Upcoming events.
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.
Crescent Ambassadors Programme
Crescent Ambassadors is a creative professional development programme for the Women+ community, running across two terms in 2026-2027
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
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.
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!
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.
Plymouth Boat Fest 2027
Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of the sea, where adventure meets heritage and the spirit of Plymouth truly shines
OUTspoken OCTOBER
Another opportunity to watch the very best of local writers, authors and poets strut their stuff for your delectation
Intertidal: David Cotterrell in conversation with Dr Cara Courage
Art, tides, technology and the story behind an extraordinary Plymouth commissio
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
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
Plymouth Tide Cafe
Join us at a Tide Café; a relaxed, friendly gathering to chat about the sea, the tides and the many ways water shapes life in our city
Plymouth Tide Café - Efford Library
Join us at a Tide Café; a relaxed, friendly gathering to chat about the sea, the tides and the many ways water shapes life in our city
Hidden Tides: Mapping the Sea Within the City
A creative writing workshop inspired by Intertidal, exploring the places where the sea finds its way into Plymouth
Plymouth Tide Café - Real Ideas
Join us at a Tide Café; a relaxed, friendly gathering to chat about the sea, the tides and the many ways water shapes life in our city
TRACE: Small Publishers Book Fair
TRACE, in partnership with Devonport Creative Quarter, is delighted to present the first-ever TRACE Small Publishers Fair Plymouth. Join us for a weekend celebrating independent publishing, artist-led print culture, and contemporary creative practice
Summer Craft Fair
A wonderful afternoon filled with all local artists selling a range of media from jewelry, cards, dog accessories and much more
Our Land Flows...from Peat to Pipe
Join Art and Energy for a series of events inspired by the water on Dartmoor
Artemis Collective Summer Salon
The Artemis Collective Summer Salon Exhibition returns for 2026, featuring an exciting, eclectic showcase of artwork by local artists from diverse creative backgrounds
Climate Cafés at The Box
This series of free Climate Cafés invites young people age 12-24 to come together to explore climate, identity and community through creativity, conversation and making
Summer craft fair
The Bread and Roses will be hosting a monthly craft fair for all to enjoy
Plymouth Writers Network
Join us for the Plymouth Writers Network Monthly Meet Up, a laid-back in-person gathering for writers of all levels
Summer Makers Market by Native Makers
Join us for our Summer Makers Market of 2026 at Market Hall - A day to celebrate making, community, and local business
Summer Makers Market
Join us for our summer Market of 2026 at Market Hall - A day to celebrate making, community, and local business
Family Fun: Express Yourself
Join us during the summer holidays to get creative and express yourselves at our family-friendly drop ins
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
Peirson & Peirson Contemporary Art Prize Exhibition
Exhibition of curated work submitted to this inaugural art prize
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
People Planet Pint
A monthly sustainability meet up where people get together to have a drink and discuss and share ideas about sustainability and climate. No pitching, no presentations just a relaxed informal
Atmosphere with some likeminded people.
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
'Drop in' handsewing sessions (free) celebrating windrush style
Treat yourself to some quality sewing time in a relaxed, community setting
Windrush celebration dressmaking sessions
Join Suzanne Drummond for fun, hands-on dressmaking sessions celebrating Windrush Style
The Voice of Hind Rajab (15)
This special free screening will be introduced by Give Back Project Plymouth as part of Refugee Week 2026
Yard Sessions
Royal William Yard’s popular Yard Sessions return for summer 2026 with another handpicked programme of free live music in the Yard’s ‘Secret Garden’.