Visit Ilfracombe

Waverley Paddle Steamer
2026-05-26 - 2026-06-16 | Ilfracombe Harbour Area, The Quay, Ilfracombe, Devon
Take a cruise along the North Devon coast or visit Lundy Island.
2025 marked the 50th Anniversary of Waverley’s first ever sailing in preservation.
Bristol Channel sailings start from 26 May and continue on various dates until 15 June.
To check all sailings go to https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-cruise/timetables/. Tickets can then be booked online at https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/book/ or on board the ship

Embassy Cinema
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-12 | Embassy Cinema, 134 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EZ
Friday 5th June to Thursday 11th June 2026
Masters Of The Universe 140mins
Fri Mon Tues Wed 16:20 19:30 Sat 13:20 19:20
Sun 13:20 19:20 Thu 13:50 19:30
Backrooms 110mins
Fri 20:10 Sat 17:35 20:10 Sun 20:10 Mon Tue 17:35 Wed 17:35 Thu 15:15
Scary Movie 95mins
Fri Sat 19:50 Sun 19:50 Mon Tue 20:10
Wed 20:10 Thu 13:00 20:35
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 130mins
Fri 17:15 Sat 14:30 Sun 14:15 Mon Tue 19:50 Thu 17:45
Disclosure Day 145mins
Wed 16:35 19:45 Thu 13:20 16:35 19:45
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act 93mins
Fri 17:30 Sat 12:45 17:20 Sun 17:45 Thu 17:00
The Devil Wears Prada 2 119mins
Mon Tue 17:00
Obsession 109mins
Sun 17:15
Michael 125mins
Sat Sun 16:30
The Sheep Detectives 110mins
Sat 15:00 Sun 11:45 15:00
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 95mins
Sat 12:20
The Magic Faraway Tree 110mins
Sun 12:20
Zog & Zog and the Flying Doctors Toddler Cinema 50mins
Sun 11:15 (Toddler screening)

Weekly gig listing
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-12 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Loads of live music this weekend. Let’s get out there and swing our pants! 🎸🎶🎹🎙️🥁🤘😍
Friday 5 June
Soulcraft, Larkstone Cafe Bar, 7.30
Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00
Karaoke night, Prince of Wales, 8.30
Country Night with DJ Liam Bruce, Lamb 1893, 9.00
The mad haddocks, George & Dragon, 9.00
The Contingency, Crown Duels, 9.00
Saturday 6 June
Spin of Karaoke, liberal Club, 7.00
Nothing But Treble, Yacht Club, 7.45
Kikstart3, Wellington Arms, 8.30
Bad Flowers, Sandpiper, 9.00
Small Town Jones, George & Dragon, 9.00
Lulu Rennson, Stop The Moats, No Totality, Snug & Hyde, 9.00
Coral Sings, Lamb 1893, 9.00
Sunday 7 June
The Big Lunch, Fore St, 1.00-7.00
Alex Hart ft Adam Sweet, HARTA retreat, 4.00
The Wyldwoods, Castle Inn (Combe Martin), 4.00
Wednesday 10 June
Wednesdays Children Open Mic, Royal Britannia, 7.00
Open Mic Night with Sam Dowden, Bar Electric (Woolacombe), 9.00
Thursday 11 June
Open Mic with Richard Woods, Ship and Pilot, 7.30
Karaoke with Danny, Snug & Hyde, 8.00
Open Mic Night with Would Robots, The Crown (West Down), 8.00
Full listing maintained on Facebook at Live Music in Ilfracombe (featured post)

Ilfracombe Monday Market
2026-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Seafront
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.

Wellbeing Wednesday
2026-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | The Lantern, Lantern Youth & Community Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB
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+).

Memory Cafe
2026-06-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AF, United Kingdom
A friendly cafe for people with memory problems and their family/friends.
Free tea, coffee and cake with optional activities.

