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New exhibition at KARST invites Plymouth audiences to look at the coast through deep time
A new exhibition at KARST in Stonehouse invites Plymouth audiences to look at the coast through deep time. Venezuelan artist Lucía Pizzani’s Faunal Succession explores fossils, chalk, migration, climate change and identity, connecting Plymouth’s relationship with the sea to much bigger questions about history, belonging and change.
Don’t miss Plymouth’s live music happening across the city this weekend
Rowlee on the Radio returns with another local gig guide in partnership with Plymouth Culture, with live music across Plymouth and beyond. This weekend’s highlights include Live at the Amphitheatre in Armada Way, featuring Evelyn Shaw, Mad About Swing and The Rin Tins, plus gigs at venues across the city.
Plymouth gig guide: live music across the city this weekend
Discover live music in Plymouth this weekend with Rowlee on the Radio’s gig guide, featuring local bands, hip hop, blues, rock, acoustic sets and grassroots venues across the city.
Summer evenings in Plymouth just got a soundtrack.
Running on selected Friday evenings from 5.30pm to 8pm, the series will feature blues, folk, jazz, soul and alt-funk from brilliant local and South West artists, including Alex Hart, The Andy Quick Trio, The Busketeers, Rue, Thomas Ford and Becca Langsford, and Russell Sinclair.
Tony and Grammy Award-winning Hadestown heads to Plymouth in 2027
Producers of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown, currently playing its third smash-hit year in London’s West End, today announce the first-ever UK & Ireland tour beginning February 2027, including Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Royal William Yard marks third Green June with busy programme of events for all
Royal William Yard is gearing up for its third annual Green June festival, a month-long programme of environmental and ocean-focused events, returning to the Plymouth waterfront this month. This year’s edition brings together an even richer mix of science, nature, sustainability and community, with activities running across every weekend and beyond.
Plymouth gig guide: Flavour Fest, live bands and weekend music across the city
Discover live music in Plymouth this weekend with Rowlee on the Radio’s gig roundup, featuring Flavour Fest, local bands, blues, tribute acts and city centre performances.
Creative family things to do in Plymouth this May half term
Looking for family friendly things to do in Plymouth this half term? From creative workshops and immersive shows to theatre, museums, food festivals, rockpooling and outdoor adventures, there is plenty to keep children entertained. Here are some simple ideas to help you plan a fun, creative and memorable week together.
Plymouth Culture Weekly Gig Guide
Getting to that point in the week where a bit of live music feels essential? This weekend’s Plymouth Culture Gig Guide is packed with local talent. From grassroots gigs to full band nights, there is plenty happening across the city and beyond.
Plymouth Performance Festival returns for 2026
Plymouth Performance Festival returns on the 23rd of May with four exciting shows created and performed by local artists.
Ocean City Radio Gig Guide: Where to Catch Live Music This Weekend
Here’s your weekend gig guide from Ocean City Radio in partnership with Plymouth Culture. Plenty of exciting events taking place including The Pirates Weekend on the Barbican which will include numerous music sessions.
Ocean City Radio Gig Guide: Where to Catch Live Music This Weekend
A bumper gig guide brought to you by OCR and Plymouth Culture for you all to enjoy this bank holiday weekend. So many artists to choose, more outdoor gigs as the weather improves too.
Will Young to star in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Plymouth
Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, have announced that pop icon and stage star Will Young will headline this year’s pantomime as The Fairy Godfather in Cinderella, running from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s adored children’s book The Detective Dog returns to the stage for 10th anniversary
This May, Theatre Royal Plymouth welcomes The Detective Dog, based on the adored book by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, to The Drum for a heartwarming family adventure full of puppetry, music, mystery and fun.
Ocean City Radio Gig Guide: Where to Catch Live Music This Weekend
Looking for live music in Plymouth this weekend? From Friday through to Sunday, venues across the city are packed with local bands, solo artists and lively late night sets. Whether you fancy a pub gig, a charity event or a Sunday blues session, there is plenty happening across Plymouth.
The Plymouth Gig Guide: Local Sounds for the Weekend Ahead
Planning a weekend of live music in Plymouth? This latest gig guide from Ocean City Radio and Plymouth Culture rounds up gigs across the city and beyond, with local highlights including Carrier, Jon Stafford, The Fates, Joker, Merlians and more. A useful guide to what is on across the Easter weekend.
Plymouth Arts Cinema Celebrates £150k BFI Audience Projects Fund Award
Plymouth Arts Cinema has secured £150,000 from the BFI, bringing major investment into Plymouth’s cultural life and expanding access to independent cinema, schools work and community partnerships.
Theatre Royal Plymouth secures £8.3 million investment to protect the future of live theatre in the city
Theatre Royal Plymouth has secured £8.356 million through the Creative Foundations Fund, helping protect one of the South West’s most important cultural venues. The investment will support vital improvements to the building, strengthening the future of live performance in Plymouth and creating more opportunities for audiences, artists and communities.
Our Story with David Attenborough to Premiere at Market Hall Dome
A new full dome adaptation of Our Story with David Attenborough will premiere at Plymouth’s Market Hall on 8 May, marking Sir David’s 100th birthday. Reimagined for the immersive dome by Real Ideas and Open Planet Studios, the experience invites audiences into a powerful 360° journey through people, planet and possibility.
Ocean City Radio Weekly Gig Guide
Looking for live music this Easter bank holiday weekend? Ocean City Radio and Plymouth Culture have rounded up some of the best gigs happening across the area, with plenty of local talent taking to the stage. From pub sets to late-night bands, there is plenty to catch across Saturday and Sunday.