Applications to be the next Plymouth Young City Laureate are now open.

Strong professional relationships are the foundation of any successful creative career. In this article, Creative Columnist Pete Clayton explores how collaboration and community can open doors to new opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and strengthen creative practices. From working with peers to engaging with local networks, Pete shares valuable insights on building a supportive and thriving creative ecosystem.

March in Plymouth is packed with unmissable live music events, from poetry-infused celebrations of unheard voices to high-energy indie rock festivals. Experience the city's vibrant grassroots scene and legendary performances.

Discover a vibrant selection of dance schools in Plymouth offering a wide range of classes for all ages and abilities. From inclusive dance programs promoting wellness and confidence to specialised classes in ballet, acrobatics, and pole dance, these schools create welcoming, supportive environments where everyone can learn, express themselves, and have fun.

Plymouth is a city full of creativity and energy, and dance is a perfect way to bring people together, celebrate movement, and embrace well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or someone who’s never stepped onto a dance floor before, Let’s Dance Plymouth is your chance to get involved, try something new, and experience the joy of dance.

International champion and Strictly Come Dancing star NIKITA KUZMIN is thrilled to announce the full cast joining him on his first ever UK & Ireland solo tour MIDNIGHT DANCER. The tour will open on 8 March 2025, playing at Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 01 May 2025.

A beautifully curated exhibition of photography works taken by amateur snappers in Plymouth was held in the city at the end of January in celebration of a successful crowdfunding campaign by local social enterprise Fotonow.

Join us as we celebrate Devonport’s incredible naval history as part of the Dazzle Festival! In this special reel, senior volunteer Peter Dunlop takes us behind the scenes at the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre, sharing why this historic site is a must-visit.

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has unveiled an exciting opportunity for members of the regional Armed Forces community to be part of a new choir project in partnership with, and funded by, Welsh National Opera (WNO).

Looking for fun and creative activities to keep the kids entertained this half term? Plymouth has a fantastic range of events, from hands-on workshops to immersive theatre experiences. Here’s your guide to the best cultural activities happening across the city.

What’s On Culture Columnist Pete Clayton discuses AI and the creative sector. Could illustrative copyright and the professionals that make up the UK creative industry be at threat? Will the government ensure they are protected? Or should we look to a creative AI future with cautious optimism. 

Year 5 and 6 pupils at Mount Wise Primary School in the heart of the Devonport community have painted an outstanding array of portraits over two workshop sessions. Their captivating works will be on show at the Dazzle! Devonport Festival of Light, Creativity and Heritage from 27 February – 2 March 2025.

Plymouth’s music scene is bursting with incredible talent, and we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a beat.

Real Ideas is bringing an area of Devonport to life between the 27th of February to 2nd of March 2025 with the Dazzle event; a festival of light. It’s the culmination of a series of projects marking the bicentennial of the area’s renaming.

Plymouth’s independent music venues are the heart of the city’s cultural and creative community. They provide a platform for emerging artists, foster a sense of belonging, and contribute to a thriving local economy.

A new display now on show at The Box is exploring Plymouth’s little-known links to the migration of people from the Caribbean throughout the mid-1900s.

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is the story of legendary artist Tina Turner, the twelve-time Grammy Award winning Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits.

Pride & Prejudice (*sort of) opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth next week, running from 27 January - 01 February. 2025 marks what would have been Jane Austen's 150th birthday.

Directed by Loveday Ingram, Little Women opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 17 – 21 June 2025. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott’s experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time.

Our Creative Columnist Pete Clayton starts 2025 as a purely independent creative - without an illustration agent for the first time in 4 years. He discusses why and how sometimes in the creative world, you just need to ‘feel the fear and do it anyway!’