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The Unexpected Guest

The Unexpected Guest

LocationPaignton

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5th July 2022-7th July 2022

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12th July 2022-14th July 2022

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19th July 2022-21st July 2022

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26th July 2022-28th July 2022

When a stranger runs his car into a ditch in dense fog in South Wales and makes his way to an…

Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Jo Thompson

Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Jo Thompson

LocationTorrington

Openings

Season

6th July 2022

Spend an afternoon with Jo Thompson at RHS Garden Rosemoor as part of our wonder Rosemoor Live!…

The First Laugh • Professional Comedians Trying Out New Stuff

The First Laugh • Professional Comedians Trying Out New Stuff

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

6th July 2022

The First Laugh is the South West's premium new material stand up comedy night where professional…

Exeter Craft Festival

Exeter Craft Festival

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

7th July 2022

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8th July 2022

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9th July 2022

This prestigious 3-day event showcases the work of craftspeople and artists based in the South…

Exeter Craft Festival stalls on the Cathedral Green

Exeter Craft Festival 2022

LocationExeter

Openings

Exeter Craft Festival 2022

7th July 2022-9th July 2022

This 3 day Festival of Arts and Crafts is a celebration of the very best artists & makers based in…

Exeter Open Mic for singer songwriters and poets

Exeter Open Mic for singer songwriters and poets

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

7th July 2022

Season

21st July 2022

Come join us for Exeter Open Mic for singer-songwriters and poets. A friendly and supportive…

Budleigh Music Festival

LocationBudleigh Salterton

Openings

Season

8th July 2022-16th July 2022

Budleigh Music Festival makes a welcome return for 2022 with a week-long programme of live music…

Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exeter)

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

Season

22nd July 2022

EXETER CANAL CRUISE - ONE WAY FROM EXETER TO EXMOUTH Cruise along the oldest working shipping…

Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exmouth)

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

Season

22nd July 2022

EXETER CANAL CRUISE - ONE WAY FROM EXMOUTH TO EXETER Cruise along the oldest working shipping…

Glenn Miller and Big Band Spectacular

LocationPaignton

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra musicians have credits ranging from 1920's trad jazz, BBC Big…

Rosemoor Live – Musical Bingo

LocationTorrington

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

Bring & Share's Musical Bingo comes to RHS Garden Rosemoor. It's bingo, but with music. Guests are…

Sidmouth Eats Boutique

LocationSidmouth

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

Our popular street food market is back for 2022. Sidmouth Eats Boutique is returning this year on…

Summer Boat Party

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

Setting sail at 7pm, cruise the calm and sheltered waters of the River Exe or along Devon's…

TAKE A CHANCE ON US ABBA TRIBUTE

LocationCullompton, Willand

Openings

Season

8th July 2022

8th July 2022 come and see us at this fabulous new venue!!! Muddifords!! New Festival Venue click…

Tunes on the Sands

LocationDartmouth

Openings

Open

8th July 2022-10th July 2022

Just five miles from Dartmouth, with a back drop of scenic forests and hills, the curators of Tunes…

Paloma Faith

LocationPlymouth

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

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

Cirque Du Vulgar

LocationExmouth

Openings

Season

9th July 2022-16th July 2022

After recent News that Cirque du Vulgar has been called up to perform at Glastonbury Festival we…

Dartmoor Legend

LocationPrincetown

Openings

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9th July 2022

Are you ready to take on the toughest cycling challenge in the South West? There is only one route…

Day Trip to Sidmouth

LocationExmouth Marina, Exmouth

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

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10th July 2022

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23rd July 2022

Take a beautiful day trip to Sidmouth! Have a great day out in Devon by taking a boat trip to enjoy…

Flower Arranging Workshops

LocationDunchideock, Exeter

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

A range of workshops:- Garden table arrangement, Flower vase workshop, Wild about Flowers, Dried…

Historic Vehicle Gathering

LocationExeter

Openings

Season

9th July 2022-10th July 2022

Probably the biggest classic vehicle show in the South West, first run in 1975. Includes many types…

JIMMY TARBUCK A Life In Showbusiness

LocationTorquay

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

Celebrating 60 years of comedy magic A special, celebratory concert. After more than sixty years…

Littleham Village Graden Trail

LocationLittleham

Openings

Season

9th July 2022-10th July 2022

Fantastic opportunity to have a wander around some hidden back gardens of Littleham Village. St…

Mbira: Millicent Chapanda

LocationTotnes

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

ABOUT THIS EVENT WHEN: 7.30pm Saturday 9th July VENUE: Space Studio 1, Dartington Trust, South…

Rhythm of the Dance

LocationPaignton

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

Season

9th July 2022

Seen by over 7 million people in 58 countries. Internationally recognised as one of the most…

Rosemoor Live – The South

LocationTorrington

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

Discover the sounds of The South at RHS Garden Rosemoor. This nine-piece band features former…

Wild Food Day Retreat

LocationDartington, Totnes

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

This course is an invitation to take a pause from busy lives, to come back into connection with…

