Upcoming events.
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
The Doors Alive
The band recreate the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960's Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back in time with classic hits such as "Light My Fire", "When The Music's Over", "Riders On The Storm", "The End" and many more. The Doors Alive have over 1,000 shows under their belt to date.
Artist-Led Tour: John Lyons: Carnivalesque
Join artist John Lyons and curator Olivia Heron from the Whitworth, University of Manchester for an exclusive preview of the exhibition, ‘Carnivalesque’.
Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls Junior is an adaptation of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Its namesake ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950 and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Frank Loesser’s brassy, immortal score and witty book makes Guys and Dolls Junior a perennial crowd pleaser.
The Westcountry Pincer Movement!
The Comedy Queen of Cornwall and the 'Janner Diana' put the jam/cream debate aside for a night of jokes, jingles and jiggly bits in their hilarious debut double-act show.
Cosmic Sessions: JELLY JAZZ w/ Pete Isaac {5 hour set}
The irrepressible Jelly Jazz is back in Plymouth for its regular(ish!) session at the wonderful Cosmic Kitchen. Now into its 31st year of playing just the best music...jazz, funk, soul, latin, breaks, and beats.
John Lyons: Carnivalesque
Come and see the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons and discover his contribution to British art, literature and art education over the last 60 years.
Poetry and Practice: John Lyons and Osman Yousefzada in conversation
Join us for a very special in conversation event focusing on the importance of poetry in the work of two interdisciplinary artists, John Lyons and Osman Yousefzada.
Seth Lakeman @ The Quad
Westcountry folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman returns to Plymouth Quad in February 2025 for an intimate hometown show.
Andrew Bird- A Ticklish Mind 16+
Join Andrew as he finds the funny from “Sports washing” to Spa hotels.
Creative Talk: Arts and Health – Somatic Movement Arts and Well-Being
This will be followed by a Creative Talk by Associate Professor of Theatre and Performance, Ruth Way and others, introducing somatic movement arts and a discussion of these applied somatic movement approaches to support well-being and ‘being in movement’ throughout our lives.
Sip and Sculpt (Copy)
This 2-hour workshop is a chance to have a go at using clay in a fun, lively setting with a glass of prosecco in hand!
Laura Horton’s Lynn Faces is coming to the Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth
Lynn Faces, the award-winning chaotic punk band response to coercive control, is embarking on a UK tour after a run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Creative Talk: Fiona Williams. The alchemy of turning research into fiction
This event is part of our Creative Talks series that feature practitioners/makers/artists who work in a variety of disciplines, media and forms across the creative arts, including: the visual arts, design, performance, craft-work, creative writing and more.
Jake Lambert - The Sunshine Kid
Described as "A joke machine" by The Telegraph, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life.
Colour & Tone Painting Workshop (Copy)
Develop valuable skills in an exploration of colour and tone with artist Mark Fielding
Layers of Expression: Collage Workshop with Sue Lewry
Discover collage as a unique language of expression. Learn to question, explore, and communicate through layering, cutting, and pasting.
Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense
Featuring all your old favourites from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Cinderella and Prince Charming.
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Freak, Geeks
FREAKS is a tribute to the endurance of all paternal love - even through difficult and testing times. But love which binds can also blind. Blind us to the real needs of those we love.
Sewing Socially All-Dayer (Copy)
Join us for an unforgettable Sewing Socially Extravaganza, where your creativity will soar, and friendships will blossom.
JESSICA & THE RABBITS // Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque
Boasting a strong 7-piece line-up, Jessica and the Rabbits are a function band that hail from the South-West.
Postnatal Pilates in the immersive dome (Copy)
Bring your little one inside the Dome with you for a 45 min immersive and sensory trip through the world of travel, from trains & planes to submarines & rockets!
The past, present and future of Drake's Island
Join us as Robert King discusses the past, present and future of Drake's Island.
In 2017 he became the Warden of Drake's Island for the then owners. Part of the remit was to research the history of the island.
The past, present and future of Drake's Island
Robert King discusses the past, present and future of Drake's Island
Talk - A Second Look at Plymouth Shops
This illustrated talk by Alan Bricknell looks at the history of each of these six companies, and ends with a brief look at the history of Plymouth Co-operative.
Creative Talk: Emily Howard
From the ambitious, driving cantata The Anvil (2019) – the thickly tapestried piece commissioned to mark the Peterloo bicentenary and recorded by the BBC Philharmonic, BBC Singers, Hallé Choir, Hallé Youth Choir and Hallé Ancoats Community Choir (2023; Delphian) – to the crystalline Magnetite (2007), widely performed across the world, Emily Howard’s distinctive language distills musical elements into their purest form.
