Upcoming events.
Before & After
You are invited to ‘Before and After; Fragments of Origin’
artists from Camp membership showing at the new Urban Room Levinsky Gallery Space Roland Levinsky building University of Plymouth
Plant Based Paintings
Make this Autumn a little more magical with this whimsical mushroom painting; super fun, simple to follow and full of bold colours!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Painting Workshop: Paint a Log Slice Decoration with me
Paint your own bright, bold log slice decoration! A cosy, creative workshop—no experience needed
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Create. Chat. Journal.
Autumnal theme. Lets play! Join me in discovering the joy of self-expression in this art journaling workshop designed for adults
Summer of Expression Cake Decorating Class
As part of our 'Summer of Expression', discover how creativity isn't just for the canvas!
A New Mythology for Plymouth Sound
Ahoy! Join Plymouth Laureate of Words, R.C. Thomas on a journey of Plymouth Sound to explore mythologies, folktales and legends
Creme de la Creme
A thrilling collection of local writers and songsters gathered for your delectation
Artist-Led Workshops: Messy Play for Grown Ups
We’re running a series of evening workshops where you can relax, paint and have fun, hosted by local artist Jayne Ashenbury
Tiny Tales
Designed for your little ones and their imagination, join us and explore interactive theatre storytelling in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth
Comedy at Union Corner: Will Skillington
The final summer show at Union Corner, Stonehouse, we have Plymouth comedy legend Will Skillington headlining
Beryl Cook Comedy Tour
Join 'Funny Women' award winner, 'Plymouth Comedy Tours' guide and ‘Proper Janner’ Suzy Bennett on a joyful walking tour celebrating the life and work of the wonderful Beryl Cook.
Proud Folk
Sappho’s and QDC are proud to present a celebration of queer folk music on Pride to help us raise money to keep our LGBTQ+ cafe and community space going
Plymouth Art Weekender 2026 information session
This is the first of two information sessions where artists, venue hosts and interested volunteers can come and find out more about the plans so far for this year’s Plymouth Art Weekender
Creative Poetry Workshop: Feeling in Colour
Discover the expressive power of words in this intergenerational poetry workshop led by Plymouth Laureate of Words R.C. Thomas.
Moimi Oczami / Through My Eyes - an immersive audio experience
Through My Eyes is a contemplative immersive audio experience exploring the strong link between sea, migration and motherhood led by the stories and memories of 12 first-generation Polish migrant mothers
The Spellbound Faerie and Goblin Festival
The Spellbound Faerie & Goblin Festival is returning this midsummer with live shows, storytelling, music and creative activities for children and families
A Very Wordy Afternoon
Join Plymouth Laureate of Words, R.C. Thomas at Plymouth Central Library for an afternoon of poetry, fiction, non fiction, playwriting and more
The Gansey Gathering Sardine festival
Join us at Commercial Wharf for Plymouth's Gansey Gathering and celebrate Plymouth's fishing heritage & coastal creativity with our FREE sardine festival
Creme de la Creme @ Leadworks
Yet another occasion to share and celebrate local writers and musicians at their zenith. Free entry. Licensed for food & drink. Great accommodation & sound system awaits.
Blue Sparks: Fotonow Media Residency Exhibition
This exhibition is a selection of works made during Fotonow's Blue Sparks: Media residency
Bitesize: Exploring 'Dear Beryl'
The wonderful 'Dear Beryl' archive display has been extended until 21st June! Join lead curator Terah Walkup to look around the display pods in our Active Archives gallery
Memories of Beryl: In Conversation with the Cook Family
No-one knew Beryl Cook better than her family, and we're delighted to be joined by her daughter-in-law Teresa for this very special in conversation event.
Family Fun: Picnics and Pasties
Do you love picnics? We'll be having lots of fun and taking inspiration from Beryl Cook's vibrant 'Picnic at Mount Edgcumbe' painting for our May half term activities
Journeys with Mai Curator's Tour
Don't miss your chance to look around our thought-provoking 'Journeys with Mai' exhibition with our contemporary art curator
The Poetry of Our Trees
Join writer, illustrator, and Plymouth Laureate of Words R.C. Thomas to discover the poetry living in our trees
9-5 The Musical
Third year musical theatre students perform their final show ‘9-5 The Musical’
In Between
In Between brings together artists of East Asian cultural backgrounds whose works explore intimacy, sexuality and gender through personal and culturally layered experiences
FPS Filmmakers Plymouth Social
FPS (Filmmakers Plymouth Social) is our monthly space for filmmakers to meet, discuss projects, and connect with others in the industry
SOAK Live Art workshop in creative collaboration
Other Eyes/Other Ears: a workshop in creative collaboration
SOUND Poetry Festival
Plymouth Poetry Festival, now rebranded as ‘SOUND Poetry Festival’ returns to Plymouth from 10th – 19th April this year