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Friday 16 May 2025 8pm - India Electric Co. - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Showcasing their latest album bringing fresh, stripped back arrangements to songs they’ve travelled the world with, these concerts will take the band back to where it all began, sometimes folk, sometimes not. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Friday 16 May 2025 - Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins - Workshop, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana with Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins, both excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, possibly better known as two thirds of harmony trio The Lost Trades. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Friday 16 May 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Bear's Den Dance Band - Royal 7 Stars Hotel, Totnes TQ9 5DD
The band bring their signature mix of lively traditional music and dance from across Europe to the upstairs ballroom. Drinks and refreshments available downstairs. Gris Sanderson - fiddle; James Dumbelton - mandolin, bodhrán, bagpipes; Louis Bingham - cittern, tenor banjo, caller; Mike Cosgrave - accordion, guitar. Any enquiries to music.bingham@gmail.com. Family tickets available. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/654930.

16-18 May 2025 - Dart Music Festival - Dartmouth
Mostly free, largely outdoor, many types of music www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk.

17/18 May 2025 - Plymouth Pirates Weekend
Use your favourite search engine for details.

Saturday 17 May 2025 7.30pm - Martin Simpson - Great Hall, Dartington Trust, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
A master of his art, and one of the finest folk guitarists in the world. One of England’s most revered folk performers, and widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. Details www.dartington.org/event/martin-simpson-live-in-concert.

Saturday 17 May 2025 - Clarke Andrews Tempest - Studio 74, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Film. Watched over by the spirit Ariel (Jim Causley), Clarke’s memories, dreams, hopes and fears are revealed as Shakespeare’s last play unfolds. Features original songs written and performed by Jim Causley and additional score from The Dalwood Rocket and was shot entirely in Devon. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/clarke-andrews-tempest.

Saturday 17 May 2025 6.30-9pm - Five Finger Eddie - Bell Inn, Bovey Tracey
5-piece band. Free admission.

Saturday 17 May 2025 7.30pm - Live Music Night - The Old Inn, Widecombe in the Moor
Featuring: Seamo Teare & Stuart James ...and friends. An evening of traditional and contemporary material blending folk, blues and jazz. Free entry Great food & drink. All welcome.

Sunday 18 May 2025 3pm - French Dance with Truffetete - Belstone Village Hall, nr Okehampton EX20 1RB
Cash on door. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Sunday 18 May 2025 8pm - Huw Williams - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
From the well-loved duo Huw and Tony Williams, Huw's songs were covered by many artists , including Fairport Convention whose version of Summer Before the War and Simon Nicol’s version of Rosemary’s Sister brought him to a much wider audience. Huw will be joined for this show by talented bass player Ben Tunnicliffe. Expect foot tapping melodies, deeply moving songs and hilarious humour. Support: Exceptional guitarist and interpreter of song, Si Barron. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

Sunday 18 May 2025 7.45pm - Harbottle & Jonas - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling signature sound, blending concertina, harmonium, cittern, stomp box, acoustic guitar and banjo with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies.For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Tuesday 20 May 2025 7.30pm - Ernest Aines - Plymouth Methodist Central Hall, Eastlake St, Plymouth, PL1 1BA
Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter. Full details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - Jon Wilks - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN  
Multi-talented much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy / Martin Simpson vein. Forthcoming album features original songs. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary. £8 door, U18 free subject so space. Reservations: Adam Montague 07901 812862. BYO refreshments. Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk. Info Gerard 01392 881105.

Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Ed Blunt. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Sterts Barn Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AZ (map)
With Benji Kirkpatrick and Alex Hart. Details www.sterts.co.uk.
Also at Plough Arts. Gt Torrington on Thurs 22 May.

Sold out Friday 23 May 2025 7.30pm - Martha Tilston - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Sold out Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman
Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/, https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival.

