25 TIME OUT Top tips & ideas for venturing out in May and June
Music Makers The Dart Music Festival (15 – 17 May) promises a weekend of music for all so make a date in your diary and prepare your toe-tapping feet for one of Dartmouth’s most-loved annual events. Later in the month (29 – 31 May) Kingsbridge comes alive with their Food & Music Festival with award-winning Seth Lakeman taking the stage on Saturday night.
TOP TIP: For big name bands head to The Discovery Festival in Plymouth from 12 – 14 June. Three huge days of live music with artists including Five, Blue, The Wanted, OMD, Johnny Hates Jazz, The Libertines and many more.
Discoveryfestival.co.uk
Baxters
Dart Art Dartmouth’s opening night (22 May from 6pm) for Galleries Week is a bit of an institution with a chance to see new exhibitions in the participating galleries whilst sipping on a tipple. Pick up a trail map from the visitor centre or the galleries around town.
TOP TIP: Beryl Cook’s very popular Pride & Joy exhibition at the Box, Plymouth closes on 31 May but you can still see her iconic sculpture trail through the city until 31 July.
Laugh out loud The Exeter Comedy Festival is back by popular demand for its 3rd
year (3 – 6 June). There are big names (eg Bridget Christie and Reginald D Hunter) and lots of new material with over 60 shows in 14 venues including pubs, shops and even hair salons. Expect storytelling, stand-up as well as plenty of family-friendly workshops.
Exetercomedyfestival.com
TOP TIP: Marcus Brigstocke is coming to the Brixham Comedy Club on 15 May and don’t forget the comedy night at the Flavel on 13 June.
Half-Term Fun The Devon County Show (21 – 23 May) kicks off the week with 3 days of the best of the South West including animals, tractors, crafts and arena events. Your little ones might like to join the Magical Unicorn Festival at Pennywell Farm (
pennywellfarm.co.uk) whilst Torbay’s Riviera Air Show (29 – 31 May) has a spectacular flying programme including the Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as well as numerous events on Paignton Green.
Pennywell Farm
Dart Music Festival Dart Gallery
TOP TIP: Outside Devon near Bantham is a wonderful space to skate, create and play – perfect for kids of all ages and it’s a got a much recommended café too.
Outside-devon.com
Devon County Show
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