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What's On In Tavistock

All year-round Tavistock has a plethora of diverse events for locals and visitors to enjoy, making it an incredibly exciting town to visit. Festivals, markets, exhibitions; there’s always something going on for people of all ages.  

 

Known as a market town, you can of course expect regular themed markets. Aside from the Pannier Market which is open 5 days a week (including Mondays in the summer months), Tavistock also boasts a fantastic farmers market on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month on Bedford Square outside the Town Hall. Tavistock Arts Market is held on the 1st Saturday of each month in Butchers Hall and features a diverse group of local artists and craftspeople with a range of handmade art and handcrafted items. From fresh fruit and veg, to handmade pottery and even vintage bric-a-brac, you can find it all at our eclectic markets! 

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  • Sabine Baring-Gould Photography Exhibition
    Sabine Baring-Gould Photography Exhibition
    Tue, 16 Apr
    Tavistock Library
    16 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 27 Apr 2024, 18:00
    Tavistock Library, The Quay, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AB, UK
    16 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 27 Apr 2024, 18:00
    Tavistock Library, The Quay, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AB, UK
    An exhibition featuring digital prints forming a creative illustration of Sabine’s ghostly short story ‘Margery of Quether’, set in the local area of Brentor. Some images were compiled as a montage with material from various sources. Green screen and other editing techniques have been used.
  • Tavistock Music & Arts Festival
    Tavistock Music & Arts Festival
    Sat, 20 Apr
    Tavistock
    20 Apr 2024, 11:00 – 04 May 2024, 16:00
    Tavistock, Tavistock PL19, UK
    20 Apr 2024, 11:00 – 04 May 2024, 16:00
    Tavistock, Tavistock PL19, UK
    15 DAYS of music and arts events in our beautiful market town. Full details can be found at www.tavistockfestival.org and all tickets can be purchased at the door or at www.ticketsource.co.uk/tavistock-festival
  • Tavistock Subscription Library Opens
    Tavistock Subscription Library Opens
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 26 Apr
    Tavistock Subscription Library
    26 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Tavistock Subscription Library, Guildhall Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Tavistock Subscription Library, Guildhall Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    Pop into one of the smallest, private libraries in the country! Open every Friday 10am-12noon.
  • Friday Night Games Night with Tic Tac Tabletop
    Friday Night Games Night with Tic Tac Tabletop
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 26 Apr
    Tic Tac Tabletop
    26 Apr 2024, 17:30 – 22:30
    Tic Tac Tabletop, 2 East End Stores Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 17:30 – 22:30
    Tic Tac Tabletop, 2 East End Stores Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
    We have been running this group for about 3 years. Either bring your own games that you want to try, teach or just play. Or play one of the ones we have on the shelf. It’s a casual game night of chilled play for any and all casual gamers.
  • Ultimate Coldplay at The Wharf
    Ultimate Coldplay at The Wharf
    Fri, 26 Apr
    Tavistock
    26 Apr 2024, 20:30
    Tavistock, 3 Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AR, UK
    26 Apr 2024, 20:30
    Tavistock, 3 Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AR, UK
    Ultimate Coldplay are quite possibly the next best thing to the world's biggest band. National Tribute Awards winners, they perform across the UK and internationally, delighting audiences with faithful renditions of all the big Coldplay hits.
  • Tavistock Farmers' Market
    Tavistock Farmers' Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Tavistock Bedford Square
    27 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 14:00
    Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 09:00 – 14:00
    Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK
    Come along an enjoy the best farmers' market in the South West!
  • Miss Ivy's Love Local Gift Market
    Miss Ivy's Love Local Gift Market
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Butchers' Hall Tavistock
    27 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:30
    Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 15:30
    Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
    A market specialising in the finest local traders who bring you an array of products to treasure and enjoy. What’s more, you’ll be supporting a host of local, small businesses too! We’ll be at the Butcher's Hall in Tavistock and entry is entirely FREE OF CHARGE!
  • Discover Tavistock - A Guided Walk
    Discover Tavistock - A Guided Walk
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre
    27 Apr 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    A guided walk providing a gentle overview of the colourful history and heritage of this 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site town. a journey through ten centuries, revealing Abbey and Churches, Mineral Mining and the Industrial Revolution, the building of the Canal and Railways.
  • ELO Again at The Wharf
    ELO Again at The Wharf
    Sat, 27 Apr
    Tavistock Wharf
    27 Apr 2024, 20:30
    Tavistock Wharf, 3 Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AR, UK
    27 Apr 2024, 20:30
    Tavistock Wharf, 3 Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AR, UK
    The ultimate tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
  • Your Life is a Fairytale with Jeanette Kishori McKenzie
    Your Life is a Fairytale with Jeanette Kishori McKenzie
