International Agatha Christie Festival

The 2021 festival will take place on 11th-18th September 2021. Agatha Christie is Torquay's…

Chagstock Music Festival

Open Air live music festival on the north edge of Dartmoor with panoramic views. In its' 14th year,…

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with…

Devon Art Events

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

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.

Arts events in Devon

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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English Riviera Winter Open 2020 A PORT IN A STORM FOR DEVON'S VISUAL ARTS

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Art

74 Fleet Street, Torquay

After a month of virtual activity, the English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition is about to get physical as we look forward to reopening the gallery at the end of Lockdown 2…

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2 Dec 2020to24 Dec 2020
Christmas at Pennywell Farm

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Participatory Event

Buckfastleigh

Visitors will be taken on a journey to Bethlehem like no other in their own family groups and as we can only offer a limited number of tickets to each performance, it’s going…

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4 Dec 2020to24 Dec 2020
Show of Hands

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Music

Exmouth

Following their most successful tour to date last year the four piece reunites for a brand new tour in 2020.
Steve Knightley, Phil Beer, Miranda Sykes and Cormac Byrne have…

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4 Dec 2020to5 Dec 2020
Ashburton Makers Market, Christmas Craft Fair

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Xmas markets

Ashburton

Now in its 11th year, Ashburton Makers Market returns to showcase the work of local craftspeople and artists, from in and around Ashburton. Come and visit us and shop for…

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5 Dec 2020to5 Dec 2020
Westpoint - The Westcountry Equine Fair

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Show/Display

Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Join us at this award-winning event and experience the dedicated equestrian event at the heart of the Westcountry.
With its indoor and outdoor arenas and dedicated…

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5 Dec 2020to6 Dec 2020
Christmas with Blake

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Music

Exmouth

Christmas is a magical time for friends and family. Blake are inviting you to come along and enjoy an evening full of song and cheer to celebrate the holidays.
Don't just…

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6 Dec 2020to6 Dec 2020
SuperStars

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Theatre

Torquay

SuperStars is a word that conjures up an image of celebrities, who are usually regarded in high esteem and as being inspirational. Therefore, a show of that name, you’d…

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9 Dec 2020to1 Jan 2021
Taste of Sculpture Day

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Participatory Event

Bondleigh, North Tawton

This fabulous one day sculpting experience will give you the opportunity to create some small features of the human face in clay which you can take away with you at the end…

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9 Dec 2020to9 Dec 2020
Dickens by Candlelight

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Theatre

Exeter

Barry North gives a spell-binding performance as the 'spirit' of Charles Dickens, in Gold Star Events' production of Dickens by Candlelight.
A light‐hearted look at…

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From:

10 Dec 2020to10 Dec 2020
Rock For Heroes

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Music

Exmouth

Following on from our hugely successful first years of touring, building an almost cult following, the incredible "Rock for Heroes" is back on the road for 2020; bringing…

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10 Dec 2020to10 Dec 2020
Christmas Wreath Making with Tamar Valley Vineyard

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Christmas

Bere Alston

We will be using the natural beauty of the valley's flora to create Christmas wreaths to adorn your doors. Come along to find out about the traditions behind the plants we…

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From:

12 Dec 2020to12 Dec 2020
Forbidden Nights

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Theatre

Torquay

Forbidden Nights 2020 Tour is here... celebrating our 5th year so it's bigger and better than ever!
Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age…

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From:

18 Dec 2020to18 Dec 2020
Music in the Castle

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Concert

Exeter

Messiah - Handel
Back by popular demand - the 8 voices of Powderham Consort & Divertimento present probably the most loved oratorio of all time, in the unique and intimate…

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From:

18 Dec 2020to18 Dec 2020
Waterloo - The Best of Abba

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Music

Exmouth

Waterloo - The Best of ABBA looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of the Swedish pop group ABBA and recreates it so impeccably that fans, old and new can still…

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From:

18 Dec 2020to18 Dec 2020
One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works

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Music

Exmouth

Those who don't believe in reincarnation should have spent a Thursday night inside a packed Kingsbury Hall watching Gary Mullen and The Works impersonate Queen.
Wearing…

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From:

19 Dec 2020to19 Dec 2020
Guided Bird Watching Cruise

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Talk or Lecture

Exmouth

The Exe Estuary is a designated Ramsar Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter. Thousands of…

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29 Dec 2020to29 Dec 2020

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26 Jan 2021to26 Jan 2021

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26 Feb 2021to26 Feb 2021

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27 Feb 2021to27 Feb 2021

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28 Feb 2021to28 Feb 2021

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11 Mar 2021to11 Mar 2021

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13 Mar 2021to13 Mar 2021
Sir Ranulph Fiennes - Living Dangerously

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Type:

Talk or Lecture

Exmouth

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as 'the world's greatest living explorer', Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb…

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13 Jan 2021to13 Jan 2021
One Night in Dublin

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Type:

Music

Exmouth

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN will come to Exmouth when The Wild Murphys will set up
Murphy's Pub at Exmouth Pavilion, guaranteeing one glorious night of
high-energy Irish Music and…

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From:

27 Jan 2021to27 Jan 2021
John Lennon Tribute UK: Lennon Retrospective

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Concert

Plymouth

Imagine you could take a Magical Mystery Tour back in time to revisit the sound of The Beatles. Well, we can recommend the perfect night for you.Visualise a young Lennon you…

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From:

26 Feb 2021to26 Feb 2021
JETHRO - The Count is Back for his Farewell Tour

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Type:

Theatre

Torquay

Enjoy a memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace…

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4 Mar 2021to4 Mar 2021

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5 Mar 2021to5 Mar 2021