Saturdays, 9am · Free
Cranbrook Country Park parkrunCranbrook Country Park · Sport & Wellness
A timed 5k run, jog or walk through the country park, for runners, joggers and walkers who want a regular, friendly 5k in the open air. Suits anyone who likes a weekly goal.
Saturdays, 9am · Free
Exeter Riverside parkrunRiverside Valley Park, Exeter · Sport & Wellness
A timed 5k run, jog or walk along the river, for runners, joggers and walkers who want a regular, friendly 5k in the open air. Suits anyone who likes a weekly goal.
Westpoint Exeter · Theatre
A charity fireworks night with a display set to music, featuring around 300 drones alongside pyrotechnics, plus stalls and rides. Suited to families and fans of big outdoor spectacles, with proceeds supporting the Devon Air Ambulance.
10am, 11:30am · £9.00 £7.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – The Thing About GoatsFirst Saturday of the month, 10am–1pm · Free
Topsham Repair CaféDorothy Holman Centre · Community
A repair session where volunteers help you mend broken household items, clothes, electricals or bikes. Suits anyone who would rather repair something than throw it away.
Green Gables Inn · Club Night
St Nicholas Priory · Music
A candlelit launch gig where a rising songwriter plays original piano songs, with violin improvisation from Tamara Kazziha, in a dark-pop style with classical touches. Suits fans of intimate, atmospheric live music.
Move · Club Night
Classic, timeless trance from Peach Legends, the opening night of their UK tour, taking the Peach vibe up and down the country. Suits fans of trance and classic club nights.
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 Colour
Sat 7 Nov – Sat 27 Feb · Sat 7 Nov, Sat 9 Jan and Sat 27 Feb, 10am · £120
Young & Animated Saturday ClubExeter Phoenix · Family
A six-week Saturday course for 8 to 13 year olds, making plasticine characters for stop motion animation and adding their own sound effects. Suits young animators, from complete beginners to those with some experience.
Sat 7 Nov – Sat 27 Feb · Sat 7 Nov, Sat 9 Jan and Sat 27 Feb, 1:30pm · £120
Young & Animated+ SaturdayExeter Phoenix · Family
A six-week Saturday animation course for autistic young people, with no more than four in each class and two tutors. Covers digital and stop motion animation, with time for a personal project.
Sandy Park · Sport & Wellness
A Prem Rugby Cup match in which the home side hosts Bath Rugby, suited to rugby fans who like watching club sides compete in a cup competition across the season.
5:30pm · £10.30
Fireworks Night at Topsham RFCTopsham RFC · Family
A family display from Sonic Fireworks with a musical finale, plus food and drink stalls, sweets and glowsticks. Suits all the family, though sparklers are not allowed on site.
Barnfield Theatre · Talks & Workshops
A light-hearted dance piece performed in public spaces, looking at how dancers see everyday places, by two recent contemporary dance graduates. Suits anyone who enjoys playful, unexpected performance.
The Great Hall · Talks & Workshops
The BAFTA-winning actor, comedian and director shares reflections from his new book, with over 500 of his 'colossal notions'. Suits fans of The IT Crowd and Submarine, aged 16 and over.
Barnfield Theatre · Theatre
A puppet show by Devon company Baby Panda about a hungry goat who ruins a mountain picnic, with puppets by Lyndie Wright and a surprise bell-ringing ending. Suits families and young audiences who enjoy puppetry.
Exeter Phoenix · Art & Exhibitions
A workshop covering the basic tools and techniques of bookbinding, in which you make a hardcover sketchbook to take home. Suits beginners as well as people wanting to improve their bookbinding skills.
7:45pm · £8.00 £5.00 for Elevate Members
Elevate Festival – KILNBarnfield Theatre · Theatre
A solo play about a girl of mixed heritage in a rural village who rewrites a local legend for her younger brother, questioning the traditions she has grown up with. Suits audiences interested in belonging and storytelling.
Hosted by Exeter Escapades
An 80s night of classic dancefloor tunes from DJ Stephen Ball, with optional fancy dress and a prize for the best dressed. Suits anyone who loves 80s music, and solo arrivals are welcome to meet the group early.
Exeter Cavern · Music
American alt-rock veterans, touring with an Oxford post-hardcore band, behind a career-spanning collection. Suits fans of underground and post-hardcore rock.
7:30pm · £32.00
The Story of Guitar HeroesExeter Northcott Theatre · Music
A guitar-led concert on its 10th anniversary tour, covering five decades of rock anthems played on 35 authentic guitars, with hits from Hendrix, Clapton, Page and Slash. Suits classic rock fans.
7:30pm · £15
Ellie GowersExeter Phoenix · Music
A UK singer-songwriter whose story-driven folk-pop draws on her debut album Dwelling by the Weir, with new songs about the aftermath of life on the road. Suits fans of folk and indie songwriting.
7:30pm · £32 (includes £2.00 booking fee)
80s Live!Exeter Corn Exchange · Music
A night built around 80s hits from Wham, Culture Club, Madonna and Duran Duran, with the audience encouraged to dress up and dance. Suits anyone who loves 80s pop and a night on the dancefloor.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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.
Wed 4 Nov – Wed 9 Dec · Wednesdays, 10am · £20–£22
Spanish For EverybodyExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A six-week course taught by a native speaker, covering the fundamental skills needed to communicate confidently in Spanish. Materials are provided, and complete beginners are welcome.
Fri 6 Nov – Fri 12 Feb · Fridays, 10am · £25
Exeter Phoenix Camera GroupExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
A monthly social meet-up for photography enthusiasts with some experience, or who have done a beginners course and want to keep in touch with like-minded people.
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