Creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s everyday care. Jayne Howard’s visit shows how Plymouth’s coast, culture and community make feeling better simple and local. Our article shares easy ways to try creative wellbeing this week: dance, free over-55s workshops, harbour sketch walks, blue-health moments and wellbeing hubs. Start small—bring a friend today.

This weekend, The Fashion in Film Festival: Grounded comes to Plymouth Arts Cinema (24–25 Oct). Written by community reporter and fashion designer Victoria Lammie, the article explores how this national festival connects global fashion conversations to Plymouth’s own sustainable design scene, featuring an interview with local bio-designer Joanne Nudd.

From spooky storytelling to hands-on art workshops, Plymouth is bursting with creative fun this October half-term. Explore trails, theatre shows, and family-friendly events across the city — from The Box to Royal William Yard. Discover what’s on, get inspired, and make lasting memories with your little ones this autumn.

Community reporter Joshua Edwards explores the rise of Funband, Plymouth’s eccentric and unpredictable art-rock group. Blending humour, theatre and raw musical talent, Funband’s live shows are joyous chaos — a mash-up of confetti, masks, and perfectly crafted hooks. If you haven’t seen them yet, make sure you do.

Drake Circus will burst into colour and creativity on Saturday 18 October with City Layers – a one-day celebration of Plymouth’s artistic talent. Visitors can enjoy live art from Jon Lilly, printmaking workshops with Sue Lewry, children’s activities, and poetry displays celebrating the city’s people, places and identity.

Spending a morning with artist Megan Roberts at Grow Plymouth offered a moment of calm and creativity for Community reporter Victoria Lammie. Through her And Breathe workshops, part of the Sea for Yourself programme, Megan blends art, film, and the sea to explore stress, wellbeing, and our connection to Plymouth’s waters.

Afro-Sonic Mapping Chapter 4 at KARST Gallery invites audiences into Satch Hoyt’s hypnotic world of sound, colour, and cultural memory. Through music, painting, and performance, Hoyt reawakens instruments once silenced, creating a powerful act of sonic restitution. Open until 29 November, with a Curator’s Tour on 14 November.

Plymouth Music Ambassador Grace Lightman shares her top live music picks for October, including bhangra at The Roundabout, experimental electronica at The Depo, immersive storytelling at Market Hall, blues at B-Bar, and a Halloween album launch at Nook Houseplants.

…And Breathe is a free workshop series for over-55s led by filmmaker Megan Roberts. Through collage, sound, and filmmaking, participants will explore stress, the sea, and shared creativity. The project culminates in an immersive 360° film at Plymouth’s Market Hall dome, part of the Sea for Yourself programme.

Looking for an alternative to clubbing in Plymouth? From improv comedy and quiz nights to open mics, art openings, and monthly design meetups, the city is packed with fun, affordable, and creative ways to spend an evening. Perfect for students who want culture, laughs, and community without the nightclub hangover.

Plymouth is packed with free and budget-friendly things to do, perfect for students looking to explore the city without spending much. From museums and live music to outdoor trails and festivals, this guide highlights the best low-cost cultural experiences that prove being skint doesn’t mean being bored.

Plymouth Punx Picnic 2025 once again brought together a wild mix of punk, folk, and noise across venues including the Nowhere Inn and the Pit and Pendulum. From chaotic sets to family moments in the Sunday sunshine, it proved why this festival remains a much-loved cornerstone of Plymouth’s music scene.

Creativity, like a muscle, strengthens with consistent practice. Illustrator Pete shares his drawing “workout routine”: warm up with loose doodles, progress through three sets of sketching, refining, and final artwork, and always cool down with rest. Balance effort and recovery to avoid burnout, nurture ideas, and sustain creative health.

Devon Open Studios 2025 runs 6–21 September, with Plymouth hosting four standout venues. Flameworks leads as the city’s creative hub, joined by Café Momus in Stonehouse, 45 Southside Gallery on the Barbican, and Sarah Chapman’s Colebrook studio. Meet makers, explore studios, and discover Plymouth’s thriving artistic community.

Slimy Girls’ debut Slime E.P. delivers on the promise of their explosive live sets. From venomous standout Ur Mum to the brooding power of The Reckoning, the record is both diverse and cohesive. Joshua Edwards reviews a release that cements the Plymouth band as a major force in the local scene.

Plymouth Music Ambassador Grace Lightman shares her top gig picks for September, featuring everything from bossa nova and psychedelic cello to rooftop electronica and Moroccan trance fusion. Highlights include Koven at Level 33, folk at the Barbican Theatre, and Gnawa Blues All Stars at The Roundabout. Discover the full guide online.

Community reporter Jessica Warby takes us inside Hamilton, the global phenomenon currently captivating Plymouth. From its powerful storytelling and groundbreaking music to the electric atmosphere it creates, Jessica reflects on why this production is a must-see event and how it redefines what a musical can be.

After three decades of anarchic energy, Plymouth’s quintessential punk band, the Bus Station Loonies, are calling it a day in November 2025. From Guinness World Records to national radio play, they’ve shaped the city’s punk scene. Final shows include September’s Punx Picnic and a farewell weekend in November.

Three exceptional musicians are joining forces to do something powerful: create their own stage and invite the community in.

Plymouth Music Ambassador Grace Lightman shares her top picks for August, from global beats at Home Park to intimate acoustic sets at The Box. Highlights include Afriquoi, Natty, Beyond the Binary Festival, and more. Discover exciting live music across the city and support brilliant artists and important local causes.