Events
Calendar of Events
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 Friday 28th August to Thursday 3rd September 2026 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 145mins Fri Sat Mon Tues Wed Thurs 13:20 16:30 19:45 Sun 13:20 16:30 19:45 Insidious: Out Of The Further 105mins Fri Sat 19:30 Sun 20:00 Mon Tues Wed Thu 17:30 The End Of Oak Street 100mins Fri Sat Sun 14:00 Mon Tues Wed […]  Plenty to swing our pants to this weekend. Let's get out there and support our local artists and venues 😍🎹🥁🎸🎙️🤘 Friday 28 August Small Town Jones, The Thatched Inn, 5.00 Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00 Sam Dowden, George & Dragon. 9.00 Bicycle Repair Man, Crown Duels, 9.00 Saturday 29 August Nothing But Treble, Crown Inn […]  The Legendary Grand Tour is unlike any other motoring event in the country because it is not confined to a field but let loose on the roads of North Devon. What makes our event so special is that our Minis do not drive off in groups but in a convoy one after the other. We […]  Ilfracombe Market is a seasonal harbour-side market. Open every Monday from late May to the end of August (Weather permitting). Bringing together local traders, handmade crafts, artisan products and family-friendly themed events. <img class="x1b0d499 xep6ejk" src="data:;base64, " alt="" width="12" height="12" />  Meeting change Please note the last 2 meetings of the season have switched places and are now as follows. Sunday August 2nd is now the Rookie banger track championship plus all the hotrod classes. ( poster to follow ) August Bank holiday 30th/31st is now Rookie banger teams of 4 plus all hotrod classes. |
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 Ilfracombe Monthly hub - for people living with and beyond cancer *support*coffee*help*tea*advice*cake*chat*company
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 A weekly Wellbeing Group - based around the 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Give, Learn and Take notice - weekly arts and crafts, wellbeing walks and free drinks and a light lunch. A very friendly group open to all (designed for age 18+).
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Friday 4th September to Thursday 3rd September 2026 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 145mins Fri Mon 16:30 19:45 Sat Sun 13:30 16:45 20:00 Tue 16:15 19:45 Wed Thu 19:45 The Dog Stars 118mins Fri Mon 20:00 Sat 20:15 Sun 17:45 Tue 17:00 Wed Thu 17:00 The Odyssey 173mins Fri 19:20 Sat Sun 19:30 Mon Tue […] Your weekly round up of live music in and around Ilfracombe this weekend and into next week. Its the Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival this weekend plus plenty of other gigs to keep us swinging our pants 😍🎙️🎸🥁🎹🤘 🎶 Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival Friday - Shanty Night at RNLI, 7.00 Lynmouth Shanty Crew Scuttlebutt Shanty Crew […] |
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 Fresh local and organic produce, craft, refreshments and more. Ilfracombe Farmers Market
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 This popular event staged along the Seafront for a number of years is run by Satans Slaves MC North Devon. Motorcyclists travel from near and far, some local, some from as far as Coventry. This event is open to all riders and also open to the general public. In 2025 Over 500 motorcycles lined the […] |
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 The ever popular Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival is back on the 5 & 6 September 2026. This free community festival continues to grow year after year, attracting local, national, and international visitors to enjoy the best local live music, food & drink and a host of family entertainment. |
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A weekly Wellbeing Group - based around the 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Give, Learn and Take notice - weekly arts and crafts, wellbeing walks and free drinks and a light lunch. A very friendly group open to all (designed for age 18+).
Free  A friendly cafe for people with memory problems and their family/friends. Free tea, coffee and cake with optional activities.
