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From exhibitions of brilliant talent, to displays of wonderful local crafts, to fascinating book festivals, there are many great events attracting art lovers to Devon, all year round. Read on for more details of arts events that take place across Devon, all year round – read on and follow the links below for more information.
Devon's art events are amongst the best in the UK – which is no surprise, given such beautiful and inspirational surroundings.
Arts exhibitions: photography, ceramics, fine art, illustrations, installations, calligraphy … there are galleries, museums and other public buildings displaying works from artists both locally- and internationally-known. Enjoy modern and historical works that will leave you feeling inspired and enriched.
Arts workshops: fancy turning your hand to a new art or craft? Devon’s artists run a huge variety of classes and workshops to introduce you to a new skill, or refine your expertise in something that you already enjoy. Look out for screen printing, glasswork, metalwork, wood carving, crochet ... and many, many more. Classes are often held in artists’ own studios, or elsewhere.
Concerts: whether you love the opera, bluegrass, thrash metal, world music or brass bands, there’s a concert going on somewhere in Devon that you’ll enjoy. We have performance venues large and small that you’ll enjoy attending – or playing at (open mic evening are very popular in Devon).
Book festivals: Devon’s book festivals are among some of the best in the UK, and attract big name authors, as well as those who are more up-and-coming. In recent years, Devon’s book festivals have widened their offerings so that lovers of literature can also enjoy workshops, walks, historical and social events as part of the whole literary experience.
Fairs: if your interest in art extends to adding to your personal collection then look out for arts and crafts fairs taking place, where pieces are available to buy for from £5 to £50,000!
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Music
Culmstock, Cullompton
"The compleat violist"
Henrik Persson and Caroline Ritchie: bass viols
Jamie Akers: theorbo and guitar
The music collection of an imaginary viol player, living in London at…
Theatre
Torquay
Watch German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn give everything a good rinse and witness him wring sense out of the nonsensical. An unbiased look at a certain virus might be…
Food and Drink
Totnes
We will be hosting a Paint & Dine night on Friday 20th May from 5pm!
This will be £35.00 per person which, includes the cost of painting and glazing your chosen…
Concert
Torrington
T'Pau became one of the most successful and biggest-selling bands of the 1980s with hits like China In Your Hand, Heart & Soul and Valentine, led by flame-haired singer Carol…
Music
Exeter
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage in a…
Participatory Event
Totnes rd, South Brent
Gather your herbs and flowers in style with this wonderful practical basket. Spend an active but mindful day learning the skills to weave your own basket in the company of…
Festival
Ilfracombe
A variety of stands from food & drink, arts & crafts, specialist nursery growers together with workshops on wellbeing, mental health (associated with the benefits of…
Concert
Ilfracombe
Come and see Coda, the well respected tribute act to Led Zeppelin. Expect to see long hair, big guitars and an awesome tribute to the rock legends.
Tickets from Ticket…
Festival
Redlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge
The Dartmoor Edge Fest is a community led event taking place every third Saturday of the month, featuring an art market, community art making, children's crafts, the RedPod…
Participatory Event
Dartington Hall, Totnes
A workshop of Georgian polyphony led by the highly experienced leader of Borjghali Georgian Choir, Anthony Johnston.
The Republic of Georgia lies along the old Silk Road, at…
Theatre
Plymouth
Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI,…
Participatory Event
Exeter
Let's stop restricting our imaginations and our expressions, let's fully assume ideas and creativity by expressing them through improv!
The Improvisation Studio is a fun and…
Food and Drink
Sutton Harbour, Plymouth
HonkyTonk Wine Library would like to invite you to a night of Salsa Dancing with a light Paella Super
Don will prepare a flavoursome helping of Seafood Paella, packed with…
Participatory Event
Totnes
Make and/or build up to 4 items, return to paint and have them fire glazed.
Max of 8 people per session only.
Participatory Event
Exeter
Come join us for Exeter Open Mic for singer-songwriters and poets.
A friendly and supportive evening that is designed to promote original material, community, and a chance…
Music
TIVERTON
An evening of light music from the shows and movies held in the Great Hall at Bickleigh Castle.
see also DSFRS Concert Band website:
https://www.fireserviceconcertband.co.uk/
Theatre
Paignton
Rich Hall's comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin'. Ever-evolving, ever-changing, Rich's
combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country…
Talk or Lecture
Torrington
At RHS Garden Rosemoor, we're welcoming gardener, writer and presenter Alys Fowler for an afternoon talk about her life and work. She writes a weekly column on gardening for…
Concert
Totnes
Sea Change, one of the most distinctive and essential events in the festival calendar, will return to Totnes in May 2022.
Concert
Paignton
Back at the Palace after a sell out show in 2021, an amazing tribute to the Bee Gees packed with all the great hits.
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute…
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