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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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Vintage Weekend

Great Torrington

Take a break from the stress of modern life and ease yourself into a relaxing weekend of nostalgic style with gorgeous vintage cars, 50's music and dancing, retro shopping, delicious food and more. This year you can really make a day of it at the…

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26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

Topsham, Exeter

William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet
Performed as part of a national tour (& global streaming) of this classical Shakespeare drama, by a professional touring theatre company from Devon, which has previously won national and international awards for…

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26 July 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30
Jazz on the Quay

Exeter

Jazz on the Quay is back! A fun, FREE afternoon of music starting on Sunday 29th June and then every Sunday during July, until the 31st August (apart from the 27th July).

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80's Live

Torquay

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! We will be heading down the Atlanta highway, so bring your…

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24 July 2025Open 19:30 -
Friendship

Exeter

Suburban dad Craig has his life turned upside down by the arrival of a new neighbour. As Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend spiral out of control, their blossoming relationship threatens to ruin both of their lives.

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Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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24 July 2025Open 19:55 - 21:35
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Merry Wives of Devon

Dunsford

Adapted from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor, this lively outdoor production is bursting with local flavour, Devonshire dialect, and a mischievous sense of fun.
Expect a fast-paced tale of trickery, mistaken identities, and ridiculous…

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Nude with Violin

Colyton

Colyton Theatre Group presents Nol Cowards Nude with Violin directed by Enid Perry

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ACMF 2025 Concert # 3: St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor

Widecombe In The Moor

This Concert features music by Bach, Shostakovich, Knussen, Beethoven at St Pancras Church, Widecome-in-the-Moor, TQ13 7TA.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Partita No.1 in B Minor, BWV 1002 doe solo violin
Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) String…

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25 July 2025Open 19:00 -
Amadeus Orchestra - Mahler Symphony No. 5

Cathedral Close, Exeter

PLEASE NOTE - this is an agency event taking place at the Cathedral. As we are only the ticket agent, no credits to be issued. Please see Katherine or Jake for any queries.

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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

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25 July 2025Open 19:00 - 21:15
Betamax Presents: 40th Anniversary of Live Aid

Exeter

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid!
This summer marks a monumental milestone in music history — the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid! Join us this year as we mark the occasion and welcome back South West favourite cover experts “BETAMAX 80s”…

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Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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25 July 2025Open 19:30 -
How to Train Your Dragon

Exeter

This breathtaking live-action reimagining of the first film in the beloved animated saga, brings the epic adventures of Viking Hiccup and Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon, to life with jaw-dropping realism. Together, Hiccup and Toothless…

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Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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25 July 2025Open 13:30 - 15:35
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26 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:50
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28 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:50
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29 July 2025Open 11:00 - 18:35
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30 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:05
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31 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:50
Love Shack

Exeter

The second instalment of Exeter's new queer party, Love Shack! All are welcome to dance to and enjoy camp pop hits, queer anthems and 80's classic tunes.
Expect to hear music from Wham!, Pet Shop Boys, The B-52s, Madonna, Bananarama, Culture Club,…

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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25 July 2025Open 21:00 -
Murder Mystery: Death On The Danube

Exeter

This is a dining event with a pre show Magician. Dining slots are available from 1800. No Essential Companion tickets are available as food is included in the ticket price. Event will be based in the Northcott Theatre Bar.
Duration 2 hours. The…

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Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter

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25 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
Quo-incidence Live in Concert

Sheldon Lane, Exeter

Quo-incidence, formed in 1999, is a dynamic tribute band dedicated to celebrating the music of Status Quo. With over two decades of thrilling performances across the UK, they have played alongside notable musicians and supported members of the…

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25 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
The Ballad of Wallis Island

Exeter

Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite singer, Herb McGwyer, to perform at a special, private event.

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Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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25 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:10
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26 July 2025Open 17:30 - 19:10
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28 July 2025Open 18:00 - 19:40
90 vs 00s Day Rave

Exeter

Get ready to throw it back in style as we bring two iconic decades head-to-head for an unmissable 90s vs 00s Day Party!

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26 July 2025Open 15:00 - 21:00
Cloudnine X Houseworx

Exeter

Cloudnine X Houseworx The Trip
On Saturday 26th July, Were Teaming Up With Houseworx To Take Over Bomba Expect Mind-Bending Decor, Custom Lighting, And The Best Local Djs Bringing The Heat All Night Long.
Its Time To Bring Back Those Unmissable…

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26 July 2025Open 22:00 -
Country Superstars

Exeter

This truly unique show tells the diverse story of Country Music through incredible impersonations of some of the biggest Country Superstars to have appeared at the Grand Ole Opry.
Country Superstars is hosted by TV Dolly star Sarah Jayne who has…

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Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter

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26 July 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
HM Royal Marines Band

Exmouth

Enjoy free live music in Exmouth this summer as Exmouth Pavilion brings weekend performances to the Pavilion Gardens all completely free!
Bring a blanket, grab a deckchair or pull up a seat on the lawn, and enjoy the Music!
Come & listen to HM…

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26 July 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
Indie Club - After The Bands

Exeter

Live bands followed by Indie DJs.
DJs playing the best in Indie sounds inc. The Clash - Bastille - Bloc Party - Klaxons - MGMT - Tame Impala - The Libertines - Parquet Courts - The Stone Roses - Blur - Oasis - Pixies - Kasabian - Kaiser Chiefs -…

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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Knitting Circle + Supports

Exeter

Knitting Circle play socially-conscious and urgent post-punk with near-spoken-word vocals, sharp-ass guitar lines, kinetic bass, sci-fi synth swathes, and taut angular drums. They feature members of Milky Wimpshake, Crumbs, Red Monkey, and No Fit…

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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26 July 2025Open 19:00 -

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