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Exmouth Arts....promoting the performing and visual arts for the benefit of the community
Welcome to your online guide to art, music, theatre and comedy, literature, poetry, film and dance in Exmouth. We feature details of organisations and groups involved in the arts and cultural activities in Exmouth, details of venues in Exmouth, a links section for further information, plus special features .
Also we have our own Exmouth Arts Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/exmoutharts/. Please take a look! This has a selection of topical arts-related items and news about arts events coming up in Exmouth, and something new is usually posted every day. It's a public group so open to all, and you don't need to be on Facebook to see it. But please join it if you can so that you can be a part of this community and have further advantages such as joining the conversations and putting on your own posts yourself.
If you would like to add any organisations or venues that we may have left out, or feature any events that are being held, or if you want to help, please post something on our Facebook Group or email me, John Hunt, at john.hunt@gmx.co.uk.
Latest arts news and highlights
Latest arts news and highlights
The very latest news is posted on our Exmouth Arts Facebook Group. And here is some recent news. If you would like your event publicised here, please email me, John Hunt, at john.hunt@gmx.co.uk
The Exmouth Players are performing Home I'm Darling in the Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth from 30 June until 6 July. For details see https://blackmoretheatre.co.uk/event/home-im-darling/ and to book tickets, go to their website at https://blackmoretheatre.co.uk/tickets/
There are two articles recently published in the Exmouth Journal about the launch of an exciting new initiative called 'Exmouth Altogether' (EXALT) which will be of particular interest to those of us involved in the arts in Exmouth. The first article is by John Astley and the second (which explains the thinking behind this) is by Cliff Gorman. See https://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/25103059.john-astley-we-launching-exmouth-altogether/ and https://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/25095766.opinion-need-work-together-tackle-concerns/, or click or tap on the images below. EXALT now has a website which is at https://www.exmouthaltogether.org/ . Please take a look, and it would be really appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to complete the questionnaire on this link: EXALT questionnaire
The Poetry section on this website was recently updated. Please take a look! - Poetry. There was a Poetry & Afternoon Tea event at Exmouth Library on 21 March 2025 to celebrate World Poetry Day where local poets Roger Homer, Barbara Hunt, Jenny Johnson, Jennifer Keevill, David Woolger and Maslen George read some of their poems, and you can hear audio recordings of the event - Poetry
This year's Budleigh Music Festival is from 27 June until 5 July. More details are on its website - https://www.budleighmusicfestival.co.uk/
Exmouth Festival 2025 will be on 11-13th July 2025. More details are on the Exmouth Festival website - https://www.exmouthfestival.co.uk/ . You can also see photos from previous years.
This year's Budleigh Salterton Spring Literature Festival was on 7 - 8 March. This year's main festival will be from 17 September to 21 September. See https://budlitfest.org.uk/
This year's Devon Open Studios is from 6 to 21 September 2025. Last year's Devon Open Studios was held from 7 to 22 September 2024 when artists all over Devon threw open their doors and invited people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio. The county’s creative people demonstrated and showcased their work in attics, sheds, galleries and other creative spaces. The art and craft on display included drawing, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, jewellery and glasswork. Artists ranged from new talent to experienced professionals, all keen to share their inspiration and creativity with visitors. Many of the artists have taken their inspiration from the natural world – flora and fauna, coast and countryside. See https://devonartistnetwork.co.uk/devon-open-studios/
A new art gallery, Artisan Fine Art, has recently opened in Exmouth at 78a Exeter Road, EX8 1 PZ. See https://artisanfineart.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569182361718
Arty Boat has now moved to 46 Exeter Road, Exmouth, EX8 1PY. See https://artyboat.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556791417353
Local author Leonora Wilson has recently published a novel A Dozen Words for Sixpence. Further details are at https://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/24634988.exmouths-leonora-wilson-new-book-dozen-words-sixpence/ and on the Amazon website - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dozen-Words-Sixpence-historical-separation/dp/1068762209
Events in Exmouth
Events in Exmouth
Local music events coming up - https://www.visitexmouth.co.uk/events/music
Local theatre events coming up - https://www.visitexmouth.co.uk/events/theatre
Exmouth Pavilion has a full programme of events: see https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion.
