Festivals Events in Exeter
53 upcoming festivals events
Exeter, a city steeped in history yet alive with contemporary spirit, offers a festival scene that reflects its unique character. Here, ancient roots meet modern creativity, with celebrations often drawing inspiration from the surrounding Devonshire landscape and the city's rich heritage. Expect a diverse array of events, from music and arts gatherings to food festivals and community celebrations, frequently taking place in charming, sometimes unexpected, locations. These venues, ranging from rural grounds to urban hubs, provide an intimate backdrop for experiences that connect attendees with local culture and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a place where tradition and innovation dance together, creating memorable occasions for all who attend.
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 53 upcoming festivals events in Exeter, Devon, including 16 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEQuiet Hour: Societies Fair Part 1!
📍 The Great Hall
FREESocieties Fair Part 1!
📍 The Great Hall
FREE—
Monday FRESHERS VK FESTIVAL
📍 The Vaults, Exeter
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F*CK ME It's Freshers - Exeter Freshers 2026
📍 Move
£5.99
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F*CK ME It's Freshers - Exeter
📍 Move
£9.38 - £22.38
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Exeter Freshers Festival 2026
📍 Core
From £4.00
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Freshers Week POLO TASTERS 2026/27
📍 Rollestone Farm
From £52.00
FREESocieties Fair Part 2!
📍 The Great Hall
FREEWelcome Drinks!!
📍 University of Exeter, Exeter EX4
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Tuesday FRESHERS VK FESTIVAL
📍 The Vaults, Exeter
FREEQuiet Hour: AU Clubs & Active Societies Fair
📍 The Great Hall
FREEDress as Your Degree Social
📍 Turks Head
FREE—
Wednesday FRESHERS VK FESTIVAL
📍 The Vaults, Exeter
FREEWaggy Walk at Ridgetop Park - Exeter Walking Festival
📍 Ridgetop Park
FREEQuiet Hour: St Luke's Societies Fair
📍 St Luke's Quad Marquee
Agatha Christie Festival Picnic - Day 2
📍 Torre Abbey Sands
£9.50
Exeter - People Planet Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
📍 City Gate (Hotel)
Free - £5.00
GeogSoc White Lies Social
📍 Core
FREE—
Thursday FRESHERS VK FESTIVAL
📍 The Vaults, Exeter
FREE—
Sync or Swim - Freshers Week
📍 Move
FREEWelcome Week Picnic!
📍 Queens Arboretum
Agatha Christie Festival Picnic - Day 3
📍 Torre Abbey Sands
£9.50
FREEBaseball Taster Session
📍 Flowerpots Playing Fields,
FREEFriday skate taster session 5-6 - No skate hire
📍 The Lemon Grove (Main Room)
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Festivals Events in Exeter — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant festivals scene in Exeter with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates festivals events from across Exeter, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's festivals events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best festivalsexperiences Exeter has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many festivals events are on in Exeter?
There are currently 53 upcoming festivals events in Exeter. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming festivals in the city.
Are there free festivals events in Exeter?
Yes — 16 of the current festivals listings in Exeter are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find festivals events in Exeter this weekend?
Browse this weekend's festivals events in Exeter at /exeter/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for festivals events in Exeter?
Every festivals listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are festivals listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new festivals events for Exeter three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Festivals Events in Exeter — Your Complete Guide
Exeter's festivals calendar is one of the highlights of the city's cultural year, transforming parks, streets, public squares and indoor venues into vibrant spaces of communal celebration. The city's festival programme covers music, food, film, literature, arts, culture, heritage and sport — there's something to mark almost every season.
Summer brings the largest outdoor festivals to Exeter, with multi-day events drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond. Music festivals in particular have deep roots in the city, and the annual programme of headline festivals now ranks among the most anticipated events in the UK's cultural calendar.
But Exeter's festival scene isn't only about headline names. Community festivals celebrating the city's diverse cultures — Caribbean carnivals, South Asian food festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, African arts festivals — are among the most joyful and authentic experiences the city offers. Many are free to attend and genuinely open to all.
Planning a festival visit in Exeter: buy tickets early for the most popular events as they frequently sell out months in advance; check travel options carefully as major festivals often lead to road closures and increased public transport demand; bring layers as British summer weather is unpredictable; and allocate more time than you think you'll need — the best festival experiences are rarely rushed.