Paloma Faith

Double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith will embark on a huge UK summer tour,…

1 Big Summer

1 Big Summer will bring three days of entertainment to the Plymouth Hoe. Each day has been curated…

Simply Red

They boast over a billion hits on You Tube and over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five going to…

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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BEMP: Newe Vialles

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Music

Culmstock, Cullompton

"The compleat violist"
Henrik Persson and Caroline Ritchie: bass viols
Jamie Akers: theorbo and guitar
The music collection of an imaginary viol player, living in London at…

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From:

19 May 2022to19 May 2022
Henning Wehn - It'll All Come Out in the Wash

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Type:

Theatre

Torquay

Watch German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn give everything a good rinse and witness him wring sense out of the nonsensical. An unbiased look at a certain virus might be…

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20 May 2022to20 May 2022
Paint & Dine Night

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Food and Drink

Totnes

We will be hosting a Paint & Dine night on Friday 20th May from 5pm!
This will be £35.00 per person which, includes the cost of painting and glazing your chosen…

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20 May 2022to20 May 2022
Rosemoor Live – T'PAU

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Type:

Concert

Torrington

T'Pau became one of the most successful and biggest-selling bands of the 1980s with hits like China In Your Hand, Heart & Soul and Valentine, led by flame-haired singer Carol…

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From:

20 May 2022to20 May 2022
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - ABBA TRIBUTE

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Type:

Music

Exeter

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage in a…

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20 May 2022to20 May 2022
Beautiful baskets - Weave yourself a gathering basket

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Type:

Participatory Event

Totnes rd, South Brent

Gather your herbs and flowers in style with this wonderful practical basket. Spend an active but mindful day learning the skills to weave your own basket in the company of…

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21 May 2022to21 May 2022
Coastal Garden Festival

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Type:

Festival

Ilfracombe

A variety of stands from food & drink, arts & crafts, specialist nursery growers together with workshops on wellbeing, mental health (associated with the benefits of…

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21 May 2022to22 May 2022
Led Zeppelin Tribute - Coda

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Type:

Concert

Ilfracombe

Come and see Coda, the well respected tribute act to Led Zeppelin. Expect to see long hair, big guitars and an awesome tribute to the rock legends.
Tickets from Ticket…

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From:

21 May 2022to21 May 2022
The Dartmoor Edge Fest

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Type:

Festival

Redlake Trading Estate, Ivybridge

The Dartmoor Edge Fest is a community led event taking place every third Saturday of the month, featuring an art market, community art making, children's crafts, the RedPod…

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21 May 2022to21 May 2022

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18 June 2022to18 June 2022

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16 July 2022to16 July 2022

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21 Jan 2023to21 Jan 2023
A Workshop of Songs from the Republic of Georgia

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Type:

Participatory Event

Dartington Hall, Totnes

A workshop of Georgian polyphony led by the highly experienced leader of Borjghali Georgian Choir, Anthony Johnston.
The Republic of Georgia lies along the old Silk Road, at…

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From:

22 May 2022to22 May 2022
Gyles Brandreth : Break A Leg!

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Type:

Theatre

Plymouth

Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI,…

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From:

22 May 2022to22 May 2022
The Improvisation Studio

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Type:

Participatory Event

Exeter

Let's stop restricting our imaginations and our expressions, let's fully assume ideas and creativity by expressing them through improv!
The Improvisation Studio is a fun and…

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From:

22 May 2022to22 May 2022
Salsa and Paella

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Type:

Food and Drink

Sutton Harbour, Plymouth

HonkyTonk Wine Library would like to invite you to a night of Salsa Dancing with a light Paella Super
Don will prepare a flavoursome helping of Seafood Paella, packed with…

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25 May 2022to25 May 2022
China Blue Pottery Evenings

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Type:

Participatory Event

Totnes

Make and/or build up to 4 items, return to paint and have them fire glazed.
Max of 8 people per session only.

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26 May 2022to26 May 2022

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29 June 2022to29 June 2022

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27 July 2022to27 July 2022

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31 Aug 2022to31 Aug 2022

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28 Sept 2022to28 Sept 2022

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26 Oct 2022to26 Oct 2022

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30 Nov 2022to30 Nov 2022
Exeter Open Mic for singer songwriters and poets

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Type:

Participatory Event

Exeter

Come join us for Exeter Open Mic for singer-songwriters and poets.
A friendly and supportive evening that is designed to promote original material, community, and a chance…

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26 May 2022to26 May 2022

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9 June 2022to9 June 2022

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23 June 2022to23 June 2022

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7 July 2022to7 July 2022

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21 July 2022to21 July 2022

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4 Aug 2022to4 Aug 2022

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18 Aug 2022to18 Aug 2022
Jubilee Concert by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Concert Band

Type

Type:

Music

TIVERTON

An evening of light music from the shows and movies held in the Great Hall at Bickleigh Castle.
see also DSFRS Concert Band website:
https://www.fireserviceconcertband.co.uk/

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26 May 2022to26 May 2022
Rich Hall's Hoedown Deluxe

Type

Type:

Theatre

Paignton

Rich Hall's comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin'. Ever-evolving, ever-changing, Rich's
combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country…

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26 May 2022to26 May 2022
Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Alys Fowler

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Type:

Talk or Lecture

Torrington

At RHS Garden Rosemoor, we're welcoming gardener, writer and presenter Alys Fowler for an afternoon talk about her life and work. She writes a weekly column on gardening for…

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From:

26 May 2022to26 May 2022
Sea Change

Type

Type:

Concert

Totnes

Sea Change, one of the most distinctive and essential events in the festival calendar, will return to Totnes in May 2022.

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From:

26 May 2022to29 May 2022
Jive Talkin' Perform the Bee Gees

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Type:

Concert

Paignton

Back at the Palace after a sell out show in 2021, an amazing tribute to the Bee Gees packed with all the great hits.
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute…

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From:

27 May 2022to27 May 2022