Upcoming events.
Print and Drawings Exhibition
Artmill Gallery have invited a group of artists to exhibit in their showcase portraying their diverse approach to imagery and materials
Sea For Yourself: And Breathe by Megan Roberts
Join us for short-film, And Breathe, a new immersive 360° film by artist Megan Roberts, developed through an artistic residency within the Sea for Yourself programme.
Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy
Celebrate the life, work and legacy of one of Britain’s most distinctive artists in the most extensive display of Beryl Cook’s work to date
Discord & Harmony
Discord & Harmony brings together a group of contemporary artists who share Beryl Cook’s radically generous approach to representing everyday life
Discord & Harmony KARST
Discord & Harmony brings together a group of contemporary artists who share Beryl Cook’s (1926 – 2008) radically generous approach to representing everyday life. Simultaneously considered one of Britain’s most loved artists while never being fully accepted by the establishment, Cook lived and worked in Plymouth and was celebrated as a chronicler of the every day.
Challenging Inertia
Challenging Inertia is a three-week residency where artists shake off the winter slump to spend time in Grow’s Project Space
Film: Cornwall Film Festival - the Best of the West
A special showcase of regional filmmaking talent from the South-West, including the award winners from the Cornwall Film Festival short film competition
The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale & Biosphere
Experience The Longest Night in our Immersive Dome — a magical winter tale of courage, generosity & renewal. Perfect seasonal storytelling!
Wellbeing; Mindfulness for Busy Minds
You are invited to come along to these guided mindful practices and reflections.
Box Beginners: Efford
'Box Beginners’ is a new FREE tour for absolute beginners - locals who are new to our venue
The Magic Box
When the lights go off in the play room, then the toys in the Magic Box comes alive. A fully immersive production for babies and toddlers with beautiful characters, lighting, sound, bubbles and puppets.
The Magic Box
Join us for this wonderful performance full of fun, mystery and MAGIC! A fully immersive production for babies and toddlers with beautiful characters, lighting, sound, bubbles and puppets
Zoom into Space: The Great Solar System Adventure & We Are Stars
Join us for a double bill of super immersive space films!
Kavus Torabi
Kavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, artist, broadcaster and DJ. His largely autobiographical solo work marries the human with the celestial.
Community Event: Make Fabric Workshops
Learn or develop a range of textile-based skills with Make's workshops and classes hosted at The Box
Life Drawing Classes with Emily Chung
A 6-week course exploring form, tone, colour and portraiture through structured sessions, guided practice and creative experimentation
Metabolizer
Metabolizer is a free, interactive installation exploring economic growth and exhaustion through data, and more and more and more dancing. Opening Thurs 5 Feb 6-9pm Open Wednesday-Saturday. Metabolizer also hosts performance by invited artists every Wednesday evening, framed as the Optimizer! mini-series.
The Last Club On Earth - Kid Hyena, Funband, Wob & DJ Stacker
This is your invite to the last club on earth! Expect awesome live music & a DJ! Tell your friends & bring your dancing feet!
Murder : Staged - with Cheish Merryweather
Expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time MURDER: STAGED. Age guidance 16+
Film: I Swear (15)
I Swear is a film inspired by the true story of Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson (MBE) and his quest to live normally in a world that misunderstood and struggled to accept him
Super Saturday: Pet Portraits Beryl-Style
This workshop will take you through the basics of creating your own Beryl-style portrait using acrylic paints and collage
Sound of the Sirens
Sound of the Sirens are a singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood.
