Cinderella

Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time at RHS Garden Rosemoor, as…

Christmas at Pennywell Farm

It's that time of year when the Farm becomes a magical winter wonderland with twinkling lights,…

International Agatha Christie Festival

The 2022 festival will take place on 10th – 17th September. Agatha Christie is Torquay's most…

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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Figurative Sculpture

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Exeter

Central to all our figurative sculpture courses are the concepts of Dynamic Energy Curves (DEC) ™ and the Rapid Sketch Technique (RST) ™ which are proven, and recognised…

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7 Dec 2021to10 Dec 2021
Late Night Shopping & Christmas Market.

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Christmas

Totnes

Come and join us for Late Night Christmas Shopping on Tuesday 7th, 14th & 21st December…
And our Christmas Market weekends 4th/5th, 11th/12th 18th/19th December.
The shops…

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7 Dec 2021to21 Dec 2021
A Christmas Carol

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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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Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band "Carole & Capers"

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Christmas

Exeter

Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the Festive Season for their unique celebratory show "Carols & Capers". Together they mix renaissance, modern…

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8 Dec 2021to8 Dec 2021
Sidmouth Poetry Readers

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Poetry & Literature

Sidmouth

The Sidmouth Poetry Readers meet at Kennaway House on the second Wednesday of the month, 10.00-12.00. Visitors and new members are welcome!
This is our programme for the…

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8 Dec 2021to8 Dec 2021
Step Into Christmas

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Torquay

The festive season is approaching and the place to be to enjoy the biggest party in town is happening twenty-one times over at the Babbacombe Theatre!
The mood will be…

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The Christmas Mouse

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Corner of Milne Plc and Exmouth Road, Plymouth

Stiltskin Theatre Company's festive winter show for little people...
The Christmas Mouse
By Jacqueline Ball
Christmas Mouse has lost its home when the snow begins to fall.…

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8 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021
Ed Byrne: If I'm Honest

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Plymouth

TV favourite Ed Byrne is finally back on the road with his biggest tour to date!

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9 Dec 2021to9 Dec 2021
Late night Thursdays at the Barnstaple Pannier Market

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Xmas markets

Barnstaple

As part of our 'Welcome Back to Barnstaple this Christmas' campaign we are hosting evening markets on Thursday 25 November, 9 December, 16 December and 23 December alongside…

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ROH Live: The Nutcracker [12A]

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Cinema & Film

Totnes

The Nutcracker is a family favourite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical…

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9 Dec 2021to9 Dec 2021
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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10 Dec 2021to10 Dec 2021
Dartmoor Whisky Tasting Experience

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Participatory Event

Bovey Tracey

Dartmoor Whisky Distillery invites you to come and visit Devon's only whisky distillery and learn how single malt whisky is made, from barley field to nosing glass in our…

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Handel's Messiah

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Exeter

The University of Exeter Chapel Choir and players from the Chapel Consort present a performance of Handel's Messiah! The performance will take place on Saturday 11th December…

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11 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021
The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief

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Corner of Milne Plc and Exmouth Road, Plymouth

Stiltskin Theatre Company's festive winter show...
The Magic Lantern and The Story Thief
Be part of the adventure!
A festive outdoor Christmas show at The Soapbox…

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What the Ladybird Heard

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Exeter

Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun!
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But they reckon…

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The Bookery Presents: Christmas with Michael Morpurgo

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Poetry & Literature

Crediton

We are delighted to be once again hosting one of the UK's best-loved authors, master storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo, at Crediton's Congregational Church this December.
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A Dartington Christmas Cracker!

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Christmas

Totnes

Dartington Community Choir, conductor Simon Capet, and The Playgoers Society of Dartington Hall, join forces for a Christmas concert of readings, music and carols with…

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13 Dec 2021to13 Dec 2021
Gordon's Jazz Club

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Uffculme

Our monthly trip to New Orleans - with a Christmas twist! A fabulous lineup for Gordon's Algiers Strutters, and our usual Christmas singalong of Algiers Strut - don't worry…

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15 Dec 2021to15 Dec 2021
ROH Live: Tosca [12A]

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Cinema & Film

Totnes

Into the romantic world of an idealistic painter Cavaradossi and his sensuous lover Tosca comes the malevolence of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police, with fatal results. Elena…

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15 Dec 2021to15 Dec 2021
Forbidden Nights

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Theatre

Torquay

Forbidden Nights 2021 Tour is here... celebrating their 7th year so it’s bigger and better than ever!
Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new…

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17 Dec 2021to17 Dec 2021