Our 2025 Festive Gift Guide

Published November 27, 2025

It’s that time of year again…

Our curated festive gift guide is back to help you win those brownie points around the tree on Christmas morning! From gigs to galleries, cinema to performance and comedy to courses, there’s an incredible experience waiting to be gifted to your loved ones this festive season.

What’s more, gifting your loved ones an experience from us helps to continue doing what we love; providing the very best creative experiences for our community, all year round.

Not sure what to buy? A Gift Voucher can be redeemed for anything in our programme, and makes the perfect present for that tricky-to-buy person.

Take a look at our gift guide below and give an experience they’ll remember this Christmas.

A gift for the gig-goers

From ska to indie folk, we've got a music gig lined up for every music fan. Head to our full music programme, or see some 2026 highlights below.

Au Pairs
Fri 30 Jan | 7pm

The first concert in over 40 years for legendary Post Punk group Au Pairs.

Mother Vulture
Sat 31 Jan | 7pm

Celebrating the release of their new album ‘Cartoon Violence’ with a headline show at Exeter Phoenix.

Omar Perry
Wed 18 Feb | 7.30pm

Omar Perry, son of Lee “Scratch” Perry, is joined by Easy Riddim Maker to pay tribute to one the greatest reggae legends ever.

ONE FOR THE ART LOVERS

We've got a series of limited-edition artist’s prints has been produced with Phoenix Gallery exhibiting artists to offer an affordable opportunity to buy contemporary artworks. The small profit from each sale is split between the artist and supporting Exeter Phoenix. 

Take a look at the prints we have on sale here.

a TRIP TO the theatre

Take a look at our full performance programme here.

I'm Muslamic Don't Panik

Tue 03 Mar | 7.30pm

A hilarious and heart-felt story of one man’s journey to Iran to discover his cultural heritage. Featuring a captivating mixture of live music, spoken word, break-dancing and comedy.

A composite image. Background a yellow map of Mexico. In the foreground a group of five characters, overlapping and of different sizes like on a film poster. At the top a Hispanic woman in her 40s with dark eyes wears a close fitting black hat and looks seriously directly at the viewer. She is holding a vintage black and silver camera and there is a flash flare light on the camera. Slightly below her on the right, a white woman in her 40s wears an orange head scarf tied in a bow on top of her head, she is looking nervously over the top of white plastic framed sunglasses that she is holding with her fingertips. She wears an embroidered orange tunic over a leopard print cat suit. To the left of her a white man in his 30s wears an orange fedora hat, a large fake bushy black handle moustache and a navy shirt with red lobster print. He is holding a magnifying glass up to one eye and looks startled directly at the viewer. Below him slightly smaller a white woman in her 40s with long straight blonde hair a white fluffy bucket hat and a white hoody frowns slightly and points directly at the viewer. At the very bottom a white man in his 30s with a neat ginger beard wears a leather hat with a large brim that casts a shadow over his eyes. He was a black shirt and a black leather jacket he is looking to the right while reaching one hand out to the left. To the left of the woman with the camera, a black and white photograph of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in a gold frame. The photograph is decorated with pink orange and blue flowers in Frida Kahlo’s hair. Stuck on the gold frame is a white label with the word fake in red letters. To the right the one with the camera the Mexican flag below is out. Bottom right and circling the place name Mexico City is a brown handled brass magnifying glass. Bottom left a fan of Mexican banknotes in thousand, 500 and 200 denominations.

The Mexico Mission

Tue 14 Apr | 1.30pm

Featuring a broad streak of quirky comedy, playful film noir references and inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo, The Mexico Mission! is a highly interactive playable show for families.

for the film buffs

With a programme packed full of eye-opening documentaries, special screening events, groundbreaking new releases and unique film festivals, there's a film waiting to be watched in our independent cinema, Studio 74.

CINEMA TICKETS
See our programme here and gift your loved one a pair of Cinema tickets for an upcoming film.

STUDIO 74 MEMBERSHIP
Alternatively, our Studio 74 Membership gives film lovers the opportunity to join our club, access discounts on every film we screen and receive exclusive offers at our café bar and with our partners.

For the Comedy Lovers

Take a look at our full comedy programme here.

Mike Rice

Tue 27 Jan | 7.30pm

In this show Mike talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adventures.

Tom Rosenthal

Sun 01 Feb | 8pm

Star of Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, Manhood.

Chloe Petts

Thu 19 Feb | 7.30pm

Following three sell-out shows, Chloe Petts (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-new tour, and she’s delving where she’s never delved before: this is a show about sex.

For Families and young people

The Man Who Was Magic, man in a victorian village holding an umbrella with cards flying around in the rain/ wind.

James Phelan - The Man Who Was Magic

Tue 06 + Thu 08 Jan | 8pm

Dare to believe in magic as the UK’s #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2026.

A group of people collectively play with lego figures.

Brickfilm: Lego Animation Workshop

Mon 16 + Tue 17 Feb

In this two day hands-on workshop you will use stop motion animation techniques to design, plan and shoot a short film using your favourite Lego from home.

Willow Weaving Family Workshop: Notice Board

Sat 21 Feb | 10.30am - 1pm

Work with willow to weave your notice board for all those important things you want to remember and share.

For the Creatives

Take a look at our full courses & workshops programme here.

Introduction to Radio & Podcast Production

Thu 29 Jan | 10am - 5pm

Take your first steps in podcasting and radio production and learn how to plan and produce your own short audio feature for podcast or broadcast.

Willow Weaving: Bird Feeder

Sat 17 Jan | 10.30am - 1pm

Learn some basic willow weaving techniques and gear up for the spring and be ready to give your feathered friends a treat.

Content Creation for Business

Wed 25 Feb + Thu 26 Feb

This course is your gateway to mastering the art of video production tailored specifically for business needs and marketing on social media.

Introduction to Abstract Painting (5 Week Course)

Mon 23 Feb - Mon 23 Mar

Artist Liese Webley will guide you through a series of exercises designed to give you the confidence to develop your own abstract painting style.

Digital Photography for Beginners

Mon 23 Feb + Mon 02 Mar

This photography course will build your confidence in photography skills, taking you from beginner to brilliant over two days.

A roller and a gelli plate with blue and green prints

Gelli Plate Printing and Collage (5 Week Course)

Thu 26 Feb - Thu 26 Mar

This course has a focus on creating prints to use as collage material as well as combining collage and printing techniques.

For our Supporters

Know someone who loves visiting Exeter Phoenix?

Gift them a Friend of Exeter Phoenix Membership for an exclusive peak behind the curtain with personal newsletters as well as a welcome pack featuring a limited edition pin badge and an exclusive set of postcards designed by members of our community.

Treat a dedicated Exeter Phoenix fan to one of our Limited Edition T Shirts - available to purchase online here.

The T Shirt design was created by Louise Ord and is based on a drawing by Sarah Smalldon (commissioned by LOW PROFILE).

Adopt a Seat in our Auditorium in someones name - they'll get a plaque on seat that reads whatever you like, perfect for frequent event goers to show off to their friends! When you adopt a seat, they'll receive:

A plaque on the back of our seat, with up to 60 characters to say whatever you want. This will stay in place for five years.
A certificate and photo of your adopted seat and plaque
A bespoke I Chaired Up Exeter Phoenix enamel badge
Your name right here on our website and a thank you on social media
A special I Chaired Up Exeter Phoenix profile pic for your Facebook profile