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Thursday 20 March 2025 7.30pm - Iago Banet - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The Galician king of acoustic guitar. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Friday 21 March 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with the Dillyboys - Topsham Brewery on the Exeter Canal Basin EX2 8GR
Caller: Jon Dyer. Get ready for a lively evening of music, dancing, and good cheer. Whether you’re a ceilidh regular or a total novice, Jon will guide you through the steps, and The Dillyboys will keep the tunes rolling all night long. Come along for an evening of toe-tapping tunes, spirited dancing and beer sloshing. Kilts optional, fun mandatory. See you there! Tickets £14.50 + BF. Over 18’s – Ticket holders only. www.topshambrewery.co.uk.

U25s sold out Friday 21 March 2025 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, best known as a founding member of "Show of Hands." Details www.calstockhall.com/events.

Saturday 22 March 2025 7pm - Spring Ceilidh with The Freedom Fields Band - The Box Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth PL4 8AX (map)
Join The Box for our first ever Ceilidh! Celebrate the start of spring with an evening you won't forget. Join us for a night of dancing, fun and music. Details https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/special-events/spring-ceilidh. This event is for over 16s and all abilities are welcome. Tickets £15 are non-refundable.

Saturday 22 March 2025 8pm - Steve Knightley - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
No tickets available online. Details www.barrelhousetotnes.co.

Saturday 22 March 2025 7.30pm - Gigspanner - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
The trio: Peter Knight, Roger Flack & Sacha Trochet. Described by Folk Radio UK as one of the “most quietly brilliant sets of musicians in the folk world and beyond”, they take self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, and with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, produce richly atmospheric arrangements “with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator” (Spiral Earth). Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

Saturday 22 March 2025 8pm - Daoirí Farrell - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell is described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Six months after releasing the album ‘True Born Irishman’ Daoirí won two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track, and performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 22 March 2025 7.30pm - Reg Meuross - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Fire & Dust – The Woody Guthrie Story, commissioned by Pete Townshend (The Who) and created by Reg Meuross, a journey into the heart and soul of one of America’s finest folk musicians. Quartet with Phil Beer, Geraint Watkins and Marion Fleetwood, “Reg Meuross is a purist…he sings in the neutral accent of an Englishman who travels the entirety of the British Isles, and tastes all its flavours, influenced by all its most profound national colours. In this he reminds one of Roy Harper or Ewan McColl, recent greats who went before him.” Pete Townshend. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

Saturday 22 March 2025 7.30pm - American Contra Dance - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
7:30pm Beginners' workshop, 8-11pm Dance. You do need a partner to dance Contra - but you don’t need to bring one with you. Part of the tradition is that most people swap partners each dance, and I always make sure that anyone who wants to dance can do so. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Saturday 22 March 2025 7pm - Enchanted Forest Equinox Ceilidh Ball - Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0AB
Enchanted Forest Fancy Dress Equinox Ceilidh Ball. Step into a world where magic and nature intertwine. Details www.moorimagination.org/whats-on.

22/23 March 2025 - Cockwood Shanty Festival - Cockwood/Starcross
See Facebook for more details.

Saturday 22 March 10am-4pm - Song workshop with Heartwood Trio – Bowden House, Totnes TQ9 7PW
Heartwood is a trio of singers and instrumentalists from the US creating new music born from time in wild places. With rich vocal harmonies and inviting lyrics, they weave songs that welcome people to join in the singing. Immerse yourself in an experience of embodied, joyful, and connected singing – original, harmony-rich, accessible songs that speak to the wild without and within. All songs will be taught in the oral tradition, no need to read sheet music to participate. All voices are welcome and needed! Details/tickets etc https://www.heartwoodtrio.com/upcoming/heartwood-in-totnes-workshop. No-one turned away for lack of funds.

Sunday 23 March 2.30pm and 7.30pm – Heartwood Trio: The Well Tree - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
An all-ages, immersive, participatory journey through song and story. The Well Tree is a three-person musical, illustrated by a ‘crankie’ - an illuminated, papercut, hand-cranked scroll. It is an original 'singing story' about wild journeying and remembering kinship -- the tale of a young woman moving beyond the fog of isolation to meet songbirds, snails and ancient trees as she travels through these unravelling times, finding her way home. The three members of Heartwood are the actors, musicians and the crew that runs the crankie —created by papercut artist Jennifer Jones – and audiences help sing pieces of the story. Sample: https://youtu.be/OIt1RSFLODM. Details/tickets etc. https://www.heartwoodtrio.com/upcoming/heartwood-in-totnes-the-well-tree.