Workshop: Bargello Plant Pot
Try the fun and simple craft of bargello needlepoint and create a pretty pot perfect for plants, pens or utensils
Bargello Plant Pot Workshop
Try the fun and simple craft of bargello needlepoint and create a pretty pot perfect for plants, pens or utensils
Wellbeing: Posture Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll look at how our bodies are designed to be used. We’ll explore gentle, practical ways to sit, stand, and bend with more ease
Botanicals Workshop Series- Workshop 1: Cyanotype (sun printing)
Explore new skills in a special workshop series that offers learning about 2 printing techniques and a simple book binding technique using natural material
Workshop: Spring Flowers Painting
A brand new workshop for beginners and improvers. Come along and you will receive step by step instructions on how to create your own watercolour spring flower painting
The Red Shoes (1948)
Join us for a one-off immersive screening of the breathtaking classic The Red Shoes (1948) - cinema’s most intoxicating love triangle, reimagined on a truly epic scale
Classics in the Dome: The Red Shoes (1948)
Cinema’s most intoxicating love triangle - not on a tiny screen, but blown beautifully up in our immersive dome. The Red Shoes — A Night of Dance, Drama & Dazzling Colour. Step into one of cinema’s most intoxicating love triangles - not on a tiny screen, but blown beautifully up in our immersive dome.
W: A Return to Oz (Plymouth Rave Doc) at Ashburton Arts Centre
This film explores an abandoned rave house, once known as The Warehouse, that was once the beating heart of the South West’s clubland
Shaggers - Comedy Special
The popular worldwide hit comedy show Shaggers makes it's way to Plymouth Valentine's Day special
Plymouth Literary Festival
A weekend-long celebration of literature, with a variety of author talks, panels, workshops, and activities for the whole family.
Bambini Symphonique
The Bambini Symphonique film is a magnificent 360° immersive dome production that allows children to discover traditional melodies rich in stories and sounds.
Journeys with Mai
Take a journey of discovery across four gallery spaces exploring the complex histories between Europe and the South Pacific
Journeys with Mai
Take a journey of discovery across four gallery spaces exploring the complex histories between Europe and the South Pacific. Centre stage is 'Portrait of Mai' by Plympton-born Sir Joshua Reynolds – widely considered to be his finest work and a portrait of the first Polynesian person to visit Britain.
Plymouth Laureate of Words: The Class of 2025-27
Join Plymouth’s Laureate of Words 2025-27, R.C. Thomas, and his shortlisted cohorts, Samantha Carr, Nica Cornell and Cate Taylor
Maureen’s Alternative Comedy
A comedy night like no other, featuring entertainment from the weirdest, queer and alternative comedians.
Maureen’s Alternative Comedy: Anti Valentine
A comedy night like no other, featuring entertainment from the weirdest, queer and alternative comedians
Jack Rhodes
From finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to the The Quad Theatre, Marjon Plymouth!
Voices of Spring
Charles Mutter, Associate Leader of the BBC Concert Orchestra joins forces with Soprano Ilona Domnich and pianist Tom Blach to bring a programme of song and sonatas from Strauss, Beethoven
COFFEE AND COMICS February meet up
Please come along to our first "Coffee and Comics" met for 2026 This is a social gathering for creatives, storytellers, illustrators, and comic writers in the Plymouth snd the surrounding area. It is a relaxed space to chat about comics, creative projects, doodle, write, read, and create together, with all experience levels welcome.
Coffee and Comics
Join us for a social gathering for creatives, storytellers, illustrators, and comic writers in the Plymouth snd the surrounding area
Suzi Ruffell - The Juggle
The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell. Strictly 14+
Barbican Theatre Networking Event
Get ready to expand your circle and make some new connections at our upcoming Networking Event - it's all about building relationships!
The Chris Stapleton Experience
Join us for an evening dedicated to the incredible music of the Multi-Award-Winner, Chris Stapleton!
Film: Where Is Heaven?
Filming over ten years, maverick soulmates Ged and Dave are on a mission through the winding lanes and hidden tracks of North Devon, to record the lives and experiences of people living without mains electricity
Barbican Theatre Scratch Night
Scratch Nights offer audiences the chance to experience new theatre as it’s being made. Taking place quarterly, these evenings showcase bold, early-stage work from artists based in Plymouth and across the South West.
