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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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The Unlikely + Brunos Revenge

Exeter

THE UNLIKELY are an Exeter based band playing a mix of rock, country rock and blues thrown in for good measure.

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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8 Aug 2026Open 19:00 -
Town of Cats

Exeter

Energetic 9-piece festival favourites Town of Cats bring their love of afrobeat, latin grooves, big dirty riffs, trashy 80s pop, half remembered musicals and entirely hallucinated toilet poetry.

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8 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00
Dance workshop

Crediton

Explore movement in a relaxed fun class, with dance moves for all to experience and enjoy. Led by dancer Luca Vaccari
This workshop is aimed at people over 16. If you are under 16 and would like to take part please contact Luca at lvaccari87@gmail…

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The Imagination Station: Story Making Workshops

Exeter

All aboard! The Imagination Station is back!! Free Story Making Workshops over the Summer Hols, perfect for ages 6-11.
Presented by the brilliant Above Bounds Theatre Co.
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Mondays - 11am-12pm:
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Movement Anthology

Crediton

Movement Anthology is a new selection of contemporary dance theatre works featuring solo and duet material by Luca Vaccari exploring themes of belonging and intergenerational connection. Joining him on stage are fellow artists and performers Millie…

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12 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Brawl & the Maisonettes

Exeter

A brilliant triple bill of Exeter punk rock, hardcore and riot grrl!

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 -
Drumming

Crediton

Drumming to your favourite music. Feel like you are in your favourite band. Led by Tamsin Ward (all ages).

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13 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Summer Ceilidh

Crediton

A special ceilidh to celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Summer Arts Festival. Featuring the popular Second Sight ceilidh band, this will be a lively and fun evening for all ages. Experienced ceilidh dancers are welcome, as well as complete novices…

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Summer Organ Recital: Andrew Millington

Cathedral Close, Exeter

Exeter Cathedral is thrilled to welcome former Director of Music of Exeter Cathedral Andrew Millington to our summer recital series.

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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

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13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
British Youth Music Theatre - Paper Stars

Exeter

The story behind the magic of Mary Poppins!
Everyone knows the world's most famous nanny, but who was the imaginative mind behind her? Paper Stars invites audiences on a heart warming, magical journey into the life story of P.L. Travers, long…

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ConcreteSoul presents: Krafty Kuts

Exeter

One of the key pioneers in the UK breakbeat and bass movement, and respected worldwide for his highly technical turntablism, meticulously crafted DJ sets and party-punching productions, ConcreteSoul is proud to welcome Krafty Kuts.

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14 Aug 2026Open 20:00 -
Over 60's Disco: August

Exeter

The Over 60s Disco is back, for a big Summer Special. Sizzling with fun & eclectic tunes; this will be an unforgettable night of music and dancing at Exeter Library.
Once again, the tunes will be provided by the excellent Izaac James - expect a…

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14 Aug 2026Open 19:15 -
The Jesse Molins Organ Trio

Exeter

Expect a vibrant mix of jazz, funk and Latin grooves from the Jesse Molins Organ Trio. Led by guitarist Jesse Molins and featuring Tom Ball on organ and Coach York on drums, the trio delivers soulful melodies, infectious rhythms and dynamic…

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14 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 23:30
Voltage!

Exeter

Exeter Cavern Present VOLTAGE Club Night: The hottest new Rock and Metal party club night!
For fans of Rock, Alternative, Heavy metal and NU Metal, this electrifying club night brings it ALL!
The 1st Monsters of Rock edition brings classic…

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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14 Aug 2026Open 22:00 -
Wickedly Ariana - Ariana Grande Tribute

Exmouth

A spectacular theatre production starring and produced by Hariana, the UK's leading Ariana Grande tribute.
Join us as we take you on a magical journey through the best of Ariana's brand-new album, including her timeless hits plus all the favourites…

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14 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Connected with Darren Emerson

Exeter

A stripped-back day session focused on what matters - sound, atmosphere, and the dancefloor.

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15 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 22:00
Housefire + Supports

Exeter

Post Hardcore Band from the UK. Volcanic riffs, Igneous Beats, and Eruptive Vocals are in this geographic timeline.

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Exeter Cavern, Exeter

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15 Aug 2026Open 19:00 -
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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Live Music Nights - Nine Odd Notes

Exmouth

Live Music, Unique Venue!
Live music in Exmouth reaches a whole new level with our Live Music Night Boat Trips!
These gigs are perfect for everyone who loves the South West local music scene but wants to mix it up in our totally unique venue…

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Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth

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15 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Summer of Rave Lab 4, Nick the Kid + more

Exeter

Move's 'Summer of Rave' continues on August 15th with a journey through hard trance - from the classic European sounds of the 90s and 00s, to the present day.

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15 Aug 2026Open 22:00 -
5Rhythms Dance and Movement Meditation

Exeter

Want to try something new??
Try 5rhythms dance!
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…

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16 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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