On Our Radar

Community and culture highlights curated by the Exeter Observer team

THURSDAY 6 AUGUST 2026

First Thursdays

Monthly Gandy Street evening events include an indoor market, food and drink, street entertainment and more.

GANDY STREET

Friday 15 May 2026, updated 2 July 2026

SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026

Exeter Respect Festival 2026

The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.

BELMONT PARK

Wednesday 13 May 2026

WEDNESDAY 3 TO SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026

Exeter Comedy Festival 2026

Festival returns for third year with four days of comedy featuring Nish Kumar, Josh Widdecombe, Josie Long, Bridget Christie, Mike Wozniak and many more.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

Tuesday 12 May 2026

SUNDAY 31 MAY 2026

Mindful Market

Vintage items, handmade gifts and baked goods from local traders with wellbeing activities including yoga, crafts and hula-hooping.

THE BIRDHOUSE

Friday 8 May 2026

SATURDAY 9 MAY 2026

Exeter Pride 2026

Exeter Pride returns for a celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity and visibility with a parade, music, cabaret, marketplace and more.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

Thursday 30 April 2026

FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026

The Dreaming

Debut show from theatre company Thresh & Bray explores the convergence of personal experience, ancestral threads and nature.

EXETER PHOENIX

Friday 24 April 2026