Sunday 23 March 2025 7.30pm - Kêmbang - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Songs and tunes from a magical band combining influences from English & Indonesian folk music. Kêmbang create a unique sound by weaving together melodies reminiscent of English folk music and traditional Javanese music. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Sunday 23 March 2025 8pm - Chris Wood - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
A welcome return from a genre-shaking musician and song-writer. 'A rarefied talent, both as writer and interpreter' Mojo. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

Monday 24 March 2025 7.30pm - Ashley Hutchings & Blair Dunlop - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
Ashley's 80th Birthday Tour. An old friend of Harberton Folk, Ashley is celebrating by undertaking a limited tour with his son Blair Dunlop, an established star in his own right, to present a night of songs and reminiscences of a remarkable life in folk music. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

Tuesday 25 March 2025 7.45pm - Cara Dillon & Band - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter EX1 1SN (map)
Born from a collection of personal poems and the remarkable album and book that followed, this acclaimed live production sees Cara skilfully interweave this emotive new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics. Accompanied by an extraordinary band led by Sam Lakeman and featuring his sensitive arrangements, which help to make this her most compelling live show yet—in which profound memories and emotions are unlocked in all who see it. Details www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/cara-dillon.

Friday 28 March 2025 8pm - Oison Leech - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
The proud recipient of Cerys Matthews' Album of the Year on BBC 6music is coming to Totnes. The Irish singer-songwriter performs as part of a tour for Cold Sea, his critically acclaimed debut album which was described as a “Stunning debut” by UNCUT Magazine with MOJO saying that Leech is “in lush, filmic mode on his debut with John Martyn-esque mystery”. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

Saturday 29 March 2025 midday to 10pm - Devon Folk Day - Bridge Inn (Malthouse), Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Devon Folk Day is all about participation. Come to celebrate folk songs, tunes and dance. Folk Club; morris dance display; Devon Folk AGM; Singaround; Mixed folk session. Full details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Saturday 29 March 2025 7.30pm - Phil Beer - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
“A Phil Beer gig is one spent in the company of a true craftsman, a master musician and consummate performer” Spiral Earth. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Saturday 29 March 2025 7.30pm - Ashley Hutchings & Blair Dunlop - Holy Cross Church, Church St, Crediton EX17 2AQ
Ashley's 80th Birthday Tour. An old friend of Harberton Folk, Ashley is celebrating by undertaking a limited tour with his son Blair Dunlop, an established star in his own right, to present a night of songs and reminiscences of a remarkable life in folk music. Details www.creditonartscentre.org/events.

Saturday 29 March 2025 7pm - Lodestone 20th Birthday Ceilidh with 4 Feet First - Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0RG
A night of song and dance to celebrate 20 years of Lodestone Border Morris. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/638617.

Saturday 29 March 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Amber Fire - 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 30 March 2025 7pm - Xogara / The Owl Light Trio - Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
Xogara are an Anglo-Welsh-Galician multi-instrumental four-piece with a joyous sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and emphatically their own. Owl Light Trio are Jim Penny on concertina, Jane Griffiths on fiddle and viola and Colin Fletcher on guitar. All three musicians have deep roots in traditional music. Details www.creditonartscentre.org/events.

Sunday 30 March 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": Sorrel Nation - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Details/tickets www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

