5pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – HorizonsBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A new performance by Red Clay Theatre about two siblings growing up in Torbay, developed with young people from the coast. It explores ambition, opportunity and what the Devon coastline means for young people's futures.
6:30pm · £12.00 £10.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – The Necromancer!
St Sidwell's Community Centre · Talks & Workshops
An evening talk on fungi by Dr Christian Taylor of the Open University, followed by a seasonal meal focused on mushrooms from a community garden kitchen. Suits anyone curious about nature and sharing a table with new people.
7pm · £12 per person
2026 Annual Library Lecture: The Enlightened Mr Parkinson
6pm · Free
Silent Book Club (Wednesdays)Topsham Brewery · Community
A silent reading evening where everyone brings their own book, reads together in quiet, then chats and has a drink afterwards. For readers who want company while they read and a conversation about books after.
University of Exeter Sports Park, outdoor MUGA pitch ·
Exeter Phoenix · Music
A monthly jazz night hosted by saxophonist and flautist Pete Canter, with the house band and guest musicians sitting in. Suits jazz fans who enjoy live sessions with changing guests.
Tue 10 Feb – Sun 10 Oct · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Charmaine Watkiss: From the ones who came before…Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Charmaine Watkiss's new commission responds to the museum's West African collection with a watercolour, a mask and a double portrait, exploring Caribbean healing traditions and the diaspora. For fans of contemporary art.
Tue 31 Mar – Sun 21 Mar · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
A Sense of ColourBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A musical medieval comedy in which a girl named Myrtle enlists a cave-dwelling necromancer to bring her mother back to life, full of jokes, songs and zombies. Suits fans of dark, Monty Python-style humour.
Exeter Phoenix · Film
A casual networking night for anyone with an interest in film, from actors and directors to writers and post-production crew, for talking and making friends over a drink.
7pm · £115–£135
Exploring Still Life DrawingExeter Phoenix · Art & Exhibitions
A five-week still life course covering composition, form, tone and colour in graphite, pen, coloured pencil and watercolour, with a focus on Latin American artists. Suits anyone building a drawing portfolio.
7:30pm · £13–£15
KathakaliExeter Phoenix · Theatre
A performance of Kathakali, the classical dance drama of Kerala, telling a story of women's dignity and strength through emotion, costume and gesture. Suits all ages, recommended for 7 and over.
Exeter Cathedral · Talks & Workshops
Dr Cherry Lewis, a geologist and historian of science, tells the life of apothecary James Parkinson, who first identified the disease, including his pamphlets and fossil illustrations. Suits anyone interested in medical history.
Hosted by Women's 5-aside football, Exeter
A friendly women's five-a-side football game for all levels, played on a university sports ground with numbers that change from week to week. Suits women who want a regular, sociable kickabout.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Paintings and prints by young people from the Deaf Academy and 100 Club Youth Centre, made in workshops with artists Vicky Barber-Crimes and Octavia Madden. For visitors interested in youth art and Deaf culture.
Tue 21 Jul – Sun 7 Feb · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
What do you collect? The Deaf Academy: Deaf technology through the agesRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A talk and display on the history of Deaf technology, marking the 200th anniversary of The Deaf Academy, the oldest Deaf school in England. It suits anyone curious about Deaf history, education and the tools that have shaped Deaf life.
Wed 9 Sept – Wed 21 Jul · Wednesdays in term time, 12.15pm · £6 for one-off sessions; sliding scale of £3 – £9 if booking whole block
Musical moments around the world – Under 5sRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
Hands-on music sessions for under-5s and the adults with them, playing instruments and learning songs from a different continent in each block. Led by a teacher with an ethnomusicology degree, for families with young children.
Mon 14 Sept – Mon 30 Nov · Mondays, 7pm
Terry’s & Jude’s Crazy QuizThe Old Firehouse · Community
A raucous quiz of outrageous questions, belly laughs and boozy prizes, with a bit of mischief throughout. Bring your mates and your brains for groups who like a little mayhem and a lot of banter.
Tue 15 Sept – Sun 11 Jul · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Bayeux Around Britain digital trailRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A digital trail through the galleries with twelve stops, spotting objects linked to the Normans or to the Bayeux Tapestry. Designed by the museum's Museum Reps, it takes about an hour and suits history fans.
Tue 15 Sept – Sun 11 Jul · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
Bayeux Around BritainRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A display of local finds from the Norman period, alongside British Museum digital material, linking Exeter's coins and pottery to the story of 1066. For history fans curious how the conquest played out in the city.
Wed 16 Sept – Wed 9 Dec · Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7–8.30pm
Dance of UnityExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A guided, freestyle dance session inspired by Biodanza, with individual, pair and group exercises to chosen music and no steps to learn. For beginners and people of all abilities who want to move and connect.
