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!
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Fri, 24 JanTavistock Wharf24 Jan 2025, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK24 Jan 2025, 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, 25 JanTavistock Wharf25 Jan 2025, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK25 Jan 2025, 20:30Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKThe Gary Moore Blues Experience are a Gary Moore tribute band. Concentrating on the ballads and blues, including Parisienne Walkways, Still Got the Blues for You, Midnight Blues. Including a host of other well-known and some lesser known numbers.
Multiple DatesSat, 15 FebTavistock College15 Feb 2025, 08:45 – 10:00Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock PL19 8DD, UK15 Feb 2025, 08:45 – 10:00Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock PL19 8DD, UKThe Tavy 5k (formerly known as the 5Kool Run) is held monthly. It takes place from Tavistock College on safe, tarmac footpaths on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with a start time of 9.15am. The course is a fast and flat around the college grounds and in The Meadows park, costing £2 to enter.
Sat, 15 FebTavistock Town Hall15 Feb 2025, 19:30Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
Multiple DatesSat, 22 FebTavistock Bedford Square22 Feb 2025, 09:00 – 14:00Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK
Sat, 22 FebTavistock Town Hall22 Feb 2025, 19:00Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK
Sat, 15 MarTavistock Town Hall15 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 16 Mar 2025, 16:00Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UK15 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 16 Mar 2025, 16:00Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE, UKLots of amazing Wellbing & Health stalls, crystals, aromatherapy candles and jewellery. Therapies include Reflexology, Reiki Healing, massage, card readings and more. Free workshops and talks. Free entry.
Multiple DatesSat, 26 AprTavistock Bedford Square26 Apr 2025, 17:00 – 20:00Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK26 Apr 2025, 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.
Sun, 04 MayBedford Square, Tavistock04 May 2025, 09:00 – 15:00Bedford Square, Tavistock, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK04 May 2025, 09:00 – 15:00Bedford Square, Tavistock, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UKeat:Festivals are grown from the land around us. They bring the very best West Country food & drink producers and artisans together at festivals in town centres across Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, South Glos & Bristol.
Sun, 25 MayTavistock Pannier Market25 May 2025, 10:00 – 26 May 2025, 16:00Tavistock Pannier Market, Market Rd, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK25 May 2025, 10:00 – 26 May 2025, 16:00Tavistock Pannier Market, Market Rd, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UKTavistock Country Garden Show hosts an array of all things green, with a wonderful display of show gardens, nurseries, community stalls and much much more…… Opening times are 10am-4pm with FREE ADMISSION.
Sat, 21 JunTavistock21 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 28 Jun 2025, 18:00Tavistock, Tavistock PL19, UK
Sat, 26 JulButchers' Hall Tavistock26 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 15:30Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK26 Jul 2025, 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!- Sat, 23 AugButchers' Hall Tavistock23 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 15:30Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK23 Aug 2025, 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!
Wed, 08 OctTavistock08 Oct 2025, 08:00 – 21:00Tavistock, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK
Sat, 15 NovButchers' Hall Tavistock15 Nov 2025, 11:00 – 17:00Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK- Sat, 29 NovButchers' Hall Tavistock29 Nov 2025, 11:00 – 17:00Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
Fri, 05 DecTavistock05 Dec 2025, 17:00 – 21:00Tavistock, Tavistock PL19, UK
Sun, 07 DecButchers' Hall Tavistock07 Dec 2025, 10:30 – 15:30Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK07 Dec 2025, 10:30 – 15:30Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UKJoin Miss Ivy at the Tavistock Christmas Festival for a magical festive experience with plenty for all the family to do including: 🎅70 plus Local gift & artisan exhibitors 🎅Live Music 🎅Gnome trail 🎅 Rides 🎅PLUS lots more! FREE ENTRY 10:30 - 15:30
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.