Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The British Fireworks Championships 2026 ran on 12 and 13 August at Plymouth Hoe, with AJ Fireworks taking the title. A look back at the competitors, the results, the schedule and the transport and road closures that surrounded the event.
Live music night featuring Dredge, The Other Woman, Kid Hyena and DJ sets at Cafe Momus.
Live acapella performance by the Plymouth men's singing club Ocean City Sound, celebrating their 10th year.
A local arts, crafts and food fair held at West Pier, Barbican, supporting local businesses with stalls and activities.
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The Bergerac reboot, starring Damien Molony, filmed at the University of Plymouth in August 2025, turning the campus into a Jersey police HQ. A guide to the locations, the cast, and where to watch the series.
Book Cupboard is a densely stocked second-hand bookshop in a three-storey historic building on The Parade. It specialises in vintage, rare and hard-to-find books, particularly fantasy, science fiction and occult titles, although reviews are mixed on pricing, opening reliability and customer service.
A day for prospective students to explore the University of Plymouth campus, attend talks, and visit facilities including the Wave Tank and Student Village.
Christmas pre-launch event at Lush Plymouth with personal shopping, festive samples, and a free bath product.
Live acoustic indie-folk session by the duo Hidden Cove at 62 Ebrington Street.
A two-hour historic boat trip around Plymouth Sound with commentary by historian Chris Robinson, exploring the maritime heritage of the Royal William Yard.
A talk by Elaine Henderson exploring the life and character of Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot.
Theatre Royal Plymouth's half-term programme runs from 11 August to 5 September, with FAME The Musical and Moulin Rouge! at The Lyric and Young Company's Beowulf and Badgers at The Drum. Covers dates, prices and age guidelines for each show.
A practical guide to Devon viewpoints for the partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, including the Plymouth Astronomical Society event at Lowry Cross and activities at Norman Lockyer Observatory. It also covers safe viewing and the basic kit to bring.
The Two Bridges Inn in Saltash was crowned Cornwall's best pub in CornwallLive's Pub of the Year 2025. A short trip from Plymouth, it boasts a huge beer garden overlooking Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge, local food, real ales, and family-friendly opening hours.
A guide to visiting Meavy, a Dartmoor village near Plymouth home to a 900-year-old oak tree, historic pub, and easy access to Burrator Reservoir.
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A day of free family entertainment with live music, circus, street theatre, vintage cars and rides in the West End.
The Original Plymouth Proms, a Last Night of the Proms concert with over 150 musicians, presented by South West Philharmonia and Chorus.
Major running festival in Plymouth featuring a half marathon, 10k and a primary school challenge, attracting over 10,000 participants.
