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Ongoing Events & Exhibitions in Devon

Devon's calendar never really stops. While the county's festivals and one-off events have their moment in the spotlight, this page is your guide to the exhibitions, seasonal programmes, theatre runs, family activity trails and recurring attractions that run across weeks or months at a time — giving you plenty of reasons to visit whenever suits you best.

Whether you're planning or looking for something to fill a day, browse the ongoing events below or explore our full What's On in Devon calendar for festivals, markets, music events and more.

Exhibitions, Theatre & Ongoing Activities in Devon

Whether you’re interested in art exhibitions, theatre performances, or family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained while you relax, Devon has a wide variety of options. Here you’ll find events and attractions that run year-round or return seasonally.

What to Expect — Devon's Ongoing & Long-Running Events

This page covers events and activities that run for an extended period — typically several weeks or throughout a season. That includes art exhibitions at Devon's galleries and museums, theatrical seasons and residencies, family activity trails at National Trust properties and gardens, outdoor sculpture trails, seasonal shows and recurring weekly or monthly events.

For single-day and weekend events, visit our Festivals in Devon, Music Events and Big Devon Events pages.

Share Your Devon Events

Are you hosting an event in Devon? Let us know so we can help showcase what’s happening across the county.  You can submit it here.

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