On Our Radar

Community and culture highlights curated by the Exeter Observer team

Cenerentola and Ramiro illustration

SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026

La Cenerentola

Exeter Opera Group performs Rossini’s variation on Cinderella with a twist.

ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

Hidegard of Bingen Scivias part two illustration

SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026

Benedictine weekend

Medieval food, talks, workshops and music exploring the life and times of Hildegard of Bingen.

ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

Jack Leslie statue

SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026

The People of Exeter

An afternoon hosted by Love St Thomas focussed on Exeter’s historic multicultural character with talks, conversation and a community lunch.

ST THOMAS CHURCH HALL

International Women's Festival graphic

SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026

International Women’s Festival 2026

A free one-day celebration with live music, dance, workshops, panel discussions and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

The Orchard Cafe Quartet

SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026

From Haydn to The Highlands

The Orchard Cafe Quartet plays folk and classical music from Scandinavia and Scotland.

ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

Two Short Nights festival audience in Exeter Phoenix auditorium

THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026

Two Short Nights

Short film festival returns with awards ceremony and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

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