Here’s our monthly round up of things to do in Devon…
Food
Ashburton Food & Drink Festival – 10th September
Discover the best of Dartmoor at Ashburton’s annual food & drink festival. With 60 stalls to explore, there’s plenty of tasty treats to try at this celebration of local food.
https://www.ashburtonfoodfestival.co.uk/
Taste of the Teign – 19th-25th September
Celebrate all the culinary delights that the river Teign has to offer. Over the course of a week, local restaurants and cafes will feature special menus, demos will be held, and more!
https://tasteoftheteign.org.uk/
Plymouth Seafood Festival – 24th-25th September
See seafood at The Barbican and Sutton Harbour at the end of the month as Plymouth Seafood Festival returns for its fifth year! Try new food, watch demos, and browse stalls.
https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/plymouth-seafood-festival-p1988083
Theatre
Rehearsal for Murder @ Princess Theatre Torquay – 12th – 17th September
Written by the award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, this new murder mystery production is sure to be hit, particularly with Agatha Christie fans.
https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/rehearsal-for-murder/princess-theatre-torquay/#overview_tab
French Without Tears @ Exeter Northcott Theatre – 16th-24th September
Enjoy the work of two critically acclaimed companies, Orange Tree Theatre and English Touring Theatre, as they come together for this classic French comedy by Terence Rattigan.
https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/calendar/french-without-tears/
Alvin Ailey @ Theatre Royal Plymouth – 20th-21st September
Try something different this month and watch this spectacular dance performance. Some of today’s most acclaimed choreographers have worked on this piece of modern dance, so it’s definitely worth a watch.
https://www.theatreroyal.com/whats-on/2016/alvin-ailey/
Music
An Intimate Evening with Jo Harman @ The Plough Arts Centre – 17th September
Chill out and enjoy a soulful and compelling performance by award-winning vocalist Jo Harman. This special voice and piano tour has already received great comments from critics across Europe.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/intimate-evening-jo-harman
Moon Hooch @ Exeter Phoenix – 22nd September
For those after cutting edge new music, then look no further than Moon Hooch. This trio have created a blend of virtuosic jazz, groovy fun, and pulse-pound electronic dance music.
https://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/moon-hooch/
Seth Lakeman @ The Factory, Barnstaple – 23rd September
Anyone from Devon or Cornwall knows who Seth Lakeman is, and this is your chance to see the award-winning folk singer live. The event comes just before the release of his new album, “Ballads of the Broken Few”.
https://thefactoryvenue.co.uk/seth-lakeman/
Family
Pirate Day @ Seaton Tramway – 2nd September
All aboard the Seaton Pearl! Little ones will love this exciting voyage which follows the Axe Estuary to Colyton Station. There are hourly departures from both stations throughout the day.
https://www.tram.co.uk/events/detail/pirate-day
Tots Go Wild @ Occombe Farm – 8th September
This special event is exclusively for little ones up to the age of 5, allowing them to explore the farm. They’ll go hunting for bugs, learn about farm animals, and more!
https://www.countryside-trust.org.uk/events/details/347/tots-go-wild
Family Forest School @ Killerton House
Join qualified forest school teachers around the fire in the woods for a range of outdoor crafts, campfire cooking, and scavenger hunts.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/0926306f-f0f6-41ed-8ab4-833084e689f5/pages/details
Seasonal
Barnstaple Carnival – 17th September
For the 70th consecutive year join the largest West Country carnival as an impressive procession travels through the town. There will also be the annual crowning of the Carnival Queen, as well as plenty of stalls.
https://www.barnstaplecarnival.org.uk/
Agatha Christie’s Birthday Celebrations @ Torquay – 15th September
The Queen of Crime was born on 15th September 1890 in Torquay, and this year a special event is being hosted to celebrate 100 years since she wrote her first published novel. Enjoy a cream tea and interesting talks at this celebratory event.
https://www.agathachristiefestival.com/
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival – 15th-18th September
For the 8th annual literary gathering, organisers have brought together a stellar line-up of 25 writers and thinkers. These include A.C. Grayling, Artemis Cooper, and many other fascinating speakers.
https://www.budlitfest.org.uk/
