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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

English National Ballet will return to Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) this month (APRIL) after a 36 year hiatus; having last performed on The Lyric stage in 1990.

Grace Lightman’s April gig guide brings together DJ nights, grassroots indie lineups, and intimate live music across Plymouth. Highlights include Amenity at The Terrace, Sweet Jeans at The Underground, and a charity gig at Nook Houseplants. Discover what’s on and get involved in the city’s thriving music scene.

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Plymouth this Easter? From city trails and free crafts to imaginative workshops, exhibitions and outdoor adventures, Plymouth has plenty to keep children entertained over the holidays. Discover creative Easter events across the city and plan a spring break filled with fun, colour and adventure.

Plymouth Culture is launching a new campaign to recruit TikTok Community Reporters aged 18–30. This paid opportunity invites young people to create content showcasing the city’s cultural scene, helping more people discover events, venues and creative activity across Plymouth through authentic, peer-led storytelling on TikTok.

Eight young music acts from Plymouth have been selected to help shape the sound of the city this summer, as Plymouth City Centre New Music 2026 unveils the artists chosen for its first year.

Plymouth’s live music scene is thriving this weekend, with gigs across the city from grassroots venues to late-night spots. From The B-bar’s final run to packed line-ups at The Junction, Waterfront and Steel Brew, discover the best live music happening across Plymouth and support the venues that keep the city’s music alive.

Plenty of talented musicians out and about this weekend! The weather looks set fair so do pick a venue and a band to support. We would love to hear from you where you went and who you enjoyed. here’s the Plymouth Culture Ocean City Guide to what’s on this weekend.

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote at Theatre Royal Plymouth is a joyful, visually dazzling production full of humour, romance and classical brilliance. With stunning design, memorable performances from Beatrice Parma and Max Maslen, and Carlos Acosta’s vibrant vision throughout, it brings world class ballet thrillingly close to home.

Bracken Jelier reviews A Grain of Sand; a powerful and deeply affecting one-woman show that explores war, memory and resilience through the eyes of a child. Blending folklore with testimony, it is a carefully crafted piece of theatre led by an extraordinary performance from Sarah Agha that leaves a lasting emotional impact.

Plymouth’s live music scene is buzzing this March. From an International Women’s Day party at Leadworks and the final GET RAD festival to jazz jams at Café Momus, indie bands at The Underground and classic rock legends 10cc at Plymouth Arena, Grace highlights the gigs you won’t want to miss.

Looking for live music in Plymouth this weekend? Our weekly gig guide with Ocean City Radio highlights the best local gigs across the city, from indie bands and tribute acts to Sunday sessions. Discover what’s on, support Plymouth’s grassroots venues, and find your next night out with live music.

Your local what’s on Plymouth gig guide from Ocean City Radio in partnership with Plymouth Culture. We would love to hear from you about a gig you have been to see – how was it for you? Happy to give you a shout out on next week’s show Rowlee on the radio, Ocean City Radio, noon, Wednesdays.