Satirical stage show by comedian Michael Spicer, creator of 'The Room Next Door', with sketches, short films and stories about the current political and global 'shitshow'.
Christmas-themed afternoon tea with festive finger sandwiches, scones and a dessert trolley in the Great Hall of Boringdon Hall Hotel.
Free festive family trail across the Barbican to find runaway gingerbread men in shops, with a prize for a completed trail sheet.
Screenings of the fantasy film 'Wicker', directed by Alex Huston Fischer and starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage, including a relaxed KNITFLIX screening.
Festive handmade Christmas wrapping paper workshop with printmaker Jess Van Baalen, using lino-cut blocks, stencils and stamps.
Interactive installation of photographs and moving images from The Box's archive, brought to life by glowing lights triggered by visitors.
Talk and tour with The Box's art curator exploring nine paintings from the museum's collection that were on display in Downing Street.
Guided architectural walk through Plymouth's city centre led by Engagement Officer Tony Davey, exploring the impact of the 1943 'A Plan for Plymouth'.
Free workshop for young people on age-appropriate skincare fundamentals, with Lush.
A one-hour guided tour led by a Front of House team member through the early history of cinema, from The Box's oldest film to Hollywood stars in Plymouth.
Free 90-minute accessible tour for first-time visitors to The Box, covering the permanent galleries and behind-the-scenes areas.
Workshop to discover the art of papermaking and transform everyday waste into beautiful handmade papers for creative projects.
Live show by Sundogs, an independent grunge band from Ceará, Brazil, singing in Portuguese at Cafe Momus.
Weekly free eco-creativity group for peri-, post- and menopausal women, part of the 'Orcas and Us' menopause project.
A chamber music concert with works by Mozart, Bach, Telemann and others performed by the Chamber Ensemble of London.
Choral concert by The South West Chamber Choir on the feast of St Cecilia, with works by Purcell and Britten accompanied by The Greenwood Consort.
A free all-ages day celebrating local food with a community preserve competition, tasting, live preservation demonstrations, children's crafts and local music.
Weekend of dance workshops with choreographers from across the South West at The Groovement Project Dance Studios.
A 1920s gangster-themed murder mystery dinner show set in 1929 Plymouth, with all funds raised for the charity Improving Lives Plymouth.
Nine works from The Box art collection, including pieces by Stanley Spencer and Alfred Wallis, grouped by theme and shown free of charge.
Fifth edition of the charity music night with five independent bands and two DJs raising funds and toy donations for Stonehouse families.
Monthly pop-up screening of 'The Cabin in the Woods' at Wilful Beer, the basement bar on Mutley Plain, with a limited-edition poster.
Over-18s tribute show by the Norwich band Clashville UK to the songs of The Clash at Home Park.
Term-time art session for children aged 1-4 with singing, dancing, crafts and play to introduce them to The Box's collections.
Festive workshop for children to train as 'Expert Elves' by decorating cookies, making Christmas gifts, practising wrapping and mixing reindeer food.
Festive drag night with lip-synching, costumes, live vocals, games and audience interaction, with comedians Suzy Bennett and Uncle Dez.
Friday life drawing session with Plymouth artist Ralph Nel, for adults only, at The Box.
Interactive theatre storytelling for 2-4 year olds and their grown-ups, with song, movement, props and hands-on play, in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Immersive installation by artists WABKIN made from sustainable and recycled materials, inviting children, young people and families to explore the idea of home.
Six-course festive tasting menu inspired by iconic Christmas films, with songs from the Plymouth choir Blokes Who Sing.
Contemporary exhibition inspired by Jill Craigie's 1946 film 'The Way We Live', with works by Do Ho Suh, Rachel Whiteread, Gavin Turk and others, and a restored screening of the 1946 film.
Festive Christmas breakfast with colouring activities and a visit from Santa for children at The Box Kitchen and Bar.
Free exhibition with a digital screening of the Bayeux Tapestry and 14 paintings by Robert Borlase Smart, part of the 'Bayeux Around Britain' programme.
A hands-on making workshop for children aged 8+ to transform a shoebox into a handmade dolls' house, led by artist Fran Daykin.
Candlelight seasonal folk evening with singer-songwriter Alex Hart, guitarist Adam Sweet and a special guest, inspired by Polish Christmas traditions.
