If you\u2019re organising an event, you can submit your event<\/a> and share it with thousands of locals and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay up to date with what\u2019s happening in the city by browsing our live events calendar. It features a regularly updated selection of events in Exeter and nearby areas of Devon, making it easy to find something happening today, this weekend, or later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can explore events by date, discover new activities, and click through for more details on each listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exeter hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, celebrating music, food, culture, and community. Popular events include arts festivals, craft fairs, and local food markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From intimate live gigs to larger concerts, Exeter has a vibrant music scene. Explore local pubs, concert halls, and seasonal music events for your perfect night out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city\u2019s theatres and galleries host regular shows, performances, and exhibitions. Drama, comedy, visual arts \u2013 Exeter has something for every taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for something to do with the kids? Exeter offers family-focused events like workshops, seasonal festivals, and outdoor activities suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some events happen only once a year, like Christmas markets, summer festivals, and city-wide cultural celebrations. Keep an eye on these dates to make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter the season, Exeter has something going on for everyone. Use this guide to plan your visit, stay up to date with local happenings, and explore all that this vibrant city has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our Things to Do in Exeter<\/a> guide and Accommodation<\/a> page if you\u2019re visiting from out of town. Looking for quick inspiration? Our 25 Best Things to Do in Exeter<\/a> post highlights top local picks this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Originally published in 2016. Updated in 2026 to reflect current events, listings, and guides for visitors and locals<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow ExeterViews!<\/strong><\/strong> Bluesky<\/a> \u2013 X-Twitter<\/a> \u2013 Instagram<\/a> \u2013 Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Discover some of the best events in Exeter for visitors and locals, from festivals and theatre to family activities and live music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,67],"tags":[8,7],"class_list":["post-30","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-things-to-do-in-exeter","tag-events-calendar","tag-whats-on"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":671,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30\/revisions\/671"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Exeter](\"https:\/\/www.exeterviews.co.uk\/exeter-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/exeter-christmas-market-cathedral-green.webp\")
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