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Open Air live music festival on the north edge of Dartmoor with panoramic views. In its' 14th year,…
The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 23rd year. The event will be held in the…
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with…
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 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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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…
Music
University of Plymouth, Plymouth
Join us for a special Music Forum in celebration of 250 years of Beethoven, a live-streamed musical evening with Dr Robert Taub, pianist and Music Director at The Arts…
Festival
Exmouth
Our Spring Weekend 13th-14th March
Join us for a sparkling weekend of conversations with topics as wide ranging as nature's fightback in urban settings, why humans fight and…
Theatre
University of Plymouth, Plymouth
"Vitally important social messages way beyond the parameters of theatre and dance" DanceTabs
Critically acclaimed for translating real-life testimonies into beautifully…
Music
University of Plymouth, Plymouth
Join our final Music Forum of the season, a live-streamed musical evening featuring performance and informal conversation with Dr Robert Taub, Music Director at The Arts…
Concert
Torquay
A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest Hits!
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert,…
Concert
Torquay
More than just an ordinary Pink Floyd tribute band, The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances.
Their new show…
Music
Exmouth
Europe's Official Long-Standing Premier 1980's Multi-Tribute Concert Show!
28 chart-topping artistes from the 80's are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did…
Festival
Kenton, Near Exeter
Toby's Garden Festival is back at Powderham Castle on 30th April & 1st May 2021! It's the perfect way to kick-start your gardening year with expert talks and demos, heaps of…
Theatre
Torquay
Join Marmalade as they take you back with their million selling hits – Lovin' Things, Cousin Norman, Reflections of my Life, Radancer, Rainbow, Falling Apart at the Seams…
Music
Royal Parade, Plymouth
The Arts Institute, in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth, presents Some Call It Home. Join us for this provocative multimedia music drama that brings to the stage…
Festival
Dartmouth
The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 23rd year. The event will be held in the port and town of Dartmouth, at the mouth of the River Dart. With over 100…
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…
Concert
Seaton
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN at Seaton Tramway
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN comes to Seaton Traway 22th May 2021!
Food and drink will be avaliable to purchase on the night. Food will be…
Concert
Torquay
OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award winning…
Concert
Torquay
Allow the all new musical extravaganza THE HISTORY OF ROCK to propel you back to the best days of music in a celebration of the very best of CLASSIC ROCK through the ages…
Festival
Brixham
BrixFest will bring hundreds of artists, charities, chefs and local people together with thousands of visitors. Throughout the festival we encourage you to keep it local and…
Music
Exmouth
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
From Close to You, all of their chart-topping hits feature…
Theatre
Torquay
**This event has been POSTPONED - please check website for details**
It is said that a good song stands the test of time, and that can be said about the 40 musical…
Theatre
Torquay
The star studded cast of the UK’s original and longest running Rat Pack show have achieved many accolades and awards after appearances worldwide, including seasons in The…
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