8
What’s On - May & June 2026
12 May, 9 June Totnes Indoor Artisan Market Totnes Civic Hall Local craft makers with an array of handmade goods including jewellery, knitted toys, handmade chocolate, clothes and textiles, cards and prints, mosaic art, and dried flowers.
14 May Dart Valley U3A Talk – Superspy Science The Flavel Presentation by Kathryn Harkup about the Science and technology that have always been central to the plots that make up the world of James Bond. Non-members very welcome. 10am start. Further info
dartvalley.u3asite.uk/events
15 – 17 May Dart Music Festival Over 100 acts perform in a range of venues around town with sounds of jazz, folk, classical music, latino funk and much more. Dartmusicfestival.
co.uk. See feature in this issue
16 May Restoring Nature 2026 Lower Sharpham Barton Farm One-day family-friendly literary festival filled with talks, walks, books, authors, discussions, live music, a fully licensed bar and delicious locally sourced food. There will be authors throughout the day reading and presenting from their books, both outside on the land and inside the barn.
Ambios.net
16 May Collaborative Kitchen Open Day West Country Stoves Showroom, Aveton Gifford Celebrate the art of cooking with a unique collaboration between Ashgrove Kitchens and Westcountry Stoves. With live cooking demonstration by Paul Hegley, owner and Head Chef at Verse, Kingsbridge. FREE entry but reservation essential. https://www.eventbrite.
co.uk/e/1985799001269
20 May Serenade Concert All Saints’ Church, Thurlestone Concert of music by Vaughan Williams, Brahms and more. 7.30pm.
Alvingtonsingers.org.uk
21 – 23 May Devon County Show Westpoint, Exeter The annual county agricultural show – Devon’s Big Day Out – with entertainment, animals, food and drink.
Devoncountyshow.co.uk
22 May Dartmouth Galleries Spring Exhibition Launch Dartmouth Nine local galleries launch their new exhibitions with an evening opening from 6-9pm. New work includes painting, original print, ceramics, glass, wood and jewellery. Collect a trail map from the Visitor Centre or the Galleries. The exhibitions all continue for 2-3 weeks.
22 – 24 May Brixham Heritage Regatta Torbay The annual gathering of classic boats – the South West’s season’s premier opening event.
Brixhamheritageregatta.uk
22 -25 May
English Music Festival Dartington Hall
Englishmusicfestival.org.uk Celebrating Britain’s rich musical heritage focussing on late-19th to mid-20th century British composers.
Englishmusicfestival.org.uk
22 – 24 May Outdoor Cinema Saltram House Adventure Cinema returns to this iconic location. Bring your picnic and enjoy Wicked Sing-a-long, Mamma Mia and Sense and Sensibility.
Adventurecinema.co.uk
23 May South Devon Waverley Paddle Steamer Trips South Devon Join the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer for a number of local cruises.
Waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108