Community & Society

Stories about Community & Society

Circle dance at Refugee Week 2024

MONDAY 15 TO SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026

Exeter Refugee Week 2026

Refugee Support Devon celebrates annual event with a film screening, radio programme and live performance alongside month-long fundraising campaign.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

First Thursdays graphic

THURSDAY 2 JULY 2026

First Thursdays

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

GANDY STREET

Exeter Respect Festival

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

Mindful Market illustration

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

Exeter Pride 2019 in Exeter High Street, photo by Naomi Parkinson

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

Fore Street Flea market

SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026

Fore Street Flea 10th anniversary

Market returns for 2026 season with stalls selling vintage items, jewellery, crafts, clothing, records, food and drink.

FORE STREET

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