5:30pm · £15
Close EncountersDevon and Exeter Institution · Theatre
A one-hour candle-lit tour through a library, where you meet figures who lived and worked around the Cathedral Close in times past. Refreshments are included, and it suits people aged 12 and over.
7:30pm · £15
Close Encounters
7pm
SAMANTICSExeter Cavern · Music
A one-man act of honest, energetic lyrics and noise, built from a trolley of sounds including ukulele, bass, beats and loop station. For fans of lyric-led, experimental music and powerful spoken word.
Exeter Phoenix · Comedy
Improviser Jon Hipkiss makes up an entirely new Star Wars film on his own, using audience suggestions and playing every trailer, character and piece of music. For Star Wars fans and anyone who enjoys unscripted comedy.
Exeter Phoenix · Club Night
A silent disco with two channels of music, one for pop classics and dance hits and one for rock anthems and indie, covering the 80s, 90s and 00s. For groups of friends who want a singalong night out with Christmas classics thrown in.
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 ColourDevon and Exeter Institution · Theatre
A one-hour candle-lit tour through a library, where you meet figures who lived and worked around the Cathedral Close in times past. Refreshments are included, and it suits people aged 12 and over.
Cygnet Theatre · Music
Jazz and swing musicians perform songs by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald from the Great American Songbook, with festive favourites delivered with swing. For jazz fans who enjoy classic vocals and a witty, engaging band.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fri 13 Nov – Sun 13 Dec
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 2026Exeter Cathedral · Food & Drink
A Christmas market set against the cathedral, with chalets of artisan crafts, seasonal treats and mulled wine from handpicked traders from Devon and beyond. Suits Christmas shoppers and anyone who enjoys festive food.
Tue 17 Nov – Tue 19 Jan · Tuesdays, 10.30am–12 noon (not 22 or 29 Dec) · £15
Knit Stop at the RAMM CafeRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
An eight-week knit-along course in which you make a knitted cushion, with yarn, patterns and needles provided by the tutor. Anyone is welcome, including complete beginners and those who want to rebuild their knitting confidence.
Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan · Daily except Christmas Day · Free
Exeter Winter Wonderland 2026Northernhay Gardens · Family
A winter festival with a covered ice rink, Santa's grotto, a light trail, traditional funfair rides and food from warming street food to sweet treats. Suited to families with children and visitors who want a festive day out.
Sat 21 Nov – Sat 12 Dec · Sat 21 Nov and Sat 12 Dec, 10am
Family Workshop: Xmas StockingExeter Phoenix · Family
Make a personalised Christmas stocking from felt and fabric, decorated with appliqued designs, beads and trims. No sewing is needed, as pieces can be glued. Suited to families and anyone who enjoys a creative, hands-on session with a tutor.
Fri 27 Nov – Sun 3 Jan · 48 performances · £21.50 - £70.00 Children U16 £2 off
Sleeping BeautyExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
This Christmas panto from Le Navet Bete brings the fairytale to life with laughter, dazzling costumes and toe-tapping tunes. A separate 'No Kids Allowed' performance has rougher humour. Suited to families and panto fans.
Sat 28 Nov – Sat 12 Dec · Sat 28 Nov, Fri 4 Dec and Sat 12 Dec, 2pm
Wreath Making WorkshopsExeter Phoenix · Talks & Workshops
Make a festive wreath from seasonal foliage and natural, fully compostable materials, guided by the ceramicist and fine artist Sarah John. Suited to anyone who enjoys nature-based craft.
Fri 4 Dec – Fri 18 Dec · Fridays, 8pm · £17, £24 with pizzas
Exeter Comedy Club - Christmas Specials 2026Exeter Corn Exchange · Comedy
Four acts from the national stand-up circuit perform on each night of this Christmas run from a club with almost 30 years of experience. For regular comedy fans who want a festive night out with a laugh and a table of friends.
Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec · 5–6 Dec, 12–5pm; 12–13 and 19–23 Dec, 11am–6pm
Greendale Santa's GrottoGreendale Farm Shop · Family
Children can visit Father Christmas in his grotto at a farm shop, tell him their wishes, choose a gift and take photos. A Christmas pudding trail and tree picking add to the day for young families.
Tue 8 Dec – Sat 2 Jan · Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat, 7pm · £35.00 - £90.00
Sleeping Beauty – No Kids AllowedExeter Northcott Theatre · Theatre
An adults-only panto performance of Sleeping Beauty with more adult humour, swearing and naughtiness, from the same team behind the family show. Strictly for over 18s. For adults who want a cheekier take on the classic.
Tue 8 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
Christmas with the Cathedral ChoirExeter Cathedral · Music
Choristers and adult singers of the Exeter Cathedral Choir perform traditional carols and modern choral classics of the season. Suits anyone who loves choral music or wants a festive evening of famous Yuletide tunes.
Thu 10 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Icescape WestpointWestpoint Exeter · Family
A huge undercover festive ice rink with real ice for up to 400 skaters at a time, plus fairground rides, seasonal food and drink, and a visit from Pippen the Penguin. Skate sessions suit all, so it's good for families and groups.
Exeter Picturehouse