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Exeter Philharmonic Choir performs SOLOMON

Event Date: 
14/03/2026 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral writing combine in this rarely performed masterpiece, including the sparkling ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is delighted to welcome Martha McLorinan as the wise...

Latest plans for Exeter’s fire-hit landmark hotel

The project to restore a much-loved Exeter landmark to its former glory is expected to clear another hurdle next week.

Members of Exeter City Council’s planning committee will consider plans for the Royal Clarence Hotel, which was gutted by a fire in October 2016.

Local company Nooko has been working to prepare the site on Cathedral Green since collecting the keys from previous owners Akkeron in April last year. Permission was granted as long ago as October 2022 for 25 new high-quality apartments on the site, most with views across the green to the cathedral. Prices will...

Festival of Carols unites Exeter College and community in celebration

Exeter College marked the start of the 2025 festive season with its annual Festival of Carols at the spectacular Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 4 December, bringing together students, parents, and the local community for an evening of celebration and reflection.

A packed Cathedral enjoyed outstanding performances from around 150 students representing a range of different faculties, showcasing the breadth of talent and diversity of courses the College has to offer.

The free-to-attend service was held in support of Exeter College’s official charity for 2025/26, Royal Devon...

Mediaeval Baebes bring Torchlit Procession and ‘Twelfth Moon’ Concert to Exeter Cathedral

Lit by the warm glow of flaming torches and accompanied by a musical fanfare of medieval instruments and drums, the Mediaeval Baebes’ procession will magically wend its way towards Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th December.

Renowned for their soaring harmonies, stunning costumes, and performing with a plethora of exotic historical instruments; the Mediaeval Baebes will honour the twelfth month as they celebrate the beauty and passion of all things mydwynter.

Dressed in flowing gowns and carrying the dancing torches to guide the way, families, musicians and reenactors are...

Exterior of Exeter Cathedral during Advent (

Choir’s ‘Carols in the Cathedral’ bring festive sparkle to winter nights

Audiences in Exeter can start Christmas in sparkling style as Exeter Philharmonic Choir brings its signature sound to the festive season in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Winter nights are the perfect time to share the joys of Christmas music, and the Choir’s two nights of carols in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December are a magical way to get into the festive spirit.

The Choir will be in excellent company - joined by popular trumpeters Cameron Todd and Ross Brown, the enchanting voice of solo soprano Katie Trethewey, and Stephen Tanner...

Carols in the Cathedral with Exeter Philharmonic Choir

Event Date: 
16/12/2025 - 7:30pm to 17/12/2025 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, EX1 1HS

A wonderful way to get into the festive spirit in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Join Exeter Philharmonic Choir and professional musicians for an uplifting evening of Christmas music on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December 2025. The Choir will be joined by trumpeters Cameron Todd and Ross Brown, solo soprano Katie Trethewey, and organist Stephen Tanner.

Audience members also have the opportunity to join in by singing familiar carols while Exeter Philharmonic Choir sprinkles its customary star dust with festive melodies.

This year's carol concerts...

Hospiscare's Light Up a Life at Exeter Cathedral

The festive season is a special time of year when many people come together with family and friends to celebrate.

At Hospiscare, we know that for those adjusting to life without a loved one, it can be a bittersweet time.

Light Up a Life is our annual celebration of the lives of lost loved ones. We hope you will join us for this in-person service at Exeter Cathedral for hand-picked readings, poems, music and carols in honour and remembrance of all those people we hold dear.

Please note that places are free on a first-come basis. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm...

Hospiscare's Light Up A Life At Exeter Cathedral

Event Date: 
03/12/2025 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

The festive season is a special time of year when many people come together with family and friends to celebrate. At Hospiscare, we know that for those adjusting to life without a loved one, it can be a bittersweet time.

Light Up a Life is our annual celebration of the lives of lost loved ones. We hope you will join us for this in-person service at Exeter Cathedral for hand-picked readings, poems, music and carols in honour and remembrance of all those people we hold dear.

Please note that places are free on a first-come basis. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm start....

The Mediaeval Baebes dressed in red, sat in a forest

Torchlit harmonies enchant Exeter

Authored by MollyBond
Posted: Wed, 07/30/2025 - 11:13am

A torchlit procession, ethereal harmonies, and festive magic await as the Mediaeval Baebes bring their enchanting Twelfth Moon concert to Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th December. Renowned for their spellbinding blend of early music, poetry, and theatre, the Baebes promise an unforgettable evening of song, storytelling, and seasonal celebration.

The night begins with a procession through Exeter’s streets, setting the tone for the atmospheric concert inside the cathedral’s historic walls. With soaring vocal harmonies, evocative costumes, and an array of exotic historical...

White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:29pm

To celebrate 40 years, White Stuff is hitting the road with a summer ice cream truck tour, which includes a day in Exeter.

Throughout this month they’ll be serving up free scoops along the south coast, bringing their signature style and community spirit to some of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations. Visitors will also be able to ‘Spin To Win’, with the chance to win some of the brand’s 40th Anniversary product.

The tour kicks off in St Ives, where White Stuff is teaming up with St Ives Surf School to offer locals free surf lessons and gear hire on Saturday 19 July....

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