What’s on in Devon this weekend – 26 to 28 June 2026
Hooray for Friday! If you’re looking for family-friendly things to do in Devon you have come to the best place for events and special activities. Read on to find out what’s on in Devon this weekend!
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Things to do in Devon this weekend
Here’s all the things to do and places to visit this weekend:
SUPER Festival in Torbay – 24 to 28 June 2026
See a range of stand up paddle events from sprints to technical races played out along the English Riviera during this growing SUP extravaganza.
On the water see around 200 of the world’s top athletes competing in thrilling races and off the water take part in taster sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for those keen to try SUP or broaden their skills, as well as shopping and evening entertainment.
Find out more about what’s on during SUPER Festival.
Budleigh Music Festival family event – 25 June to 4 July 2026
Budleigh Music Festival is back for 2026, bringing world-class classical music to the heart of East Devon this summer.
Top picks for families include Music For All on 27 June with hands-on musical workshops for kids and families, and Aardman in Concert on 3 July when The Wrong Trousers will be screened in full with a live orchestra.
To find out what’s on throughout the festival and how to get tickets see the Budleigh Music Festival website.
Ceilidh For Ukraine at Hunts Cider near Stoke Gabriel – 26 June 2026
Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band are playing their fifth ceilidh to raise funds for Ukrainian Action, a charity sending convoys of trucks with humanitarian aid from the UK to Ukraine.
The band, whose members are from Totnes and Stoke Gabriel, will be providing fabulous music and calling the dances, with the intoxicating sound of their five-piece line-up.
So far they have raised more than £250,000 for Ukrainian Action, including over £22,000 by harvesting, processing and selling firewood in Stoke Gabriel and nearby.
Get tickets for this event on We Got Tickets.
The Gruffalo at Exeter Northcott Theatre – 26 to 28 June 2026
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years on stage in 2026.
There will be songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged three and up and their grown-ups.
Find out more and get tickets on the Exeter Northcott website.
Armed Forces Day in Plymouth – 27 June 2026
Head to Plymouth Hoe for a free day of family entertainment celebrating the Armed Forces that play such an important role in the local community and beyond.
There will be opportunity’s to exploring military vehicles and equipment, take part in activities with the Royal Marines, and see displays in the arena and air.
Find out more about what’s happening on Armed Forces Day in Plymouth.
RAMM’s Rainbow Colour Clash in Exeter – 27 June 2026
RAMM is inviting families to take in its Rainbow Colour Clash at Northernhay Gardens. This joyful colour run course winds up, down and around Northernhay. Walk, jog or skip your way through a series of colour stations, where clouds of brilliant powder will fill the air and shower you in colour.
Families can colour in paving slabs and paths, turning the entire park into a vibrant. Come dressed for mess. Leave covered in colour!
Participation costs £3.50 per person.
Find out more on the RAMM website.
Frazoo: Meet the Invertebrates at Newton Abbot Museum – 27 June 2027
Love all creatures great and especially the small ones? Get hands on with mini beasts with Frazie from Frazoo at Newton Abbot Museum.
From stick insects and grasshoppers to beetles, katydids and crickets, you’ll discover just how diverse and surprising these small animals can be. Feeling brave? You might also encounter cockroaches, millipedes, crabs, and even a praying mantis!
This event runs three times during the day and is for children aged four and up.
Find out more and book your family’s space.
Ilfracombe Shanty Festival – 27 to 28 June 2026
Get ready for two unforgettable days of sea shanties, music, laughter, and seaside revelry at the brand new Ilfracombe Shanty Festival
Shanty crews from all across the UK will be descending on beautiful Ilfracombe to fill the town’s venues with powerful harmonies, traditional songs of the sea, and plenty of pirate spirit!
Find out more on the Visit Ilfracombe website.
Pawsome Day Out for charity in Exminster – 28 June 2026
This fun day out for dog-lovers at St Martin’s Football Club in Exminster includes games, live entertainment, food stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting and dog show.
This free to attend event is organised by Lucas Helps Dogs and Claudia’s Canines to raise funds for street cats and dogs in Sri Lanka.
Find out more about Pawsome Day Out.
Silent disco beach cleans at Woolacombe - 28 June 2026
Join the National Trust team at Woolacombe beach for its monthly silent disco beach clean with Plastic Free Woolacombe and North Devon Silent Disco.
This event is free and no booking is required.
Find out more and check timings on the National Trust website.
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Princesshay Go Wild trail in Exeter – daily until 30 June 2026
Princesshay is going wild for six weeks with a spectacular animal trail to the heart of Exeter. Ten turfed animal sculptures are spread across the centre, each one inspired by some of the world’s most iconic wildlife
Every animal ‘enclosure’ offers something to discover and learn thanks to Paignton Zoo bringing each animal to life with fascinating facts. Each fact has also been BSL translated by Deaf Academy so you can learn the animal’s sign.