Embassy Cinema
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-19 | Embassy Cinema, 134 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EZ
Friday 12th June to Thursday 18th June 2026
Disclosure Day 145mins
Fri Mon Tues Wed 16:30 19:45 Sat 13:15 16:30 19:45
Sun 13:15 16:30 19:45 Thurs 13:45 16:30 19:45
Masters Of The Universe 140mins
Fri Tues Thurs 16:45 Sat 19:30 Sun 13:45
Mon Wed 19:30
Backrooms 110mins
Fri Mon 17:00 Sat 17:00 Sun 20:00 Tue 20:00
Obsession 109mins
Fri 19:30 Sat 17:20 Mon 17:20
Michael 125mins
Sun 17:15 Wed 17:15
Scary Movie 95mins
Fri Mon Wed Thurs 20:00 Sat 20:00 Sun 17:00
Tue 17:00
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 130mins
Sat 14:00 Sun 19:30 Tue 19:30
Toy Story 5 100mins
Thurs 17:00 19:30
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act 93mins
Sat Sun 15:00 Wed 17:00 Thurs 14:15
The Sheep Detectives 110mins
Sat Sun 12:30
Mother’s Pride 93mins
Thurs 14:00

Weekly gig listing
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-19 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Your weekly round up of live music this weekend. Let’s get out there and swing our pants!! 🤘🎙️🎸🎹🥁😍🍻
Friday 12 June
Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00
Dr Goth (Vinyl DJ), Prince of Wales, 8.30
Karaoke with DJ Ronnie, Lamb 1893, 9.00
Nothing But Treble, George & Dragon, 9.00
BlueJay, Sandpiper, 9.00
Saturday 13 June
Kids Band Night, Larkstone Cafe Bar, 6.00
Bodstone Boys, Yacht Club, 7.30
Big Al & The Wild Strawberries, The Crown (West Down), 8.00
DrewNeirin Hall Trio, George & Dragon, 9.00
Wilderland, Lamb 1893, 9.00
Sunday 14 June
Our Atlantic Roots, HARTA Retreat, 4.00
Pubb, Ship and Pilot, 6.00
Acoustic Night (open mic), George & Dragon, 8.30
Wednesday 17 June
Harvey Joe Hudson and friends, Snug & Hyde, 6.00
Open Mic Night with Sam Dowden, Bar Electric (Woolacombe), 9.00
Thursday 18 June
Open Mic with Richard Woods, Ship and Pilot, 7.30
Karaoke with Danny, Snug & Hyde, 8.00
Full listing maintained on Facebook at Live Music in Ilfracombe (featured post)

Pride
2026-06-12 18:00 - 21:30 | The Landmark Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ, United Kingdom
A mini-bus full of gay activists in the U.K. set out to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers.
Featuring Sundown Sounds DJ Set from 6pm-7:30pm and Pride Film Screening from 7:30pm-9:30pm

Tabfest 2026
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | The Big Sheep, The Big Sheep, Abbotsham Rd, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP, United Kingdom
In aid of Tabithas’s Smile Charity lighting up lives with music and theatre
Tabitha’s Smile Charity dedicated to providing young people aged 15-25 with uplifting theatre and musical experiences while they receive treatment for cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Featuring – Majesty A Tribute To Queen, Nick Parker and The False Alarms, The Kahunas, Yazzy and Fool Custardy

North Devon Pilgrimage
2026-06-13 09:45 - 14:00 | Lynton, EX35 6AR

Introduction to Sea Swimming
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Ilfracombe Watersports Hub, Larkstone Cove, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9FQ, United Kingdom
Curious about sea swimming but not sure where to start?
Our Introduction to Sea Swimming session is designed to help you build confidence, knowledge and experience in a safe, supportive environment.
Over 2 hours, we’ll cover:
Tides, waves, currents and weather
Sea safety and decision making
Local knowledge from experienced coaches
A guided sea swim to put your new skills into practice
Whether you’re completely new to the sea, feeling nervous about swimming alone, or simply want to understand the water better, this session is for you
Expect encouragement, plenty of support, and a chance to discover just how rewarding sea swimming can be.

Larkstone Ilfracombe
10am- 12noon
13.6.26
£20pp
Suitable for complete beginners and/or nervous swimmers

Everyone starts somewhere, we’d love to help you begin your sea swimming journey.

Book via our website

Lifeboat Heritage Walks
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | RNLI Ilfracombe, RNLI Ilfracombe Lifeboat Station, Lifeboat House, Broad St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9EE, United Kingdom
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.