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 30 Apr
    Tavistock Wharf
    30 Apr 2024, 14:30 – 17:30
    Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK
    30 Apr 2024, 14:30 – 17:30
    Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK
    JEANETTE KISHORI McKENZIE: Local Author, entertainer and humanistic psychologist. A life-changing experience: Interactive story telling, exploring your innate power in the HeartField. “Inspiring! Showed me I can be in control of my life.” This is an informal, light-hearted and fun afternoon.
  • Flavours of Asia @ The Bedford Hotel
    Flavours of Asia @ The Bedford Hotel
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 02 May
    The Bedford Hotel
    02 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    The Bedford Hotel, 1 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BB, UK
    02 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    The Bedford Hotel, 1 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BB, UK
    Experience an evening exploring the flavours of Asia, on the first Thursday of the month at The Bedford Hotel.
  • Tavistock Arts Market
    Tavistock Arts Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 04 May
    Tavistock
    04 May 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
    04 May 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
    Tavistock Arts Market is a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented local artists, designers and makers.
  • Bank Holiday Inflatable Theme Park
    Bank Holiday Inflatable Theme Park
    Sat, 04 May
    Tavistock Meadows
    04 May 2024, 10:00 – 06 May 2024, 17:00
    Tavistock Meadows, The Meadows, Tavistock PL19 8SP, UK
    04 May 2024, 10:00 – 06 May 2024, 17:00
    Tavistock Meadows, The Meadows, Tavistock PL19 8SP, UK
    Bouncy Castle Kingdom presents Tavistock's bank holiday Inflatable theme Park with unlimited access to 15 large bouncy castles 🏰 as part of the £8 entry fee. Session times are 10am-12pm, 12.30pm-2.30pm & 3pm-5pm.
  • Discover Tavistock - A Guided Walk
    Discover Tavistock - A Guided Walk
    Sat, 04 May
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre
    04 May 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    04 May 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    A guided walk providing a gentle overview of the colourful history and heritage of this 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site town. a journey through ten centuries, revealing Abbey and Churches, Mineral Mining and the Industrial Revolution, the building of the Canal and Railways.
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers UK at Tavistock Wharf
    Red Hot Chili Peppers UK at Tavistock Wharf
    Sat, 04 May
    Tavistock Wharf
    04 May 2024, 20:30
    Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK
    04 May 2024, 20:30
    Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK
    The best Red Hot Chilli Peppers tribute act in the UK! These four funky monks are all dedicated Chilli Pepper fans and are passionate about recreating the live experience in a way that puts the music first.
  • Discover Tavistock - A Guided Walk
    Discover Tavistock - A Guided Walk
    Sat, 11 May
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre
    11 May 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    11 May 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
    A guided walk providing a gentle overview of the colourful history and heritage of this 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site town. a journey through ten centuries, revealing Abbey and Churches, Mineral Mining and the Industrial Revolution, the building of the Canal and Railways.
  • Sunday Spoken Word at Church Lane
    Sunday Spoken Word at Church Lane
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 12 May
    Church Lane Tavistock
    12 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Church Lane Tavistock, 1 Church Ln, Tavistock PL19 8AA, UK
    12 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Church Lane Tavistock, 1 Church Ln, Tavistock PL19 8AA, UK
    A free monthly spoken word poetry night in Tavistock. Everyone welcome, whether to listen or read some of your own poetry or some you love by someone else. Friendly and encouraging atmosphere at the new venue of Church Lane.
  • Outdoor Walk: The hidden history of St John’s Well
    Outdoor Walk: The hidden history of St John’s Well
    Tue, 14 May
    Tavistock Guildhall
    14 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Tavistock Guildhall , The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Abbey Pl, Tavistock PL19 0FW, UK
    14 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Tavistock Guildhall , The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Abbey Pl, Tavistock PL19 0FW, UK
    Dr Sharon Gedye takes us on a walk alongside the Tavy to St. John's Well.

Big annual events are also held in Tavistock. We regularly take part in Totally Locally shopping promotions which aim to highlight the importance of shopping locally. There are trails for the children at Easter, in the summer and for Halloween. In June we host a Cream Tea Week as Tavistock is said to be where this delightful British delicacy originated. The annual Pride festival takes place in July which is a fantastic fanfare of colour and love, followed by the town Carnival. Food festivals take place throughout the summer, whilst in October we hold our famous Goose Fair! In the lead up to Christmas we celebrate the festivities during our Dickensian Evening where the town time travels to the Victorian era and there’s plenty of traditional fun to be had.  

 

Alongside from these fantastic events, we also have regular line music and performances at the Tavistock Wharf, heritage walking tours held by Tavistock Guildhall and several sustainability events throughout the year. 

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