Upcoming events
There’s always something happening in East Devon, with a packed calendar of events taking place throughout the year. From food festivals, live music and family days out to seasonal celebrations, local markets and community events, there are plenty of reasons to plan your visit around what’s coming up.
19 events
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
When various Exhibitions throughout 2026
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is an award-winning public art gallery in Honiton, hosting an acclaimed programme of contemporary art and craft exhibitions alongside a permanent…
Sidmouth Summer Play Festival
When 21st June - 19th September 2026, 12 plays in 12 weeks
The Sidmouth Summer Play Festival is a beloved annual tradition at Manor Pavilion Theatre, offering a remarkable 12 plays across 12 consecutive weeks, running from…
Sidmouth Walking Festival
When 12th-18th September 2026, various times and locations
A week-long celebration of the stunning Jurassic Coast, rolling countryside, and charming towns and villages. With five guided walks daily, explore spectacular routes including the…
Taste East Devon
When 12th – 20th September 2026 at various locations across East Devon
Taste East Devon is an annual celebration of the region's exceptional food and drink scene, bringing together local producers, restaurants, chefs and growers from across…
Cranbrook Gate to Plate – Taste East Devon Festival
When 13th September 2026
We're excited to shine a light on Cranbrook Gate to Plate, a highlight of this year's Taste East Devon Festival. Head along for a day…
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
When 23–27 September 2026
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival has been a highlight of the East Devon events calendar for 16 years. Running for five days each September, with a…
Four of Swords Present: Orpheus
When 8 to 24 October 2026 (Thursday to Saturday) Shows at 6.30pm and 8.30pm
This October, Four of Swords leads you back into the belly of the earth, illuminated by candlelight, to witness an ancient tale of love, loss…
Sidmouth Science Festival
When 9th-18th October 2026
Now an established part of the East Devon calendar. The Sidmouth Science Festival returns for ten days, celebrating science and its relevance to everyday life.…
Ottery St Mary Carnival
When 16th October 2026
Ottery St Mary Carnival takes place on Saturday 16 October 2026, bringing an evening of illuminated floats, costumed entries and processions through the heart of…
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
When 5th November 2026
Join the excitement and community spirit of one of East Devon's most extraordinary traditions, the Ottery St Mary Carnival Tar Barrels. Flaming barrels are carried…
Sidmouth Sea Fest
When 21–22 May 2027
Sidmouth Sea Fest is a free community festival celebrating the town's connection to the sea, now held at its new home overlooking the coast at…
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
When 27 May - 31 May 2027
Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival has firmly established itself as one of the UK's leading boutique music festivals, and one of the highlights of the…
Budleigh Music Festival
When 25 June – 3 July 2027
A week-long celebration of the very best in music, Budleigh Music Festival brings some of the finest musicians in the world to the seaside town…
Exmouth Festival
When 10th-11th July 2027
Exmouth Festival brings music, theatre, circus, dance, art and craft to sites across the seaside town, and best of all, it's completely free to attend.…
Sidmouth Folk Festival
When 30 July – 6 August 2027
Since 1955, Sidmouth Folk Festival has brought folk music, dance and song to the East Devon coast, and it's still going strong. It's a week-long,…
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
When 14th-22nd August 2026
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is one of the town's biggest summer traditions, a nine-day celebration run entirely by volunteers to raise money for the RNLI.…
Beautiful Days – Escot Park
When 20th - 22nd August 2027
Beautiful Days is the Levellers' own family music festival, held at Escot Park near Ottery St Mary every summer since 2003. It's completely independent, with…
East Devon Soul Festival
When 2027 – dates TBC
Seaton has always been the quiet one between Lyme Regis and Sidmouth, but it's home to some brilliant underused spaces just waiting for a new…
Goren Festival
When 2027 – dates TBC
Goren Festival returns to the wildflower meadows of Goren Farm for a weekend of live music, wildlife and wide-open space. Set in 70 acres of…