Sun 27 Sept – Sun 6 Dec · First and last Sunday of the month, from 8pm
The Exe Gig Collective - Sunday SessionsThe Old Firehouse · Music
Live local music showcasing local talent, with a laid-back vibe to end the weekend. Suits anyone who likes discovering new bands close to home.
Thu 1 Oct – Fri 13 Nov
The Pikachu Art AdventureKillerton House · Family
A family trail celebrating the Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th anniversary, with 30 Pikachu cards each drawn by a different illustrator and a chance to design your own card. Well-behaved dogs on short leads can join the outdoor trail.
Sat 3 Oct – Tue 16 Feb · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Standard – £6 online (£8 at the desk) / Students, Under 25s, Art Fund and MA Members – £4 / Accompanying carers & Under 19s – Free
Living Labyrinths: Art and FungiRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
An art exhibition on the cultural world of fungi, seen through scientific enquiry, bringing together work by leading contemporary artists to suggest new ways of seeing. For fans of contemporary art and natural history.
Sun 4 Oct – Wed 31 Mar · Daily, except 25 and 26 Dec · Free for the public; charges apply to led organised groups.
Exeter Red Coat Guide ToursRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
Volunteer-led walking tours through Exeter's Roman origins, medieval heritage, historic quayside and legends, lasting about 90 minutes. Suits visitors and locals of a wide range of ages and abilities who want to learn the city's story.
Tue 6 Oct – Thu 5 Nov · Open Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm (galleries)
The Reclaimers: SWWAGExeter Phoenix · Art & Exhibitions
An exhibition of works made from at least 70% reused, recycled and reclaimed materials by the South West Women's Art Group, showing how to make art from things already at home. For anyone who likes to create without buying supplies.
Fri 16 Oct – Sun 8 Nov
Go Ape Sundown Adventures at Haldon Forest ParkHaldon Forest Park · Sport & Wellness
A night-time version of Go Ape's high ropes course, where you climb through the forest on routes lit with glowing lights and illuminated trees. Suited to thrill-seekers who want the usual treetop challenge with an after-dark twist.
Wed 21 Oct – Sun 17 Jan · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm · Free
Exeter’s Fine Art gallery: Highlights from the CollectionRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Paintings, prints and drawings spanning over 450 years, including two of the museum's best-known paintings and a new display of vintage photographs by Exeter-based photographer Jem Southam. For lovers of painting and landscape photography.
Wed 21 Oct – Wed 17 Feb · Third Wednesday of the month, 8pm
Taking The MicExeter Phoenix · Other
A have-a-go night of poetry, comedy, philosophy, theatre and singer-songwriting, with five minutes for each performer, hosted by spoken word artist Tim King. For anyone who wants to try new material in a supportive room.
Fri 23 Oct – Tue 1 Dec · Tue 10 Nov 1–2pm, then Tue 24 Nov and Tue 1 Dec 12–1pm
Silent Writing ClubExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A quiet writing session for novelists, memoirists, short story writers, playwrights and poets, with time afterwards to talk about work in progress over a drink. Led by award-winning writer and teacher Carla Jenkins of Raw Writing.
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 3 Jan
Room on the Broom trail at Haldon Forest ParkHaldon Forest Park · Family
A family forest trail based on the picture book, in which children help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand and collect spell ingredients while avoiding Dragon. It finishes with a photo with Witch on her new broom.
Sat 24 Oct – Sat 5 Dec
Exeter Audio Tour: Everyday HistoriesRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
An audio tour focusing on the people who built the city, from wool-workers and canal engineers to plasterers, masons, tunnel-diggers and wartime wardens. For anyone curious about the everyday history behind Exeter's landmarks.
Tue 27 Oct – Tue 24 Nov · Tue 27 Oct and Tue 24 Nov, 7:30pm · £3–£5
Uncut PoetsExeter Phoenix · Other
A monthly open mic poetry night with guest poets reading from their published work, and open mic slots for listeners who want to perform two or three of their own. For poetry lovers and performers alike.
Mon 2 Nov – Mon 11 Jan · Mon 2 Nov and Mon 11 Jan, 10am · £170
Introduction to Digital PhotographyExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A five-week course for people with their own DSLR cameras, covering apertures, shutter speeds, ISO, composition and natural light in a small group. Suits beginners who want to move beyond automatic mode.
Tue 3 Nov – Wed 4 Nov · Tue and Wed, 7:30pm · £19.50 - £24.00
IN THE BRAINExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
Hofesh Shechter's new full-length work for Shechter II, a club-like dance piece about letting go, moving to the music and losing yourself in rhythm. Suits dance fans who enjoy immersive, music-led performance.
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