10 things to do in Exeter this weekend

Here's the thing about Exeter this time of year: October weekends fill up fast, and this one (Oct 02–Oct 04) is no exception. 10 events made the calendar, so we read through every one and kept the five worth your time.

The spread is performing & visual arts and community event, with Saturday stacking up 3 events — the busiest day of the three. Most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you only do one thing this weekend, scroll to our top picks — they're the five we'd genuinely clear our schedules for.

The full lineup

Every event on in Exeter this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 4 events

• — Exeter Life Drawing *FOUR HOUR FRIDAY* (Oct 2nd)
  Cygnet Theatre
• — MOSCOW DRUG CLUB ** DOORS 7PM / START 7:30PM **
  The Barrel House Ballroom
• — The Devon Dementia Conference 2026
  Westpoint Arena
• — Threshing Day: An Evening Celebrating Rebecca Yarros - Exeter
  Waterstones

Saturday — 3 events

• — ARE YOU ALRIGHT MATE? - Newton Abbot
  River End
• — Terracotta Stag Deer Head Sculpture Pottery Workshop
  The Walronds
• — ZEST Singles Coffee & Chat at Hyde and Seek
  Hyde and Seek

Sunday — 3 events

• — Back To Yourself - Immersive Dance Experience
  Bomba
• — Christmas Wreath Sculpture Pottery Workshop
  The Walronds
• — Hejira
  Exeter Phoenix

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