Tuesday 1 April 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Winter Mountain (Joe Francis). Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Wednesday 2 April 2025 7.30pm - John Langan / Dartsong Chorus - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
John (John Langan Band) playing solo, performing originals and a collection of traditional folk songs dear to his heart, honed at the festival campfires and after shows over the years. Expect superb musicianship and a wonderful collection of songs, everything from Scottish, Irish and Romany to South American folk, one of the most unforgettable folk voices in Britain today. Dartsong Chorus: This concert will feature a rich repertoire of intricate modern and traditional choral arrangements, brought to life in vibrant multi-part harmony. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Thursday 3 April 2025 8pm - The Fureys - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
Legends of Irish music and song, Their emotive songs stir many emotions, tears and laughter, sadness and joy. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers
Rachael McShane is a renowned folk singer, cellist, fiddle, and viola player from the North East of England. She gained fame as an original member of the award-winning folk big band Bellowhead, recording five studio albums with them and winning a staggering 8 BBC Folk Awards. Away from Bellowhead, Rachael is the leader of The Cartographers, a band featuring traditional folk and contemporary sounds.
Thursday 3 April 2025 7.30pm -  - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Details www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
Friday 4 April 2025 8pm - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Friday 4 April 2025 7.30pm - Jonathan Prag Classical Guitar - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Jonathan has an affinity with the folk roots of the classical guitar’s origins and in this show, classical masters like Schubert and Scarlatti rub shoulders with Turlough O’Carolan and his jaunty Irish airs. He skilfully introduces each piece with well-chosen snippets of information and humour. This lends an element of storytelling so that the audience always feels part of the performance, as if they are travelling on a musical journey. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Fri/Sat 4/5 April 2025 - Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Friday will see the raucous Molotov Jukebox headline, whilst Saturday will be headlined by none other than Mad Dog Mcrea themselves + more acts to be announced. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Saturday 5 April 2025 7pm -  Maggie Duffy with Bob Thomson - Old School Community Centre, Totnes Rd, South Brent TQ10 9BP
Wonderful Brixham-based singer, songwriter and poet, Maggie Duffy, with her long-time collaborator, guitarist Bob Thomson, draw from a varied repertoire of songs and stories. Organised by South Brent Folk. Tickets £8; full details http://southbrentfolk.org.uk. https://www.facebook.com/SouthBrentFolk.

Saturday 5 April 2025 6.30pm - Shanty Concert - Village Hall, Village Rd, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1SJ
A joint shanty concert with the Marldon Wonky Donkeys and the Exmouth Shanty Men. Tickets £12 (incl. Devon Cream Tea) available locally at the Marldon Newsagents, or online via eventbrite here.

Saturday 5 April 2025 7pm - Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley: Live From The Farmhouse (online)
Jim says: At the end of our duo Spring tour, Miranda and I are giving an online concert ‘Live from the Farmhouse’, performing our current set of songs by some of our favourite contemporary songwriters. Tickets available from www.jimcausley.co.uk.

Sunday 6 April 2025 3pm - Spring Singing Workshop - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
This workshop will explore traditional and original songs inspired by this beautiful turning point of the year. Led by experienced choir leaders and Natural Voice Network Practitioners Georgie Buchanan and Alana Middleton. Details https://wegottickets.com/event/653166.

Sunday 6 April 2025 7.30pm - Georgie Buchanan and Alana Middleton - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Inspired by voyages to the Outer Hebrides, tales of ancient Celtic Goddesses and great folk singers from Peggy Seeger to Joni Mitchell, Georgie Buchanan is a unique singer and harpist on the contemporary folk scene. She’s joined here by Alana Middleton, folk fiddle-player and singer – they combine wonderfully creating delicious harmonies with voices and instruments. Details https://wegottickets.com/event/653153.

Monday 7 April 2025 8pm - Graham Butterfield - Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Guest night with Graham Butterfield. Free admission. More details from Martyn Hillstead 07904 037812. Club Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.

Tuesday 8 April 2025 7.30pm- Feast of Fiddles - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
2025 and Feast of Fiddles set out on their Spring Tour once again – their 30th. This year fiddlers Garry Blakeley (Band of Two), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Marion Fleetwood (Trad Arr, Sandy Denny Project), Tom Leary (Joe Brown), Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band) and Simon Swarbrick (Merry Hell) bring a large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30pm - Charlie Dore & Julian Littman - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Charlie Dore is one of the UK's most respected singer songwriters. In an unusually diverse career her songs have won two Ascap awards, an Ivor Novello nomination and both the Overall Grand and the Folk Prize from the International Acoustic Music Awards. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Friday 11 April 2025 8pm - Steve Tilston with Hugh Bradley - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club, Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
Steve is a multi-award winning songwriter and a remarkable guitarist. Some of his renowned songs have been performed and recorded by artists including Fairport Convention, Tom McConville, Delores Keane and Bob Fox. Steve is one of the most celebrated songsmiths in a career that has spanned 50 years. He is a favourite amongst his peers too, including Richard Thompson, Dave Pegg, Ralph McTell and Jez Lowe. www.stevetilston.com. This is an advanced ticket reservation concert only. Tickets £14 paid in adv (£16 reserved / paid on door) from exeterfolkclub@outlook.com, 01392 210983. www.exeterfolkclub.org, www.facebook.com/groups/exeterfolkclub.