TWO PINT PASTY CLUB// Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque
Trio bringing rock covers to Annabel’s Cabaret!
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
SHAUN RYDER - Happy Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure.
Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour.
Pilates in the immersive dome (Copy)
The Dome provides a beautiful space and atmosphere allowing you to fully immerse yourself in an hour of You-time.
International Women's Day - Plymouth
Celebrate International Women's Day in Plymouth with the West Country Women, empowering speakers, and networking opportunities!
Goldie Lookin' Chain
Goldie Lookin Chain are a Welsh comedy hip hop group from Newport.
SOLID FOUNDATION // Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque
Based in Cornwall, Solid Foundation play high energy, floor filling ROCK // POP // DISCO // FUNK // SOUL
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Colour & Tone Painting Workshop (Copy)
Develop valuable skills in an exploration of colour and tone with artist Mark Fielding
Planet Ocean
Plymouth is ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ and we are all part of one connected ocean. Come and immerse yourselves in an exhibition that explores pivotal moments in our past and present relationship with the sea.
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Buffy Revamped
This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Mushroom Language
Dreamlike conversations and movement sequences are underpinned by original music from composer Hannah Miller of the Moulettes and the production is enhanced by playful design by Rūta Irbīte.
ED BYRNE - Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Themed Club Night - Plymouth
The legendary night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits.
A History of Swimming in Plymouth
Karen Moore is an independent heritage researcher and member of the Plymouth Community Heritage Network. She is a Postgraduate in Social History - her specialism being her hometown of Plymouth, particularly swimming in the region. Karen will share with us some of her ongoing research.
Ant Trouble – A tribute to the music of Adam and the Ants and Adam Ant
Ant Trouble – A tribute to the music of Adam and the Ants and Adam Ant
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA & More!
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Joey The Lips
"Joey The Lips are a big funky outfit making a joyous sound in the true spirit of funk & soul - great entertainment!"
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Colour & Tone Painting Workshop (Copy)
Develop valuable skills in an exploration of colour and tone with artist Mark Fielding
Talk - Stonehouse and the Devil's Mile
Local historian Richard Fisher returns to the PPL following his talk in 2024 on our local area. Richard has spent many years researching Stonehouse which will be the subject of this illustrated talk.
To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.
£4 for members. £8 for non-members.
Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival Summer
A huge selection of TV and film memorabilia, board games, computer games, comics, Lego, Harry Potter and Japanese Manga items and more will be available to purchase throughout the weekend.
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
The Complete Stone Roses
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK’s most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK’s most influential bands - The Stone Roses.
The Wonder of Stevie
Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder throughout his entire career.
Talk - Making a Grand Exit: The Elaborate Funeral of Maud Courtenay (d.1467)
This talk by Dr Lynda Pidgeon will look at the death of Maud Courtenay and attempt to throw some light on her life.
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Harry Baker - Wonderful 2.0
“Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing” - The Scotsman
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Cash - Johnny Cash Tribute
"Not only has the front man got the look and sound of Johnny Cash, he's backed by good band and also a great June Carter!
Expressive Drawing Workshop (Copy)
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
Sunset Silent Disco
Brought to you by top Silent Disco purveyors; Silent Social. We can't wait to bring our foot-stomping, sing-a-long anthems to Tinside Lido.
Animangapop Plymouth Summer
Animangapop Plymouth Summer! - The Actioned-Packed Anime Con lands in the city!
The Tale of the Metta Catharina Shipwreck
The SHIPS Project lecture series Tales of The Sea is a selection of inspirational and informative talks about the sea; how we work, play and interact with the sea and how our actions or lack of action affect the marine environment. The talks are on important subjects we should be discussing about our seas and oceans.
BERYL COOK "A Beryl of Laughs"
The exhibition will include rare copies of cheeky images such as “Girls in a Taxi” and “Ladies Night” alongside others published over a 30 years period.
ANDY ZALTZMAN - The Zaltgeist
With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race.
Sauce & Vibes PLYMOUTH: ALL BLACK PARTY ♠️
Plymouth's favourite party and the Southwest's Biggest Urban Event is back again and we're all stepping fresh to this one - it's an All-BLACK affair.
Musica Viva Sinfonia
We invite you to join us for this exciting and unique celebration of a master of the 20th century, one whose works withstand all tests of time and highlight the importance of “home” as a defining stylistic concept.
