What's On in South West
General Events
- Monday 13th April - Until Thursday 31st December
Clarks Village, Farm Road, BA160BB
A crew of monsters has arrived at Clarks Village as part of a new family trail. The Mindful Monsters storytelling trail challenges families to explore and discover seven colourful monsters hidden throughout...
- Friday 31st October - Until Saturday 29th May
Clarks Village, Farm Road, BA160BB
Two new brands have made their debut at Somerset shopping outlet Clarks Village.
- Monday 1st June - Until Wednesday 30th September
The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, EX10 0NU
This summer, find the lost pieces of the coast and become a Donkey Sanctuary Explorer.
- Monday 20th July, 9:30am - Until Monday 31st August, 6:00pm
St Stephens House, 9 Catherine St, Exeter, EX11EU
Play for Free in Princesshay this summer.
The school holidays will see the main square transformed into Princess Play an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people...
- Monday 20th July, 9:30am - Until Monday 31st August, 6:00pm
Princess Hay, St Stephens House, 9 Catherine St, Exeter EX1 1EU, EX1 1EU
Play for Free in Princesshay this summer.
The school holidays will see the main square transformed into Princess Play an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people...
- Thursday 6th August, 4:30pm - Until Sunday 16th August, 10:00pm
Church Farm, Wingfield, BA14 9LE
If Opera turns 30! To celebrate, they will be welcoming back some of the artists who helped shape their story to present a season that’s as daring, heartfelt and joyful as ever.
- Thursday 6th August, 4:30pm - Until Sunday 16th August, 10:00pm
Church Farm, Wingfield, BA14 9LE
If Opera turns 30! To celebrate, they will be welcoming back some of the artists who helped shape their story to present a season that’s as daring, heartfelt and joyful as ever.
- Monday 17th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Take part in a programme of exhibition tours, artist-led events and hands-on family activities inspired by The Box’s Summer of Expression season.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Enjoy discovering 41 colourful one-metre-high lighthouse sculptures displayed throughout The Box.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Explore a powerful exhibition that brings together historic and contemporary works from the Government Art Collection.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Discover the life, work and legacy of one of Britain’s most influential abstract painters.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
This inspiring exhibition showcases the winners, highly commended and other entries from The Box’s Children and Young People’s Open.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Celebrate the 170th anniversary of Arts University Plymouth through a special display featuring archive material and artworks.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Tavistock Pl, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Experience a new British Film Institute-supported commission by filmmaker and visual artist Jordan Baseman in The Box’s Media Lab.
- Tuesday 18th August 10:00am until 4:00pm + More Dates
Burlington St, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR
This is the place to go to if you want to know all about Weston-Super-Mare
- Tuesday 18th August 10:30am until 5:30pm + More Dates
The Grand Pier, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AL
The pandas are loose! Join this lovable panda duo as they roll into town bringing infectious physical comedy, visual chaos and unstoppable celebratory energy. Expect bamboo-fuelled antics, spontaneous...
- Tuesday 18th August 10:30am until 12:30pm + More Dates
Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PR
Discover the joy of learning a new craft as their friendly volunteers guide you through the exciting world of creativity. Unleash your inner artist, and let your creativity flow in the company of like-minded...
- Tuesday 18th August, 3:00pm - Until Sunday 23rd August, 5:00pm
Lodmoor Country Park, DT4 7SX
Circus Berlin is heading to Weymouth - don't miss out!
- Tuesday 18th August, 7:00pm - Until Wednesday 19th August, 1:00am
Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AL
Get ready for a night that’s set to take over the town…
- Wednesday 19th August 10:00am until 4:30pm + More Dates
The Alliford Inn, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AL
The Alliford Inn is putting on events throughout July & August, so why not bring the kids along for some fun? Several of them are FREE
- Wednesday 19th August 10:00am until 4:30pm + More Dates
Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8PP
The award-winning Helicopter Museum holds over 100 rotary-wing aircraft from all over the world, representing a wide spectrum of technologies.
Visitor favourites include two of the Queen's Royal Flight...
- Thursday 20th August, 2:00pm - Until Sunday 23rd August, 4:00pm
Carvers Field, Southampton Road, Ringwood, New Forest/Hampshire . BH24 1JD, BH24 1JD
Circus Cortex: BizZZar comes to Ringwood, New Forest for the very first time 20–23 August 2026. Shows: Thu 3pm & 6pm, Fri 2pm & 6pm, Sat 2pm & 5pm, Sun 1pm & 4pm. Experience breathtaking aerial acts, thrilling...
- Saturday 22nd August, 7:00pm - Until Sunday 23rd August, 3:00am
Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AL
Relive the magic of Bora Bora Ibiza on the Grand Pier to a soundtrack of the finest Ibiza Classics.
- Sunday 23rd August 9:00am until 6:00pm
Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Market Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6DF
It's real driving, in real learner cars, with fully qualified driving instructors, at a private venue designed to give young people a safe introduction to driving.
- Sunday 23rd August 9:00am until 6:00pm
Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Market Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6DF
It's real driving, in real learner cars, with fully qualified driving instructors, at a private venue designed to give young people a safe introduction to driving.