📰 Plymouth, Devon: Latest News, What’s On & Where to Go
Updated: 31 July 2026
🔵 Latest News
- 📱 easyJet introduces free family entertainment packs at selected UK airports, helping families travelling during the summer holidays.
- 🎭 Plymouth’s summer events season continues with festivals, live music, theatre, waterfront activities and family entertainment across the city.
- 🎆 Preparations continue for the British Firework Championships, one of Plymouth’s biggest annual attractions, taking place on 12 and 13 August.
- 🌳 Community groups continue to celebrate Plymouth’s parks, trees and green spaces through seasonal outdoor events.
🎉 What’s On This Weekend
- 🎵 Live music performances across the Barbican, Union Street and waterfront venues.
- 🎭 Theatre productions and family shows at the city’s entertainment venues.
- 🚶 Guided walks around Plymouth’s historic waterfront.
- 🛍️ Independent markets featuring local food, crafts and artisan products.
- ⚓ Harbour cruises and boat trips around Plymouth Sound (weather permitting).
- 🌅 Sunset walks along the Hoe and Barbican.
More events can be found via Plymouth’s official events calendar.
📍 Where to Visit
- 🌊 The Hoe for panoramic sea views and Smeaton’s Tower.
- ⚓ Royal William Yard for restaurants, waterfront walks and regular events.
- 🐠 National Marine Aquarium for one of the UK’s largest aquariums.
- 🌳 National Trust – Saltram for gardens, woodland walks and history.
- 🚶 National Trust – Plymbridge Woods for cycling and riverside walks.
- 🌅 Devil’s Point for spectacular views across Plymouth Sound.
- ⚓ Mayflower Steps Memorial to explore Plymouth’s maritime history.
🌙 Nightlife
- 🎶 THÊ DEPØ hosts live music and club nights.
- 🌃 Level 33 Open-Air Rooftop Venue & Club offers rooftop events and weekend entertainment.
- 🍹 The Barbican and Royal William Yard remain the city’s busiest evening destinations with pubs, restaurants and cocktail bars.
📅 Looking Ahead
- 🎆 British Firework Championships (12 to 13 August)
- 🎭 West End theatre productions at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
- 🎼 Live concerts throughout August.
- 🚤 Waterfront festivals and harbour events during the summer season