Events in Exeter From 18th May – 24th May 2026

Home · Events in Exeter This Week

You can find a range of events in Exeter this week, with options for families, music lovers, and culture seekers. If you're looking for things to do, there's a solid mix on offer. This week includes family activities like the Princeshay Go Wild trail at Princesshay Shopping Centre, and arts events such as the Colour exhibition at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery. For music, check out the Sherlock Holmes performance at Exeter Northcott Theatre, or live DJs at Bomba Exeter and Move Exeter. A number of themed music nights are also running, including R&B vs Garage and FLUFF , Feel Good Vocal House Music. If you're in the mood for sport, St James Park hosts Exeter City FC matches, and Sandy Park Stadium is home to the Exeter Chiefs. You can access the city via the M5 motorway or Exeter St Davids railway station, and park and ride sites near M5 junctions can help avoid city-centre congestion. The remaining sections of the Roman wall, originally part of Isca Dumnoniorum, are still visible in parts of the city, and the influence of the medieval aqueduct system can be seen in the layout of city streets. Be aware that congestion occurs at Exe Bridges, and rough sleeping remains an issue in some areas. Check the listings below for times and venues.

Tuesday 19th May

Princesshay Goes Wild

· Princesshay Shopping Centre · Family & Kids

Princesshay Shopping Centre hosts a wild animal sculpture trail with educational and interactive activities for families.

Thursday 21st May

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt For Moriarty

· Exeter Northcott Theatre · Culture & Arts

A theatrical performance of Sherlock Holmes in a dramatic hunt for Moriarty at Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Speed Dating in Exeter | Ages 40-55

· Nightlife & Music

A speed dating event for singles aged 40-55 at The Bootlegger Exeter.

Friday 22nd May

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

Unified Dating hosts social events in Exeter to help singles meet new people in a relaxed setting.

Sync or Swim Presents: Skeptic, Bosky & Pipes

· Nightlife & Music

Niche house, garage, and electro DJs perform at a major event in Exeter.

Saturday 23rd May

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

Black Parade returns to Exeter Cavern for a monthly 00s emo anthem party during Bank Holiday weekend.

Colour Exhibition

· Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery · Culture & Arts

An art and history exhibition exploring the role of color, running from 23 May to 6 September 2026.

R&b vs Garage: 90s & 00s Anthems - Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

A themed R&B vs Garage music event celebrating 90s and 00s anthems at Bomba Exeter.

Fluff - Feel Good Vocal House Music: Exeter

· Nightlife & Music

A day-long house music festival featuring vocal tracks and classics at Bomba Exeter.

City Wall x Emerald

· Nightlife & Music

City Wall performs a live DJ set with Emerald, an underground genre-fluid artist from London's Rinse FM.

Sunday 24th May

Andrew Frost: The Greatest Card Magician in The World

· Nightlife & Music

Andrew Frost performs his acclaimed card magic show at Exeter Phoenix.