Look out for hidden letters and collect them all to reveal a word and a chance to win a Devon’s Top Attractions Golden Ticket.
Find out more about the Princesshay Go Wild trail.
Our Story with David Attenborough at Market Hall in Devonport – daily until 2 September 2026
‘Our Story with David Attenborough’ is coming to Plymouth’s immersive dome – the first time it’s ever been shown outside of London’s National History Museum.
Step inside the dome and experience a cinematic journey through the story of our planet, surrounded by incredible visuals, sound and storytelling, narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Plym Card holders can also get 10% off tickets.
Find out more and get tickets online.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Saltram in Plymouth – daily until 4 September 2026
If your kids are into Pokémon they’re going to love the new TCG Mega Evolution Trail garden trail at Saltram National Trust this summer.
Search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges. Trail sheets will be available to collect on the day. Normal admission also applies (free for National Trust members).
Find out more about what’s on at Saltram this summer.
Art on Your Doorstep free outdoor art trail in Torquay – until 5 September 2026
Torre Abbey has been chosen as one of four partners to showcase The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep touring art trail. It brings iconic artworks from the National Gallery’s collection directly to communities across the UK.
From now until September life-sized reproductions of masterpieces by Monet, Turner, Rousseau and many more artists will be on show from Torre Abbey to Torquay Harbour.
This initiative offers residents and visitors a rare opportunity to experience world-class art in everyday settings.
Find out more about the exhibition and its route in Torquay.
Colour exhibition at RAMM in Exeter – daily until 6 September 2026
This exhibition brings together over 150 objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories, and explores how we see it, how it’s made, how it’s used and how meaning can become attached to it.
This is a family-friendly exhibition where under 19s go free.
Find out more on the RAMM website.
Age of the Dinosaurs at Kents Cavern in Torquay – daily until 31 October 2026
Have you heard what’s arrived in Kents Cavern this week? They’re 66 million years late to the party, but dinosaurs have finally found their way into the dramatic caves, which were formed a mere 2.5 million years ago.
Age of the Dinosaurs is a new exhibition showcasing skeleton models of 18 species of pre-historic monsters. They range from the equally loved and feared T Rex to the super cute (according to my teen) 60cm long Aquilops Americanus.
Find out more about visiting the dinosaurs at Kents Cavern.
‘Voices of the garden’ immersive audio trail at Greenway near Galmpton – daily until 1 November 2026
Step back in time on this exciting trail as HistoryScapes, an immersive audio app, brings Greenway’s garden to life.
Use your smartphone to unlock stories as you explore the riverside gardens of Agatha Christie’s South Devon holiday home.
This is a free activity. Normal National Trust admissions apply.
Find out more about what’s on at Greenway.
Room on the Broom activity trail at Haldon Forest near Exeter – open daily from 27 January 2027
The newest children’s activity trail in the partnership between Forestry England and Magic Light Pictures opens this week. Help Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s character the Witch as she embarks on a magical journey around Haldon Forest.
Find out mort about the Room on the Broom trail.
Insects Uncovered at Newton Abbot Museum – daily until 1 March 2027
See a collection of butterfly specimens and take part in The Great Butterfly & Moth Hunt to find
eight insects hiding around the museum and learn some amazing facts along the way.
When you’ve found them, go to the front desk to collect a special sticker for your Pastport and some wildflower seeds to plant at home.
Find out more about what’s on at Newton Abbot Museum.
What’s coming up in June
Get the full picture of what’s on in June in my guide to family events and days out.
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What’s on at the theatre
Here’s where to find the latest listings and what’s on at Devon’s theatres:
- The Flaval, Dartmouth, South Devon
- Palace Theatre, Paignton, South Devon
- Princess Theatre, Torquay, South Devon
- The Pavilions, Teignmouth, South Devon
- Theatre Royal, Plymouth
- The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport, Plymouth
- Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe, South Devon
- Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter
- Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
- Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter
- Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter
- The Landmark Theatre Ilfracombe and Queens Theatre Barnstaple, North Devon
More things to do in Devon this weekend
Here’s some more guides with ideas for things to do and places to visit for the whole family:
- Ideas for rainy days in Devon
- Soft play centres in Devon
- Zoos and animal attractions
- Theme parks in Devon
- Farm shops in Devon
- Outdoor activities and attractions
- Dog-friendly family attractions in Devon
- Free things to do
- Adventure playgrounds in Devon
- Things to do with teens in Devon.
Why not visit one of Devon’s theme parks, indoor attractions or go on a walk on Dartmoor.
Devon what’s on guides
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