5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

Weekend plans sorted yet? There's lots going in Exeter - check our top five picks!

EXETER PRIDE

10 May

Join the march of love and acceptance as it journeys through the city centre, concluding at Northernhay Gardens. There, a spectacular two-stage production will feature fabulous entertainment and a fully stocked bar. Bring a blanket, grab a glass of something sparkling, and enjoy a picnic while artists and drag acts provide an afternoon of nonstop performances. Other well-known local venues, including The Phoenix, The RAMM, and Exeter Library, are hosting a range of exciting free events, from arts and crafts to clothes swaps. Don’t forget to head over to Rougemont Gardens, where this year, for the first time, there will be a dog show! The march starts at 10am and the celebration continues with the afterparty at Exeter Phoenix, which runs until 2am.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

On now until 10 May

A brand-new musical production of this much-loved family favourite comes to Theatre Royal in Plymouth. Strictly winner Ore Oduba stars as the absent-minded Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car.

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE 

9-11 May

Winner of last year’s Olivier Award for Best Family Show, this interactive Jurassic adventure brings life-like dinosaurs to the stage, including T. rex, Triceratops, and more. Join the intrepid explorer on a thrilling journey - then get up close with a dinosaur after the show! Numerous time slots at Exeter Northcott Theatre - all ages welcome. 

EXETER CITY COMMUNITY TRUST COMMUNITY FIVE MILES

11 May 

There’s still time to sign up for the Exeter City Community Trust Community Five Mile event this Sunday! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this inclusive and friendly race is the perfect way to enjoy Exeter’s scenic routes while supporting the city’s leading health and wellbeing charity. Lace up, join in, and be part of something special. The event is part of the Exeter Live Better marathon, so if you don't fancy running, get down to the Quay and cheer on the competitors! it starts at 9am.

EXETER RECORD & CD FAIR 

10 May

Love finding vinyl gems? Head to Exeter Corn Exchange this Saturday for the Exeter Record & CD Fair which will feature vinyl records, promotional material, imports, fan-club memorabilia and picture discs, CDs, albums, singles and maxis, sheet music, postcards, DVDs, posters and T-shirts and much more - all up for grabs!