Events in Exeter From 11th May – 17th May 2026

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You can find a range of events in Exeter this week, from theatre shows to live music. The city’s cultural scene is active, with performances at major venues and opportunities to hear touring and local acts. Look out for family-friendly options, including a workshop at The Forum Kitchen, and events like the Exeter Quayside Farmers' Market, which features local producers and artisans. The historic Exe River offers scenic walks, and the city’s Roman roots, established as Isca Dumnoniorum around AD 55, shape the character of the area, including the visible remnants of the old wall. Exeter St Davids railway station is a key transport hub, with easy access via the M5 motorway and A38 road. Be mindful of congestion at Exe Bridges, especially during peak times. For sports fans, the Exeter Chiefs play at Sandy Park Stadium, which hosts regular rugby matches. Check the listings below for event times and venue locations.

Tuesday 12th May

Stewart Lee vs The Man-wulf

· Exeter Northcott Theatre · Nightlife & Music

Comedian Stewart Lee performs a satirical stand-up show titled 'Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf' at Exeter Northcott Theatre.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

· Exeter Northcott Theatre · Culture & Arts

Two actors perform a comedic abridgement of all 37 of Shakespeare's plays at Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Free Small Business Bootcamp in Exeter!

· Shopping & Markets

A free day-long bootcamp in Exeter offers small business owners skill-building and networking opportunities.

Russell Hicks-this Time It's Personal

· Exeter Phoenix · Nightlife & Music

Comedian Russell Hicks performs his new stand-up show 'This Time It's Personal' at Exeter Phoenix.

Wednesday 13th May

Seussical: The Musical

· Exeter Northcott Theatre · Culture & Arts

A colorful, family-friendly musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss stories performs at Exeter Northcott Theatre.

The Utopia Strong

· Exeter Phoenix · Nightlife & Music

Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi perform experimental electronic music using modular synths at Exeter Phoenix.

Steeleye Span at Corn Exchange

· Exeter Corn Exchange · Nightlife & Music

Steeleye Span performs a live concert at the Exeter Corn Exchange on 5/13/2026.

Blues & Burgers | Adam Sweet w/ Paddy Blight | 13.05.26 | Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

Live blues performance by Adam Sweet and Paddy Blight at Bomba Exeter, accompanied by burger dining.

Thursday 14th May

Exeter Novel Prize Celebration

· Culture & Arts

The Exeter Library hosts the Exeter Novel Prize Celebration, marking a record year for the literary award.

Friday 15th May

Live Music Fundraiser For People With Epilepsy in Devon

· Nightlife & Music

A live music fundraiser takes place at The Drewe Arms Community Pub to support Exeter Epilepsy Social.

Swiftogeddon

· Nightlife & Music

A Taylor Swift-themed club night featuring non-stop hits, fan favorites, and deep cuts at Exeter Phoenix.

Uk Pink Floyd Experience at Corn Exchange

· Exeter Corn Exchange · Nightlife & Music

The UK Pink Floyd Experience performs a tribute concert featuring songs from every Pink Floyd album at Exeter Corn Exchange.

Aura With Two For One Drinks All Night

· Nightlife & Music

Fever Exeter offers two-for-one drinks all night with live DJ sets on Fridays.

Matt Forde - Defying Calamity

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Matt Forde performs his new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at Northcott Theatre.

Saturday 16th May

The Shrine- Live in The Loft

· Nightlife & Music

The Shrine performs live music at Castle Street Bar in Exeter every Saturday evening.

Exeter Quayside Farmers' Market

· Quayside · Shopping & Markets

A monthly farmers' market featuring local producers, bakers, and artisans selling seasonal goods at Quayside.

Free Feel Good Festival

· Food & Drink

Free community event in Wonford offering activities, food, and wellbeing support for all ages on 16 May.

Houseworx | 16.05.26 | Bomba Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

Deep house and tech-house music takes over Bomba Exeter in a late-night club event.

Tesselate Psy-trance Presents: Avalon | Move Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

Tesselate Psy-Trance presents Avalon in a high-energy psy-trance night at Move Exeter.

Sunday 17th May

May Half-term Sand Art Workshop

· The Forum Kitchen · Family & Kids

Children create art using vibrant sands in an interactive half-term workshop.

Exeter's Fore Street Flea Returns This Weekend

· Shopping & Markets

Exeter's Fore Street Flea returns with market stalls, food, drink, and live entertainment.

Jez Lowe

· Nightlife & Music

Singer-songwriter Jez Lowe performs an acoustic set at Matthews Hall in Topsham.

Tim Key: Loganberry

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Tim Key performs his latest stand-up show, Loganberry, at Exeter Northcott Theatre.