Upcoming events.
Life Drawing with Ralph Nel
Join artist Ralph Nel for a life drawing class that covers a range of life drawing techniques, tips, and tricks
Home Educator Workshops 7-11 year olds
Join The Box for our Home Educators workshops for 7-11 year olds
Home Educator Workshops 11-16 year olds
Join The Box for our Home Educators workshops for 11-16 year olds
Life Drawing Skills Class with Ralph Nel
Join Ralph Nel for a special six-part course, learning new techniques and refining them during the course
Hour Before Nightfall
Hour Before Nightfall, an intriguing and thought-provoking stage play by Plymouth playwright Shane Scott
Larry Achiampong
Larry Achiampong presents his new film Relic 4 (2026) at KARST, revisiting the cinematic universe of the Relic Traveller project after a six-year hiatus.
Frank 'n' Stein's Teddy Theatre Show
Join Dr's Frank and Stein as they try to fix their beloved Teddy using science, magic and lots of fooling
Weekly Life Drawing Classes with Emily Chung
Life Drawing: Weekly Classes for Beginners and the Curious
Tiny Tales
Designed for your little ones and their imagination, join us and explore interactive theatre storytelling in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth
Artober Exhibition 23rd October - 1st November 11am - 3pm
A free exhibition bringing together locally and nationally renowned artists at the heart of Artober, with some in residence for the duration and others showing shorter pop-up displays for a constantly evolving exhibit.
Scare Fest Plymouth
Plymouth, are you ready to scream? This Halloween, SCARE FEST takes over Treeby Court for nine nights of scares, thrills and unlimited fun from 23rd - 31st October
Making Futures™
Every two years, a Making Futures™ conference or event takes place and a journal is produced. Making Futures™ is produced by Arts University Plymouth, and from 2009 - 2021 was curated by Malcolm Ferris.
Crescent Ambassadors Programme
Crescent Ambassadors is a creative professional development programme for the Women+ community, running across two terms in 2026-2027
Henry Cole - An Evening With - hosted by Steve Parrish
Henry will bring “An Evening with Henry Cole- Happy Days” theatre show hosted by his good friend and renowned prankster Steve “Stavros” Parrish.
Halloween: Creepy Creatures of the Deep
Get ready for a spooktacular time at The Box this Halloween! Join us for a special family late filled with tricks and treats.
Cat Rose - I Know The Dark
Cat Rose is a rising folk–indie singer-songwriter based in Plymouth
Introduction to Textile Screen Printing (6 week)
This six week, evening course is an introduction to screen printing for textiles.
Introduction to Fine Print (6 week)
This six week, evening course will allow you to discover the creative possibilities of printmaking.
Creative Intersections Day 2026 by Print In Action
Creative Intersection Day brings together artists, makers, designers and creative technologists to explore the exciting possibilities emerging at the intersection of analogue and digital practice.
NEEDLES AND NIGHTSWEATS
Needles and nightsweats free online slow stitch sessions. For anyone from Plymouth UK at any stage of the menopause from perimenopause, menopause to post menopause
Affordable Art Exhibition and Sale
The Rhizome artists create unique original artworks - painting, print & mixed media
Gelli Printed Christmas Cards
Gelli Printing is an addictive process that allows you to create one-off and unique prints, by using mark-making tools, stencils, image transfer, posca pens, oil pastels and much more to create an intriguing piece of art
Is Anybody There?
“Hands up. Has anybody ever seen a ghost?” Exeter Uni 2006. Strapped for cash, Daniel joins a group of students performing a psychology experiment to create a ghost and begins to lose his grip on what is real and what isn’t.
Painting Workshop: Paint a Log Slice Decoration with me
Paint your own bright, bold log slice decoration! A cosy, creative workshop—no experience needed
Talk - Life Can Be Stranger than Fiction
From a dream and a walk across Devon to an unexpected role in a Dartmoor village play, Laurence Shelley's journey to writing "Visions of Wilderness" is as remarkable as the novel itself
Make Something Club
A monthly creative making evening in Plymouth designed to help you slow down, make something with your hands and spend a couple of hours alongside others doing the same
The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town
Something is rotten in Old London Town…
The Last Club On Earth - Charity Edition
A 5th & Special Charity Edition of 'The Last Club On Earth' takes place at Café Momus in Stonehouse, Plymouth on Saturday November 14th from 5pm till late
Artist-Led Yule Wreath Making Workshop
Celebrate the season with creativity, tradition and festive fragrance, as you make your own yule wreath from scratch in this popular seasonal workshop.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Pop Up Film Screening
Join us for this fun horror comedy and a social drink and chat afterwards! Includes popcorn and a limited edition The Cabin in the Woods X Eek! poster from a local creative.