Saturday 24 May 2025 8pm - Millbrook Folk Club: Jim Causley - Village Hall, The Parade, Millbrook PL10 1AX
An evening with Jim Causley. www.facebook.com/MillbrookFolkClub. Tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/millbrook-folk-club.

Saturday 24 May 2025 - The Moulton Brothers - Castle Hotel, Bradninch, nr Cullompton
The Moulton Brothers, Mac and Neil on Fiddle, Bruce on Bodhran, will be playing Irish and Scottish music and song, hopefully joined by special guest musician on his 12 string guitar, John Fitzsimons, from Irish band The O'Marleys.

Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - The Black Feathers - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Americana to some, Folk to others, The Black Feathers have those qualities in expansive quantity. Sian Chandler’s soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes’ piquant vocals and his sparkling and occasionally spicy guitar motifs. This is a duo who love what they play and play what they love with panache, humour, delight and rather a lot of commentary on the downside of being a human. Details www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.

Tuesday 27 May 2025 7.30pm - Milkweed - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Stretching the boundaries of folk music tradition, experimental electronics, lo-fi weirdness and psychedelia. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Tuesday 27 May 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Rue. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Thursday 29 May 2025 9pm - Live at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Bicycle Repair Man. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Friday 30 May 2025 6.30pm - Barn Dance/Ceilidh - Kingsbridge Rugby Club, High House, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JL (map)
Adv tickets only, via Shop on website www.pricklesinapickle.co.uk, £20 to include homemade pasty. Professional caller Jeremy Child, providing recorded music. Licensed bar.

Saturday 31 May 2025 7.30pm - Mariners Away - Bow Village Hall, nr Crediton EX17 6HU (map)
Renowned singers of sea shanties and other maritime melodies. Presented by ELF Crediton Fundraising Group. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary. Pasty supper included.

Saturday 31 May 2025 4pm - Jim Causley: Dissenting Voices Tour (3/6) - Boasley Methodist Church, Boasley Cross, Okehampton EX20 4JA
Details www.jimcausley.co.uk.

Saturday 31 May 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Skermish - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Saturday 31 May 2025 7.30pm - Ellie Gowers - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
“Ellie Gowers is, quite literally, an all-singing, all-dancing folk polymath” Jon Wilks, TradFolk. Ellie has composed music for BBC Radio 3’s production of ‘Middlemarch’ and toured as support act for a number of artists including Blair Dunlop and Elephant Sessions.” Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Saturday 31 May 2025 7.30pm - Marco Cannavò & Steve Tyler: Medieval Music - St Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter EX4 3BL
Love, devotion and harmonious melodies. Marco Cannavò and Steve Tyler will be performing a repertoire of Medieval music from the 12th to the 14th Century, from the love songs of the troubadours to the sacred compositions in honour of the Virgin Mary. The repertoire will feature a range of historical musical instruments, including Hurdy Gurdy, Citole, Organistrum, Symphonie, Portative Organ, Bladder Pipe, Bagpipe, Gothic Harp and Percussion. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

TO UPDATE Sunday 1 June 2025 7.45pm - Richard Grainger & Chris Parkinson - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 1 June 2025 - Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic swagger. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Tuesday 3 June 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring James Dixon. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Wednesday 4 June 2025 7.30pm - Iona Lane - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
New album from the highlands-based songwriter weaves ecology, conservation, islands and folklore into poetic songs and contemplative melodies. “A real talent!” - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show. "Iona feels like a kindred spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references." - Karine Polwart. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Friday 6 June 2025 6.30-9pm – Barn Dance - Great Barn, Buckland Abbey, nr Yelverton PL20 6EY
Music and calling by Fox Amongst the Chickens. Adults £10, children £3. Bar and snacks available. All welcome. Presented by St Andrew's C of E Primary School. Tickets available from www.pta-events.co.uk/standrewsschoolbucklandmonachorum.

6-8 June 2025 - Bradninch Music Festival
Multi-genre, free weekend of music. Details www.bradninchmusicfestival.co.uk.

