5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

Check out our pick of things to do this weekend in and around Exeter.

FESTIVAL

2-9 August

SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL 

Celebrating its 70th year, this year’s festival is bigger than ever with a classic top-class feast of captivating song, dance, music and merriment. 

sidmouthfolkfestival

FOOD

2 August 

BEER EATS BOUTIQUE 

Head to the tranquil coast at Beer for a lively food market offering pop-up global cuisine from local producers. 

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MUSIC

2 August

BETAMAX

Electronic Synth Rock 80s band Betamax will be blasting out the tracks from acts such as Depeche Mode, New Order, Joy Division, Human League, Gary Numan, Talking Heads and many more!

Exeter Phoenix

ROOF TOURS

Selected dates throughout August

EXETER CATHEDRAL

This fascinating behind-the-scenes tour takes you into the roof void, high above the Nave, the South Tower, the Lead Room, the Ringing Chamber and then through the spaces in the North Tower. If weather permits, the tour is extended out onto the roof of the North Tower to enjoy some of the best views of Exeter and beyond.

Exeter Cathedral

EXHIBITION 

ON NOW UNTIL 18 AUGUST

ARTISTIC DIALOGUES 

Head to Exeter Art Gallery (11-15 Bedford Street, Princesshay) where Exeter artists will be exhibiting their pieces. Expect everything from landscapes to nudes, flowers to seascapes.  

Exeter Art Gallery