Annual Top Events
Plymouth Barbican Events 2022
All the major events listed here on the Plymouth Barbican Waterfront.
The events calendar will be frequently updated to keep you up to date on the latest key events on the Plymouth Barbican.
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** Please note the event dates are compiled from reliable sources, many direct from the event organisers themselves. The Barbican Waterfront Website and the editor are not responsible for errors or omissions. Please check the official event website or contact the event organiser direct to confirm dates.**
11th to 18th April 2022 – The Sea-ster Egg Trail
7th & 8th May 2022 – Pirates Weekend Plymouth
17th & 18th September 2022 – Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival
TBC – Halloween on the Barbican
TBC – Christmas on the Barbican
Plymouth Barbican Events News
Seafest Plymouth – 16th & 17th September 2023
Seafest Plymouth is coming up with a fun-filled weekend on 16th & 17th September with a huge celebration of our city by the sea. Enjoy tasty food and a range of sea-themed entertainment. Come and sea for yourself – enjoy fresh local produce, sustainable seafood,...
Avast ye! Details revealed for Pirates Weekend in May
Get your Jolly Rogers, eye patches and treasure maps at the ready for the return of Pirates Weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023. Explore a treasure trove of free activities across the Barbican, Sutton Harbour and waterfront for all of the family to fall in...
Barbican Easter Trail 2023
The Barbican has an Easter ‘Tail’ to tell this year There’s a bunny warren under the Barbican cobbles this Easter, all you’ll see are bunny tails disappearing into their burrows. Hop on down to the Barbican and match the name of the bunny with their bunny bum! Perfect...
Events for 2023 – Plymouth Pirates Weekend and Plymouth Seafood & Harbour Festival
Dates have been announced for this years popular annual events which take place on the Barbican and Sutton Harbour by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership & Plymouth City Council Events Team Plymouth Pirates Weekend - 20th & 21st May 2023 Plymouth Seafood &...
Christmas Lights Switch-On – Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour
On Saturday 19th November, the wonderful Christmas lights switch-on, brought to you by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and sponsored by PL1 Events Limited. It will be an afternoon of festive family fun with free activities, rides and entertainment from 12pm to...
Halloween on the Barbican 2022
Returning for its 6th year after the success of previous years, Halloween on the Barbican 2022! #LoveTheBarbicanA host of events and activities are taking place in the run up to Halloween here on the Plymouth Barbican! Including our popular - BARBICAN HALLOWEEN TRAIL...
Experience Oceans of Fun and Feasts at Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival
Seafood fans are in for a tasty treat as the Plymouth Seafood and Harbour Festival returns to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 2022. There will be free fishy fun for all the family and the chance to taste some of the finest fayre...
Avast ye! Details revealed for Plymouth Pirates Weekend which returns in May
Get your Jolly Rogers, eye patches and treasure maps at the ready for the return of Plymouth Pirates Weekend on 7 and 8 May 2022. The beloved family event will be back and in full-swing for the first time since 2019, with the last two year’s events having been held...
Historical Barbican Events
Details from large non regular events
Jazz & Blues Festival 2012/2014 (no longer running)
Two Handed Transaltantic Race 2012
Rolex Fastnet Race
Olympic Torch 2012
Oxjam Charity Music Festival 2012
Ecover Blue Mile 2012
America’s Cup World Series – Sept 10-18th 2011