6-8 June 2025 - Craft Festival - Bovey Tracey
See Bovey Tracey event details www.craftfestival.co.uk.

Saturday 7 June 2025 7.30pm - Cosgrave & Banks - Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, Church Walk, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes TQ9 6SD
A rare chance to hear the delightful combined musicianship of south Devon duo Steve Banks and Mike Cosgrave, with an intriguing smorgasbord of beautiful tunes and songs, traditional and contemporary, from various corners of the British Isles and Europe. Part of the Stoke Gabriel concert series. “This is a truly captivating CD that touches the very depth of being as only music can.” - The Living Tradition. Tickets £10 on door. Doors 7pm. www.cosgraveandbanks.com.

Saturday 7 June 2025 7.30pm - John Kirkpatrick - Holcombe Burnell Church, Longdown, Exeter EX6 7RZ (map)
Tickets £12.50 / information from Mike 01392 811593.

Saturday 7 June 2025 7.30pm - A show selebrating Joni Mitchell - Village Hall, Shaldon Road, Combeinteignhead TQ12 4RG
UK Singer/songwriter Joanna Eden along with Andres Lafone & Chris Ingham present a breathtaking show in celebration of Joanna's hero Joni Mitchell, lovingly recreating Joni's masterpieces. Details www.cvhall.co.uk.

Sunday 8 June 2025 2pm - Mark Waistell - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Singer/songwriter from East Devon with a thoughtful way with words and some crisp guitar playing. Currently in the process of recording his 3rd CD. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 - Josienne Clarke sings Sandy Denny - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Acclaimed singer songwriter Josienne Clarke touring with a full band and a new show dedicated to the immortal songs and genius of Sandy Denny. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Thursday 12 June 2025 - Tobias Jacob Trio - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Join Jacob & Drinkwater on their Bright Road UK tour. Following on from his solo albums and ten years touring and recording with his duo, Tobias ben Jacob returns to preview some brand new songs from a forthcoming solo album as well as songs from his back catalogue. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Thursday 12 June 2025 8pm - The Rigmarollers - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
The Rigmarollers are filling bars, halls and dance floors with their joyous, original and vintage music. They jump effortlessly from barrelhouse blues, to ragtime, jazz, swing, gospel and infectious zydeco grooves. Hitch a ride with them through uplifting roots music, all driven along by syncopated sousaphone, blistering blues harp, sizzling string picking, and whiplash washboard rhythms. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

Friday 13 June 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh for Ukraine with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band - Hunts Cider, Broadleigh Farm, Coombe House Lane, Stoke Gabriel, TQ9 6PU
Raising funds for Ukrainian Action. More info and tickets from www.wegottickets.com/event/655913. Go to www.bluejewel.info for more info on the ceilidhs.

Friday 13 June 2025 8pm - Jacob & Drinkwater  - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
UK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Tobias Ben Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Lukas Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Friday 13 June 2025 7.30pm - Blue Rose Code (Duo) - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The last year saw sparkling reviews in the national press for award winning folk album of the year with 5-stars in the Scotsman, their song 'Sadie' nominated for Song Of The Year at the Americana awards, a headline Sunday night closing slot at the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival, 2024 was a great year. Adding to that, Ross Wilson is now an in demand co-writer, with one of his songs written with legend Steve Knightley appearing on Knightley's brand new record. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Saturday 14 June 2025 noon - Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll - St John's Church, Melrose Terrace, Lustleigh TQ13 9TA
Popular fiddle and voice duo. The musical partnership of Nick & Becki is rooted in SW England but draws on inspiration from across the globe to blend traditional dance tunes, folk songs and the duo’s own compositions with driving fiddle riffs, soulful melodies and exquisite harmony. Free entry, no advance booking, but donations afterwards please to the Church Fabric Fund and the Lustleigh Entertainment and Arts Project.

Saturday 14 June 2025 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music - St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
With Eelgrinders. www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.

