Festivals Events in Plymouth
27 upcoming festivals events
Plymouth, a city shaped by its maritime heritage and proud spirit, hosts a dynamic array of festivals that echo its seafaring past and embrace its modern identity. From open-air celebrations on its stunning coastline to large-scale events within unique venues like THÊ DEPØ VENUE and Maker Heights, there's a festival for every taste. Expect a lively atmosphere, drawing in both locals and visitors drawn to the South West's unique charm. These gatherings often reflect the city's connection to the sea, its artistic community, and its commitment to bringing people together for memorable experiences.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 27 upcoming festivals events in Plymouth, Devon, including 2 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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Boardmasters Aug 5th
📍 Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay
Boardmasters Aug 6th
📍 Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay
Boardmasters Aug 7th
📍 Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay
Nigerian cultural festival in Plymouth 2026
📍 Foulston Park
£20.00
Boardmasters Aug 8th
📍 Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay
FREEFestival of Nature
📍 Field Studies Council - Slapton Ley
Boardmasters Aug 9th
📍 Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay
Solar Eclipse Party
📍 Smugglers Rest
£11.55 - £44.04
The Big Fun Day
📍 Level 33 Open-Air Rooftop Venue & Club
£3.96 - £6.13
FREETunes in the Park
📍 Port Eliot Estate
Kernowfornia Festival 2026
📍 East Looe Beach
Fanfest Day
📍 Green Taverners Marquee
THE FRESHERS FULL MOON PARTY - FALMOUTH FRESHERS 🌕⚡️
📍 Club International
£3 - £9
PAY DAY SALE FREE Q-SKIP 24 HRS ONLY 🚨 Plymouth's OFFICIAL Freshers Welcome Week 2026 🎓 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold out 10 years Running 🏆
📍 University of Plymouth Students' Union
Plymouth Freshers 2026 Wristband
📍 Various Venues
£9.99 - £19.99
F*CK ME It's Freshers - Plymouth
📍 THE DEPO
Plymouth's OFFICIAL Big Freshers Icebreaker - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running 🏆
📍 University of Plymouth Students' Union
£4.99 - £12.50
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Archives Plymouth - Freshers 2026
📍 Walkabout - Plymouth
£8.30
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Freshers World Plymouth
📍 TBC
£5.00
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FRESHERS FULL MOON PARTY
📍 Spirit
FRESHERS PROJECT PLYMOUTH 2026 ⚡️ Sold Out 15 years Running!
📍 THÊ DEPØ VENUE
£5.99 - £24.99
Plymouth Brick Festival Sept 2026
📍 Plymouth Life Centre
£6.27 - £20.90
Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival Winter
📍 Plymouth Life Centre
Free - £34.10
The BIG Indie Tribute Festival in Plymouth!
📍 THÊ DEPØ VENUE
£13.69 - £55.49
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Festivals Events in Plymouth — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant festivals scene in Plymouth with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates festivals events from across Plymouth, 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 Plymouth has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many festivals events are on in Plymouth?
There are currently 27 upcoming festivals events in Plymouth. 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 Plymouth?
Yes — 2 of the current festivals listings in Plymouth are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find festivals events in Plymouth this weekend?
Browse this weekend's festivals events in Plymouth at /plymouth/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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth — Your Complete Guide
Plymouth'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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth'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 Plymouth: 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.