Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
From The Hoe and the Waterfront Walkway to Jennycliff, Wembury and the Plym estuary, this guide brings together autumn routes, landmarks and practical stops for a drink. It also covers access notes, ferry options and current route checks.
A live music session showcasing original music produced in Plymouth and the Southwest, part of the 'Songs nobody asked us for' series.
A curated selection of contemporary art from local artists, including landscapes, abstracts, printmaking and ceramics, with the opportunity to meet the makers.
A creative workshop exploring street photography and zine-making, using The Box archive to create a digital zine as part of the BFI FAN season.
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Bill Fornaciari traces Plymouth's food-shopping history from the Pavesi family's 1892 store through the era of Italian family shops to the arrival of the big chains, with Perry's Market still trading after 71 years.
A practical look at Finders Keepers Vintage & Vinyl in Plymouth’s Old Village, covering its vintage clothing, records, memorabilia, atmosphere and pricing. The post also includes the address, opening hours and useful details before visiting.
A curator-led talk exploring nine paintings from The Box's collection that were previously on loan to Downing Street, featuring works by Stanley Spencer, Alfred Wallis and others.
A free exhibition bringing together locally and nationally renowned artists at Melville Corner, Royal William Yard, as part of the Artober festival.
A workshop for 13-18 year olds to explore film archives and create protest banners, part of the 2026 Art History Festival.
A curated selection of contemporary art from local artists, including landscapes, abstracts, printmaking and ceramics, with the opportunity to meet the makers.
An evening of local performance art exploring the body, work and weather, with five new performances across sound, movement and light.
Maritimo Wine & Tapas Bar on Hoe Road, Plymouth, serves authentic Spanish tapas, seafood paella and Spanish wines all year round, with two floors, a balcony overlooking Plymouth Sound and a vegan-friendly menu. Open roughly 12pm to 10pm daily, it takes credit cards, delivery and take-away.
A guide to Theatre Royal Plymouth's family half term programme, with The Colour of Dinosaurs, A Tale of Us and King Arthur running late October to 1 November, plus booking info and family rates.
Plymouth Hoe's free Bonfire Night event runs from 4pm to 10pm on Thursday 5 November, with a bonfire at 7pm and fireworks from the Royal Citadel at 7.30pm. Covers timings, road closures, parking and nearby landmarks.
A look at The People's Gallery, the 80-painting street art installation on hoardings opposite The Box in Plymouth city centre, put together by Plymouth Artists Together with council support and contributors aged six to 88.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast, a classic Broadway musical with songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, performed at Devonport Playhouse.
Plymouth's annual Bonfire Night celebration featuring a large bonfire, fireworks display, fairground rides and catering stalls on the Hoe.
A festive market with up to 50 wooden chalets offering artisan crafts, unique gifts, street food and a German Bar with mulled wine.
A festive Christmas concert bringing holiday cheer and sing-along fun to Millbay, described as a warm-hearted, family-friendly show.
Fisherman's Friends: The Musical, based on the true story of the Cornish singing group, arrives in Plymouth as part of its 2027 UK tour.