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 Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul at the Ayurveda Yoga Wellness & Detox Retreat in North Devon. Reconnect with nature, restore inner balance, and experience the healing power of Ayurveda and Yoga. Enjoy personalised treatments, guided yoga and meditation, plus wholesome Ayurvedic meals to cleanse, calm, and energise. Sessions include detox massage, sound healing, five sense […] |
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Friday 11th September to Thursday 17th September 2026 Practical Magic 2 130mins Fri Mon Tue 16:45 19:45 Sat 14:00 16:45 19:45 Sun 14:00 16:45 19:45 Wed 16:45 19:55 Thu 14:00 16:45 19:45 Pressure 100mins Fri Mon Tue Wed 17:00 19:30 Sat 14:50 17:00 20:00 Sun 14:50 17:00 19:30 Thu 14:30 17:00 19:30 Oasis: […] Plenty of live music in our local venues again this weekend. Let's get out there and swing our pants! 🤘🎸🎹🎙️🥁😍 Friday 11 September Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00 Adam Sweet Trio, HARTA Retreat, 8.00 (£12) Meg Scoins, Prince of Wales, 9.00 Lulu Rennson, Snug & Hyde, 9.00 Harry Wallace, George & Dragon, 9.00 Saturday 12 […] |
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 Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy. Blending dynamic staging, evocative sound, and the enduring power of Shakespeare’s verse, this retelling illuminates the passion, peril, and youthful intensity at the play’s core, inviting audiences to rediscover the world’s most famous […] |
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 A BIG Day Out For Little People!" If you have a little people under 5 this event is not to be missed! Everything you could ever wish for your baby and toddler all in one place...and bring along the older siblings! Live Stage Shows, Interactive Games, Toddler Rides, Foam Party, Pets Corner, Soft Play, Love […]
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 Join RNLI Ilfracombe for the annual Blessing of the Ilfracombe Lifeboats. Everyone is welcome and it is free entry. The event starts at 6pm and it includes a performance by the Scuttlebutt Shanty Singers.
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 As summer draws to a close, join us in celebrating the beauty, history, and hidden corners of Arlington's gardens. From Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September, visitors are invited to explore vibrant flower beds, uncover rarely seen behind-the-scenes spaces like the polytunnels and compost bays, discover more about how we care for our gardens, learn […]
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A weekly Wellbeing Group - based around the 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Give, Learn and Take notice - weekly arts and crafts, wellbeing walks and free drinks and a light lunch. A very friendly group open to all (designed for age 18+).
Free  The first of this year’s guided walks exploring Ilfracombe’s rich sea rescue history is on Wednesday 1st April.All the walks are free and there is no need to book. Meet at 11am at the lifeboat station.
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Friday 18th September to Thursday 24th September 2026 Practical Magic 2 130mins Fri Mon 17:00 19:30 Sat 14:00 16:45 19:45 Sun 14:00 16:45 19:45 Tue 19:30 Wed 17:00 Thu 14:00 19:00 Resident Evil 90mins Fri Mon Wed 17:15 20:00 Sat Tue 17:45 20:00 Sun 17:45 20:00 Thu 17:50 20:00 Pressure 100mins Fri Mon […] Here is your run down of live music in our local venues this weekend and into next week 🎸🎹🥁🎷🎤😍🤘 🎶 Friday 18 September Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00 The Big Dog Boogie Band, George & Dragon, 9.00 Karaoke with Coral Anne Holloway, Prince of Wales, 9.00 Jacob Terry, Snug & Hyde, 9.00 Saturday 19 September […]  Enjoy a full weekend of punk and reggae music. Experience the original outcasts soundtrack performed by and for people with attitude! Enjoy three days of pure, unadulterated, live punk and reggae in picturesque Ilfracombe. Brought to you by The Specialized Project CIC, a charitable social enterprise that brings people together through music and turns that […]
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 Dixie is a larger-than-life international drag artist with over 10 years of experience commanding stages, captivating crowds, and bringing unforgettable energy to events of every size. Dixie blends old-school glamour with modern drag charisma to deliver show-stopping performances that leave audiences wanting more. |
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 Join us at created - Workshops • Live Music • Taster Sessions • Craft Demos Meet the Makers from North Devon and Beyond! Pottery Throwing • Paper Marbling • Macrame • Leather Work • Metal Wire Working • Cyanotype Art • Blacksmithing • Textile Art • Not so Naked Life Drawing Classes • Wood Whittling • Painting and more! Chilled festival vibes with busking musicians and staged performances by […]
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 The time for our Shannon class lifeboat, the Barry & Peggy High Foundation, to leave Ilfracombe is getting near. She has been on service here since 2015 and has been a very significant part of our station and our community. However, the changing nature of rescues here means that our Shannon is no longer the […]
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Banger Racing 
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Banger Racing More racing from Southwest Bangers at Mullacott Cross. Racing from midday.
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 Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price […] |
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A weekly Wellbeing Group - based around the 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Give, Learn and Take notice - weekly arts and crafts, wellbeing walks and free drinks and a light lunch. A very friendly group open to all (designed for age 18+).
