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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Sat, 14 DecButchers' Hall Tavistock14 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 23 Dec 2024, 16:00Butchers' Hall Tavistock, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK
Sat, 21 DecPork Hill Car Park21 Dec 2024, 07:45 – 9:00Pork Hill Car Park, Pork Hill, Tavistock PL19 9JU, UK21 Dec 2024, 07:45 – 9:00Pork Hill Car Park, Pork Hill, Tavistock PL19 9JU, UKCome and join us for a Winter Solstice dance celebration at Pork Hil car Park, just outside Tavistock, to kick off the solstice festivities. We will be dancing from 0745 until about 0820. Don't miss the opportunity to welcome the Winter solstice with us!
Multiple DatesSat, 21 DecTavistock College21 Dec 2024, 08:45 – 10:00Tavistock College, Crowndale Rd, Tavistock PL19 8DD, UK21 Dec 2024, 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, 21 DecThe Stannary Brewery21 Dec 2024, 16:00 – 23:00The Stannary Brewery, Trading Centre, Unit 3 Pixon Ln, Tavistock PL19 8DH, UK
Sun, 22 DecTavistock Wharf22 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 23:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK22 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 23:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKMad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience.- Mon, 23 DecTavistock Wharf23 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 23:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK23 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 23:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKMad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience.
Wed, 25 DecThe Bedford Hotel25 Dec 2024, 12:00The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock PL19 8AZ
Multiple DatesFri, 27 DecTavistock Bedford Square27 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 15:00Tavistock Bedford Square , Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK27 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 15:00Tavistock Bedford Square , Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UKJoin us for the town’s famous Charter Market with local produce, art, crafts & music on Bedford Square. As well as the eclectic array of stalls on offer within the Pannier Market itself and shops throughout town, Fridays will now see local produce outside on Bedford Square.
Multiple DatesFri, 27 DecTic Tac Tabletop27 Dec 2024, 17:30 – 22:30Tic Tac Tabletop, 2 East End Stores Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UK27 Dec 2024, 17:30 – 22:30Tic Tac Tabletop, 2 East End Stores Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL, UKWe have been running this group for about 3 years. Either bring your own games that you want to try, teach or just play. Or play one of the ones we have on the shelf. It’s a casual game night of chilled play for any and all casual gamers.
Multiple DatesSat, 28 DecTavistock Bedford Square28 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 14:00Tavistock Bedford Square, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19, UK
Tue, 31 DecThe Bedford Hotel31 Dec 2024, 19:00The Bedford Hotel, 1 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BB, UK31 Dec 2024, 19:00The Bedford Hotel, 1 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8BB, UKSee out the old year, and welcome in the new, with an evening of fabulous food, great music and sophisticated celebrations at The Bedford Hotel in the heart of Tavistock. £90 per person including 5-course dinner, disco, and sparkling celebration at midnight.
Tue, 31 DecTavistock Wharf31 Dec 2024, 20:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UK31 Dec 2024, 20:00Tavistock Wharf, Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AT, UKOcean City Groove are a 10-piece funk/soul/disco band from Devon, playing songs by the greats of these three genres - funk filled vibes of the Commodores and Jamiroquai; soul classics of Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder and a sideline of groove.
Sat, 18 JanTavistock18 Jan 2025, 20:30Tavistock, 3 Canal Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AR, UK
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.
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, 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.
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.