Scott Cinemas in Exmouth (previously known as The Savoy Cinema) has a full programme of films and events: see https://exmouth.scottcinemas.co.uk/
Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth has a number of events: see https://blackmoretheatre.co.uk/
The Ocean, Queen's Drive, holds occasional art exhibitions and is also an occasional venue for jazz: see https://www.oceanexmouth.co.uk/events
High Tide Cafe and Temple Bar, Temple Winds, Exmouth: for art and a variety of other arts-related events (art curated by Anna Fitzgerald) - https://www.tiktok.com/@high.tide.exmouth , https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553400550647, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067161765964 , https://www.facebook.com/seadoggallery/, https://www.facebook.com/AnnafitzGeraldAnna
The Bicton Inn has a variety of music gigs throughout the week - http://bictoninn.co.uk/events/
There is a list of other venues in the Venues section of this website.
A guide to listings of local live music gigs is on Lemonrock: see https://www.lemonrock.com/ and type in 'Exmouth'.
The very latest on all of these events is regularly updated on our Facebook Group - click the box linking to it above or see it at https://www.facebook.com/groups/exmoutharts.
What are your interests?
What are your interests?
Just click or tap on the categories below to find out more about these topics in Exmouth and for further details of what's on:-
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For an article about arts, music and culture in Exmouth, see https://www.visitexmouth.co.uk/news/arts-music-and-culture-in-exmouth
The ACED (Arts & Culture East Devon) website is impressive. Do take a look at it - https://www.aced.org.uk/
The East Devon District Council's Cultural Strategy was published in 2022, and you can read it and download it from the EDDC website at https://eastdevon.gov.uk/media/3724566/culture-strategy-2022-2031.pdf
Local musicians
Local musicians
You can listen to local musicians on DevonAir and on BBC radio or on catch-up:
On Nigel Tant's Wednesday evening Gig Guide show on DevonAir Radio on Wednesday evenings between 7.00 and 9.00 pm - go to https://www.devonairradio.com/ and https://www.devonairradio.com/on-air/nigel-tant/ . You can listen again at https://www.devonairradio.com/listen-again1/ (and scroll down until you see 'Gig Guide').
On BBC Music Introducing (South West) at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p012bztv
National events
National events
The BBC Proms details are at https://www.bbc.co.uk/proms. You can see some past performances and catch up on some new performances at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007v097/bbc-proms
The Glastonbury Festival 2024 - you can catch up on watching highlights on the BBC iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007r6vx/glastonbury
Guide to arts programmes and performances on TV
Guide to arts programmes and performances on TV
Why not scan the TV programmes schedule to see what performances and arts programmes are on the main TV Channels (also available online on catch-up TV, usually for a month, if you can't watch live). Details of these programmes are on EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) on your TV, or on the websites or apps of the broadcasters (e.g. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer), or in listings magazines such as the Radio Times (https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/).
Plus, of course, there are hundreds of films on many TV channels!
Arts online
Arts online
If there is nothing on live right now, you can always take a look at these online resources:
BBC Arts website (and scroll down to the bottom of its webpage for yet more links) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts. To listen to or watch something on the BBC, go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds or https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer (or the BBC Sounds or BBC iPlayer appsfrom on your tablet or phone) and type "Arts" in the search engine box.
BBC Proms: You can view certain historic performances on BBC iPlayer or hear them on the BBC Sounds app, and the link to these on BBC iPlayer is https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007v097/bbc-proms
BBC Glastonbury: Recordings of many performances from last year's event are here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007r6vx/glastonbury
The Sky Arts channel is available on Freeview (channel 36) for everyone to watch free 24 hours a day - https://www.skygroup.sky/skyarts. The schedule is at https://www.tvguide.co.uk/mobile/channellisting.asp?ch=384#438660141
The Guardian's Arts section - https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/g2/arts (or on The Guardian app on your tablet or phone). The Guardian features many interesting articles and the link to its music section is https://www.theguardian.com/music. Its classical music section is at https://www.theguardian.com/music/classical-music-and-opera
National Theatre: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/whats-on or https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at-home
The Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet no longer offer free streamed productions, but you can see a number of interesting video clips, masterclasses and other videos on its YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/royaloperahouse
Google arts and culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/ - tour the world's museums - and much much more - from the comfort of your own home
Art UK: Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the United Kingdom. 'We are an art education charity and we democratise access to art. Our website brings together art from over 3,400 British institutions in one of the UK's biggest ever arts partnerships. It shows over 300,000 works by over 50,000 artists and is growing all the time - https://artuk.org/
12 famous museums: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
The British Museum: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-british-museum
Any other suggestions for good arts journalism and other arts websites? Please email me at john.hunt@gmx.co.uk
Disclaimer: Every effort is made to ensure that the information listed on this website is accurate and up-to-date. However, we cannot accept any liability for the accuracy of the information presented. You may wish to check with the venues/establishments for the most up-to-date information.
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