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Plymouth has one of the best event programmes in the country, with year round fun and something to suit everyone! Each year sees new and returning events set to attract even more visitors to the city and waterfront.
Regular yearly events include the hugely successful and award-winning Pirates Weekend Plymouth, located on the Barbican and Sutton Harbour in May, hosting a weekend of pirate-themed fun which is very popular with families and children.
May also sees the announcement of the new Plymouth Lord Mayor and the traditional welcome is given during the Lord Mayor’s Day, with themed entertainment for all the family in the city centre.
The ever growing Flavour Fest has now been running for 16 years. The event which showcases local cookery talent as well as local food produce takes place in June.
Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day has over 50,000 people attending the event on the Plymouth Hoe. This event brings together a range of exciting entertainment, activities and shows by working in partnership with all of the Armed Forces in the city.
August becomes the centre around the British Firework Championships, where six of the top pyrotechnic companies compete to be crowned the champion over two nights. Visitors from all over the world come to see these amazing displays take off over Plymouth’s fantastic waterfront.
The Ocean City Blues N Jazz Festival concludes the week following the Fireworks in which thousands of people can enjoy a fully packed stage programme across the three days.
Moving into September, arrives the Plymouth Seafood Festival; now in it's eighth year, brings The Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic caught seafood. You can enjoy an array of traders and a full chef stage programme providing demonstrations on how to whip up a storm in the kitchen.
Bonfire Night, held on the 5 November annually, hosts a magnificant bonfire and firework display for all to enjoy on those cold wintery evenings. Fairground rides, catering and entertainment are provided at the event.
On the approach to Christmas, the city comes alive with entertainment, markets and competitions. Plymouth embraces this magical season and provides many activities for some Christmasy family fun.
There are many smaller events held within the city throughout the year, be sure to check out the event listings below to see what's coming up!
And don't forget, you can submit your events to the website to be included in our listings!
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Bonfire Night
Britain's Ocean City Half Marathon
Mayflower Week
Barbican Lights Switch-on
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Plymouth Christmas Market
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Christmas
Plymouth
Plymouth's Christmas Market returns to the heart of Plymouth City Centre, 28 November to…
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Penguins: A LEGO brick trail
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Christmas
Plymouth
The penguins are back, spreading their Christmas magic over Plymouth!
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Polar Bear Explorer
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Family
Plymouth
George, the Polar Bear cub wants you to follow the Polar Bear Explorer trail this winter.…
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Wonder Nights
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Christmas
Torpoint
Experience amazing at Mount Edgcumbe. This Christmas, and for the first time ever in its…
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VE Day
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Major Event
Plymouth
When VE Day dawns on 8 May 2020, it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the…
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Pirates Weekend Plymouth
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Major Event
Plymouth
The award winning Pirates Weekend Plymouth returns on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2020…
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Britain's Ocean City Half Marathon
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Event
Plymouth
Britain's Ocean City Half Marathon, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, will take…
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Lord Mayor's Day
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Major Event
Plymouth
This popular annual event will again be taking place, welcoming the new Lord Mayor into…
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Flavour Fest
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Major Event
Plymouth
The South West’s largest food and drink festival returns to the City Centre’s Piazza from…
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British Firework Championships
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Major Event
The Hoe, Plymouth
The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth's waterfront…
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Ocean City Blues N Jazz Festival
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Festival
Plymouth
The Ocean City Blues N Jazz Festival returns for a third year to The Barbican, 9 to 11…
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Plymouth Seafood Festival
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Food and Drink
Plymouth
Plymouth Seafood Festival is back for its 8th year and is set to bring The Barbican and…
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Mayflower Week
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Mayflower 2020
Plymouth
A week of amazing activities 14 - 20 September, including:
• A visit from the…
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Bonfire Night
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Major Event
Plymouth
Plymouth will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display on Tuesday 5 November 2019 on…
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Remembrance Sunday
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Ceremony
The city’s remembrance service will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Sunday 10 November.
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Christmas Lights Switch-On
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Christmas
Plymouth
The Christmas holiday calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of this year’s…
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Barbican Lights Switch-on
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Christmas
Plymouth
Round up the family and enjoy the festive celebrations on Southside Street as the…
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