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Bluebell Woodland Walk & Lunch at Gidleigh Park

Bluebell Woodland Walk & Lunch at Gidleigh Park

LocationGidleigh,Nr Chagford

Openings

Season

18th May 2022

Meander through a carpet of bluebells in the ancient woodland at Gidleigh Park with our Estate…

Happy Days Platinum Jubilee Show

Happy Days Platinum Jubilee Show

LocationPaignton

Openings

Season

18th May 2022

The spectacular show 'Happy Days Are Here Again' is a patriotic, uplifting, feel-good show, full of…

Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Amanda Owen

Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Amanda Owen

LocationTorrington

Openings

Season

18th May 2022

Be part of our afternoon with Amanda Owen at RHS Garden Rosemoor. She is a shepherdess, mother to…

Museum at Night- Lyme Regis Museum

Museum at Night- Lyme Regis Museum

LocationLYME REGIS

Openings

Season

18th May 2022

18th May: Museum at night, 6.00pm to 8.00pm FREE event Story telling with Lizzie Bryant…

Brixham Fish Market Tour, Brixham, Devon

Brixham Fish Market Tours

LocationBrixham

Openings

Brixham Fish Market Tours

18th May 2022

Now in its 11th year, Brixham Fish Market Tours are back and still proving to be very popular.…

BEMP: Newe Vialles

BEMP: Newe Vialles

LocationCulmstock, Cullompton

Openings

Season

19th May 2022

"The compleat violist" Henrik Persson and Caroline Ritchie: bass viols Jamie Akers: theorbo and…

Fish and Fizz Evening Cruise

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

20th May 2022

A perfectly relaxing evening cruise with Krispies' Fish and Chips and a glass of fizz! Our Fish…

Fish and Fizz Evening Cruise

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

20th May 2022

A perfectly relaxing evening cruise with Krispies' Fish and Chips and a glass of fizz! Our Fish and…

Henning Wehn - It'll All Come Out in the Wash

LocationTorquay

Openings

Season

20th May 2022

Watch German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn give everything a good rinse and witness him wring…

Open Gardens

LocationNewton Abbot

Openings

Season

20th May 2022-22nd May 2022

2 large gardens on edge of moorland town. One in a wooded valley, the other higher up with…

Paint & Dine Night

LocationTotnes

Openings

Season

20th May 2022

We will be hosting a Paint & Dine night on Friday 20th May from 5pm!  This will be £35.00 per…

Rosemoor Live – T'PAU

LocationTorrington

Openings

Season

20th May 2022

T'Pau became one of the most successful and biggest-selling bands of the 1980s with hits like China…

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - ABBA TRIBUTE

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

20th May 2022

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international…

Beautiful baskets - Weave yourself a gathering basket

LocationTotnes rd, South Brent

Openings

Season

21st May 2022

Gather your herbs and flowers in style with this wonderful practical basket. Spend an active but…

Coastal Garden Festival

LocationIlfracombe

Openings

Season

21st May 2022-22nd May 2022

A variety of stands from food & drink, arts & crafts, specialist nursery growers together with…

Led Zeppelin Tribute - Coda

LocationIlfracombe

Openings

Season

21st May 2022

Come and see Coda, the well respected tribute act to Led Zeppelin. Expect to see long hair, big…

Miniature Beefeater Hunt at Babbacombe Model Village

LocationTorquay

Openings

Season

21st May 2022-19th June 2022

Daily between 21st May to 19th June 2022. Join us to celebrate the marking of Queen Elizabeth's…

The Dartmoor Edge Fest

LocationRedlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge

Openings

Season

21st May 2022

The Dartmoor Edge Fest is a community led event taking place every third Saturday of the month,…

Unicorn Day

LocationNewton Abbot

Openings

Season

21st May 2022

This year sees the return of our very popular unicorn event days as well. Our unicorn days are a…

A Workshop of Songs from the Republic of Georgia

LocationDartington Hall, Totnes

Openings

Season

22nd May 2022

A workshop of Georgian polyphony led by the highly experienced leader of Borjghali Georgian Choir,…

Gyles Brandreth : Break A Leg!

LocationPlymouth

Openings

Season

22nd May 2022

Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg! They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth's case…

Rosemoor Live – Unbelievable Science with Morgan & West

LocationTorrington

Openings

Season

22nd May 2022

Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun…

The Improvisation Studio

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

22nd May 2022

Let's stop restricting our imaginations and our expressions, let's fully assume ideas and…

Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exeter)

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

24th May 2022

EXETER CANAL CRUISE - ONE WAY FROM EXETER TO EXMOUTH Cruise along the oldest working shipping…

Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exmouth)

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

24th May 2022

EXETER CANAL CRUISE - ONE WAY FROM EXMOUTH TO EXETER Cruise along the oldest working shipping…

Horseracing at Newton Abbot Racecourse

LocationKingsteignton, Newton Abbot

Openings

Season

25th May 2022

Join us for a day to remember at Newton Abbot Racecourse. With 18 thrilling horseracing fixtures…