Friday 11 April 2025 7.30pm - Keith James: The Music of Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and insightful music of Yusuf - Cat Stevens. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 12 April 2025 8pm - Sarah Yeo - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock singer/songwriter from Devon who singer/songwriter from Devon who delivers a unique blend of original folk/country songs, with a breathtaking and soulful voice that has been likened to Karen Carpenter. Sarah's mature and captivating songwriting, accomplished musicianship and engaging stage presence gives audiences a flavour of British songwriting at its finest and has been influenced by artists such as Gretchen Peters and Joni Mitchell. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 12 April 2025 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music - St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
With Poisson Groove. www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.

12-18 April 2025 - "All Folkin' Week" Beer & Music Festival - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
The Old Warehouse will play host to a number of amazing live artists, including festival favourites 3 Daft Monkeys (well 2, Tim and Athene!), incredibly talented Plymouth 4-piece The Busketeers, talented English songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Rue, and multi-instrumentalist (and TOW regular) Barney Kenny. Full details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

Sunday 13 April 2025 3pm - Carmina with Diarmaid Moynihan - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Celtic-inspired themes, powerful original songs with a rare UK guest appearance by top Irish folk musician Diarmaid Moynihan (uilleann pipes & whistles). The concert will feature Carmina’s unique and celebrated presentation of Celtic-inspired themes and jazz improvisation, woven together in powerful original songs, together with their own – at times surprising – arrangements of carefully-chosen covers. Pippa Marland vocals, saxes; Rob King  guitar, bodhran; Paul Bradley guitars, vocals. The concert will also be presenting new compositions for their forthcoming album, Late Light, which also features Diarmaid’s playing. Samples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOcG_ghIEBw. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Thursday 17 April 2025 8pm - The Jamestown Brothers - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
High energy, foot-stomping original indie-folk band from Somerset. The band’s all-original songs combine the rich history and social tapestry of Great Britain and Ireland with a hard-core call for social justice. “These guys bring foot stomping revelry, storytelling, fun and audience participation rolled up in a fantastic evening” BBC Somerset. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/643276, https://fougoumusic.com/fougoufolk.

Friday 18 April 2025 7.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
They're back! The Old Time Sailors are back in town with their unique mix of musicianship, stage antics and who know what else. This will sell out, so if you're thinking of coming don't delay in buying tickets. www.oldtimesailors.com. Details www.calstockhall.com/events.

Saturday 19 April 2025 7.30pm - Harbottle & Jonas + The Wild Goose Choir - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
Folk at the Flavel: Partners in life and music, dynamic Devon based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today, combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling signature sound, blending concertina, keyboard, harmonium, cittern, stomp box, acoustic guitar and banjo with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies. The night will be opened by Freya’s ‘Wild Goose’ stunning acapella choir who will also join the duo towards the end of the gig. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

Tuesday 22 April 2025 - The Magpie Arc - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter, and UK folk legend Martin Simpson on electric guitar. Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk/rock sound of the ’60s and ’70s, the band quickly gained recognition for its unique mix of folk, rock, country, and prog-rock elements. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Thursday 24 April 2025 - Daisy Rickman - Outside, nr Bantham Cross, TQ7 3AA (map)
We're honoured to host the radical traditional folk artist Daisy Rickman, a multidisciplinary visual artist and musician from Cornwall. Merging the realms of folk and psychedelia, her music transmutes something between both an ode to her homeland and the cosmos that holds us. Support: Tealeaf. t: 01548 705044. Details www.outside-devon.com.

Thursday 24 April 2025 8pm - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
For three decades Kathryn and Sean's ’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. 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. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Friday 25 April 2025 8pm - Nos Lowen with Kelliwik Golowi Band - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Nos Lowen (Cornish for "Happy Night") is a style of Cornish social dancing with its roots firmly in traditional Celtic music. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and dance with a proper Cornish knees up, full of energy, laughter and community spirit. This event is a Gallery Bar Special with a bucket collection, all proceeds to Callington Youth Project Group. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 26 April 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Flash Co. - 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.

