What's On

Gemma Mackenzie is an artist whose practice investigates the shifting dynamics between control and its collapse, the reversible and the irreversible, and the transitional states that occupy the space between these conditions.

Exeter Contemporary Open returns for 2026. It forms a major highlight of the South West’s cultural calendar and a vital springboard for the careers of emerging contemporary artists. This year’s shortlist showcases the work of twelve contemporary visual artists who work across painting, sculpture, photography and drawing.

Come and join Paul for Dance of Unity Inspired by and loosely based on Biodanza (the therapeutic ‘dance of life’).

South West Women’s Art Group (SWWAG) presents works made from at least 70% re-used, recycled & reclaimed materials.

Award-winning director James Dawson’s new documentary is set in the rolling hills of Devon, tells the story of two neighbouring farmers who share the same name but take radically different approaches to land use.

A monthly evening of have-a-go magic, hosted by spoken word artist and pandemic Bard of Exeter Tim King.

Make time to work on your novel, memoir, short story, play or poetry in this warm and supportive space.

A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy wuzzy cuddle puddle! What’s more, every ticket benefits local cats in need!

An authentic coming of age drama from Netflix One Day director Molly Manners. In the early 2000s, two best friends with their own shared language set themselves the task of falling in love with their geography teacher.

From the makers of Coraline, Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.

The Italian Cultural Association Exeter host monthly cinema events featuring new release Italian titles, documentaries and films never seen in the UK before.

The Exeter Film Collective Writing Group is a peer led writers support group for those looking to further their work.

A chance to listen to published poets read from their work and perhaps read two or three of your own. Hosted by Chrissy Banks & Matt Bryden.

Want to vocalise your bare bones vision? Maybe you would like to hear people read your script out loud? New to this and have a curiosity about making something from scratch? Start here!

Get up close to a replica skeleton and draw the bare bones of the human body. This is a great way to develop your observational drawing skills as well as creating some frighteningly good portraits of our resident Skelly!

An exhilarating fusion of dance, acrobatics, and martial arts that pushes the boundaries of physicality and human connection.

Learn some techniques for sculpting in clay and create a character inspired by legendary creatures, gargoyles, folk tales and your own imagination.

Jeremy Hunt will argue that getting out of Britain’s low growth is a solvable problem in conversation with Ritula Shah, formerly of BBC Radio 4.

Immerse yourself in natural colour with Sophie Holt from PIGMENT Organic Dyes CIC. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable fashion, textiles, natural dyeing, or simply looking for a creative and relaxing afternoon using natural materials.Create your own organic, bundle-dyed tote bag as well as a set of 8 beautiful organic cotton swatches to take home.

Join Spork! this Halloween for another spectacular & spooky spoken-word event, featuring the annual “Dead Poets Slam,” and the gruesome twosome of silly poetry; Chris “Ghostly” White, and Edward “Dead Wood” Tripp.

A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a girl with her head in the clouds, on a quest for her true talent.