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.

A live music session showcasing original music produced in Plymouth and the Southwest, part of the 'Songs nobody asked us for' series.

Hotel Evada returns to The Bunker with a dark, cosmic exploration of underground electronica, welcoming home Viscera co-owner Matt Cowell.

Clubnight celebrating Cultural Vibes 34th birthday with a final showing of the documentary W: A Return To Oz, live music, Q&A and a tour of the Warehouse.

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.

Interactive Viking murder mystery theatre experience set in a Viking kingdom.

The official switch-on of the Christmas lights in Plymouth city centre, marking the start of the festive season.

A festive market with up to 50 wooden chalets offering artisan crafts, unique gifts, street food and a German Bar with mulled wine.

A documentary exploring the clash between two Devon farmers, Derek Banbury and Derek Gow, over the future of their land and the English countryside.

Plymouth's annual Bonfire Night celebration featuring a large bonfire, fireworks display, fairground rides and catering stalls on the Hoe.

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.

Six-month series of workshops for home educating families, bringing historical and cultural enquiry experiences to 7-11 year olds.

Stand-up comedy show marking 40 years at the mic by alternative comic Mark Thomas.

Squeeze perform their album Trixies live, with special guest Billy Bragg, at Plymouth Arena.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, a classic Broadway musical with songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, performed at Devonport Playhouse.

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 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 screening of the 2026 French coming-of-age drama Just An Illusion, directed by Eric Toledano, in French with English subtitles.

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.

A talk by painter Louise Courtnell on Robert Lenkiewicz and his tonal approach to painting, drawing on personal and professional experiences.

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.

A comedy theatre show set in Old London Town, a surreal parody of Jack the Ripper written by Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker.

The Regiment of Rascals Comedy Theatre Company presents the comedy based on the hugely successful British television series, following the hapless cafe owner Rene and his wife Edith in occupied France.

A 10k and 5k charity walk to raise funds for Trevi, supporting women affected by violence and trauma across Plymouth and the Southwest.

Tony Christie's unplugged farewell tour with his full band, his final show in the South West.

The Wedding Present perform their acclaimed album 'Seamonsters' in its entirety for their 35th anniversary tour.

Stand-up comedy show Whatsherface by Maisie Adam at The Quad Theatre.

A stand-up comedy show hosted by Steve 'Stavros' Parrish featuring Henry Cole, a veteran of the British television and film industry.

Folk-indie singer-songwriter Cat Rose presents her debut album 'I Know The Dark' at The Barbican Theatre.

A series of festive celebrations, markets, and light displays throughout Plymouth city centre to celebrate the Christmas season.

A charity auction event for the Guiding Lights lighthouse sculptures, raising funds for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth.

Exhibition showcasing 26 vibrant paintings by pioneering female artist Gillian Ayres, spanning seven decades of her creative practice.

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.

A humorous, multi-sensory play for parents and babies, with a guided Stay and Play session after each performance.

A musical theatre show for children about the discovery of the real colour of dinosaurs, featuring live music and storytelling.

Monthly fair in Plymouth featuring original artwork, handmade crafts, artisan gifts, and local food stalls.
A new film commission by Jordan Baseman exploring human emotion through arm wrestling and psychological interviews, on display at The Box.