm and ends at 1.30am and due to it being New Year’s Eve, Truro will be especially busy so please take this into account when making your travel plans. Try to arrive to the event no later than 7pm to avoid missing out on early evening activities.

LOST TICKETS
If you cannot find your tickets, don’t panic, you can view, print and resend them to yourself via this link (opens in a new window): View your tickets here 

WRISTBAND COLLECTION
You can collect your wristbands from midday-6pm 30th December, and from midday-11pm 31st December from the box office at Truro Cathedral. Make sure you have your QR code ready to be scanned in by the team. If you do not have your QR code, don’t panic you can show your photo ID to collect your wristband

VIP AREA UPGRADE
If you have purchased the VIP area upgrade ticket, please ensure you have your General Entry QR code, and VIP area QR codes ready to show at the box office to be able to collect both wristbands. You must have a General Entry ticket and VIP upgrade ticket to be able to access the VIP area.

WELCOME DRINK AND CANAPÉS
A welcome drink and canapés are included with your entry ticket, these are served between 7pm-8pm only. Please ensure you arrive before 8pm so you do not miss out.

STRICTLY OVER 18s
The Cathedral Masquerade is strictly over 18s, so photo ID is required to gain access to the event. All bars are challenge 25, so you will need photo ID to be able to purchase anything.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
We know most of you will be coming either by taxi or minibus with friends, but for those that may be driving or will be getting dropped off to the event please find some travel information below.

USING A SAT NAV TO FIND US
You will see the three spires of Truro Cathedral dominate the skyline from any aspect of the city. The address when using a Sat Nav: 1 Old Bridge Street, Truro, TR1 2AQ – Please drop off away from the Cathedral itself as this will be very busy at this time.

PARKING AT TRURO CATHEDRAL
Truro Cathedral is situated right in the centre of Truro and does not have a car park for the general public. There are many pay and display car parks in Truro city centre, you can find a list of them here: https://www.visittruro.org.uk/car-parks-truro please check on opening and closing times to avoid any disappointment.

GETTING HERE BY BUS OR TRAIN
There are regular bus and train services to Truro from all around Cornwall, please ensure you plan your journey in advance as routes can differ during the festive season. If coming by train please book a taxi from and to the train station.

GETTING HERE BY TAXI
Please ensure you book your taxi with your preferred taxi company both to and from the event as soon as possible.

CAN I HAVE A REFUND?

Tickets are non-refundable, but you can sell your tickets on via Tixel: https://tixel.com/uk/music-tickets/2024/12/31/the-cathedral-masquerade-2024