Gigspanner Big Band - Album Launch Tour
Saturday 26 April 2025 7.30pm - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
Sunday 27 April 2025 8pm - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
A unique force in British folk music... Having spent much of the past two years touring alongside best-selling author Raynor Winn (The Salt Path) with their massively successful prose and music collaboration SALTLINES, the Gigspanner Big Band return to their six-piece format, showcasing material from their new album. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’ Beginning life as a trio - with legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack - the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - BBC Folk Awards 'Best Duo') and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers.
Characterised by riotous inventiveness, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction, this coming together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene, combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach.

Sunday 27 April 2025 2pm - Hafren (Chris Roberts) - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
One half of duo Filkin’s Drift (who wowed the audience here). Chris is a super guitarist who comes from Wales. This performance will predominantly be his exploration of beautiful Welsh songs. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

Monday 28 April 2025 7.30pm - Coracle - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club, Blue Ball Inn, Steven's Cross, Sidford EX10 9QL
Coracle (Paul Hutchinson, Karen Wimhurst, Anna Tam) brings together the talents, imagination and creativity of three artists with vastly different backgrounds, who have come together through their love of traditional music cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk.Acoustic open performers nights on the third Monday of each month. Details: Email janet.strapp [at] outlook.com, 07850 163241.

Tuesday 29 April 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Blooming. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW Friday 2 May 2025 8pm - The Prophecy of Merlin - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
A Cornish Tale set to Music. Welcome to an hour of fast-moving oral storytelling and achingly beautiful music; an epic adventure story by Mike O’Connor and Barbara Griggs. After the story there will be a break followed by a 45 minute talk on the history and folklore behind it. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Friday 2 May 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 3-5 May 2025 - Brixham Pirate Festival
Pirates, shanties, sea songs and more www.brixhampiratesfestival.com.

NEW Sunday 4 May 2025 7.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Old Time Sailors - seafaring music, songs and shanties infused with Celtic Rock, Punk and Ska. Details www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 4 May 2025 7.30pm - Track Dogs - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Track Dogs’ music is a mix of various styles, from folk to pop/rock, bluegrass and even some country, all perfectly measured, without clearly defining with any of them, giving a result filled with positivity and joy, which they transmit from the very first minute, turning their performance into an authentic party. Details www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/track-dogs-2025.

NEW Wednesday 7 May 2025 7.30pm - Eddie Martin - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Award-winning guitar and harmonica skills, foot percussion, witty lyrics and a strong voice have made Eddie a uniquely popular act on the international circuit for decades. Singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist, charismatic entertainer and blues missionary all combine to make Eddie Martin's solo performances special. Multi award winning, he has become known as “The Ambassador of British Blues”. Tickets £15 / information from The Bridge Inn, https://thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.

NEW Friday 9 May 2025 7.30pm - Daphne's Flight - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Chris While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, Miranda Sykes Featuring 5 of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, the music of Daphne's Flight is a unique and magical blend of their individual styles, but together they create a unique and unparalleled force, empowering audiences of all ages, producing music that is relatable, moving and uplifting and creating a chemistry on stage that is both joyful and contagious. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Friday 16 May 2025 8pm - India Electric Co. - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
India Electric Co. return to their roots with a series of more acoustic based duo shows in more intimate surroundings than their recent support tours across the UK and Europe with shows including their debut at The London Palladium. 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.

NEW 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.

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

NEW 17/18 May 2025 - Plymouth Pirates Weekend
Google for details

NEW 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, the legendary Martin Simpson comes to give an intimate and spellbinding concert in Dartington's Great Hall. 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW Friday 23 May 2025 7.30pm - Martha Tilston - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following worldwide. “Redolent of early Kate Bush, soulful vocals that soar around, an understated masterpiece’” Acoustic Magazine. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts. Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/, https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival. No tickets available

NEW Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
With Benji Kirkpatrick and Alex Hart. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts. Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/, https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival.

NEW 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.

NEW Sunday 25 May 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": Jacob & Drinkwater - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Details/tickets www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

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

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 20-22 June 2025 - Teignmouth Folk Festival
www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk, www.facebook.com/groups/310668965649749

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

NEW 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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.

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 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 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 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.

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

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 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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