Makers Market - Made With Love
Discover the best of local creativity at our monthly Makers Markets
Workshop: Make It In Wire
A fun and creative wire workshop where you'll make your own words, figures and more using wire and cord
Vittorio Angelone - you can't SAY NOTHING anymore
Vittorio Angelone is heading back on the road with a brand new show. Age guidance: Under 14’s accompanied by an adult
The Celine Project - Tribute to Celine Dion
One special night of the very best in musical talent and voice as Angie Lang and her dancers treat you to the Celine Project
Workshop: Jewellery Making Wire And Beads
This workshop (for complete beginners to jewellery making) will teach you to bend, wrap and shape 925 sterling silver wire and combine it with semi-precious gemstone beads to create high quality pieces of jewellery
Botanicals Workshop Series- Workshop 2: Monoprinting with botanicals
Explore new skills this year in a special workshop series that offers learning about 2 printing techniques and a simple book binding technique using natural materials
Print & Prosecco – Intaglio – Dry point technique
Learn how to create original artwork using drypoint, a technique where a sharp tool is used to scratch a design directly into a plate
Comedy at Argyle: Mags McHugh & Edward Tripp
Join us for a side-splitting night of live comedy featuring two absolute powerhouses of hilarity: Ed Tripp and Mags McHugh!
Total Improv Comedy Night - 7th Edition
Comic Carnage & edge of the seat entertainment where hilarious scenes & characters are created on the spot!
Come join us for a night filled with laughter and spontaneity at this 7th edition of Total Comedy Night!
Film: Kendal Mountain Tour - A Night Of Adventure Films (12)
Join us for the Kendal Mountain Cinematic Tour 2026!
John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills
Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns
Blackbeard's Tea Party
Folk-rock rebels Blackbeard’s Tea Party celebrate 10 years of their seminal album ‘Reprobates’, a collection of stories about wrong’uns from history.
Workshop: Wellbeing Mindfulness For Busy Minds
Mindfulness helps us to gradually develop a more compassionate relationship with our minds. This may not sound like much but it can have a profound effect on our day-to-day experience and overall sense of wellbeing
Omid Djalili - Namaste
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE. Age guidance 16+
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026: Silence of the Sea (12)
World-renowned artist TAMURA Shuzo (ISHIZAKA Koji) celebrates his career with a major exhibition. When one of his works is exposed as a forgery, it throws the strictly codified art world of high-society into chaos.
Mark Simmons - Jest To Impress
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on audience suggestions.
Two Day Creative Journaling Workshop Friday 6 March and Friday 13 March
An art journal is more than just a collection of random drawings – it is a vibrant tapestry, woven from the threads of your innermost thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Unlike a sketchbook – a trusty companion for honing your artistic skills with pencil, pen, or marker strokes on sometimes pristine pages — an art journal is a sanctuary for your soul’s expressions.
W: A Return to Oz (Plymouth Rave Doc) at Saltash Studios
Take a dance down memory lane with and remember the glory days of clubbing on Plymouth's Union Street
Daniel O'Reilly - Let's Have It
Daniel is embarking on his next national show and returns to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour: ‘Let’s Have It’. Age guidance 18+
Alisdair Beckett-King - King Of Crumbs
ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026: The Real You (12)
In the near future, ISHIKAWA Sakuya (IKEMATSU Sosuke) receives a phone call from his mother, Akiko (TANAKA Yuko), who wants to tell him something important — but before they can meet, he witnesses her drowning in a river. One year later, after waking from a coma, Sakuya discovers that his mother participated in a government-approved “elective death” programme.
Othello on Stage
Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob).
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026: Strangers in Kyoto (PG)
SHIBUSAWA Madoka (FUKAGAWA Mai), a Tokyo-based manga writer is on a trip to Kyoto after recently marrying the 14th-generation heir to a traditional folding-fan shop in the city. Determined to understand the exquisite essence of Kyoto, she sets out to write a comic essay about life in the city’s historic businesses and the centuries of tradition they embody.
