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Summer has well and truly arrived in Exeter, and come rain or shine there's lots going on across our city to keep everyone entertained. Whether it's a day visit, weekend break or something a little longer, visit Exeter for a truly memorable experience this summer season.

Exeter is the place to be this summer as the city plays host to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, will be staging seven matches, including two huge quarter-final games, and tickets are on sale now. You'll also be able to catch all of the action on the big screen, at the official Princesshay fanzone.

Summer at the Quayside returns on 29th July, bringing free family activities to the quayside every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday over the school summer holidays. There's also Jazz on the Quay every Sunday in July and August in the Transit Shed, a free afternoon of music featuring some of the best local jazz bands. Following a successful launch last year, the Quayside Shanty Festival is back on 13th September. It's one for all the family, promising a fantastic day and evening of folk songs of the sea, performed by some colourful characters.

Returning for its 22nd year, Princesshay and Exeter Phoenix present Big Screen in the City at Princesshay Square from 25th - 29th August. The open-air cinema will have something for everyone, including blockbuster hits, cult classics, family favourites and musical sing-alongs.

If the summer weather decides to be rather British, there's still plenty to do indoors. Visitors to RAMM can go totally 'Wild' as a new exhibition comes to Exeter's award-winning museum. Exploring our relationship with the natural world and unique approaches to environmental recovery, visitors will be introduced to five wild places across the globe and hear a diverse range of voices. Across the summer holidays there's also lots of great family fun activities and workshops to keep the young ones entertained (and educated.)

For a truly unique and memorable Exeter experience then you can venture beneath the city's streets on a guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages! They are the only passages of this kind open to the public in Britain!

Exeter's Red Coat Guides continue to deliver a packed programme of tours throughout the summer season, and the best part is they're FREE. Running daily, they make for the perfect way to discover one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in England.

Pack your picnic and join Exeter Phoenix outdoors this summer as Theatre in the Park is back, with performances of theatre and spoken word in the beautiful setting of Rougemont Gardens. Promoting a greener, and more sustainable future, Exeter Phoenix’s Green Phoenix Festival also makes a welcome return on 6th July.

Legendary British band Duran Duran and electronic dance act Basement Jaxx bring their headline shows to Powderham Presents this summer. There's also a great line-up of shows at theatres across the city, including Exeter's Corn Exchange which sees a number of tribute acts taking to the stage.

For those lazy summer days, and a little escapism, Exeter offers plenty of green and open spaces that make for a perfect picnic spot and surrounded by historic architecture. Alternatively there's a great choice of cafes and restaurants ready to welcome you this summer, many of which have outdoor space for al fresco dining, and showcase locally produced food and drink on their menus - follow the Exeter Food & Drink Trail to discover some of the best Devon produce in and around Exeter!

From rollercoasters to indoor adventure play, water rides to zoo and farm animals, Crealy Theme Park has everything you need for the ultimate family day out, whatever the weather.

For a little escapism and the great outdoors, explore family-friendly walking and cycle trails at Haldon Forest Park. Overlooking Exeter and Dartmoor National Park, the 3,500 acre site is also home to Go Ape! where you can swing through the trees and brave the high ropes

If the summer weather plays kind then the magical gardens at RHS Rosemoor make for a wonderful day out while the National Trust's Killerton House offers glorious landscaped gardens surrounded by parkland. Canonteign Falls is a stunning natural attraction in the heart of Devon, and home to the highest waterfall in Dartmoor National Park.

Exeter is the perfect base for exploring the amazing South Devon coastline and surrounding countryside this summer. Leave the car behind and take the train along the river to Exmouth, gateway to the Jurassic Coast and where you can also set sail with Stuart Line Cruises for a relaxing and scenic cruise around the waters of the River Exe. Head in the opposite coastal direction to explore the seaside towns of Dawlish and Teignmouth. Our Sea Moor City guide has lots of inspiration for days out by train.

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Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook

Torquay

Elio Pace plays the songs of the Piano Man.

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2 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Northern Live

Torquay

Keeping to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North, and eventually swept the nation, Northern Live are an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists.

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3 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
A Country Night in Nashville

Torquay

The ultimate celebration of country music. Featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson and Little Big Town.

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4 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys

Exeter

Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style blends bluegrass and 50s rockabilly, with Jake also specializing on guitar and banjo in addition to his impressive…

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Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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4 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Rhinestone Rodeo

Exmouth

Picture this: Its Friday night, you've been working hard all week you're on the dancefloor, cowboy hat on, drink in hand, surrounded by your Country pals and 1700 other cowboys and cowgirls, as the Rhinestone Hosts/DJs blast out only the best…

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4 Sept 2025
Bray beyond borders; Afternoon Tea for Donkeys Worldwide

Sidmouth

Learn about the important work we do worldwide before taking afternoon tea with a bray at The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth. Set with a view of the rolling Jurassic coast, watch donkeys roam free over tea, scones and cakes as part of the annual Taste…

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The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

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12 June 2025to29 Sept 2025
Day Trip to Torquay or Brixham

Exmouth

Every Thursday during our summer season we have the best day out in Devon with our Torquay or Brixham Day Trips!
Setting sail at 10.30am every week*, we head along the beautiful South Devon Coastline, into Torbay. Here you can choose to either…

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Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth

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12 June 2025to25 Sept 2025
Free Adult Cycle Confidence Sessions

Exeter

Are you a complete beginner, getting back on the bike after a long time, or would like some on-road training to improve your cycle confidence?
Active Devon offers free cycle confidence sessions for all levels of cycling.

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From:

12 June 2025to19 Aug 2025
Midsummer Night's Dream

Exeter

A fabulous outdoor production by the Sun & Moon Theatre in the magical grounds at Poltimore House. Set against a vibrant backdrop in which a black and white world transforms into technicolour and the vintage Roaring Twenties meets the boho…

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12 June 2025to21 Dec 2025
Stick Man activity trail at Haldon Forest Park

Exeter

Set off with a hop and twirl as you join Stick Man on his forest adventure.
Can you help Stick Man find his way back to the family tree?
This interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree.…

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Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England, Exeter

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From:

12 June 2025to4 Jan 2026
Summer fun at Go Ape Haldon

Exeter

Looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure this summer holiday? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join us in the heart of…

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Go Ape! Haldon

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12 June 2025to1 Sept 2025
The Donkey Passport Trail

Sidmouth

Meet donkey heroes all around the world!
Get set to explore the globe in the comfort of our Sidmouth sanctuary this summer! Our brand new Donkey Passport Trail transports you to faraway and exotic countries, including Peru, Mexico and Kenya. You’ll…

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The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

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From:

12 June 2025to29 Sept 2025
The First Word in Hope

Exeter

'The first word is Hope' An exhibition of letterpress prints and posters by Jeremy Speck.
This collection of work is inspired by the work of Davina Quinlivan produced during her time as Writer-in-Residence for Quay Words and the Devon & Exeter…

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Devon & Exeter Institution, Exeter

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12 June 2025to5 July 2025
Twelfth Night

Exeter

Miracle Theatre is back on the road this summer with a new production of Shakespeare's dazzling comedy Twelfth Night, a joyous, chaotic tale where love knows no boundaries!
Twins Sebastian and Viola are separated from one another by sea and storm.…

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From:

12 June 2025to21 Dec 2025
Unflappable! Fashioning the 1920s

Exeter

The exhibition will give us the chance to highlight some dazzlingly chic creations including bead embroidered evening gowns, a gold brocade tea gown, dresses inspired by Egyptian iconography and the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, some thoroughly…

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National Trust Killerton House & Gardens, Exeter

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From:

12 June 2025to2 Nov 2025

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