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Events

World-class theatre, music and dance events coming to places you might not expect in North Devon. 

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Cavalier! | i.e. Theatre
Nov
13
7:30 PM19:30

Cavalier! | i.e. Theatre

  • Friday, November 13, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Woolsery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One civil war. Two sides. Absolutely no sensible answers.

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The Neil Maya Quartet | Celebrating Stan Getz
Nov
20
7:30 PM19:30

The Neil Maya Quartet | Celebrating Stan Getz

  • Friday, November 20, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Westward Ho! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Neil Maya and his quartet bring Getz’s remarkable musical legacy to life.

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Festive Felts Workshop | Caroline Preston
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00

Festive Felts Workshop | Caroline Preston

  • Saturday, December 5, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 10:00 13:00
  • Westward Ho! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn step-by-step techniques to handcraft unique holiday and Christmas decorations.

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Ciderella | Totally Unhinged Productions
Dec
17
7:30 PM19:30

Ciderella | Totally Unhinged Productions

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Dolton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An adult pantomime with a twist

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Adam Sweet with Paddy Blight
Dec
18
7:30 PM19:30

Adam Sweet with Paddy Blight

  • Friday, December 18, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Atherington (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Expressive blues, deep groove, and raw live energy up close.

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Ciderella | Totally Unhinged Productions
Dec
18
8:30 PM20:30

Ciderella | Totally Unhinged Productions

  • Friday, December 18, 2026
  • 8:30 PM 10:30 PM 20:30 22:30
  • Berrynarbor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An adult pantomime with a twist

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Adam Sweet with Paddy Blight
Nov
6
8:00 PM20:00

Adam Sweet with Paddy Blight

  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:30 PM 20:00 21:30
  • Parracombe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Expressive blues, deep groove, and raw live energy up close.

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Cavalier! | i.e. Theatre
Nov
6
7:30 PM19:30

Cavalier! | i.e. Theatre

  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Swimbridge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One civil war. Two sides. Absolutely no sensible answers.

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The Neil Maya Quartet | Celebrating Stan Getz
Nov
6
7:30 PM19:30

The Neil Maya Quartet | Celebrating Stan Getz

  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Chittlehampton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Neil Maya and his quartet bring Getz’s remarkable musical legacy to life.

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The Four Seasons | James Wilton Dance
Nov
4
8:00 PM20:00

The Four Seasons | James Wilton Dance

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • Barnstaple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explosive contemporary dance fused with the energy of capoeira.

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Adult Contemporary Dance: Give It a Go | James Wilton Dance
Nov
3
8:00 PM20:00

Adult Contemporary Dance: Give It a Go | James Wilton Dance

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • Barnstaple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This relaxed, open class with award winning dance company James Wilton Dance is a chance to try something new, explore movement and enjoy dancing in a welcoming environment.

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Youth Contemporary Dance: Technique and Repertoire | James Wilton Dance
Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00

Youth Contemporary Dance: Technique and Repertoire | James Wilton Dance

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Barnstaple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Young dancers are invited to develop their contemporary dance technique and explore repertoire with award winning dance company James Wilton Dance.

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Adult Contemporary Dance Masterclass | James Wilton Dance
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Contemporary Dance Masterclass | James Wilton Dance

  • Monday, November 2, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Barnstaple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join award winning dance company James Wilton Dance for a two hour contemporary dance masterclass.

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Dark Waters  | Theatre Workhouse
Oct
31
5:00 PM17:00

Dark Waters | Theatre Workhouse

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM 17:00 21:00
  • Swimbridge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A community theatre journey into the mysteries and myths of dark waters.

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Sound of the Sirens
Oct
30
7:30 PM19:30

Sound of the Sirens

  • Friday, October 30, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Woolacombe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exeter acoustic duo Sound of the Sirens bring soulful songs, stunning harmonies and infectious energy to North Devon.

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Sound of the Sirens
Oct
23
7:30 PM19:30

Sound of the Sirens

  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Westward Ho! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exeter acoustic duo Sound of the Sirens bring soulful songs, stunning harmonies and infectious energy to North Devon.

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The Balkanoes | Balkan in the Barn - SOLD OUT
Oct
17
8:00 PM20:00

The Balkanoes | Balkan in the Barn - SOLD OUT

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 10:30 PM 20:00 22:30
  • Berrynarbor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Established festival favourites bringing their Balkan beats to a barn!

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Bach Reimagined | James Wilton Dance
Oct
15
7:30 PM19:30

Bach Reimagined | James Wilton Dance

  • Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Braunton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A captivating exploration of where tradition meets innovation which promises to leave even the most seasoned dance enthusiast amazed and inspired.

