What’s On in Exmouth – Events, Live Music, Shows and More
Looking for what’s on in Exmouth today, tonight or this weekend? From live music and theatre to markets, workshops, quizzes and smaller independent events, there is usually something happening somewhere around town.
We’re Arty Boat, an independent creative studio here in Exmouth, and we’ve put together some of the events catching our eye over the next few weeks. This isn’t intended to list absolutely everything – it’s a regularly updated selection of local events we think are worth knowing about.
Last updated: 14 September 2026
Upcoming Events in Exmouth
Here are some of our current picks. We’ve included a mixture of bigger shows, independent events, live music, community events and creative workshops rather than simply repeating one venue’s calendar.
RNLI Exmouth Quiz Night
Railway Club, Exmouth
A fundraising quiz night for RNLI Exmouth. Doors open at 7pm and the quiz starts at 8pm, with teams of up to six.
£5 per person.
View event details →Murder Mystery Dinner – Fallen at the Final Fence
Exmouth Pavilion
Dinner and detective work combine for an evening murder mystery set in 1935. Follow the clues and see whether you can work out who is responsible.
View event & booking details →Glass Fusion Workshop
Arty Boat, Exmouth
Create your own colourful fused-glass artwork with step-by-step guidance during this relaxed beginner-friendly evening workshop.
£47pp · £12 deposit to book.
View & book Glass Fusion →Mantis at The Queen Vic
The Queen Vic, The Strand
Exmouth-based five-piece rock band Mantis perform music from across the decades, from classic rock to more recent favourites.
View event details →Celine – My Heart Will Go On
Exmouth Pavilion
A live celebration of the music of Celine Dion, bringing some of her best-known songs to the Pavilion stage.
View event & tickets →Fish & Fizz Evening Cruise
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina
An evening cruise from Exmouth Marina with fish and chips and a glass of fizz while cruising the River Exe or local coastline.
View cruise details →The Wildstrings & Bicton Street Blues
The Bicton Inn
A Sunday afternoon live-music session featuring blues, guitar-driven favourites and songs from artists including Eric Clapton and Dire Straits.
View event details →Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines
Exmouth Pavilion
An evening of military classics, film music, traditional marches and modern music performed by the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines.
View event & ticket details →Groove Manifesto at Loco Joe’s
Loco Joe’s, Exeter Road
Groove Manifesto take over Loco Joe’s for an Exmouth Tiny Desk-style performance. Open from 4:30pm, with music from 7pm alongside tacos, beers and a relaxed Friday-night atmosphere.
Makers Market
Exmouth
A chance to browse local makers and independent creative businesses while you’re in town.
Check current event details →The Sound of Springsteen
Exmouth Pavilion
A full live celebration of Bruce Springsteen, featuring music from across his catalogue including many of his best-known songs.
View event & tickets →Jazz Night at Ocean
The Deck at Ocean Exmouth
A relaxed midweek evening of live jazz with Paul Strange in The Deck Restaurant on Exmouth seafront.
View event details →Resin Shopping Board Workshop
Arty Boat, Exmouth
Design and pour your own bespoke resin shopping board, experimenting with colour and resin effects with step-by-step guidance.
£45pp · £12 deposit to book.
View & book Resin Workshop →What’s On in Exmouth This Weekend?
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September
This weekend’s picks include Mantis at The Queen Vic on Friday, Celine – My Heart Will Go On and the Fish & Fizz Evening Cruise on Saturday, followed by The Wildstrings & Bicton Street Blues on Sunday.
If none of those take your fancy, check the live-music and event links further down this page – smaller Exmouth events are often added closer to the weekend.
Fancy doing something yourself?
Not every day out needs a scheduled event. If you want a creative indoor activity, you can book one of our regular painting sessions at Arty Boat.
Choose from our signature wooden ducks, pottery and other items when you arrive, then spend up to three hours creating your own design.
It works for adults, families, couples and groups – and your painted piece goes home with you the same day.
See Arty Boat sessionsLive Music in Exmouth
Exmouth has a busy independent live-music scene, particularly towards the weekend. Alongside the larger shows at Exmouth Pavilion, several pubs around town regularly host bands, acoustic performers, jam nights and other live music.
The First & Last Inn, The Bicton Inn, The Queen Vic and The Park Hotel are among the venues worth checking.
For smaller gigs, Lemonrock is particularly useful because it gathers many of the current Exmouth pub and venue listings in one place.
See live music in Exmouth on Lemonrock →
Regular Events in Exmouth
Not everything happening in Exmouth is a one-off. There are also regular weekly events which can be useful if you’re visiting on a quieter date.
Monday Karaoke
Essential Karaoke regularly takes place at The Pilot.
Monday Charity Quiz
The Grapevine runs a regular Monday charity quiz.
Thursday Quiz Night
GWRSA has a regular Thursday quiz night in Exmouth.
Thursday Cheese & Wine
Ocean’s Deck Restaurant is running Cheese & Wine evenings on Thursdays during September.
Pub Live Music
Exmouth pubs frequently add live bands and acoustic sets, particularly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Pavilion Shows
Exmouth Pavilion has a year-round programme of music, comedy, theatre and touring shows.
Where to Find More Exmouth Events
We pick out events that look interesting, but this isn’t intended to replace every venue calendar in town. If you want to dig deeper, these are the places we’d check next:
Visit Exmouth – useful for community events, food and drink,
markets, family events and local listings.
Browse Visit Exmouth events →
Exmouth Pavilion – best for larger ticketed shows, comedy,
tribute acts, music and theatre.
See Exmouth Pavilion What’s On →
Lemonrock – useful for current pub gigs and smaller local
live-music listings.
See Exmouth gigs →
Looking for Things to Do in Exmouth Instead?
If you’re looking for beaches, attractions, activities, places to visit or ideas for filling a whole day rather than a particular event, we’ve kept that information in a separate guide.
That way this page stays focused on what’s happening in Exmouth while our main guide covers the wider range of things you can do here.
Read our Things to Do in Exmouth guide
