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06 Sept 2025

5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter: markets, musicals, music, festive, family-friendly activities

5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

Here is our top five picks of things to do this weekend in and around Exeter. 

MUSICAL

On now until 14 December

ELF THE MUSICAL 

Exeter Little Theatre Company presents Elf the musical, based on the smash-hit film about Buddy, a young orphan finding his way in New York city. 

Exeter Northcott Theatre 

MUSIC

7 (10 & 12) December

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR

Enjoy the best choral music of the season with traditional carols and modern classics in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Exeter Cathedral

FILM

7 December

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Michael Caines stars in this gorgeous reimagining of Charles Dickens' story about a curmudgeonly miser called Scrooge. 

Exeter PictureHouse

WORKSHOP

7 December

FAMILY LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP 

From 2.30pm-4.30pm this Saturday,  families can make a festive willow and paper lantern under the guidance of Devon based carnival artist and prop maker Kerrie Seymour. 

Exeter Phoenix 

MARKET

8 December

FESTIVE GOOD FOOR AND CRAFT MARKET 

Head south to the atmospheric Royal William Yard (Plymouth) for this festive market showcasing the South West’s best artisans, makers and producers.

Royal William Yard

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