The Zangwills plus special guests
A night of Indie Rock n Roll. The Zangwills hit the road on their UK tour following the release of their latest single 'She's So New'
SHE OF THE SEAONS
SHE OF THE SEASONS.. a free eco-arts group for Peri-menopausal, menopausal and post menopausal, women, meeting weekly at Snapdragons, Victoria Park
The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Pop Up Film Screening
Join us for this fun horror comedy and a social drink and chat afterwards! Includes popcorn and a limited edition The Cabin in the Woods X Eek! poster from a local creative.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Pop Up Film Screening
5 teens visit a remote cabin and explore its cellar, finding strange items. The situation is more complex than it appears.
The Barbican Boys – Murder Mystery Evening
Cheeky Reaper presents…The Barbican Boys, a 1920s gangster-themed murder mystery evening
CONNECT ‘26
An exciting weekend of dance workshops with some of the best choreographers in the South West. Providing dancers in the area a space to train, connect and grow!
Winter Makers Market
Come along to The Box to browse and buy from a selection of exceptional local makers and artists. This is your chance to find some brilliantly made items that are perfect for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers.
The Great Pickle Jam-boree
Join Plymouth-based social art project JarSquad for a fun-filled day celebrating local flavour, community spirit, and delicious homemade preserves!
Hail Bright Cecilia! South West Chamber Choir
“Hail Bright Cecilia!” – celebrating the Patron Saint of Music featuring works by Britten, Purcell and others
A Classical Grand Tour with the Chamber Ensemble of London
Some superb music from the greats of classical music, including Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Bach's Clarinet Concerto in G minor, Telemann's Don Quixote suite and others
Talk - Nancy Astor
This talk by Chrissie Le Marchant (South West England Blue Badge Tourist Guide) will explore Nancy Astor’s life with particular emphasis on her time in Plymouth
Saltash Studios. Watercolour Workshop
A WINTER SCENE WATERCOLOUR. Workshop led by Anne-Marie Furse.
Festive Folk with Alex Hart and Guests
Immerse yourself in a special seasonal folk experience with South West musician Alex Hart. Alex will be performing a mix of festive tunes - with a folk twist of course - accompanied by guitarist Adam Sweet plus a very special guest.
Wire Writing Workshop
A creative wire writing workshop in Plymouth where you design and create your own personalised wire Christmas decorations
Barbican Glorias
‘BARBICAN GLORIAS’ is a brand new musical-comedy about three no-nonsense Plymouth women
Barbican Glorias
The new Plymouth Musical. It's a rough job working in the fish market - but when life gets tough - the Glorias sing. Three women, three lives, one heart-warming musical comedy
Alma Yard Christmas Late Market
Join us for an evening of festivities with market stalls through the Yard, open studios from our creative residents and Christmas specials from Sato by Minerva, all set against the backdrop of the festoon lit courtyard with warming fire pits.
Tasting Event: Christmas Movies Served
Step into the world of Christmas cinema for a unique festive dining experience at The Box.
Snuffle The Snow Dragon
Snuffle the Snow Dragon. A magical Christmas adventure for children up to 8 and their families
Wooden Christmas House Decoration
Get creative and make something truly special for your home this Christmas!
Elf Academy: Adventure at the Museum
Take part in our new Elf Academy! Attend this special festive event and become an 'Expert Elf' in plenty of time for the big day.
Breakfast with Santa
Join us in The Kitchen & Bar for our ever-popular Breakfast with Santa, taking place every Sunday morning throughout December.
Make Something Club
A monthly creative making evening in Plymouth designed to help you slow down, make something with your hands and spend a couple of hours alongside others doing the same
Sundogs live in Plymouth
A rare chance to catch the SUNDOGS (formally known as The Andy Quick Band) live show in hometown Plymouth in a beautiful venue and art space Café Momus
Painting workshop: Christmas Robin
Make this Christmas a little more magical with this cheerful Christmas Robin; super fun, simple to follow and full of sparkling personality!
Moments Cafe presents: Christmas Bingo
Following the huge success of our 80s Bingo Night, we’re bringing it back for a special Christmas edition — with 8 games of bingo, festive tunes, a disco, a raffle and plenty of prizes up for grabs.
