Devon Art Events: the Official Devon Guide

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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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The Great Food and Drink Show

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Exeter

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of The Great Food and Drink Show 2018!
Come and join us for a weekend packed full of all things food and drink, from wine...

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22 Sept 2018to23 Sept 2018

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Style In Exeter

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Exeter

Throughout September InExeter is promoting Style in Exeter! Back for its third year Style in Exeter is bigger and better than ever before. Style in Exeter Week is running...

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18 Sept 2018to23 Sept 2018
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Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

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Festival

Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with talented authors, scientists, playwrights, historians, broadcasters,...

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19 Sept 2018to23 Sept 2018
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Environmental Event at Affinity Devon

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Food and Drink

Bideford

FREE EVENT - Wednesday 19th September from 10am – 4pm.
A fun day for all with an indoor market showcasing local environmentally friendly produce and advice on environmental...

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19 Sept 2018to19 Sept 2018
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Fougou Jazz presents Julian Costello Quartet

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Brixham

The Julian Costello Quartet featuring Julian Costello on Tenor and Soprano Sax, Maciek Pysz on Electric and Classical Guitars, Yuri Goloubev on Double Bass and Adam Teixeira...

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19 Sept 2018to19 Sept 2018
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Gordon's Jazz Club

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Music

Uffculme

If you enjoy Traditional Jazz come along and join us on September 19th at Magelake Pavilion, (EX15 3DP) and celebrate Wednesday! Check out the line-up for this month -...

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19 Sept 2018to19 Sept 2018
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Jonny Mansfield Elftet

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Music

Teignmouth

Pavilions Teignmouth in association with Teignmouth Jazz and Blues Festival present Jonathan Mansfield's Elftet.
Thier original compositions are influenced by those of...

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19 Sept 2018to19 Sept 2018
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Taste of Sculpture Workshop

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Art

North Tawton

As part of this year's Devon Open Studios 8th – 23rd September 2018, why not book on to our Taste of Sculpture workshop and try your hand at sculpting in clay.
This fabulous...

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19 Sept 2018to19 Sept 2018
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Exeter Street Food Market

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Food and Drink

Exeter

From May to September the Exeter Street Food Market takes places in various locations across Exeter. Experience street food at its best with locally sourced fresh produce...

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20 Sept 2018to20 Sept 2018
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Live Music at The Red Barn

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Music

Woolacombe

Jealousy and the Cat are a Rock and Soul Revue covers band. Great covers of great songs!

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21 Sept 2018to21 Sept 2018
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Mortehoe Craft Fair

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Crafts

Mortehoe

Every Friday at Mortehoe Village Hall, 10am-4pm (May-Sept).
Lovely local crafts and produce on sale. Free Admission. Everyone welcome.

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21 Sept 2018to21 Sept 2018
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Amor et virtute - musical portrait of Walter Raleigh

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Music

Mount Dinham, Exeter

Musicke in the Ayre (soprano Gillian Wormley and lutenist Din Ghani) mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Sir Walter Raleigh with a programme of lute songs from the...

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22 Sept 2018to22 Sept 2018
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Charity Ball in aid of Marie Curie

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Concert

Tiverton

A fantastic evening of music, feasting and fun. Money raised will go towards providing care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families....

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22 Sept 2018to22 Sept 2018
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'Comic To Canvas' Exhibition by Ben Jeffery

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Art

Plymouth

Saturday 22nd September - Sunday 7th October
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Saturday 22nd September - Sunday 7th October

Live Studio
Ben will be staging a Live Studio in the...

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22 Sept 2018to7 Oct 2018
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Raku Exhibition 2018

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Art

Barbican, Plymouth

This autumn 45 Southside's exhibition focuses on raku fired ceramics.
Five talented Devon and Cornwall based, artists showing their latest raku work.
The raku technique...

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22 Sept 2018to30 Oct 2018
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September music at Kingskerswell Church

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Music

Newton Abbot

September
22nd Son Of Town Hall
"Nothing short of stunning" - Lisa Schwartz, Director Philadelphia Folk Festival
Imagine if Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea, salt in...

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22 Sept 2018to29 Sept 2018
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Sew an Oil Cloth Apron

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Crafts

Seaton

Leader: Gillian Beckman-Findlay
Come and join me to make your very own oilcloth apron.

There will be a variety of oilcloth designs to chose from along with coordinating...

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22 Sept 2018to22 Sept 2018
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Taste of the Teign Food Festival

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Festival

Teignmouth

About Taste of the Teign is a Food and Drink Festival that takes place in the last week of September (22nd-30th) in Teignmouth, Shaldon and the surrounding countryside. This...

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22 Sept 2018to30 Sept 2018
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Jane Austen’s Persuasion: A Musical Drama

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Performance

Paignton

This popular production has toured the UK and North America and features music from Jane Austen’s manuscripts, fully staged with chamber orchestra, beautiful Regency...

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22 Sept 2018to22 Sept 2018
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England's Seafood FEAST

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England's Seafood FEAST

England’s Seafood FEAST
England’s Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses between Saturday 22nd September and Sunday 7th October 2018. For 2 weeks...

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22 Sept 2018to7 Oct 2018

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