Urban Project Party
The Urban Party Project was born in 2020, during a time when the world slowed down, but our passion for music didn’t.
Today, we’re honored to bring that dedication and passion to the Quad theatre stage.
Comedy @ Union Corner: Christian Russell-Pollock
We are back in March for another quality comedy event at Union Corner, Plymouth! On 26/03/26 we're bringing Plymouth comedy legend Christian Russell-Pollock to headline!
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026: Blue Boy Trial (12)
Tokyo, 1965. Amid growing internationalisation after the Olympics, the government introduces new measures to reinforce public morals, particularly public prostitution by women. However, the so-called “Blue Boys”, transgender women who live and work as prostitutes, cannot be prosecuted as they are legally registered as male.
Upcycled Textile & Found Object Jewellery – Friday 27 March 2026
Use old fabrics and found objects with stitched cords and machine embroidery, to design and make a unique piece of jewellery to take home. Full day workshop with Sheron King.
Jo in the Water (12A) + Q&A
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Pip Piper, Jo Bateman and Anne-Marie Culhane. Dir. Pip Piper, UK, 2025, 77 mins. Featuring Jo Bateman, Jeremy Vine, Jim Murray MBE and Chris Packham.
An Evening With Toyah - Songs and Stories
With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career
Matt Parker - Getting Triggy With It
Come watch Matt Parker do the maths (every audience member will get some free maths)
Fiber Art: 3D Thread and Fibre Textile Bowls – Friday 10 April 2026 10-3
In this exciting 3d thread and fibre bowls class, you will learn how to design and create two beautiful bowls using a variety of reclaimed fibres, threads, silk fibres, and dissolvable fabric. Alternatively, you can craft smaller versions to wear as accessories.
Gary Delaney - Gary On Laughing
Gary Delaney has a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Age guidance 16+
Come From Away
Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever.
Body & Soul
Get ready to be immersed in two resonant premieres from Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders
Clinton Baptiste - Spectral Intercourse
Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond
Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations: Songs Boys Don't Sing
Following the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, Craig Revel-Horwood is on the road with an evening of music, dance, drama, and song. No interval
Matt Forde - Defying Calamity
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health. Guidance 16+
The Bowie Expereince
The Bowie Experience are the best Bowie tribute band in the UK and set to be a true reflection on David Bowie’s long and eclectic career
Harry Baker: Tender
As in ripe for the taking.
As in a heart swelled to twice its size.
As in soft. As in delicious. As in ready.
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood. From introducing his baby to a horse for the first time, to trying to work out if the GP really did drop them on purpose to test their reflexes, Tender contains poems from the first hundred days of new life and celebrates all of the euphoria, panic and vulnerability that come with it.
Following on from the last two years’ 40-date sellout runs of Wonderful and Wonderful 2.0, he’ll even slip in some non-baby bangers too. Expect more laughter and tears than ever.
“Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing” - The Scotsman
“Spectacularly Witty” ***** (Whatsonstage)
“Blistering wordplay” ***** (Threeweeks)
“Not one syllable out of place” ***** (The Wee Review)
“The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible” ***** (Broadway Baby)
“Simply put... The greatest performer on earth” ***** (BBC Radio 1)
Get your tickets here.
Daniel Foxx - How Lovely
Join Daniel Foxx as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Age guidance strictly 14+
Scott Bennett - Stuff
Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff. As heard on BBC Radio 4! Age guidance 16+
Maisie Adam - Whatsherface
Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface. Age guidance 16+
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.
Saltash Studios. Watercolour Workshop
A WINTER SCENE WATERCOLOUR. Workshop led by Anne-Marie Furse.
Comedy at Union Corner: David Arnold
Shake off those New Year blues with big laughs, warm vibes, and a cracking night of stand-up to brighten the winter gloom
Beyond Bricks + Panel Q&A
Beyond Bricks investigates the balancing act needed to create hundreds of thousands of new homes in the UK without worsening the climate and ecological crises.
