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Theatre & Performing Arts

If you want to be entertained or enlightened, appreciate art or make your own masterpiece, enjoy live music, take part in an open-mic night, or dance to the region's best DJs, then you will always find something in Exeter to suit your taste.

With such a wide variety of entertainment across the city there is bound to be something different happening in every part of Exeter on almost every night of the week. All you need to do is choose which of the many venues you would like to visit for a really great night out.

At the heart of the city, the historic and beautiful Exeter Cathedral provides a spectacularly atmospheric setting for concerts, exhibitions, workshops and lectures in a rolling programme of inspiring event programming, as well as playing host to charity concerts.

The city has four main theatres and numerous indoor and outdoor areas where performing arts feature within an annual programme of festival and events.

The Exeter Northcott theatre located on Streatham Campus of the University has an annual event programme that will delight and often inspire you to experience something different. With an intimate atmosphere, it provides a chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with many well-known actors visiting with touring production companies.

The Exeter Barnfield Theatre is Exeter's independent community theatre with a regular list of jazz, folk, rock, classical and live music, pantomime, drama and dance events. Now completely run by a charity, it supports local theatre and stage companies, and hosts many school events.

The Cygnet Theatre has its own unique theatre training school programme offering full-time professional training for thirty years, and where graduates have gone on to work successfully for stage, film, TV and radio. Encouraging new writing is one of its specialist features. Cygnet Theatre plays a key role in the region’s arts scene, supporting local artists to present their own work at the venue and introducing over 60 performances in professional venues in Exeter and on summer tours around the area.

The largest indoor venue is the University of Exeter's Great Hall, which offers a wonderful location for classical and contemporary music concerts, including the seasonal visit of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. On the University campus you will also find ‘The Lemmy’ – where DJ sets, rock and pop concerts are regularly featured and where current and up and coming music artists are often promoted.

The Exeter Corn Exchange is the city’s second biggest adaptable space, and offers a programme of all kinds of music, cabaret and other entertainment and trade shows. It also holds a good selection of weekly and monthly group activities to join and is now firmly established as THE place to see the best top-line comedians on the stand-up circuit.

Exeter Phoenix, located next to the city’s museum hosts a varied programme of contemporary and unusual events, including live music and DJ sets, dance, comedy nights, theatre, talks and workshops. Studio 74 is Exeter Phoenix’s solar powered cinema, the only independent cinema in Exeter showing the latest films as well as the best of World Cinema, documentaries and classic titles. Along with the Corn Exchange, you are sure to find great family events at Christmas and during school holidays here.

Based at Emmanuel Hall in Exeter, Theatre Alibi are contemporary storytellers and create exiting and imaginative work for audiences of all ages, performing at venues throughout the city as well as touring nationally. The company integrates a wide variety of art forms into its work and recent productions have featured animation, film, puppetry, photography and music both live and recorded, encouraging young people to discover and enjoy a of theatre. Theatre Alibi is an ‘Arts Award Supporter’ organisation.

Exeter is also well represented in performing arts with a large selection of dance and stage schools, including adding to its list recently, the prestigious Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. You will often find young people from Stage by Stage, Razzamataz Theatre School or Stagecoach Performing Arts, or The Richard Dale Theatre School appearing in our venues in special productions.

The city is fortunate to have a collection of long established and highly regarded choral choirs, one of which was first established in 1846, plus several symphony and concert orchestras, chamber choirs and children’s orchestras and music groups. A Capella singing is also popular around the city. Watch out for a performance from Exeter University’s own Semi-Toned, winners of the BBC programme The Choir: Gareth's Best in Britain.

You may even be able to hear brass band music from the City of Exeter Railway Band (who regularly perform on the Quayside in the summer) or catch a glimpse of the City of Exeter Pipes and Drums parading down the High Street!

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Charity Fireworks Display

Exeter

Save the date for Exeter Round Table’s Firework Extravaganza!

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Westpoint Exeter, Exeter

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7 Nov 2026Open 17:30 - 21:00

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5Rhythms dance and movement meditation class

Exeter

In a world of increasing complexities, structures and pressures, 5Rhythms dance creates a sense of freedom and encourages individuals to embrace their unique rhythm and follow what feels natural to them. Understand their own body and follow their…

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CODA: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Exeter

The UK's newest tribute to the mighty Zep play classics such as 'Stairway to Heaven', 'Whole Lotta Love' and 'Rock and Roll'.

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Gary Meikle: Yer Maw

Exeter

Ladies & Gentleman! Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show to leave you all short of breath again.

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13 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Harbottle & Jonas

Topsham, Exeter

David Harbottle and Freya Jonas return to Topsham, combining the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful songwriting. With support from the amazing "Anglo-Celtic Soul" guitarist and singer James Dixon.

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Just an Illusion

Exeter

2026 | 12A | 1h 56m
In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarreling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.

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Money for Nothing

Exmouth

A Dire Straits tribute band.

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The Beast Uk - Iron Maiden Tribute

Exeter

If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had - this is the closest you will ever get.
The Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s legendary 1986 UK tour with a fully realised recreation of the iconic Somewhere On Tour era…

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Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

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13 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
FCK ME It's Freshers

Exeter

This is without a doubt, the BIGGEST, MESSIEST & WILDEST event you'll attend all year...NO COMPETITION .

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Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage

Exeter

Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage have more or less perfected a scuzzy and urban style of indie-folk - a 21st Century mash-up of Pete Seeger, R. Crumb and Sonic Youth.

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14 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Luft

Exeter

Luft are a Berlin-based five-piece led by former TOY frontman, Tom Dougall. They first appeared in the wider public eye in October 2025 with their appearance on Tough Love's 20th anniversary compilation, Don't Do Anything Important With Anybody Else…

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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We Will Rock You

Tiverton

Based on the music of Queen, We Will Rock You is set 300 years in the future in a futuristic and globally corporate world.
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Exeter Rock Choir

Exeter

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Exeter?' then why not join your local Rock Choir.
The Exeter Rock Choir is led by local musician Vikki Hewitt
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The Joff Lowson Trio

Bradninch

The Bradninch Folk Club are proud to announce The Joff Lowson Trio are kicking off our autumn season of folk music at Bradninch Guildhall on Tuesday 15th September.
Joff Lowson has been recognised as one of the UK's finest banjo players for over 30…

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What's Love Got To Do With It?

Exeter

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

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Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

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16 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Midweek Indie Club Special!!

Exeter

We are treating you (and ourselves!) to another Midweek Indie Club Special! Exactly the same as our infamous Saturday nights, playing absolute bangers from the Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Blondie, Le Tigre, The Smiths, The Cure, Kirsty MacColl & the…

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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Tom Read Wilson

Exeter

Join television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson for The A – Z of Me – an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet. The alphabet reveals the revue – and Tom – letter by letter, word by word: through songs and sonnets,…

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Daniel Foxx: How Lovely

Exeter

Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn't. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.…

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Psychic Sally

Exeter

Got a goldfish that you flushed down the toilet that you need to say sorry to? Now's your chance to apologise through the medium Sally Morgan.

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Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

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17 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Carpenters Experience

Exeter

The Carpenters Experience take to the stage to pay tribute to Karen and Richard Carpenter

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Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter

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The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight

Cathedral Close, Exeter

Calling all Rock 'N' Roll Stars, this one's for you! Stop Crying Your Heart Out… The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to be electric!
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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

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17 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45

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