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June Boom

Now in its second year, June Boom is back! Join us for a spectacular month-long celebration, with an impressive array of over 200 events celebrating arts, culture and creativity in the city throughout June.

There’s live music to suit all tastes, and performance events spanning theatre, dance and talks, plus tons of comedy filling multiple venues. There’s also visual art and literature events happening indoors and out, alongside a panoply of vibrant street festivals and markets setting the city alight.

Unmissable highlights include the trailblazing Exeter Respect Festival, a powerful celebration of diversity now in its 29th year; the uncontainable energy of Exeter Comedy Festival, giving the South West the spotlight on comedy it deserves; the pioneering Reclaim Festival, championing women in the arts; Art Work Exeter’s ‘Custom Made’ residency, and the book lovers’ favourite Exeter City of Literature Book Market.

There will be world-renowned dance performances, like the Balletboyz at Exeter Northcott, international artist Bruce Asbestos's exhibition at Exeter Phoenix, the Creative Street Festival on Magdalen Road Summer Fair, and the launch of a new event, ‘First Thursdays’ on Gandy Street.

Music lovers can enjoy live shows at venues such as the Cavern, Exeter Phoenix, and the Corn Exchange, alongside more intimate locations such as 12 Bar Music and Social. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum will feature its new ‘Colour’ exhibition, with a special Rainbow Colour Clash Event taking place in Northernhay Gardens. There are plenty of talks, artist workshops, silent book clubs, tribute nights, Drag Bingo, and scratch nights to choose from throughout the month.

June Boom is the perfect opportunity to explore Exeter's rich culture and enjoy a diverse range of events. Click on the boxes below to browse specific event categories.

Art & literature events

Exeter is a UNESCO City of Literature. During June Boom immerse yourself in Exeter's rich literary heritage and vibrant cultural scene.
Comedy events

Dive into a month filled with hilarious comedy shows that will have you in stitches during June Boom.
Music & performance

View the live music and performance events happening during this year's June Boom
Festivals & markets

Get ready to experience the vibrant energy of Exeter this June with our exciting line up of festivals and markets.
June Boom Blog

Read all the latest June Boom blogs
Exeter Comedy Festival 2026

Following a hugely successful year in 2025, Exeter Comedy Festival is back, from 3rd to 7th June 2026, with many shows and an even more exciting line-up. With fantastic feedback from audiences and performers alike, the festival continues to grow, offering locals the chance to see top-tier stand-up right here in Exeter.
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Fairyland (15)

Exeter

"Produced by Oscar® winner Sofia Coppola (Writing, Original Screenplay, Lost in Translation, 2003) and based on the acclaimed memoir of the same name by Alysia Abbott, Fairyland is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s…
Silent Book Club (Mondays)

Haven Road, Exeter

Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!) | No booking required
Silent Book Club in Exeter happens twice a month at Topsham Brewery — on the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month — and on the last Thursday of the month at 12 Bar Music &…
Experimental Drawing

Exeter

Experiment with drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of materials to unlock your creative potential. This fun and surprising workshop is suitable for all levels of ability. All materials supplied.
Course Tutor: Sarah John Sarah is a…
Protest Poster Workshop

Exeter

We run an RZ370 RISOgraph printer. It uses soya-based inks to print at A4 and A3. We use post-consumer waste and recycled papers.
Our printing sessions are ideal for artists, designers, activists and hipsters.
We will support you to create a…
Stones and Bones

Cathedral Close, Exeter

From murder to burials this tour is a wonderful amalgam of history and archaeology as we delve into the stories of the Cathedral Green and explore the surroundings of the Cathedral. We move from Roman times to the present day and discover the…
Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch

Exeter

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following. Right off the back of a 44-date European tour and a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 run, the show is…

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