Free film installation by Steve McQueen about the Grenfell Tower fire, screened hourly from 10am to 3pm at The Box Plymouth.
Workshop led by Karen from The Conscious Sisters CIC to make a traditional willow Yule wreath from local botanicals, with the history and symbolism of the plants.
Six-week evening course introducing printmaking techniques such as monoprint, drypoint and etching, suitable for complete beginners.
Six-week evening course introducing screen printing techniques for textiles, from stencils to metallic and puff effects, suitable for beginners.
Annual community event with family activities, local performances, and the official switch-on of the Christmas lights at the Barbican.
An interactive murder mystery theatre experience set in Plymouth in 1929, where guests solve a crime at The Stone House.
The first Plymouth Comedy Festival, a three-day event featuring stand-up, new shows, talks and workshops across various venues in the city.
A public art trail featuring life-size 3D sculptures of Beryl Cook's iconic characters, inspired by her paintings and set in the locations that inspired them across Plymouth.
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 night of bingo, dancing, prizes and Christmas classics supporting the Memory Matters Foundation, for over-18s only.
Christmas afternoon tea with Father Christmas at Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa, where he visits each table to hand out gifts to children.
A showcase of vocal talent by The West End Tenors, bringing together leading men from London's West End to perform musical theatre hits.
A high-energy modern ceilidh and community dance night with live music at Stoke Damerel Parish Church, with no partner or experience needed.
A cabaret show from the creative visionaries behind world-famous circuses, performed at the Plymouth Pavilions.
A heart-warming musical comedy about three women whose lives intersect around the fish market, with the tagline 'When life gets tough - The Glorias sing!'.
A spectacular tribute show to Elvis featuring three of the world's best tribute artists performing on stage with a live band and orchestra.
Concert featuring the premiere of 'The Lodestone of Love' by Paul Foster and Fauré's 'Requiem' in D minor, with soloists Catherine Hamilton and Darren Jeffery.
Six-month series of workshops for home educating families, bringing historical and cultural enquiry experiences to 7-11 year olds.
A modern calligraphy workshop for beginners to create festive names, words and seasonal phrases for Christmas cards and keepsakes.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra live in concert at the Plymouth Pavilions.
Comedian Paul Smith performs his brand-new show 'HAPPY', a high-energy stand-up tour packed with crowd work and true stories.
A glitzy New Year's Eve dinner and house party at Boringdon Hall, featuring a Champagne reception with live jazz, a four-course or six-course tasting menu, and live music into the new year.
A festive Christmas party for groups of friends or small businesses featuring a three-course menu, DJ, disco, magician and photobooth.
Stand-up comedy show with Alan Carr live at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
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.
A festive family pantomime featuring Will Young as the Fairy Godfather, produced by Crossroads Pantomimes.
A tribute to Whitney Houston returning to the stage for a show-stopping celebration.
A festive Christmas concert bringing holiday cheer and sing-along fun to Millbay, described as a warm-hearted, family-friendly show.
The classic film Home Alone shown on the big screen with the John Williams soundtrack performed live by orchestra and choir.
Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene celebrate the 30th anniversary of Moseley Shoals, with The Enemy as special guests.
An award-winning Taylor Swift tribute concert experience fronted by Katy Ellis with a live band and dancers, recreating the energy of a Swift concert.
Stand-up comedy show Ideasman by Mike Bubbins at Plymouth Guildhall.
Stand-up comedy performance by Andrew Bird at the Barbican Theatre.
A Christmas party with a three-course dinner followed by live music and dancing to hits from the 1980s and 1990s.
A talk by Chrissie Le Marchant on the life of Nancy Astor, the first woman MP, with a focus on her time in Plymouth.
Larry Achiampong presents his new film Relic 4 and the Pan African Flags series at KARST, exploring themes of colonisation and identity.
Pop-up screening of the horror comedy The Cabin in the Woods with a social drink and chat afterwards, presented by Eek! Film Club.
A two-day music festival built by Plymouth for Plymouth, featuring live music, food and family entertainment at the Brickfields stadium.
Julie July and her band make their debut performance at the Barbican Theatre with contemporary folk-rock, paying tribute to the music of Sandy Denny.
Major running festival in Plymouth featuring a half marathon, 10k and a primary school challenge, attracting over 10,000 participants.
