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Join us for a magical day packed with festive fun, live music, great food and Christmas cheer — all right here on the beautiful Exeter Quay.
Live Music & Entertainment: Exeter Jazz Sax Quartet – 2pm, Charge Duo – 4pm, Community Choir / Salvation Army Choir – 6pm, Leon Oxenham live at Samuel Jones – 7:30pm
Santa & Elves on the Quay: Santa will be based in the Samuel Jones Grotto, while the elves spread festive joy along the Quay handing out Santa coins and treats!
Festive Family Fun by Mane Events: Fun activities and entertainment for children throughout the afternoon.
Christmas Market & Local Traders: Over 20 craft stalls in Exeter Custom House, plus all your favourite year-round Quay traders — perfect for Christmas shopping and gifts!
Food & Drink: Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, and delicious festive food:
Outdoor BBQ hosted by On The Waterfront. Dining & takeaway at Mango's Café. Indoor bar at The Custom House. Grotto, bar & Korev Land Rover display at Samuel Jones.
Music finishes by 7:30pm outside, but the festivities continue inside at Samuel Jones until 9:30pm!
Join us for Christmas shopping, food, drink and festive fun all day long!
Hosted by: Mango's Café & Bar, On The Waterfront, The Custom House & Samuel Jones.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Christmas on the Quay (21 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 14:00 | - 21:30 |
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