Theatre Royal Plymouth hosts a free Black History Month celebration on Sunday 25 October, bringing together talks, storytelling, drumming and exhibitions. Discover the story of Plymouth’s first Black councillor, Bill Miller, and explore the Black History Month Bus. Runs from 11am to 1pm, with booking advised and everyone warmly welcome.

SoundWave Radio Plymouth and Plymouth Culture bring you another packed weekend gig guide. Highlights include Livewire Youth Project’s Rocking By The River fundraiser in Saltash, One For Sorrow at The Junction, Russell Sinclair’s Sunday Blues Club and plenty of local talent performing across Plymouth’s grassroots music venues this weekend.

Royal William Yard’s Artober Exhibition opens on Friday 23rd October at Melville Corner. For nine days it brings together 21 artists and makers, including the five winners of the Yard’s first Paint Out. Entry is free, and the exhibition is open daily from 11am – 4pm until Sunday 1st November.

Community reporter Jessica Warby visits KARST in Plymouth to explore Larry Achiampong’s thought-provoking exhibition, Relic 4, and speak with the artist. Examining empire, identity and our imagined futures, the exhibition runs until 12 December. Curator’s tours with Ben Borthwick offer an opportunity to discover the ideas behind this powerful work.

Hallelujah! Paul Chuckle will take to the stage as Monsignor O’Hara at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 7–12 February 2028. The much-loved entertainer is heading to Plymouth for a week of performances. Keep these dates in your diary and look out for further details about the production and how to book.

Could ten minutes of reading make a difference to your day? As part of Plymouth Reads and the National Year of Reading, we explore how books, poetry, audiobooks and shared reading experiences can support wellbeing, create connections and offer moments of calm, with plenty of opportunities to get involved across Plymouth.

Looking for family-friendly things to do this weekend? Plymouth Art Weekender offers creative adventures for all ages, from hands-on clay and bookmaking activities to open studios, exhibitions and miniature worlds. Discover seven places to explore with children and teenagers from 16–18 October, with plenty to inspire curious young minds.

Fancy getting creative at Plymouth Art Weekender? From playing with clay and making colourful books to exploring printmaking, discovering painting techniques and joining creative conversations, there are plenty of ways to get involved from 16–18 October. No experience necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new!

SoundWave Radio Plymouth and Plymouth Culture bring you another packed weekend gig guide. Discover live music across Plymouth and beyond, including local favourites, emerging artists, original music, tribute acts and Sunday sessions. Highlights include The Horizons, Clobber, Fleetwood Unchained, The Other Woman and Seth Lakeman, with something for everyone.

Never been to an art event? Plymouth Art Weekender is the perfect place to start! From exploring artists’ studios and discovering exhibitions in cafés to enjoying creative spaces across the city, we've picked five welcoming places to visit from 16–18 October. No artistic knowledge needed, just a little curiosity!

A childhood favourite returns with a whole new meaning. We review CATS at Theatre Royal Plymouth, celebrating its extraordinary performers, unforgettable music and surprisingly moving moments. From the physical brilliance of the cast to the emotional power of Memory, discover why this iconic musical continues to captivate generations.

Take 10 and discover what reading can do for you. This October, Plymouth joins the National Year of Reading to explore reading and wellbeing, from a world record attempt and World Mental Health Day to local libraries, bookshops and reading communities. Whatever you're into, take 10 to read into it.

Discover live music in Plymouth this weekend with SoundWave Radio Plymouth and Plymouth Culture’s local gig guide, featuring original music, grassroots venues, local bands, Sunday sessions and the SoundWave soft launch.

From silent book clubs and community reading groups to historic libraries, independent bookshops, comics, audiobooks and places to write, there are plenty of ways to get into reading in Plymouth. Whether you devour novels or don't think of yourself as a reader at all, discover somewhere to start.

Creative Intersections Day comes to Market Hall, Plymouth this November, bringing artists, makers, designers and creative technologists together. Part of Print In Action, the one-day event explores what happens when traditional making meets digital innovation, with talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, immersive experiences and plenty of opportunities to experiment and connect.

Plymouth is getting a brand-new comedy festival. Paul Sinha, Marcus Brigstocke and Hal Cruttenden lead a huge line-up heading to five city venues from 5–7 February 2027. Expect three days of stand-up, improv, local talent and unexpected discoveries – giving Plymouth something seriously funny to look forward to this winter.