Sunday 15 June 2025 7.30pm - Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Close harmony folk trio that brings together the exciting talents and exquisite voices of award-winning songwriters Odette Michell, Karen Pfeiffer and Daria Kulesh. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Sunday 15 June 2025 7.45pm - Tom Lewis - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Thursday 19 June 2025 8pm - Charlotte Carrivick Band - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Multi instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

Thursday 19 June 2025 - Hayden Thorpe - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Music and Nature writing meet. Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He visits Devon to perform from his beautifully singular third album Ness, in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

Thursday 19 June 2025 7.30pm - Dan Whitehouse & Max ZT - Great Hall, Dartington Trust, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Ten Steps - Brooklyn’s Grammy nominated hammered dulcimer player Max ZT (House of Waters), and Black Country/Tokyo’s dark, sophisticated gem – singer/songwriter/poet Dan Whitehouse – bring interwoven spoken word with music and song. “Gorgeous… intriguing” The Guardian. Details https://ticket.dartington.org/EventAvailability?EventId=796398.

Fri-Sun 20-22 June 2025 - Teignmouth Folk Festival
The festival starts on Friday evening with the first of three paid concerts and offers free dance and music in the town centre and along the seafront on Saturday and Sunday (including the City of Plymouth Pipe Band, The DillyBoys, Teignmouth Youth Choir, Rypen, The Out of Tunas, Devon Youth Folk Ensemble + various workshops and sessions. Full details on the brand-new website www.teignmouthfolkfestival.co.uk.
Concerts at St James Church, Daimonds Lane, Teignmouth TQ14 9HX (advance ticket prices +50p booking fee, see website):
Friday 20 June 8pm - The Rosie Hood Band - £16 adv; £18 door.
Saturday 21 June 8pm - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - £18 adv; £20 door.
Sunday 22 June 3pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - £13 adv; £15 door.
Nancy and James are also running a song workshop on Sunday. Nancy will teach music collected in North Devon, as she's one of the co-investigators on a major national research project called Music Heritage Place, unlocking manuscripts held in county records across England. Information on the website.

Tim Edey - South-West mini-tour
Multi award-winning Tim Edey has been recognised as: BBC Musician of the year BBC ALBA/Scotland, Best Traditional musician 2020, and BBC Radio 2 Musician of the year 2012 (BBC R2 Folk Awards). After seventeen years of touring the world recording with major names in Celtic and contemporary roots, Tim is now a name on the global stage in his own right. He is one of the world's finest melodeon and guitar players in the folk and contemporary scene today! See all dates: https://timedey.com/gigs. Special guest at below: Maggie Duffy.
Friday 20 June 7.30pm - Caroline's Kitchen, Churston Farm Shop, Dartmouth Road, nr Brixham TQ5 0LL
Tickets £15: Maggie Duffy 07770 806083, email scotcraft@msn.com
Sunday 22 June 7.30pm - St Nicholas Methodist Church, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HE
Tickets £15: Maggie Duffy 07770 806083, email scotcraft@msn.com
Monday 23 June 7.30pm - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Bookings www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Friday 20 June 2025 - Eddi Reader - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St, Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
Witrh John Douglas. An unmissable evening with one of the UK’s most cherished and celebrated voices. Support: Issy & David Emeney. Details www.milvertonmusic.co.uk/page5.html.

Saturday 21 June 2025 7.30pm - Johnny Coppin & Phil Beer - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres EX5 5BW
A rare reunion gig with these two renowned musicians. Do not miss! Adv tickets £22 (door, if available £25) from Nicola 01392 851985 or Pete exeterfolkclub@outlook.com or 01392 210983. Licensed cash bar & raffle. Organised by NSC Parish Hall and Exeter Folk Club.

Monday 23 June 2025 7.30pm - Tim Edey - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Multi award-winning Tim Edey has been recognised as: BBC Musician of the year BBC ALBA/Scotland, Best Traditional musician 2020, and BBC Radio 2 Musician of the year 2012 (BBC R2 Folk Awards). After seventeen years of touring the world recording with major names in Celtic and contemporary roots, Tim is now a name on the global stage in his own right. He is one of the world's finest melodeon and guitar players in the folk & contemporary scene today! Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts. Special guest: Maggie Duffy.

