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!
Wed, 24 JulSt. Eustachius Tavistock24 Jul 2024, 19:30 – 28 Jul 2024, 12:00St. Eustachius Tavistock, 5A Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AU, UK
Thu, 25 JulTavistock Wharf25 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 31 Jul 2024, 14:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK25 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 31 Jul 2024, 14:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKGru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Multiple DatesSat, 27 JulTavistock Bedford Square27 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 14:00Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK
Sat, 27 JulButchers' Hall Tavistock27 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 15:30Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK27 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 15:30Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UKA 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!
Multiple DatesSat, 27 JulTavistock Visitor Information Centre27 Jul 2024, 14:00 – 15:30Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK27 Jul 2024, 14:00 – 15:30Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UKA 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.
Sat, 27 JulTavistock Bedford Square27 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 20:00Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK27 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 20:00Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UKWe’re bringing a host of street foods and drinks, many from local producers right here in the Westcountry for a delectable evening of food, drink and music in Tavistock’s historic and very beautiful Bedford Square. The perfect chance to meet friends and family for a scrummy Saturday evening.
Sat, 27 JulTavistock Wharf27 Jul 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, The Wharf, Tavistock PL19 8SP, UK27 Jul 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, The Wharf, Tavistock PL19 8SP, UKDog of Two Head are a highly experienced and road-hardened band who pride themselves on being die-hard Quo fans and provide a show straight from Quo’s heyday in the 70’s. Covering the songs from ‘The Frantic Four Years’ set list based around the 1977 'Live at the Apollo, Glasgow' era of the band.
Multiple DatesMon, 29 JulTavistock Pannier Market29 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 16:00Tavistock Pannier Market, Market Rd, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
Multiple DatesThu, 01 AugThe Bedford Hotel01 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 21:00The Bedford Hotel, 1 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BB, UK
Multiple DatesFri, 02 AugTavistock02 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 03 Aug 2024, 16:00Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
Fri, 02 AugTavistock Wharf02 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 08 Aug 2024, 14:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK02 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 08 Aug 2024, 14:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKA sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
Multiple DatesFri, 02 AugTic Tac Tabletop02 Aug 2024, 17:30 – 22:30Tic Tac Tabletop, 2 East End Stores Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK02 Aug 2024, 17:30 – 22:30Tic Tac Tabletop, 2 East End Stores Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UKWe 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.
Sat, 03 AugTavistock Wharf03 Aug 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK
Fri, 09 AugTavistock Wharf09 Aug 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK09 Aug 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKVOODOO ROOM are an exciting Classic Power Trio, paying tribute to the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream. Featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians, they perform a high energy, world class show in total appreciation of these musical pioneers from the world of classic blues.
Sat, 10 AugTavistock Guildhall10 Aug 2024, 14:00Tavistock Guildhall , The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Abbey Pl, Tavistock PL19 0FW, UK10 Aug 2024, 14:00Tavistock Guildhall , The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Abbey Pl, Tavistock PL19 0FW, UKRemodelling Tavistock began in the early 19th century under the instruction of the Dukes of Bedford. Throughout the coming Victorian era architects of international, national and local acclaim were commissioned to design buildings in the town. Discover some of their design approaches.
Sat, 10 AugTavistock Wharf10 Aug 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK10 Aug 2024, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKBOOTLEG BLONDIE are the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and have played the world famous CBGB club in New York City, the Isle of Wight Festival, London’s 100 Club and the legendary Hammersmith Palais and appear regularly at many top venues and festivals around the UK and Europe.
Sun, 11 AugTavistock Wharf11 Aug 2024, 20:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK
Tue, 13 AugTavistock Guildhall13 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 31 Aug 2024, 16:00Tavistock Guildhall , The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Abbey Pl, Tavistock PL19 0FW, UK13 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 31 Aug 2024, 16:00Tavistock Guildhall , The Guildhall Guildhall Square, Abbey Pl, Tavistock PL19 0FW, UKWomen in Policing: Segregation, discrimination, acceptance and change – a first-hand account from Devon and Cornwall Constabulary’s first female Police motorcyclist. Pop along to this exhibition in the Robing Room adjacent to the Courtroom in Tavistock's Guildhall Heritage Centre.
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.