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Friday 25th September to Thursday 1st October 2026 AVENGERS: ENGAME ENCORE 185mins Fri Mon Tues Wed 19:00 Sat 13:45 19:00 Sun 13:45 19:00 Thurs 13:15 19:00 Sense And Sensibility 131mins Fri Mon Tues Wed 16:30 19:30 Sat 13:30 16:30 19:30 Sun 13:30 16:30 19:30 Thurs 13:30 16:25 19:30 Practical Magic 2 130mins Tues Thurs […] Plenty of live music in our local venues this weekend. let's get out there and swing our pants! 🤘🎤🎷🥁🎹🎙️🎸😍 🎶 Friday 25 September FM Songbook - The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Landmark, 7.30 (ticketed) Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00 Karaoke, Sandpiper, 8.30 Jim Crawford, George & Dragon, 9.00 Rebekah Ryan, Snug & Hyde, 9.00 […]
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 Six-piece tribute band 'The FM Songbook' are not to be missed. Drawing from over SIX decades of hits from one of the greatest and most loved bands in music history expect all the classics and get ready to sing, dance and relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac. |
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 This autumn, Watermouth Castle is getting a pumpkin-filled makeover! Explore pumpkin-filled walkways, autumn photo points, a family trail and our Courtyard Pumpkin Market, all set within the grounds of our Victorian castle on the North Devon coast. And it’s more than pumpkins – your visit includes a full day of Watermouth Castle fun, with rides, […]  Be amongst the first to experience our brand-new Pumpkins at the Castle, with 40% off One Day Entry for EX & TA postcode residents when pre-booked online using code LOCAL40.  This year, we celebrate 75 years of narrow-gauge railway preservation, showcasing the remarkable breadth and diversity of the movement. Taking place over the final weekend of September, the gala also continues our traditional commemoration of the closure of the iconic Lynton and Barnstaple Railway. This year we have two very special and unusual guest engines […]
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 A Bigger Picture 2012 and 82 Portraits and One Still Life 2016 Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, join us in celebrating the life of global sensation David Hockney featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Arts […] |
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 Come and be one of the Faces of Ilfracombe. We’re creating a photographic snapshot of the people who live and work in Ilfracombe in 2026, and we’d love you to be part of it. The aim is to capture the real mix of people who make up the town: familiar faces, local characters, business owners, […]
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A Bigger Picture 2012 and 82 Portraits and One Still Life 2016 Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, join us in celebrating the life of global sensation David Hockney featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Arts […] | |
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A weekly Wellbeing Group - based around the 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Give, Learn and Take notice - weekly arts and crafts, wellbeing walks and free drinks and a light lunch. A very friendly group open to all (designed for age 18+).
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Friday 2nd October to Thursday 8th October 2026 Verity 115mins Fri Mon Tues Wed 17:00 20:00 Sat 14:20 17:00 20:00 Sun 14:20 17:00 20:00 Thurs 14:20 16:35 20:00 Digger 130mins Fri 16:45 19:45 Sat Thurs 13:35 19:45 Sun 13:35 19:45 Mon Wed 16:30 19:45 Tues 16:45 19:45 Avengers: Endgame Encore 185mins Sat Sun 14:00 […] Your weekly round up of live music in our local venues. Let's get out there and swing our pants 🤘🎸🥁🎹🎷🎤😍 🎶 Friday 2 October Friday Sevens, Concept North Devon, 7.00 Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00 Rebekah Ryan, Dolphin (Combe Martin), 8.30 Karaoke with Coral, Prince of Wales, 9.00 Nothing But Treble, George & Dragon, 9.00 […] |
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 Join us for all things Autumn at Arlington Court between the 3 October - 1 November. Take a stroll through the grounds and follow the animal-themed scarecrow trail, featuring creative displays made by local schools, community groups and volunteers. The trail runs from 10 October to 1 November. Inside the house, discover a beautifully dressed […]
Normal admission Fresh local and organic produce, craft, refreshments and more. Ilfracombe Farmers Market
Free Come and be one of the Faces of Ilfracombe. We’re creating a photographic snapshot of the people who live and work in Ilfracombe in 2026, and we’d love you to be part of it. The aim is to capture the real mix of people who make up the town: familiar faces, local characters, business owners, […]
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 A Festival of Dance and Music, a chance to celebrate and raise money forLocal charities and community projects. Come along to perform, take part, or simply sit back and enjoy the show! Raffle and disco to end the night in style! Free onsite parking - 15% off onsite accommodation when you book direct with North Devon […] |
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 Lady Maisery form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song with the “freshest possible take on traditional music. Their fifth studio album Tender was released at the end of 2022 to far-reaching acclaim. An arresting record exploring the power in vulnerability, the tenderness of collective wounds […] |
