Talks & Lectures Events in Exeter
84 upcoming talks & lectures events
Exeter offers a rich tapestry of talks and lectures, drawing on its deep historical roots and forward-thinking spirit. From the hallowed halls of institutions to more intimate community spaces like Southernhay URC Church Hall, the city consistently hosts engaging discussions. You'll find a curious and knowledgeable audience here, keen to explore subjects ranging from local heritage and the natural world to contemporary issues and creative arts. Venues such as the Leonardo Hotel Exeter and Byrne House regularly welcome speakers, fostering a lively intellectual atmosphere. Whether you're interested in academic insights or passionate personal accounts, Exeter's lecture scene provides ample opportunity for learning and discovery.
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 84 upcoming talks & lectures events in Exeter, Devon, including 7 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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Free Cheese Training at Quicke's
📍 Quicke's Cheese Shop
FREE Guided Introductory Talk
FREETales from a Devon kitchen: Exploring Devon’s food history
📍 Torquay Museum
Astrophysics seminar
📍 Fourth floor interaction area
FREE Guided Introductory Talk
Guest Speaker: Dr Fiona Maccallum
📍 Mood Disorders Centre Think Tank Seminar Series - G17 (Hybrid)
FREESustainable AI: Challenges, Impacts and Responses
📍 Reed Hall
FREEShow Debate: THBT Capitalism Has Failed The Working Class
📍 Amory Parker Moot Room Lecture Theatre, University of Exeter
The remarkable Kingdom of Fungi : branches everywhere
📍 High Bickington Community Centre
£10.00
FREE Guided Introductory Talk
Held Together
📍 Boniface Centre
Procurements and Contracts CPD
📍 Sandy Park
£17.00
RIBA Exeter: Procurements and Contracts
📍 Sandy Park
General admission: £17
FREE Guided Introductory Talk
FREEBeyond the Classroom: Possibilities in Economics
📍 XFI Henderson Lecture Theatre
ADHD & Women: Misunderstood, misdiagnosed & moving forward for change
📍 Arena Torquay
FREEExeter & District TC : Speaker Brett Sparkes , Unite Community Officer
📍 Exeter Phoenix
ADHD & Women
📍 Arena Torquay
The History of Folk Horror
📍 Exeter Phoenix
£15.50 - £35.00
Botanical Archaeologies
📍 Tuckers Maltings
Free - £6.13
FREE Guided Introductory Talk
FREENational Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature Crisis
📍 Ilsington Village Hall
FREEEchoes of the Estuary - Launch event
📍 Appledore Baptist Church
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Discover the vibrant talks & lectures scene in Exeter with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates talks & lectures events from across Exeter, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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There are currently 84 upcoming talks & lectures events in Exeter. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.
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Yes — 7 of the current talks & lectures listings in Exeter are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Talks & Lectures Events in Exeter — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in Exeter form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Exeter talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in Exeter: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Exeter's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.