International Agatha Christie Festival

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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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China Blue Pottery Evenings

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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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29 Sept 2021to29 Sept 2021

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Creative Sessions for Under 5's

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School Holiday Event

Honiton

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) invites under 5's and their parents/carers to a fun, creative session in the Creative Cabin at THG. We will be outside in the THG garden. The…

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30 Sept 2021to30 Sept 2021
No Time To Die

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Cinema & Film

Totnes

Bond returns… after a long hiatus!
In Cary Joji Fukunaga's (It, Sin Nombre) thrilling, searing, action-packed No Time To Die, Bond (Daniel Craig, in his last outing as 007)…

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30 Sept 2021to14 Oct 2021
Wall of Floyd

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Concert

Paignton

Fantastic musicianship and sound combine with a great light show to deliver an unforgettable experience.
Returning to the Palace in 2021 … The Wall of Floyd is made up of 7…

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30 Sept 2021to30 Sept 2021
CLONEPLAY

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Concert

Torquay

CLONEPLAY formerly known as Viva La Coldplay recreate the complete anthology of Martin, Buckland, Berryman and Champion.
The band perform two hours of career-spanning…

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1 Oct 2021to1 Oct 2021
Rave on with the Bluejays

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Music

Totnes, Paignton

The 1950's musical sensation sweeping the nation, featuring multiple award winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End Productions The Buddy Holly…

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1 Oct 2021to1 Oct 2021
Some Guys Have All The Luck

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Music

Exmouth

The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres with a brand new show, bringing to the stage
a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music's most successful artistes of…

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1 Oct 2021to1 Oct 2021
Balinese Gamelan & Dance Weekend

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Art

totnes

This weekend is a unique opportunity to play Dartington's sweet-sounding Balinese gamelan Gong Kebyar which has been in residence since 1979, and/or learn some of the elegant…

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2 Oct 2021to3 Oct 2021
Sensory Drawing Journeys

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Nature

totnes

Drawing can allow us to let go of thoughts as they arise and come back to the present moment.
On this course we aim to provide you with approaches that can develop and deepen…

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2 Oct 2021to3 Oct 2021
Simon Fowler - Artist Preview

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Art

Torquay

Meet artist Simon Fowler, Saturday 2nd October, as we celebrate the launch of the largest showcase of his Devon Landscapes to date.
Journey Through Devon - Simon…

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2 Oct 2021to2 Oct 2021
Tim Vine - Plastic Elvis

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Theatre

Torquay

The total sell out at the Edinburgh festival is now on tour! Feel the electricity as Plastic Elvis hits the stage backed by his incredible five piece THE HIGH NOON BAND.…

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2 Oct 2021to2 Oct 2021
A Christmas Carol

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Theatre

Exeter

Join the award-winning Le Navet Bete (Treasure Island, The Three Musketeers) again this festive season for a hilarious retelling of one of the greatest ghost stories ever…

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Lucy Worsley: A Very British Murder

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Talk or Lecture

Totnes, Paignton

An illustrated tour through the dark story of our fascination with murder, with renowned historian Lucy Worsley.
Lucy has covered the history of this very British obsession…

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3 Oct 2021to3 Oct 2021
Absurd Person Singular

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Theatre

Exeter

Three married couples. Three kitchens. Three Christmas parties.
Sidney Hopcroft, a small-time tradesman, persuades wife Jane to throw a Christmas party hoping to find favour…

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5 Oct 2021to5 Oct 2021

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Bye Bye Baby

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Theatre

Paignton

Bye Bye Baby – A Celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
A hugely entertaining tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of…

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6 Oct 2021to6 Oct 2021
Colin Vosper: The Old Saltway

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Local Culture

Totnes, Paignton

Colin's talk will focus on the route has interesting historical stories and facts linked to various places along the way from Coombe Cellars to Totnes and is a mix of…

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7 Oct 2021to7 Oct 2021
Voodoo Room

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Music

Totnes, Paignton

Be part of an incredible homage to three music legends, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream, in this explosive new production.
Packed with an incredible high energy and…

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9 Oct 2021to9 Oct 2021
Bootleg Shadows

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Music

Totnes, Paignton

A tribute celebrating the music of The Shadows and Cliff Richard.
With their immaculate appearance, synchronised dance movements and clean, pure melodic sound, The Shadows…

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10 Oct 2021to10 Oct 2021
Steeleye Span - Legendary Folk Rock Pioneers

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Music

Banstable

The early 1970s would prove to be the start of a vintage period for music and the beginning of an era that would change the world. For Steeleye Span – as the previous decade…

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11 Oct 2021to11 Oct 2021
Needlefelt an animal from wool

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Participatory Event

Cullompton

Spend a lovely social day learning to needlefelt an animal of your choice from wool around a wire frame, around 7 inches in height. Small classes of 5 max.

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14 Oct 2021to14 Oct 2021