Visit Plymouth Blog (Arts and Culture) - Visit Plymouth

Calling all musical lovers! You're in for a treat at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. 

We’re looking ahead to a year filled with fantastic experiences in Plymouth, from unmissable events to exciting cultural moments, as well as making the most of being in Britain’s Ocean City with our incredible waterfront and on-water activities.

With shows to suit every appetite, book your tickets now to stave off those January blues and start the countdown to something great.

From enchanting theatre productions designed especially for little ones to hilarious comedy shows for adults to enjoy, there’s lots taking place on Plymouth’s stages this Christmas!

A mysterious and beautiful creature of mythological proportions will soon be arriving in Plymouth - here's everything you need to know.

Shop4Plymouth's resident blogger Lucy Young @_Oceancityliving takes a look around The Box, Plymouth’s new cultural destination. 

The vast discoveries that can be found in the beauty of Britain’s Ocean City have inspired many writers, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Agatha Christie. So if you’re looking for some inspiration for your reading list why not add some books inspired by our wonderful part of the world?

MTV Music Week Plymouth has begun, and with it there are some amazing opportunities to hear from and speak to music industry professionals and artists!

See what your favourite MTV Music Week artist had to say in a special Q&A session.

Plymouth History Festival is now in full swing, but there’s still plenty of time to explore the fascinating history of Britain’s Ocean City before the festival ends on 31 May.

May is a bumper month in Plymouth’s theatre land, with plenty of new plays alongside West End classics and the return of Plymouth Fringe Festival at the end of the month. Read on for our preview of what’s on stage…

Have you ever wanted to know what hides behind the walls of Mount Batten Tower? Ever wondered how Nancy Astor felt about the Suffragettes? And have you ever seen a tournament between Medieval knights? The seventh Plymouth History Festival begins on 4 May, opening the city up to satisfy your every historical curiosity.