Exeter itinerary

1 day in Exeter

One day in Exeter is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Exeter

With a single day, stay close to Exeter's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

August 2026

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

MC Devvo

Exeter CavernSat, Aug 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Arctic Numpties

Exeter PhoenixFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £21

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Ultimate Coldplay

Exeter PhoenixSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Wrong Jovi

Exeter PhoenixSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Beautiful Days 2026

Escot ParkSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

A live music performance.

Downloaded - Download Festival tribute

Exeter CavernFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

Exeter Great HallFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

ELECTRIC SUMMER Howard Jones, Heaven 17, Blancmange LIVE IN TAUNTON

ELECTRIC SUMMER Howard Jones, Heaven 17, Blancmange LIVE IN TAUNTON

Vivary ParkSun, Aug 30Music
A live music performance.

The Selecter

Exeter PhoenixSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £32

September 2026

The Damn Truth x Crobot

The Damn Truth x Crobot

The CavernWed, Sep 2Music

🎟️ From £25

Dennis Ellsworth

Dennis Ellsworth

Exeter PhoenixThu, Sep 3Music

🎟️ From £19

An Audience with Devin Townsend

An Audience with Devin Townsend

Exeter PhoenixFri, Sep 4Music

🎟️ From £44

Seann Walsh: This Is Torture

Seann Walsh: This Is Torture

The Queens TheatreSat, Sep 5Culture & Art
Tom Gilbey

Tom Gilbey

Exeter PhoenixTue, Sep 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Exeter Corn ExchangeWed, Sep 9Culture & Art
Tom Gilbey

Tom Gilbey

Exeter PhoenixWed, Sep 9Culture & Art
A live music performance.

One Night In Nashville

Exeter PhoenixSat, Sep 5Music

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Eras Tribute

Exeter Corn ExchangeFri, Sep 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Exeter PhoenixSat, Sep 12Music

🎟️ From £29

Gary Meikle Yer Maw

Gary Meikle Yer Maw

Exeter PhoenixSun, Sep 13Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

Tom Read Wilson: A-Z Of Me

Tom Read Wilson: A-Z Of Me

Exeter PhoenixWed, Sep 16Culture & Art
What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Exeter Corn ExchangeWed, Sep 16Music
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

The Queens TheatreThu, Sep 17Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Psychic Sally

Exeter Corn ExchangeThu, Sep 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Exeter?
A single day covers Exeter's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Exeter in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Exeter's local transport options before you go.