Tubeway Days – THE GARY NUMAN LIVE EXPERIENCE 1979/’80
Recreating the shows of the original Gary Numan 1979 and ’80 tours is giving fans the opportunity to relive what was the pinnacle of Numan’s career as he dominated the UK music scene and saw hits and sold out tours around the world. For those who didn’t get the chance to see these iconic shows then Tubeway Days are giving everyone the chance to experience exactly what they were like.
Play - "Matthew 22:39"
A free performance by Script-in-Hand Theatre of original works by local writers, exploring the theme "Who is My Neighbour?" in the city.
DAILY ART MAKING: THE BEAUTY OF ART JOURNALING (Copy)
Get back into creative routine and intuitive art making while filling your sketchbooks and art journals with the guidance from Viola Hortova
Cosmic Sessions: MUSIC CONNECT w/ Si + Mark
The Soundtrack for the evening plays everything from jazz, funk, soul, trip-hop, dub, afro-beat, ambient, exotica, deep tech, chilled house. & more, providing the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, & if the mood feels right, have a little dance with friends.
Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch
The “Titan of Twang” and the “Concertina Crooner” team up as a dynamic duo.
An Unmissable Evening of Live Music – Local Legends & Rising Stars!
An electrifying night of incredible live music! Featuring a lineup of local legends and brand-new artists, this event promises to be an exciting journey of discovery, where you just might find your next favourite musician.
SOAK Live Art
A tantalising mix of performance art, interspecies folk music, poetic dreaming, diagrams, existential yoga and anarchic punk alt-rock.
Club Fandango: COMEDY AT COSMIC!
Club Fandango (Owned and operated by the Cosmic Girls Mama and Papa Angelina and Andreas) held its first comedy night in October 1997 and was the first comedy club south of Exeter!
Pilates in the immersive dome
The Dome provides a beautiful space and atmosphere allowing you to fully immerse yourself in an hour of You-time.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, talk and creative workshop
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was an exceptionally talented mixed-race musician, composer and conductor who was popular in the early 19th Century, most notably for composing classical music with African themes.
Postnatal Pilates in the immersive dome
Bring your little one inside the Dome with you for a 45 min immersive and sensory trip through the world of travel, from trains & planes to submarines & rockets!
Politics and public health in inter-war Plymouth
With Dr Mike Sheaff, Visiting Research Fellow University of Plymouth. Dr Austin Nankivell became Plymouth’s Medical Officer of Health in 1925. Four years later the Conservatives lost control of the city council. An extraordinary period of change followed. From birth control to cancer services, and from child welfare clinics to establishing a municipal hospital, the city was at the forefront of radical progress in health care.
The Amazing Underwater World in Plymouth Sound
The SHIPS Project lecture series Tales of The Sea is a selection of inspirational and informative talks about the sea; how we work, play and interact with the sea and how our actions or lack of action affect the marine environment.
Workshop - Book Craft Event
This repeat workshop will be run by PPL trustee Louise Kingdom. It will combine traditional book-making techniques with modern materials to create a unique notebook, ideal as a gift.
360° Filmmaking Taster at Market Hall (Copy)
Hands-on film-making with Insta360 cameras. A 2-hour intro to the basics and a chance to explore, create and edit your own 360° video.
Alex Hart
Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has just released ‘VISIONS’ her most exciting and anticipated album to date.
DAILY ART MAKING: THE BEAUTY OF ART JOURNALING (Copy)
Get back into creative routine and intuitive art making while filling your sketchbooks and art journals with the guidance from Viola Hortova
Cosmic Sessions: MOONLIGHT MIXES
Come & try some of our delicious cocktails accompanied by a quality-focused listening experience… Vibrant, eclectic & deep grooves to keep your vibrations high.
KID HYENA // Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque
★ Urban Folk Music from Barcelona – Now Based in the UK! ★
The Busketeers
The Busketeers are a band like no other, known for their raw energy and diverse shows.
Expressive Drawing Workshop
Focus on self-expression and learn to let go and embrace your creativity in every stroke.
‘This Little Life’ Oliver Li
Cliik Community is delighted to be kicking off the new year at The Talk Shop with an exhibition by local artist and illustrator Olive Li.
Jazz and Roast
Local Jazz legend Martin Dale will be lighting up the room with his amazing Jazz Saxophone together 2 other amazing musicians.
Rob C
Rob C (a.k.a. Rob C Force) has been a prominent figure on the south-west music scene for many years
Colour & Tone Painting Workshop
Develop valuable skills in an exploration of colour and tone with artist Mark Fielding