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Chagstock Music Festival

Chagstock Music Festival

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

Dart Music Festival

Dart Music Festival

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

Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

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

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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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  1. Guided Bird Watching Cruise

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    Guided Bird Watching Cruise

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2021to28 Feb 2021
    From:
    11 Mar 2021to11 Mar 2021
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    13 Mar 2021to13 Mar 2021
  2. Music Forum: Beethoven and his sketchbooks, an informal lecture and music demonstration with Dr Robert Taub and composer Jonathan Dawe

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    Music Forum: Beethoven and his sketchbooks, an informal lecture and music demonstration with Dr Robert Taub and composer Jonathan Dawe

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    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…

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    From:
    4 Mar 2021to4 Mar 2021
  3. Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend

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    Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend

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    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…

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    From:
    13 Mar 2021to14 Mar 2021
  4. In Loco Parentis, Vincent Dance Theatre

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    In Loco Parentis, Vincent Dance Theatre

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    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…

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    24 Mar 2021to24 Mar 2021
  5. Music Forum: A live-streamed musical evening with Dr Robert Taub and American journalist James Barron

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    Music Forum: A live-streamed musical evening with Dr Robert Taub and American journalist James Barron

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2021to9 Apr 2021
  6. The BOHEMIANS - Queens Greatest Hits

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    The BOHEMIANS - Queens Greatest Hits

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    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,…

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    From:
    9 Apr 2021to9 Apr 2021
  7. The Darkside of Pink Floyd

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    The Darkside of Pink Floyd

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    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…

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    From:
    17 Apr 2021to17 Apr 2021
  8. 80's Mania

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    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…

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    24 Apr 2021to24 Apr 2021
  9. Toby's Garden Festival: people with flowers

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    Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham

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    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…

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    30 Apr 2021to1 May 2021
  10. Rock With Laughter starring Marmalade & The Grumbleweeds

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    Rock With Laughter starring Marmalade & The Grumbleweeds

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    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…

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    From:
    1 May 2021to1 May 2021
  11. Some Call It Home

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    Some Call It Home

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    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…

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    From:
    4 May 2021to4 May 2021
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    5 May 2021to5 May 2021
  12. Dart Music Festival

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    Dart Music Festival

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    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…

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    From:
    7 May 2021to9 May 2021
  13. superstars

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    SuperStars

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    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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    From:
    18 May 2021to20 Oct 2021
  14. Brotherhood of Man

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    Brotherhood of Man

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    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…

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    From:
    22 May 2021to22 May 2021
  15. OH WHAT A NIGHT!

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    OH WHAT A NIGHT!

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    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…

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    From:
    22 May 2021to22 May 2021
  16. The History of Rock

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    The History of Rock

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2021to28 May 2021
  17. BrixFest Brixham, Devon

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    CANCELLED - BrixFest Brixham

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2021to31 May 2021
  18. Carpenters Gold

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    Carpenters Gold

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2021to3 June 2021
  19. I Love Music

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    I Love Music

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    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…

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    From:
    10 June 2021to7 Oct 2021
  20. The Rat Pack

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    The Rat Pack

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    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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    From:
    11 June 2021to11 June 2021
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