On Our Radar

Community and culture highlights curated by the Exeter Observer team

Exeter street scene with flags

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026

Exeter History Book Festival

One-day event with talks from four Devon historians and stalls from local heritage organisations.

MINT METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE

Circle of hands and feet around a drum by Shumba Arts

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026

Fundraiser for Sudan

Dance, drumming and mask-making workshop to raise funds for charities working in Sudan.

EXWICK COMMUNITY CENTRE

Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr.

THURSDAY 5 & SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2026

Sherlock Jr. & The Balloonatic

Buster Keaton silent comedy screenings with music by R.E.M. and Amon Tobin.

EXETER PHOENIX

Sarah Small

WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2026

A Response

An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment.

ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

Sewing machine workshop at Bunyip Craft

TUESDAY 6 TO FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026

January Sessions

A programme of creative workshops, classes and events including poetry and music performances.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2026

My Heart Was a Tree

An evening of poetry and music with Michael Murpurgo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Farms for City Children.

EXETER CATHEDRAL

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