Bridget Christie - Jacket Potato Pizza
Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show. Age guidance 14+
W: A Return to Oz (Plymouth Rave Doc) The Blue Walnut Cafe Bar & Cinema
A short film remembering the mighty mighty Plymouth Warehouse - plus DJ sets from original Warehouse DJS and guests
Sweet Jeans Presents: COSM, GOLDENMOTHER
COSM and GOLDENMOTHER perform at Leadworks for Sweet Jeans' second night
Creme de la Creme - Green means go!
An array of local talented writers & authors waiting to entertain you
Loom Knitted Snood Workshop
Try the fun and simple craft of loom knitting and create a snood scarf or cosy headband
Fires and Fascism (12A) + Director’s Q&A
The film features the experiences and actions of 25 people across Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, ranging between scientists, teachers, artists, gardeners, engineers, winemakers, NGOs, and authors. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Pete Knapp, director of Fires and Fascism, who shifted careers from air quality research to filmmaking to tell the story of people recovering from wildfires.
Wassail & family ceilidh
Dress up as tree sprites, faeries and elves (optional for parents!), join Jack Frost and help us wake up the apple trees in The Spellbound Wood. Then come back to The Soapbox for a story and an evening of dancing with Freedom Fields ceilidh band.
Peter Hujar’s Day (12A)
Dir. Ira Sachs. 76 mins. Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall give tremendous performances in this intimate character study – an ode to art and friendship. Age guidance 12A
Dom Dobry (18)
For the final film in our Polish season we have chosen this contemporary drama which has been hugely successful in Poland. When Goska meets Grzesiek online, she’s convinced he’s finally The One.
Sentimental Value (15)
Norwegian, English with English subtitles. This Cannes Grand Prix winner reunites Trier with Renate Reinsve, his lead from The Worst Person in the World
Princess Mononoke (12A)
From the legendary Studio Ghibli comes an epic masterpiece that has dazzled audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination, exhilarating battles, and deep humanity. Family friendly
New Year’s Eve Party
Ring in 2026 in style at the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration in Plymouth — hosted at the iconic Home Park Stadium.
Lock-In at The Loft
Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration like no other as The Urban Party Project brings the full force of our 9-piece live band to a stunning Plymouth venue. Adult only
The Big New Year's Eve Party
It’s time to get down on it this New Year’s Eve, Plymouth! Join us at Home Park for a night packed with iconic tunes, good vibes, and dance moves.
New Year's Eve Family Party
Join us in St Luke's as we start the New Year celebrations a little early in this special event for families.
Bubblicious - Baby Rave
Join us for a special family friendly dance party at The Soapbox, celebrating New Year’s Eve on a different time zone!
Plymouth Storytelling Circle - December
Come join us for a cozy evening of storytelling at Snapdragons Plymouth CIC!
Naughty or Nice with The Candlelight Theatre Company
Join us as we take you through an interactive experience that will leave you feeling festive. There will be opportunities to meet Santa, take a picture together and even tell him what you want most for Christmas.
Family Crafternoon - Christmas paperchain maki
Perfect for you and your child (aged 5 and above) to create your very own Christmas paper chains that you can use to decorate your home
The Double Life of Veronique (15)
In Polish and French with English subtitles. Showing as part of our season of Polish films with The Box’s exhibition Remember, Respond, Resist
The Imaginarium
AN ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS FAERIE TALE
Roll up, roll up… Step inside The Imaginarium — where time unwinds and mysteries unravel.
Regency Ball
You are cordially invited to join us for a night to remember in the beautiful candlelit St Luke's.
Garden Leave
Garden Leave is a poignant, ghostly, humorous and hopeful response of being put through the redundancy process
Creme de la Creme
An evening showcasing local talented writers and singers. Free entry. Licensed bar. Great sound system. Plenty of comfortable seating. Last of the year.