Tuesday 24 June 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Paul Armer. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Friday 27 June 2025 7.30pm - Jim Causley - Gidleigh Village Hall, Dartmoor TQ13 8HR
Village Hall Fundraiser and Pre-Launch Concert of Jim's new album of self-penned songs. Also celebrating 20 years since the release of Jim's debut album 'Fruits of the Earth' in 2005. Cash bar and refreshments available. Tickets £12 from www.jimcausley.co.uk.

Saturday 28 June 2025 7.30pm - SykesMartin - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
The exciting new collaboration from two of British folk's finest voices. Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

Saturday 28 June 2025 6.30pm - Big Widecombe Barn Dance - Sharland Barn, Dartmoor
Music by Banned From The Moor. Location: https://what3words.com/pets.asked.vegetable. Details www.widecombecommunityhall.org/fundraising and www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Saturday 28 June 2025 time tbc - Jim Causley: Dissenting Voices Tour (4/6) - Bridestowe Methodist Church, 3 Brid Cl, Bridestowe, Okehampton EX20 4EJ
Details www.jimcausley.co.uk.

Saturday 28 June 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Crowdy Kit - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Sunday 29 June 2025 7.45pm - John Kirkpatrick - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 29 June 2025 8pm - Downes & Beer - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Enduring musical partnership of two hugely experienced and highly respected musicians - talented guitarist and singer of songs, Paul Downes and multi-instrumentalist, Phil Beer. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

Sunday 29 June 2025 2pm - SykesMartin - Music At The Farmhouse, The Farmhouse, Lower Broomborough, Totnes TQ9 5LX
Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/648451. Venue: www.wegottickets.com/location/25481.

NEW Thursday 10 July 2025 8pm - Gianni TBay - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Bluegrass country blues. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

tbc Fri/Sat 11/12 July 2025 - Tunes On The Sands - Blackpool Sands, nr Dartmouth
Lineup includes Old Time Sailors on Friday. https://tunesonthesands.com/.

NEW Saturday 12 July 2025 7.30pm - Jim Causley - Caroline's Kitchen, Churston Farm Shop, Dartmouth Rd, Brixham TQ5 0LL (map)
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com.

NEW Saturday 12 July 2025 3pm and 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

NEW Sunday 13 July 2025 7.45pm - John Ward Band - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Friday 18 July 2025 8pm - Albert Lee - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Friday 18 July 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Stepcote Hill - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Caller: Rosie Baines. Vibrant driving rhythms of traditional English dance music. Café open for refreshments. Tickets £14, U18 £8, on door or from  Café. Fundraising for Matthews Hall and the Topsham community. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

NEW Tuesday 22 July 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring The Weeping Willows. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW Wednesday 23 July 2025 8pm - Stompin’ Dave & Lucy Piper - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Country blues. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

NEW Saturday 26 July 2025 7.30pm - The Salts - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
The Salts perform sea shanties, songs from the sea, celebrating maritime classics that we all know and love. A great night out which will appeal to all ages. One of the most exciting and energetic concept bands around, performing original material alongside interpretations of traditional songs. Incredibly gutsy stuff with a big sound" Mike Harding. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 27 July 2025 7.45pm - The Salts - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 27 July 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": Chris Murphy - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
LA-based musician Chris Murphy is a folk/jazz and gypsy violinist who wows audiences with a show of rip-roaring reels and jigs, Americana songs, Anglo-Celtic melancholy and country-blues influences. Details/tickets (£7+) www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

NEW 1-8 August 2025 - Sidmouth Folk Festival
www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

NEW 2-6 August 2025 - Sidmouth Fringe Sessions
www.sidmouthfringe.co.uk

NEW 8-10 August 2025 - Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal nr Okehampton
Always the weekend after Sidmouth www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk Lineup includes John Kirkpatrick.

