What's On

Gemma Mackenzie is an artist whose practice investigates the shifting dynamics between control and its collapse, the reversible and the irreversible, and the transitional states that occupy the space between these conditions.

Exeter Contemporary Open returns for 2026. It forms a major highlight of the South West’s cultural calendar and a vital springboard for the careers of emerging contemporary artists. This year’s shortlist showcases the work of twelve contemporary visual artists who work across painting, sculpture, photography and drawing.

This popular Saturday morning group for 8-13 year olds provides fun and detailed exploration of both digital and stop motion animation.

Come and join Paul for Dance of Unity Inspired by and loosely based on Biodanza (the therapeutic ‘dance of life’).

Are you a writer for performance based in or around Exeter? Join us on the dates below for the Exeter Playwrights Cafe.

Make time to work on your novel, memoir, short story, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space.

Yellow Mouse Studios presents this monthly animation gathering for the purpose of networking and building opportunities for local talent.

South West Women’s Art Group (SWWAG) presents works made from at least 70% re-used, recycled & reclaimed materials.

Exeter Film Collective is a casual, but productive networking night for anyone with an interest in film. Actors, Directors, Writers, Cinematographers and Post-Production folk are all welcome!

The Exeter Phoenix Camera Group is a monthly social meet-up for anyone keen on photography who has some experience, or may have been on the beginners course and would like to keep in contact with like minded enthusiasts.

A space for dance artists, movers and choreographers to share, learn, grow, support and be supported, meeting on the second Friday each month.

Gok Wan has established himself as a respected DJ, delivering uplifting disco, soulful house and feel-good party anthems.

Solo-storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memories and home in an attempt to understand whether she still belongs there, or ever did. This new LR Production takes us from laughter to tears and back again as Liz reconnects with voices from the past and her young family now, unearthing painful home truths.

Award-winning director James Dawson’s new documentary is set in the rolling hills of Devon, tells the story of two neighbouring farmers who share the same name but take radically different approaches to land use.

Willem Dafoe lends his delicate gravitas to the role of Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet who works in the post office.

From the director of the instant cult classic I Saw the TV Glow, Jane Schoenbrun, comes a new kind of horror remake, starring Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Gillian Anderson (The X Files, Sex Education).

Omega Nebula Return to Exeter this Autumn with an explosive live electronic show that transcends the boundaries of traditional dub and reggae.

Young Soul Rebels explores British sub-cultures, community and prejudice in its unique and complex story. Whether you love soul, punk or queer cinema this film is sure to make you feel mighty real.

It’s 2026 and King Herod is leading a self-development pyramid scheme. Join award winning clown, Riss Obolensky, for an hour of frivolity, shock and redemption. In a post-truth world punctuated by conspiracy, division and collapse, it’s time to forgive… yourself.

For almost 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. To call John 5 a shredder does not do him justice.

There’s the sound of somewhere else and the permanence of a plant pot and the ubiquity of a phrase and the heartbreaking brevity of a very long time. There’s figs and worms and an old dog rejecting a blanket. And. There’s music, more or less throughout, at least two funny voices and upwards of three jokes.