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A vibrant calendar of year round festivals make Exeter a cultural hub for the south west. This year's line-up is a real crowd pleaser with an array of festivals set to welcome and entertain visitors of all ages.

Exeter's historic Quayside is home to the popular Quayside Shanty Festival in September, which promises a day and evening of folk songs of the sea. For musical fans then every Sunday in the summer months there's Jazz on the Quay, while Summer at the Quayside will be bringing free family activities to the quayside every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday over the school summer holidays.

June is shaping up to be a busy month for festivals in Exeter and kicks-off with with lots of laughter as the Exeter Comedy Festival presents great comedy in unexpected places while the Exeter Respect Festival returns to Belmont Park for its 28th anniversary, bringing communities together to celebrate their differences and commonalities.

An annual event for over 40 years, Exeter Craft Festival is held on Cathedral Green in July. A wonderful celebration of art, craft and entertainment, explore over 100 stalls in a unique tented village, showcasing the work of the West Country’s best artists and makers.

Check out what's on across Exeter throughout the year.

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Festive First Thursday

Exeter

Following the success of First Thursdays this summer, we're pleased to bring a special Festive First Thursday to Gandy Street on 3 December 2026, from 5pm-8pm, sponsored by Costa Coffee stores in Exeter. The festive edition will celebrate Gandy…

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3 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 20:00
Bovey Tracey Love Local Christmas Festival

Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey High Street gets into the festive spirit on Friday 4th December 2026, when the Bovey Love Local Christmas Festival runs from 5pm to 8pm. Entry is free, so bring the family, meet up with friends and spend the evening shopping local…

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4 Dec 2026Open 17:00 -
Eat:Dawlish Christmas Edition

Dawlish

eat:Dawlish festival of local food and drink... The Christmas One! Sunday 13 December from 10-4pm. Join us for a delicious day out on The Strand which will be alive with fabulous eats and drinks and wonderful gifting ideas. A great way to get to…

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13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Beautiful Days

Ottery St Mary

Beautiful Days started in 2003 and is an annual, independent weekend camping festival which takes place in Devon. The now 17,500 capacity (which includes all children, crew & artists) festival was founded by Levellers, and is organised by DMF Music.…

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Wildwood Devon, Ottery St Mary

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22 Aug 2027Open 23:59 -

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