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Things to do in Exeter, October 2026
Browse 28 upcoming events and things to do in Exeter during October 2026. Venues include Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter Phoenix, The Cavern. Highlights include Judi Love: All About The Love, Mary Coughlan, Hejira and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
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Mary Coughlan
Hejira
🎟️ From £25
Damian Lewis
🎟️ From £33
Spitalfield
🎟️ From £22
Ginger Johnson: Show Pony
🎟️ From £23
John 5
🎟️ From £28
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
🎟️ From £23
Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning · Oct 15
An Evening with Elles Bailey
🎟️ From £31
Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning · Oct 16
Crash Test Dummies
🎟️ From £42
Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
Seth Lakeman
🎟️ From £31
The Blow Monkeys
🎟️ From £33
Cancer Bats
🎟️ From £28
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
🎟️ From £34
Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks
An Evening With Kristin Hersh
🎟️ From £29
Tom McRae
🎟️ From £27
The Comedy Store - Exeter
🎟️ From £28
Grace Petrie
🎟️ From £28
Buffy Revamped
🎟️ From £28
Punk Rock Factory: BOATS & SHOWS 2026
🎟️ From £31
Laura Smyth: Born Aggy · Oct 30
Laura Lexx: Yo Yo
🎟️ From £21
Laura Smyth: Born Aggy · Oct 31
Huey Morgan
🎟️ From £35
Autumn arts season
October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.
- Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
- Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
- Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running