Salsa and Paella

LocationSutton Harbour, Plymouth

Openings

Season

25th May 2022

HonkyTonk Wine Library would like to invite you to a night of Salsa Dancing with a light Paella…

Chefs Table

LocationSutton Harbour, Plymouth

Openings

Season

26th May 2022

The team have arranged that every last Thursday of the month Chef Don & Team will be pairing food…

China Blue Pottery Evenings

LocationTotnes

Openings

Season

26th May 2022

Make and/or build up to 4 items, return to paint and have them fire glazed. Max of 8 people per…

Exeter Open Mic for singer songwriters and poets

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

26th May 2022

Come join us for Exeter Open Mic for singer-songwriters and poets. A friendly and supportive…

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  • 1Bluebell Woodland Walk & Lunch at Gidleigh Park
  • 2Happy Days Platinum Jubilee Show
  • 3Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Amanda Owen
  • 4Museum at Night- Lyme Regis Museum
  • 5Brixham Fish Market Tours
  • 6BEMP: Newe Vialles
  • 7Fish and Fizz Evening Cruise
  • 8Fish and Fizz Evening Cruise
  • 9Henning Wehn - It'll All Come Out in the Wash
  • 10Open Gardens
  • 11Paint & Dine Night
  • 12Rosemoor Live – T'PAU
  • 13THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - ABBA TRIBUTE
  • 14Beautiful baskets - Weave yourself a gathering basket
  • 15Coastal Garden Festival
  • 16Led Zeppelin Tribute - Coda
  • 17Miniature Beefeater Hunt at Babbacombe Model Village
  • 18The Dartmoor Edge Fest
  • 19Unicorn Day
  • 20A Workshop of Songs from the Republic of Georgia
  • 21Gyles Brandreth : Break A Leg!
  • 22Rosemoor Live – Unbelievable Science with Morgan & West
  • 23The Improvisation Studio
  • 24Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exeter)
  • 25Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exmouth)
  • 26Horseracing at Newton Abbot Racecourse
  • 27Salsa and Paella
  • 28Chefs Table
  • 29China Blue Pottery Evenings
  • 30Exeter Open Mic for singer songwriters and poets
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What's On in Devon

In Devon we love to get together to have fun, share and celebrate - and we love visitors to come and join us, too. From large national events to traditional village fetes, many people plan a visit to Devon around an event that particularly appeals to them.

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What's on in Devon for you?

Throughout the year Devon plays host to a fantastic array of events, all across the  county, see the top events going on in Dartmoor, East Devon, English Riviera, Exeter, Exmoor, Mid Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and South Devon.

Music, sports, food, theatre, literature, comedy, art ... whatever you're in to, you'll find Devon events and festivals big and small to please you, as well as many that are family-focused. And being such a special and unique county, we've also got plenty of the more unusual, traditional events that simply can't be found anywhere else. The big Devon events are certainly not to be missed, so make sure to add them to your diaries. If you're wondering what you can do right now take a look at our monthly events calendar for events happening this month.

The quaint, the unusual and the quirky ... only in Devon

Yes, we have world-class events on a scale that matches up to any other county (see Big Devon Events for events such as the National Fireworks Competition) - but we also have plenty of events that are totally unique to Devon.

Tavistock’s Goose Fair in October dates back to the 12th century, when farmers brought their geese for sale, and drove them through the streets to the market. You may not see much of this today, but goose lunches are available across the town on that day, and market traders, showmen and fair rides gather from all over the country. 

Whilst in Ilfracombe, every July  the South West Birdman Competition sees hopeful aviators hurling themselves off the town's pier hoping to "fly" the furthest and be crowned champion. As well as the main flying event, this is part of a day-long music festival with food stalls, an ale and cider festival, artisan market and children's entertainment

And the tradition of carrying burning Tar Barrels through the streets of Ottery St Mary on November 5 is hundreds of years old, and probably started after the gunpowder plot of 1605. Devon has a history of torchlight processions, but only in Ottery do the residents actually carry full sized lighted tar barrels on their shoulders through the streets … See more of Devon's big events here. 

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    Big Devon Events

    We may be known for peace, tranquillity and natural beauty ... but we know how to put on a world-class event here in Devon. Find out more here.

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    Festivals in Devon

    Devon loves nothing better than to celebrate its heritage, music, arts and crafts, which is why you’ll always be able to find a festival in Devon!

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    Food & Drink Festivals and Events in Devon

    Love great food? Check out Devon’s top food festivals, food events and farmers’ markets.

  • Sports Events | Devon

    Sports Events in Devon

    Fantastic sports events take place across Devon, throughout the year, so there’s always something to come and see - or take part in.

  • Live music events | Devon

    Music Events in Devon

    Some of the best music festivals and events Devon has to offer - the choice of music is as broad as the number of events on offer, and many are family-friendly.

  • Arts events | Devon

    Devon Art Events

    Devon's art events are amongst the best in the UK – which is no surprise, given such beautiful and inspirational surroundings.

  • Monthly Events Calendar

    Throughout the year Devon plays host to a whole range of events, all across the county. See here the what's on this month in Dartmoor, East Devon, English Riviera, Exeter, Exmoor, Mid Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and South Devon.

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