What’s on in Sidmouth
Manor Pavilion Theatre
This beautiful theatre is full of charm, history and character. Conveniently situated in the heart of Sidmouth, the theatre has a wide range of entertainment and quality programming all-year round including Plays, Musicals, Comedies, Touring Productions, Tribute Acts, Lectures, Circus and Variety Shows, Dance Shows, Ballet and Pantomime. If you wish to visit we can arrange early dining in the hotel restaurant.
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
The 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May with a stellar line up of international acts. Headlining artistes include British soul legends Soul II Soul, acclaimed British soul singer-songwriter Gabrielle, American jazz singer, saxophonist and composer, Curtis Stigers, and Grammy-nominated American blues troubadour Eric Bibb. A fabulous, packed programme of daytime music performances take place on the main outdoor stage from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May, plus free street music bringing the streets of Sidmouth alive with the sounds of New Orleans, a free education programme plus free music at an array of local venues.
Norman Lockyer Observatory Evening Guided Tours
When: Thursday, 7 November 2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Where: Norman Lockyer Observatory
Event description:
Prices – Adults: £10/Children: £5/Family: £25
Members: FREE*/No booking required
Enquiries: 01395 579941 or email enquiries@normanlockyer.org.
Sidmouth Science Festival 2025
When: October 7 to October 15, 2025
Where: Various venues, Sidmouth
Event description: Over 100 science-themed events including walks, talks, hands-on activities and exhibitions. A paper copy of the programme is available from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries and other outlets. Nearly all events are free. The exceptions are where there is a specific mention of cost.
Radway Cinema
When: radway cinema
Where: Radway, Sidmouth
Event description: Once the largest screen in Devon, the Radway Cinema offers comfortable seating with side tables; tea & coffee during screenings. Watch not only the latest box office films but Opera, Theatre Plays and, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Silver Screen, which shows a selection of the year's best films at a reduced rate!
Seaweed Foraging with Ebb Tides
When: Sunday 7th September 2025.
Where: The Dairy, Sidmouth 2-4pm
Event description: This event is part of the Taste East Devon Festival which runs from 7th - 14th September 2025. Discover the amazing world of seaweeds off the beautiful East Devon coast with award-winning seaweed business, Ebb Tides.
Sidmouth Museum
When: Excellent museum - all about Sidmouth
Where: Just a five minute walk from the hotel in Church Street.
Event description: It really is worth a visit. There is something for everyone; from the geological history of the Jurassic coastline to how Victorians lived in the town. Monday - Saturday 10.00-16.00 / Sunday Closed - Admission Adults £2.50 Under 16s and SVA Members Free
More details on the museum website
Sidmouth Walking Festival
When: 6th - 12th September 2025
Where: Sidmouth & East Devon
Event description: A week of guided walks around Sidmouth and the hidden gems of East Devon. All walks must be booked through Sidmouth Information Centre, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, EX10 8XR. tic@sidmoth.gov.uk, or 01395 516441
Sidmouth Folk Festival
The week-long annual festival is a National treasure and major Cultural Institution, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the East Devon coast every August. The festival’s long and rich history is part of what makes it unique and so well-loved by so many.