On Our Radar

Community and culture highlights curated by the Exeter Observer team

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

Dried flower heads

SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2026

Exeter Seed Swap 2026

Fourth annual event includes hands-on activities, soil testing and over 5,000 packets of seeds to share.

POSITIVE LIGHT PROJECTS

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White bicycle under repair

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026

St Thomas Repair Café

New community-run initiative with skilled volunteers offering repairs to clothing, jewellery, electronics, toys and more.

ST THOMAS CHURCH HALL

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