NEW Thursday 14 August 2025 8pm - The Dunwells - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Indie-folk/Americana. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

NEW 15-17 August 2025 - Beautiful Days - Escot Park nr Exeter
21st Anniversary Festival www.beautifuldays.org

NEW Monday 25 August 2025 - Ye Vagabonds - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Irish alt-folk group, led by Dublin-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn, Ye Vagabonds, have been described as “being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk”. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Thursday 28 August 2025 8pm - Mim Grey - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

NEW Friday 29 August 2025 - Jake Xerxes Fussell - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Singer, guitarist, and composer .“He is a folksinger in the truest sense, collecting ideas and melodies and lyrics from distant and disparate traditions” The New Yorker. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings - incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

NEW Saturday 30 August 2025 8pm - Spooky Men’s Chorale - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Australia's Spooky Men’s Chorale is a vast, rumbling, steam powered and black clad behemoth, seemingly accidentally capable of rendering audiences moist eyed with mute appreciation or haplessly gurgling with merriment. Based on the twin pillars of grand foolishness and the quest for the perfect subwoofer-rattling boofchord, the Spooky Men seek to commentate on the absurdity and grandeur of the modern male armed only with their voices, a sly collection of hats and facial hair, and a twinkle in the eye. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Friday 5 September 2025 7.30pm - Christine Collister - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Performing songs from the "Children of the Sea" Project. Christine’s career now spans an incredible 40 years. Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 6 September 2025 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LE
Be transported by faithful renditions of some of the most iconic songs from the two greatest singer-songwriters of modern times, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The show is the brainchild of Devon-based singer-songwriter Isabelle Nutton and Cape Town guitarist and singer Bob Thomson, conceived after discovering a shared fascination with Mitchell’s and Dylan’s imagery, poetry and artistry. There followed a dive into - and a subsequent obsession with - two parallel worlds of genius: phrasings, tunings and arrangements; dulcimers, Wurlitzers and harmonicas; histories, fantasies and rivalries; to create a show that pays utmost respect to the craft of their musical idols. Details www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Saturday 13 September 2025 7.30pm - Moscow Drug Club - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
...where certain elements of 1930s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes… Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

tbc Saturday 13 September 2025 7pm - Phil Beer (solo) - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
tba Details www.calstockhall.com/events.

NEW Sunday 14 September 2025 2.30pm - Phil Beer - Galmpton Village Institute Hall, Greenway Road, Brixham TQ5 0LT (map)
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com.

NEW Friday 19 September 2025 8pm - Track Dogs (2025) - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Made up of two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, the band create their own unique brand of acoustic music - a veritable 4 x 4 of voices and instruments identified by the fusion of styles which include Americana, Latino, Folk, Bluegrass and (whisper it..) Pop! Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 20 September 2025 8pm - Katie Spencer - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Folk guitarist. “Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine; “One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Saturday 20 September 2025 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Neil March, Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 21 September 2025 2pm - Filkins’ Drift - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Return of the duo who so impressed us last time as part of their CD (full album) release tour. New material following their walking tour of the whole Welsh coastline. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

NEW Sunday 21 September 2025 7.30pm - Martin Simpson - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Friday 26 September 2025 8pm - Phil Beer Trio - Kenton Victory Hall, Exeter, EX6 8JA
An opportunity to see world renowned multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer share the Blues roots of his musical life. Supported by his long-time collaborator Miranda Sykes on Bass guitar and Sian Monaghan on percussion, they will confidently guide you through the music of Blind Willie Johnson, The Rev Gary Davis, Davy Graham, and John Mayall. Details www.philbeermusic.co.uk/phil-beer-tour-dates.

NEW Friday 26 September 2025 8pm - Old Time Sailors - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Standing. You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing! You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30pm - Reg Meuross - Brixham Methodist Church
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com.