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The Neil Maya Quartet |  Celebrating Stan Getz
Oct
3
8:00 PM20:00

The Neil Maya Quartet | Celebrating Stan Getz

  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:30 PM 20:00 21:30
  • Kings Nympton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Neil Maya and his quartet bring Getz’s remarkable musical legacy to life.

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George and the Drag Queen | Pipeline Theatre - SOLD OUT
Oct
1
7:30 PM19:30

George and the Drag Queen | Pipeline Theatre - SOLD OUT

  • Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Lee (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A village fete. Bunting, cakes, giant vegetables and wasps. And one very unexpected guest.

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Sound of the Sirens - SOLD OUT
Sep
20
7:30 PM19:30

Sound of the Sirens - SOLD OUT

  • Sunday, September 20, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Dolton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exeter acoustic duo Sound of the Sirens return to Dolton with soulful songs, stunning harmonies and infectious energy.

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Surreally Good | Scott Turnbull
Sep
12
8:00 PM20:00

Surreally Good | Scott Turnbull

  • Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • Parracombe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet Scott: Edutainment, artistic integrity and big money collide in this darkly comic Freaky-Deaky tale.

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Surreally Good | Scott Turnbull
Sep
11
8:00 PM20:00

Surreally Good | Scott Turnbull

  • Friday, September 11, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • Swimbridge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet Scott: Edutainment, artistic integrity and big money collide in this darkly comic Freaky-Deaky tale.

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Small Town Jones - Trio
Sep
4
7:30 PM19:30

Small Town Jones - Trio

  • Friday, September 4, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Umberleigh (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Finger-picked guitars, honest indie storytelling, and songs with rich harmonies that connect deeply.

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Rock Pool Filmmaking Workshop for ages 11-25 | What does nature mean to you?
Aug
26
10:00 AM10:00

Rock Pool Filmmaking Workshop for ages 11-25 | What does nature mean to you?

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 16:00
  • Northam Burrows (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join filmmaker Matt Biggs for a free creative workshop exploring what nature means to you through film.

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Felted Flowers Workshop | Caroline Preston
Jun
27
1:00 PM13:00

Felted Flowers Workshop | Caroline Preston

  • Saturday, June 27, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • Berrynarbor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Colourful, creative, and mindful felting - craft your own spring-inspired floral artwork.

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Sarah McQuaid
Jun
19
8:00 PM20:00

Sarah McQuaid

  • Friday, June 19, 2026
  • 8:00 PM 9:30 PM 20:00 21:30
  • Parracombe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Velvety vocals, intricate melodies, and intimate storytelling that captivates every listener.

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Sarah McQuaid
Jun
12
7:30 PM19:30

Sarah McQuaid

  • Friday, June 12, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Westward Ho! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Velvety vocals, intricate melodies, and intimate storytelling that captivates every listener.

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Felted Flowers Workshop | Caroline Preston
Jun
6
1:00 PM13:00

Felted Flowers Workshop | Caroline Preston

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • Westward Ho! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Colourful, creative, and mindful felting - craft your own spring-inspired floral artwork.

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Splice/Rorschach | Ekleido
May
28
7:30 PM19:30

Splice/Rorschach | Ekleido

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Woolacombe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A double bill fusing contemporary dance with underground club styles.

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Paper Posies | Caroline Preston
May
16
9:30 AM09:30

Paper Posies | Caroline Preston

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 09:30 12:30
  • Parracombe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mindful making, beautiful folds, and colourful flowers to keep or share.

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Adam Sweet with Paddy Blight
May
15
7:30 PM19:30

Adam Sweet with Paddy Blight

  • Friday, May 15, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Chittlehampton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Expressive blues, deep groove, and raw live energy up close.

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Something OUTTA Nothing | O'Driscoll Collective
May
15
7:00 PM19:00

Something OUTTA Nothing | O'Driscoll Collective

  • Friday, May 15, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Berrynarbor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See explosive breakin’ and hip-hop live in a North Devon barn!

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Paper Posies | Caroline Preston
Apr
25
3:00 PM15:00

Paper Posies | Caroline Preston

  • Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Umberleigh (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mindful making, beautiful folds, and colourful flowers to keep or share.

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Small Town Jones - Trio
Apr
18
7:30 PM19:30

Small Town Jones - Trio

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Westward Ho! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

North Devon’s indie folk singer songwriter performs as a trio with Dave Little and David Smale.

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Moscow Drug Club
Mar
7
7:30 PM19:30

Moscow Drug Club

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Dolton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A seductive blend of jazz, chanson and theatrical mischief, best experienced live.

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