International Agatha Christie Festival

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

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

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

Dart Music Festival

The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 23rd year. The event will be held in the…

Devon Art Events

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 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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Then, at last: MA Contemporary Art Practice Graduates 2020-2021

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Type:

Art

University of Plymouth, Plymouth

An exhibition that showcases and celebrates the work of MA Contemporary Art Practice graduates.
Embarking on a postgraduate programme in Contemporary Art is an act of…

Dates

From:

18 June 2021to27 June 2021
Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years

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Type:

Concert

Honiton

Socially-distanced seating in a covid-secure venue.
Critically-acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years has toured…

Dates

From:

19 June 2021to19 June 2021
Wille & The Bandits live at West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter

Type

Type:

Concert

Exeter

The exclusive Loft Live Sessions are back this summer with a brand new high energy festival feel! Launching at West Town Farm with Wille and The Bandits. True Strays, The…

Dates

From:

26 June 2021to26 June 2021
Dartmouth Art & Craft Weekend

Type

Type:

Fete/Fair

Dartmouth

The 17th annual Dartmouth Art & Craft Weekend in aid of Children's Hospice South West. An interesting and fun weekend with around 40 artists and craft workers in the…

Dates

From:

26 June 2021to27 June 2021
Lunch with Artemis (free drop in event) - Topsham

Type

Type:

Free Event

Exeter

Liven up your lunch break! Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm. What will Artemis have in store for you? …

Dates

From:

28 June 2021to28 June 2021

From:

28 June 2021to28 June 2021
Butterfly Blake and Bong-Tree

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Type:

Art

Torquay

A celebration of Butterflies, Blake and Bong Trees through the eyes of lifelong 'nonsense' fan and printmaker Mike Tingle will be coming to our Courtyard Gallery for 3 weeks…

Dates

From:

29 June 2021to17 July 2021
Fire Water Stone

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Type:

Art

Torquay

Artizan is delighted to be welcoming Exeter based artist Rod Ashman to the gallery for a 3-week solo show in our main gallery space.
A previous exhibitor with us in several…

Dates

From:

29 June 2021to17 July 2021
Lunch with Artemis (free drop in event) - Exeter St Thomas

Type

Type:

Free Event

Exeter

Liven up your lunch break!
Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for…

Dates

From:

29 June 2021to29 June 2021

From:

29 June 2021to29 June 2021
Lunch with Artemis (free drop in event) - Okehampton

Type

Type:

Free Event

Okehampton

Liven up your lunch break!
Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for…

Dates

From:

30 June 2021to30 June 2021

From:

30 June 2021to30 June 2021
Exeter Craft Festival 2021

Type

Type:

Festival

Exeter

This 3 day Festival of Arts and Crafts is a celebration of the very best artists & makers based in the South West is one of the major highlights of the Exeter's cultural…

Venue

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

Dates

From:

1 July 2021to3 July 2021
Lunch with Artemis (free drop in event) - Honiton

Type

Type:

Free Event

Honiton

Liven up your lunch break!
Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for…

Dates

From:

1 July 2021to1 July 2021

From:

1 July 2021to1 July 2021
Mark Watson : How You Can Almost Win

Type

Type:

Theatre

Plymouth

Mark Watson : How You Can Almost Win
In 2017, Mark Watson - a man prone to considerable anxiety, with multiple phobias and a history of piss-poor self-esteem - was asked to…

Dates

From:

2 July 2021to2 July 2021
Seaton Eats Boutique

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Type:

Local Culture

Seaton

An evening street food market on a cliff top in the heart of Jurassic coast. Drink in the landscape, nourish your friendships and taste the world on a Friday evening in the…

Dates

From:

2 July 2021to2 July 2021

From:

6 Aug 2021to6 Aug 2021

From:

3 Sept 2021to3 Sept 2021
Journey: Mayflower 400

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Type:

Maritime

Torquay

Rescheduled from 2020!
Artistic work inspired by the journey taken by the Mayflower 400 years ago.
The Tamar Valley Printmakers (UK) and the Cape Cod Printmakers (USA) are…

Dates

From:

3 July 2021to30 Aug 2021
Mark Watson - How You Can Almost Win

Type

Type:

Theatre

Paignton

In 2017, Mark Watson – a man prone to considerable anxiety, with multiple phobias and a history of poor self-esteem – was asked to go on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. It…

Dates

From:

3 July 2021to3 July 2021
MJ The Legacy starring CJ

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Type:

Concert

Torquay

'CJ' is one of the most experienced, dedicated and well-respected Michael Jackson Tribute artists in the world today, and he perfectly captures the electrifying energy of…

Dates

From:

3 July 2021to3 July 2021
Folk with Soul & Blues

Type

Type:

Music

Abbotsham, Bideford

"Folk with Soul & Blues" is an open-air concert in support of the Plough Arts Centre charity taking place at The Big Sheep, Abbotsham on Sunday 4th July. The line-up consists…

Dates

From:

4 July 2021to4 July 2021
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Lunch with Artemis (free drop in event) - Ilfracombe

Type

Type:

Free Event

Ilfracombe

Liven up your lunch break!
Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for…

Dates

From:

5 July 2021to5 July 2021

From:

5 July 2021to5 July 2021
Animal Sculpture

Type

Type:

Participatory Event

Exeter

As with the human figure, animals have specific Design Criteria ™ and this workshop will teach you the designs, proportion and anatomy of a selected group of animals. Working…

Dates

From:

6 July 2021to9 July 2021
Lunch with Artemis (free drop in event) - Bovey Tracey

Type

Type:

Free Event

Bovey Tracey

Liven up your lunch break!
Bring a picnic, enjoy a short, free open-air performance in the park. Different shows 12.30pm & 1.30pm.
What will Artemis have in store for…

Dates

From:

6 July 2021to6 July 2021

From:

6 July 2021to6 July 2021