Annual Top Events

Plymouth Barbican Events 2024

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.

If you have an event you’d like listed please get in touch!

** 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.**

Plymouth Barbican Events News

Seafest Plymouth 2024 returns with a new partnership announcement

by scott | Aug 26, 2024 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Sound National Marine Park are pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership for Seafest 2024. The hugely popular annual festival, celebrating Plymouth’s vibrant waterfront, promises to be bigger...

Something for all the crew at this year’s Plymouth Pirates Weekend

by scott | May 2, 2024 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

There’s just over two weeks to go until the ever-popular Plymouth Pirates Weekend returns to Britain’s Ocean City. Being held on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May, this year's event hosted by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, for the 13th year running, promises to be...

Seafest Plymouth – 16th & 17th September 2023

by scott | Aug 31, 2023 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

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

by scott | May 11, 2023 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

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

by scott | Mar 21, 2023 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

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

by scott | Feb 5, 2023 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

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

by scott | Nov 5, 2022 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

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

by scott | Oct 2, 2022 | Event News, Plymouth Barbican News

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...