Shelley from Pogo Events shares her journey from band life to becoming one of Plymouth’s most exciting live music promoters. With Sounds of the World taking over Home Park this weekend, discover how she’s building an inclusive space for global sounds and local audiences—one unforgettable gig at a time.

Plymouth offers a wide range of free, inclusive cultural events this summer, from festivals and exhibitions to sensory-friendly activities and LGBTQ+ celebrations. Designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities, the city’s summer programme champions diversity, creativity, and community across August and September 2025.

Experience the vibrant energy of global music right here in Plymouth. Sounds of the World brings together Afro-fusion, reggae, and Ghanaian gospel in a joyful open-air celebration at Home Park. Hosted by Pogo Events, this unique night promises rhythm, connection, and summer vibes for everyone.

This blog highlights creative and wellness-focused activities for adults in Plymouth during August and September 2025. From immersive art workshops and sound baths to open-water swims, craft markets, and digital skills courses, it offers a curated guide to relaxing, recharging, and exploring the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

Looking for creative ways to keep the kids entertained this summer in Plymouth? From theatre and dance camps to free museum workshops, science clubs, and outdoor adventures, this guide covers the best activities for children from 25 July to 4 September 2025. Fun, affordable, and inspiring for all ages!

This August, Theatre Royal Plymouth transforms its backstage Scene Dock into a vibrant outdoor festival space. With live music, theatre, workshops, and family-friendly fun, the four-week programme includes free and low-cost events. From puppet shows to silent discos, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in.

The award-winning musical Hamilton comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30 July to 6 September. Fusing hip-hop, history, and heart, it tells the powerful story of Alexander Hamilton with a diverse cast and unforgettable score. Don’t miss this groundbreaking, emotional, and unmissable theatrical experience. Tickets are still available.

New Adventures is delighted to bring Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell to Theatre Royal Plymouth this week, running from 22 – 26 July.

In Plymouth, we’re doing more than telling jokes. We’re building something sacred. Something that matters. We’re proving that community, creativity, and connection can keep us going—one gig at a time.

Head to Plymouth’s Piazza this week for a free summer experience in the heart of the city. Watch Wimbledon live on the big screen, try out Padel (one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports), and soak up the city buzz.

Looking for live music in Plymouth this July? Grace Lightman shares her top gig picks—from breakthrough acts to big names—happening across the city’s best independent venues.

An unexpected gig in a houseplant café – Grace Lightman reflects on a magical night of music at The Nook.

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has this week launched a Crowdfunding campaign to support its regional Artist Development programme while offering supporters the chance to win an exclusive meet and greet with dance legends Dame Darcey Bussell and Sir Matthew Bourne.

New dates have been added to the nationwide tour of Derren Brown’s brand-new stage show, Only Human, including a run at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 26 – 30 May 2026.

Community Reporter, Jessica Warby, interviewed Alistair and Fleur Mackie about their exhibition, Projected Outcomes, at KARST Gallery. They gave insight into the themes, processes, and inspiration behind the artwork that is currently on display.

Joshua Edwards heads to The House — a venue fast becoming one of the city’s most compelling spaces for live music. With a sharp eye for performance and a deep love of the art form, Joshua captures a night that celebrates the city’s emerging talent, introduces two dynamic debut acts, and makes a strong case for The House as the spiritual successor to The Hub.

In this month’s column, Pete Clayton opens up about the frustrating cycle of creative block—something all makers face at one point or another. From battling self-doubt to rediscovering the power of momentum, Pete shares a personal and practical take on getting started when inspiration just won’t show up. Whether it’s tidying your desk, changing your surroundings, or simply putting pencil to paper, this is your reminder that flow follows action. Creative block? Myth busted.

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has long captured hearts with its timeless tale of sisterhood, love, and resilience. Now brought to life on stage at Theatre Royal Plymouth, this beautiful adaptation directed by Loveday Ingram is both nostalgic and refreshingly sincere.

June is shaping up to be an incredible month for live music in Plymouth, and we've got all the details you need to make sure you don’t miss out!

Leadworks in Stonehouse played host to We Are Here 2025, a one-day music festival that showcased bands predominantly made up of women and underrepresented genders. So, who better to document the event in words than me; a straight, white, middle-class man approaching middle age?