Theatres & Events in Devon
From theatre performances, cinema screenings, exhibitions and one off events, Devon’s entertainment scene has something to suit every taste and budget. The performances attracts everyone from big name stars to home grown talent giving you a broad range of productions and events to choose from. Devon is full of great entertainment venues and theatres offering everything from touring West End productions, local theatre, music performances, cabaret shows, dance displays, film screenings and more!
Musicals, stand ups and more
Theatre lovers will be charmed by the full calendar of performances that take place all year around, there are theatres and performance venues in the majority of Devon’s towns and often feature a whole range of productions from comedy, musical theatre, ballet, classical concerts, hard hitting drama and talks and lectures. The range of talent is extraordinary with West End stars, local actors and well-known names all treading the boards here. You’ll even have the chance to see live National Theatre productions from the West End with many theatres screening productions as they happen.
If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find open air theatre events at a wide variety of Devon’s top attractions throughout the summer and of course, festivals where you’ll be able to enjoy everything from comedy to theatre and music. There are even magic and carnival performances taking place in the region, so be on the look-out for events happening near you.
Cinema screenings
If you prefer to watch a screen rather than sit in a theatre, you’re in luck, cinema screenings, both open air and indoors for you to choose from. As Devon is a hive for film makers using the beautiful scenery as the backdrop to their story telling, it is no wonder that there are so many venues keen to show off these movies at every opportunity.
Music fans are also well catered for here in Devon, head to one of the festivals that take place in the summer or head to a small, intimate gig at one of the region’s performances spaces.
Events across the region
A number of events take place in the region's musuems and other spaces, including pop up exhibitions, displays, workshops and talks. You can find a broad range of entertainment below.
It's a Wonderful Life
A magical stage adaptation of a classic seasonal masterpiece being brought vividly to life on the…
The Bookery Presents: Brigit McNeill / The Wild Within
We're very excited to welcome eco-psychotherapist, herbalist and local author Brigit McNeill to…
Viva España
Enjoy classical music embedded with Spanish influence with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra…
The Best Of Smashing Pumpkins & Paint Me Elvis - Plymouth
The Best Of Smashing Pumpkins & Paint Me Elvis, live at The Junction, Plymouth on Saturday 17th…
MENS SINGING WORKSHOP
MENS SINGING WORKSHOP - Particularly aimed at Choir singers and men who want to get more out of…
The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde - Stokenham Village Hall
7.30pm - 10pm including interval Tickets £10 adults £8 concessions. Venue: Stokenham…
The Bookery Presents: Tom Hindle / A Killer in Paradise
Bestselling crime author Tom Hindle will visit The Bookery on Thursday 22nd January at 7pm to…
Burns Night
Burns Night at Lympstone Manor Pool House Restaurant Four course dinner with accompanying wines plus…
My Heart Was a Tree with Michael & Clare Morpurgo, Carol Hughes and the Iddesleigh String Quartet
Tuesday 27 January 2026 | 7pm-8:15pm, doors open at 6:30pm Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening…
Classical Heights
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra reaches new classical heights at Exeter University Great Hall on…
TEASE
Step into the World of "Tease" – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where…
Stirring Stories: An Imbolc Storytelling in Buckfastleigh
The days are lengthening, and green shoots are nudging their way through the soil. As winter loosens…
Stirring Stories: An Imbolc Storytelling in Calstock
The days are lengthening, and green shoots are nudging their way through the soil. As winter loosens…
The Irish House Party - A Traditional Irish Song-And-Dance Celebration
On-stage, The Irish House Party musicians – two of whom are world-class dancers – perform with…
The Best of Williams and Zimmer
The two giants of film composition - head to head! Experience movie magic with the BSO as they…
TCW: Reboot Rumble 2026
Tamar Community Wrestling (TCW) is a family-friendly professional wrestling promotion based in…
Playful Shostakovich
Celebrate Shostakovich's greatest works with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Exeter…
The Bookery Presents: Danielle Giles / Mere
The Bookery is delighted to welcome novelist Danielle Giles in conversation with folklorist Mark…
February Half Term: Bubble & Pop Family Event
Something BIG is bubbling this Feb Half Term: Think giant bubbles…
Mae Karthauser trio live at Moor Imagination Centre
Saturday 14th February 7:30pm Mae Karthauser trio | Live at Moor Imagination Centre - An intimate…
CELEBRATION
Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 17th February -14th October 8:15pm, Matinee Wednesday 12th August…
Psychic Sally
The nation's favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young…
The Bookery Presents: Philip Marsden / Under a Metal Sky
The Bookery is delighted to welcome award-winning author Philip Marsden for an evening of…
BEAUTY & THE BEAST - Adult Panto
Tale as old as time? Not this one! Beauty's looking for love — but instead finds herself trapped…
Spring Concert
Come and enjoy our Spring Concert of uplifting music to chase away the Winter Blues. With Bideford…
The Bookery Presents: Tim Weaver / The Lost Women
Join us on Tuesday 24th February at 7pm for an evening of gripping crime fiction as Tim Weaver, the…
Gareth Gates - Boyband in the Buff
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert…
ADELE - The Candlelight Concert
Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music as Xperience…
Feast of Fiddles 31st Tour comes to The Beehive Honiton
Two storming performances at the New Forest Folk Festival and Fairport's Cropredy Convention in…
G. Bizet's opera 'Carmen'
G. Bizet's opera Carmen is famous and loved for its incredibly catchy, Spanish-flavored music…