Drag Night: Glitter, Gowns & Christmas Crowns
We'll be 'dragging up' again this December for our festive special! Expect lip-synching, eye-catching costumes, live vocals, laughs, games, prizes and plenty of audience interaction
Gelli Printing - Image Transfer
Unleash your creativity in a relaxed, inspiring environment, and join us for a hands-on Gelli Printing workshop, where you’ll explore the playful art of monoprinting using gel plates, vibrant paints, textured materials and imagery
Plymouth Boat Fest 2027
Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of the sea, where adventure meets heritage and the spirit of Plymouth truly shines
Julie July Band
Julie July and her band make their debut performance at the Barbican Theatre
Talk - Robert Lenkiewicz: The Tonal Approach to Painting
This talk, by painter Louise Courtnell, describes how she met this south-west artist in 1987, her painting lessons and how they affected her work since then
Make a Moon Monster
Calling all little monsters and their grown-ups! Join Helen from Above Bounds Theatre for a fun, relaxed craft activity where children can design and make their very own Moon Monster puppet
What stories do Dartmoor’s rivers hold?
Join the Immersive Places team this October half-term for free creative drop-in activities exploring your connections with Dartmoor’s rivers
The Stanford Family Band + Playwriter + Nay
Sweet Jeans welcomes Brighton's The Stanford Family Band for a special homecoming show at Cafe Momus, their very first performance Plymouth. Support from local indie-psych-pop group Playwriter and singer-songwriter Nay
The Barefoot Bandit – Plymouth Headline Show / Local Music
Fresh off a huge 2025 The Barefoot Bandit headline Plymouth's Barbican Theatre with their 'Fresh Brit Reggae'
Little Stitches: Sew a Christmas gift!
Yes it might seem early… but Christmas is only round the corner! What better way to start getting festive than to enjoy time with your little stitcher making two beautiful hand sewn Christmas gifts
Totally Blondie
Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands currently working in the UK.
TRACE talks: Graphic Novelist Gretchen Viehmann
Photographer, illustrator and Head of Documentary & Editorial Photography at Falmouth University, Gretchen will share insights from a career spanning publishing, photography, illustration and visual storytelling
Maureen's Alternative Comedy
Maureen's is back for our Halloween special with quite possibly our most chaotic line up yet. Expect weird comedic acts, unhinged drag artists, cursed sea creatures and a haunted doll.
OUTspoken OCTOBER
Another opportunity to watch the very best of local writers, authors and poets strut their stuff for your delectation
Halloween (1978) Pop Up Film Screening
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, to kill again.
Maisie Adam - Whatsherface
Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface. Age guidance 16+
Cosm + Ser Schuhart + HMOL
Sweet Jeans welcomes Falmouth's Cosm to Plymouth for an autumn special at The Junction. Support from local group Ser Schuhart and debut show from HMOL.
SOAK Live Art: An Experimental Performance Night
Calling all storm seekers, weather feelers and body shakers for an evening of SOAK Live Art!
Northern Lights Immersive Experience: Roman Zavada – Résonances Boréales
Northern Lights Immersive Experience: Roman Zavada – Résonances Boréales is coming to Market Hall!
Intertidal: David Cotterrell in conversation with Dr Cara Courage
Art, tides, technology and the story behind an extraordinary Plymouth commissio
International Day of Discovery
Join us to celebrate International Day of Discovery, the 17th October to celebrate humans being the best curators for other humans.
Creative Bookmaking Workshop (Free)
Join us to make simple, colourful books to keep as works of art or use as journals, notebooks or gifts. All ages and abilities welcome. All materials provided for this FREE workshop. Lovely seaside setting
Wire Writing Workshop
A creative wire writing workshop in Plymouth where you design and create your own personalised wire Christmas decorations
Plymouth Art Weekender at Grow Plymouth: Totems for Troubling Times + Open Studios
Grow Plymouth opens its doors for three days of exhibitions, open studios, music and activity as part of Plymouth Art Weekender 2026.
Plymouth Art Weekender at Grow Plymouth: Totems for Troubling Times + Open Studios
Grow Plymouth opens its doors for three days of exhibitions, open studios, music and activity as part of Plymouth Art Weekender 2026
Create. Chat. Journal.
Lets play! Join me in discovering the joy of self-expression in this art journaling workshop designed for adults
There is Only Ever Now
There is Only Ever Now is a contemporary art exhibition of 12 local artists and is one of the events in connection with the Plymouth Art Weekender PAW.
Alma Yard co-working open day
Discover Alma Yard’s coworking space, enjoy breakfast, meet the community, tour the workspace and explore flexible coworking options
The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present will be playing aseries of concert dates to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the release of their pivotallong-player, Seamonsters
Make Something Club
A monthly creative making evening in Plymouth designed to help you slow down, make something with your hands and spend a couple of hours alongside others doing the same
The Mystery of Hercule Poirot
Elaine Henderson takes a close look at M. Poirot and attempts to find some answers
Bitesize: From Downing Street to Plymouth
Nine paintings from The Box's art collection have been on display in Downing Street for the last few months as part of the Government Art Collection's 'Museum in Residence' scheme.