NEW Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.30pm - Phil Beer Trio - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer will be joined by exquisite singer and bass player Miranda Sykes, solo performer, and frequent collaborator with Show of Hands. Completing the line-up is highly accomplished drummer ‘AMA-UK Instrumentalist of the Year 2020’, Siân Monaghan. The Phil Beer Trio promises an exciting evening of combined talent & musicianship not to be missed! Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

NEW Saturday 11 October 2025 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
Folk at the Flavel: Multi-award-winning folk duo who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding like ‘two halves of one voice’, by Seth Lakeman as ‘a fantastic duo’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

NEW Saturday 11 October 2025 8pm - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene this multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music. Kathryn and Sean have twice been voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo as well as winning Best Duo honours from both Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 11 October 2025 8pm - Barrett's Privateers - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
From the deep, resonating notes of the father and son bass to the high notes of the girls, Barrett's Privateers have delighted audiences throughout Cornwall and well beyond with their broad, rich harmonies. Songs of the sea, shanties, traditional folk, Cornish and mining songs all feature regularly on their set lists. Despite being so varied in age, Barrett’s Privateers take each song and make it their own, with each of the voices finding a way to complement its neighbour, through the joy of just singing together. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Thursday 16 October 2025 8pm - The Haar - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
The formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman/FATEA Instrumentalist of the Year), Adam Summerhayes (Zum/Red Priest/Dodo Street), and Murray Grainger (Piers Adams/Miranda Sykes/Martin Allcock) – both of the FATEA award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/649802.

NEW Friday 17 October 2025 7pm - Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Following the outstanding success of his Winter Yards solo tour, Steve joins forces with three incredible musicians—guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. This powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed Winter Yards album. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this is an unmissable opportunity to witness one of folk music’s most revered figures in a bold new setting. Support: True Foxes. Details www.carnglaze.com.

tbc Saturday 18 October 2025 - Ceilidh with ??? - Ivybridge
As part of the City of Plymouth Pipe Band's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025, they are going to be hosting a ceilidh and mini concert event in Ivybridge. Details to follow..

NEW Saturday 18 October 2025 8pm - Moscow Drug Club - Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LE
Details www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 26 October 2025 6.30pm - Fishermans Friends - Exeter University Great Hall EX4 4PZ (map)
Details www.thefishermansfriends.com.

NEW Saturday 1 November 2025 7pm - Baskery - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
Fundraiser for Whitchurch Primary School. Baskery is a Swedish alternative Americana folk rock trio comprising sisters Greta (banjo, drums, vocals), Stella (double bass, vocals) and Sunniva (guitar, vocals) Bondesson. Spinning outlander folk and angrily countrified stateside traditions through an original emotion storm of turbulent energy and magnificent, Euro-refined artistry Baskery have been expanding minds around the globe with ear-splitting, explosive live performances. www.baskeryband.com. Details www.calstockhall.com/events.

NEW Sunday 2 November 2025 7.30pm - This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Seated. An intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell, With a full and comprehensive performance of Joni's most beloved album 'Blue' in its entirety. 'Blue' is regarded by audiences and critics as one of the greatest albums of all time. Mitchell's honesty, musical prowess and iconic voice invites the audience into Joni's experience of living and loving through the complex era of social change of the early 1970s. Details www.tavistockwharf.com.

NEW Thurs-Sun 6-9 November 2025 7.30pm (&2.30pm Sat) - Riverdance 30: The New Generation - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Thursday 13 November 2025 7.30pm - Flook - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
Folk at the Flavel: After 30 years Flook show no sign of letting-up in their brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair. The band early on evolved an inimitable trademark sound and hold fast to their rightful reputation as exceptional musical innovators; the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weaving and spinning tunes rooted in tradition over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

