5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

Here are our top five picks of what to do this weekend in Exeter.

CELEBRATE

27 September

FOLK MUSIC NIGHT AT DAILY BOWL

Head to Queen Street’s Daily Bowl for a night of toe-tapping, heart-expanding live music. Light bites, wine, beer, cider, and hot or cold beverages will be available to purchase.

Daily Bowl

FILM 

28 September

PAUL MCCARTNEY - ONE HAND CLAPPING 

Filmed and recorded at Abbey Road Studios over four days in August 1974, the cinema release of One Hand Clapping will include a brand-new introduction by Paul McCartney captured exclusively for this release and feature never-before-seen footage.

Exeter PictureHouse

MUSIC

29 September

INDIA ELECTRIC COMPANY

After a mammoth 60+ date UK and European support tour with Midge Ure, plus live sessions with BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, the Devon-based duo return with their long awaited third studio album, Pomegranate. Expect traditional instruments, folk melodies and subtle electronic influences. 

Exeter Phoenix

ART

EXETER CONTEMPORARY OPEN

On now until 2 November 

Serving as a vital springboard for emerging contemporary artists, this year’s shortlist features the work of fifteen talented visual artists, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and video.

Exeter Phoenix

COMEDY

29 September

THE BEST OF TOMMY COOPER (JUST LIKE THAT) 

Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers through his memorable one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks.

Exeter Corn Exchange