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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
June Boom - Read All About It

Check out the weekly newspapers, highlighting what not to miss during June Boom!
Colour
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Sustainable Seas Festival

An event that brings together individuals and organisations concerned to ensure that our seas and waterways are free from pollution. Learn about local conservation projects, explore heritage ships and traditional crafts, and connect with the people making a difference for our rivers and seas.
June Boom - Week Four: 22nd - 30th June

Don't miss the final week of June Boom, packed with culture and creativity throughout the month.

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Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda)

Exeter

Screening in partnership with Inspirate for An Indian Summer, Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's multi award-winning film is a tender and intimate exploration of grief, identity and queer love within a traditional rural community.
Screening in partnership…
Enzo

Exeter

Enzo, a teenager from a wealthy family, dodges his class expectations by dropping out of school and apprenticing as a builder. Feeling out of place in the family's elegant villa and disconnected from his peers, Enzo finds himself attracted to fellow…
Köln 75

Exeter

An evocative dramatisation of the unlikely path to award-winning jazz musician Keith Jarrett's legendary performance.
Princesshay Goes Wild

Exeter

Princesshay will host 10 turfed animal sculptures inspired by some of the world’s most recognisable wildlife, including a lion, giraffe, gorilla, rhino and zebra which will be spread across nine locations in the centre.
Go Wild has been created in…
Still Pointless: BalletBoyz at 25

Exeter

With their signature irreverence and discerning eye for beautiful dance, BalletBoyz return in 2026 with their brand-new production Still Pointless, marking the 25th Anniversary of the company's critically acclaimed debut, Pointless (yes, it's really…
Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

Exeter

Adriana Brownlee is a leading British mountaineer, certified paragliding pilot and adventure athlete. She is the youngest woman to have climbed the world’s second-highest and arguably most-notorious peak, K2, and the youngest woman to climb all 14…

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