WRFC Summer Fayre featuring The Wurzels

LocationHulham Road, Exmouth

Openings

Season

9th July 2022

Join us on the 9th July as we celebrate the summer with a fantastic afternoon & evening of…

Simply Red

LocationPlymouth

Openings

Season

10th July 2022

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

Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K 2022

LocationBarnstaple

Openings

Season

10th July 2022

Season

10th July 2022

Get set for one of Barnstaple's biggest charity runs - the Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K. A mainly…

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  • 1The Unexpected Guest
  • 2Rosemoor Live – An afternoon with Jo Thompson
  • 3The First Laugh • Professional Comedians Trying Out New Stuff
  • 4Exeter Craft Festival
  • 5Exeter Craft Festival 2022
  • 6Exeter Open Mic for singer songwriters and poets
  • 7Budleigh Music Festival
  • 8Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exeter)
  • 9Exeter Canal Cruise (from Exmouth)
  • 10Glenn Miller and Big Band Spectacular
  • 11Rosemoor Live – Musical Bingo
  • 12Sidmouth Eats Boutique
  • 13Summer Boat Party
  • 14TAKE A CHANCE ON US ABBA TRIBUTE
  • 15Tunes on the Sands
  • 16Paloma Faith
  • 17Cirque Du Vulgar
  • 18Dartmoor Legend
  • 19Day Trip to Sidmouth
  • 20Flower Arranging Workshops
  • 21Historic Vehicle Gathering
  • 22JIMMY TARBUCK A Life In Showbusiness
  • 23Littleham Village Graden Trail
  • 24Mbira: Millicent Chapanda
  • 25Rhythm of the Dance
  • 26Rosemoor Live – The South
  • 27Wild Food Day Retreat
  • 28WRFC Summer Fayre featuring The Wurzels
  • 29Simply Red
  • 30Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K 2022
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What's On in Devon

In Devon we love to get together to have fun, share and celebrate - and we love visitors to come and join us, too. From large national events to traditional village fetes, many people plan a visit to Devon around an event that particularly appeals to them.

Just save your favourite Devon events to your planner, then browse some great places to stay.

What's on in Devon for you?

Throughout the year Devon plays host to a fantastic array of events, all across the  county, see the top events going on in Dartmoor, East Devon, English Riviera, Exeter, Exmoor, Mid Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and South Devon.

Music, sports, food, theatre, literature, comedy, art ... whatever you're in to, you'll find Devon events and festivals big and small to please you, as well as many that are family-focused. And being such a special and unique county, we've also got plenty of the more unusual, traditional events that simply can't be found anywhere else. The big Devon events are certainly not to be missed, so make sure to add them to your diaries. If you're wondering what you can do right now take a look at our monthly events calendar for events happening this month.

The quaint, the unusual and the quirky ... only in Devon

Yes, we have world-class events on a scale that matches up to any other county (see Big Devon Events for events such as the National Fireworks Competition) - but we also have plenty of events that are totally unique to Devon.

Tavistock’s Goose Fair in October dates back to the 12th century, when farmers brought their geese for sale, and drove them through the streets to the market. You may not see much of this today, but goose lunches are available across the town on that day, and market traders, showmen and fair rides gather from all over the country. 

Whilst in Ilfracombe, every July  the South West Birdman Competition sees hopeful aviators hurling themselves off the town's pier hoping to "fly" the furthest and be crowned champion. As well as the main flying event, this is part of a day-long music festival with food stalls, an ale and cider festival, artisan market and children's entertainment

And the tradition of carrying burning Tar Barrels through the streets of Ottery St Mary on November 5 is hundreds of years old, and probably started after the gunpowder plot of 1605. Devon has a history of torchlight processions, but only in Ottery do the residents actually carry full sized lighted tar barrels on their shoulders through the streets … See more of Devon's big events here. 

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    Big Devon Events

    We may be known for peace, tranquillity and natural beauty ... but we know how to put on a world-class event here in Devon. Find out more here.

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    Festivals in Devon

    Devon loves nothing better than to celebrate its heritage, music, arts and crafts, which is why you’ll always be able to find a festival in Devon!

  • Food Festivals | Devon

    Food & Drink Festivals and Events in Devon

    Love great food? Check out Devon’s top food festivals, food events and farmers’ markets.

  • Sports Events | Devon

    Sports Events in Devon

    Fantastic sports events take place across Devon, throughout the year, so there’s always something to come and see - or take part in.

  • Live music events | Devon

    Music Events in Devon

    Some of the best music festivals and events Devon has to offer - the choice of music is as broad as the number of events on offer, and many are family-friendly.

  • Arts events | Devon

    Devon Art Events

    Devon's art events are amongst the best in the UK – which is no surprise, given such beautiful and inspirational surroundings.

  • Monthly Events Calendar

    Throughout the year Devon plays host to a whole range of events, all across the county. See here the what's on this month in Dartmoor, East Devon, English Riviera, Exeter, Exmoor, Mid Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and South Devon.

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