NEW Friday 14 November 2025 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute. With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, fronted Bob Thomson and Isabelle Nutton as Bob and Joni. An exhilarating evening of songwriting genius, expertly presented with passion and humour. Audiences will be taken on a journey through Joni’s and Bob’s histories, poetry and artistry, their trademark guitars and pianos backed by a full band and augmented with the evocative sounds of the Wurlitzer, harmonica and dulcimer. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 16 November 2025 - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Kathryn has a stunning voice and is a good keyboard player, whilst Sean has all the musical skills one would hope for from a member of his dynasty taking guitar accompaniment to the next level. Together they write much of their material, often rooted in Dartmoor, their home. For tickets £14 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

NEW Weds/Thurs 19/20 November 2025 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Riverdance 30: The New Generation - Plymouth Pavilions
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. Details www.plymouthpavilions.com/whats-on.

NEW Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.30pm - Peter Knight & John Spiers - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Peter and John have made long lasting and significant contributions to the English folk scene via their work with Steeleye Span and Bellowhead, and more recently with the Gigspanner Big Band, and each has changed the perception of what traditional music can be, simultaneously introducing it to much wider, including global, audiences. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

NEW Sunday 30 November 2025 7.30pm - Fishermans Friends - Plymouth Pavilions
Details www.plymouthpavilions.com/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 7 December 2025 8pm - The Sandy Denny Project - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Fotheringay MkII members Sally Barker (The Poozies, BBCTV's "The Voice", IOTA) and guitarist PJ Wright (TradArrr, The Dylan Project) are joined by multi instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood (voice, fiddle, guitars - Feast of Fiddles, TRADarrr, IOTA), Gemma Shirley (keyboard and vocals - TRADarrr) and the rhythm section of bassist Mat Davies and drummer Mark Stevens from folk-rock legends Little Johnny England to form The Sandy Denny Project. Sandy Denny’s remarkable writing is approached not as a tribute band, slavishly copying the records, but as a tribute in its best sense - an interpretation of Sandy's wonderful work. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Thursday 11 December 2025 - St Agnes Fountain - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Chris Leslie, Chris While, Julie Matthews, affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band'. The beloved 'St Agnes Fountain' have toured every December since 2001 bar one, and we all know which one that was! Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this December, bringing Christmas (and a new C.D) to the nation. Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols with a curve. Details not yet listed: www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Friday 12 December 2025 8pm - St Agnes Fountain - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Chris Leslie, Chris While, Julie Matthews, affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band'. The beloved 'St Agnes Fountain' have toured every December since 2001 bar one, and we all know which one that was! Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this December, bringing Christmas (and a new C.D) to the nation. Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols with a curve. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

tbc Friday 19 December 2025 - Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes - St Paul's Church, Church Street, Starcross EX6 8QB
details tba Christmas show

NEW Sunday 21 & Monday 22 December 2025 7.30/8.30pm - Mad Dog Mcrea - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Seated+standing. Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band. Details www.tavistockwharf.com.

NEW Saturday 27 December 2025 - Twixt Christmas and New Year Céilidh with The Offshoot Band - South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ (map)
details tba The annual ‘Twixt and Between’ ceilidh with The Offshoot Band (from ‘Spinach for Norman’). http://southbrentfolk.org.uk. https://www.facebook.com/SouthBrentFolk.

NEW Thursday 19 February 2026 - Fishermans Friends - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Wednesday 19 March 2026 - Levellers Collective - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Following a summer of electrifying shows later this year, including their annual headline performance at Beautiful Days Festival in August, revered British band the Levellers will return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Sunday 19 April 2026 7.30pm - The Fureys: Farewell Tour - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
After 10 previous performances The Fureys lay their last ever Devon and Cornwall concert here as part of their Farewell Tour here on Sunday 19th April. Details www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Tues-Sun 4-9 7.45pm (&Sat 2.30pm; Sun 4pm) August 2026 - Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
The global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance returns to the UK in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay. Tickets from about £20! (as at 27/1/25)

tbc Saturday 28 November 2026 - Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres EX5 5BW (5BU?)
details tba Yes! 2026

John Culf
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