This Is South West
Live events calendar for Cornwall, Devon, Somerset & Dorset—festivals, fairs, gigs and family days out across South West England.
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A collaborative textile exhibition exploring work, care, equality, heritage and aspiration 28 September – 19 December 2026 Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, Truro – Education Space Artist and inclusive arts practitioner Elaine Foster-Gandey presents Aprons of Work: Voices of Value, a collaborative textile project created with young people from Torpoint Community College and Wave Academy […]
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A unique concert experience combining song, narrative and world-class musicianship, Stolen From God shines a light on a history that still echoes today. Acclaimed songwriter Reg Meuross presents Stolen From God, his powerful and deeply researched song cycle exploring England’s role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved people. Through original songs, masterful musicianship and live […] |
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It is with GREAT excitement that we can finally announce… Cultural Vibes is going BACK TO THE WAREHOUSE! The date for your diary is: Saturday the 3rd October 2026. This one will be a very special evening. Because, due to the expiration of the music licenses, it will be the final ever showing of the […]
£25
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The Rising Stars Series sees former pupils, now firmly on the road to stardom, return to Wells Cathedral School to perform where their talents were first nurtured. We are thrilled to welcome back Nurry Lee, A South Korean-British concert pianist, who is celebrated for her expressive artistry and international acclaim. Praised by Emanuel Ax as […]
£11.50
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Performing at St Michael & All Angels as part of the highly-anticipated ‘Music on the Mount’ classical music series, Martin Roscoe has a career spanning over five decades and is one of the UK’s most loved and respected pianists, with a repertoire encompassing over 100 concertos and more than 600 broadcasts including seven BBC Proms […]
Free – £21.25
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This event is part of the Out There Fringe Fest’26 performance programme, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. A one-woman play about when said woman did a play she doesn’t remember doing. Join her in this fictional retelling of the astonishing time she played Ariel in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, […]
£8 – £16
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In 2026, China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey through over four decades of innovative pop brilliance. Since their early 80’s breakthrough from Liverpool’s renown music scene, Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon have distinguished themselves with sound that is both instantly recognizable […]
£30
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An October Exhibition at Elaine Foster-Gandey Art Private View: Friday 9 October 2026, 5 – 7pm Exhibition: 10th October – 6th November 2026 Open daily, 10am – 4pm Elaine Foster-Gandey Art, 15 Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall Elaine Foster-Gandey Art is delighted to present Line, Texture & Touch, a curated October exhibition bringing together a collection […]
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Create your own masterpiece. Discover the richness of autumn flowers and foliage while learning how to create a naturally styled hand-tied bouquet. This workshop focuses on spiralling techniques, texture, colour combinations and presentation, resulting in a bouquet full of seasonal warmth and movement. Discover the Joy of Floral Creation – Perfect for Solo Relaxation or […]
£75
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Healing King Herod Co-created by Eloïse Poulton. It’s 2026 and King Herod is leading a self-development pyramid scheme. Join award winning clown, Riss Obolensky, for an hour of frivolity, shock and redemption. In a post-truth world punctuated by conspiracy, division and collapse, it’s time to forgive… yourself. It’s 2026 and King Herod is leading a […]
£8 – £16
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“KIDS GO FREE THIS OCTOBER AT BODMIN JAIL ON SELF GUIDED ENTRY Treat the family to a Halloween adventure in Cornwall with Kids Go Free on Self-Guided Entry at Bodmin Jail this October! Explore our historic Victorian prison, uncover fascinating stories and enjoy a family day out packed with Halloween fun, whatever the weather! For […] |
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*EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT* “For years, St. Katherine’s within The Royal Citadel has been our sanctuary – a place where our choir found its voice and felt the strength of community. Now… it’s our turn to give back! Join us for one night only for an unforgettable evening of music as we raise our voices to support […]
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This event is part of the Out There Fringe Fest’26 performance programme, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Get the bubbly out of the fridge, because for ONE NIGHT ONLY we’re taking the East all the way West, and travelling to Exeter to immortalise the campest, loudest and silliest […]
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Tickets: £10.50 ticket or £31 bundle includes ticket, CD and T-shirt Under 18’s welcome, Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult – ID is advisable. Rosary Drive, a young, up and coming indie sensation are headlining the Bridgwater Arts Centre on the 16th October! This is their last headline show of the year and […]
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EXTRAVAGANZA IS BACK! Out There presents EXTRAVAGANZA Club Night This event is part of the Out There Fringe Fest’26 performance programme, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. After an unforgettable first outing in 2024 with Bimini, Out There’s unapologetic EXTRAVAGANZA returns for its second outing – bolder and ready […]
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OH! Productions are excited to be bringing their brand-new show to Weston Super Mare this autumn with On Your Bike Baffo!, a joyful new family show for ages 3–8. Packed with comic mishaps, playful surprises and plenty of audience involvement, the show follows one clown who tries to reach the finish line, but can’t help […]
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Louis and the Iguanas bring their lively blend of ska, funk, soul and reggae to Bridgwater Arts Centre for an evening of infectious rhythms and live music. Formed in 1999, the band has developed a loyal following through performances driven by a punchy rhythm section and rich vocal harmonies. Expect an upbeat set that moves […]
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Enjoy an autumn day out at Pecorama this October, with six special opening days during the half-term period. Pecorama will be open on 20th, 21st and 22nd October, and again on 27th, 28th and 29th October 2026, from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can enjoy a ride on the Beer Heights Light Railway, explore the beautifully […] |
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Now hear this, y’all… Rumour has it the Wilbury brothers wuz plyin’ their trade one night in Tootsie’s Bar, Nashville, when they spotted George Harrison from The Beatles and his pal, Jeff Lynne outta the ELO in the crowd. Seems George & Jeff wuz lovin’ the show cuz they called up some friends to come […]
£20
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Experience an unforgettable night of uplifting folk and world music with the acclaimed international collective Praying for the Rain. Known for their dynamic and compelling live performances, their music blends contemporary folk & roots, with singer-songwriter sensibilities and combines emotive lead vocals with beautifully crafted harmonies, melodies and rhythms, which makes their sound so unmistakable. […]
£16 – £18
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Semi-staged performance of C. Saint-Saens’ Opera ‘Samson et Dalila'(in French, with a piano accompaniment) by Exeter Opera Group. Samson et Dalila is a three-act opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, based on the biblical story from the Book of Judges. The Israelites are oppressed by the Philistines, and their leader Samson inspires them to resist their enemies. […]
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Get ready to Sing, Dance, Rhyme, Repeat with Once Upon a Rhyme, the brand-new children’s show bringing nursery rhyme characters to life like never before! Join some of your favourite nursery rhyme characters on a fun-filled adventure – whether you’re bopping with Egg Sheeran, singing with Farmer MacDoodle, rocking out with Goldirocks, or clapping along […]
£14 – £17.50
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Enjoy an autumn day out at Pecorama this October, with six special opening days during the half-term period. Pecorama will be open on 20th, 21st and 22nd October, and again on 27th, 28th and 29th October 2026, from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can enjoy a ride on the Beer Heights Light Railway, explore the beautifully […]
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The 1997 World Champion Ken Doherty takes on his arch-rival Shaun “The Magician” Murphy for a night of fun and laughter, plus there’s a few frames of exhibition snooker – […]
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He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during […]
£30
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From the guitar-driven anthems of The Bends and OK Computer — widely considered among the greatest rock albums in history — to the more experimental soundscapes of Kid A and In Rainbows, Radiohead has been a defining force in the UK music scene for over 30 years. Their ability to merge idiosyncratic influences, push sonic […]
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