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.
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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.**
Plymouth Barbican Events News
Barbican Event: Plymouth Pirate Weekend 14 & 15th May 2016
Ahoy! It's that time again for the Plymouth Pirate Weekend! A great weekend for all the family with something for kids and adults alike to enjoy! Lots of things to see and do. Pirate theme events taking place all along the Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour 14th...
The Transat bakerly 2016 Coverage
During the The Transat bakerly coverage was provided via our One Plymouth network. Here's some photos taken during this fantastic sailing event:
John Pollex Solo Exhibition at 45 Southside: 23 April – 31 May 2016
Internationally renowned potter John Pollex is exhibiting at Plymouth's 45 Southside Gallery this Spring. John Pollex studied at Sir John Cass Art College in Whitechapel in the 1960s. From there he went on to become a technician at Harrow College of Art ceramics...
Event: The Transat bakerly 2016
Paying homage to The Transat’s origins, the 14th edition will set sail from Plymouth – the first city to play host to the race. From Plymouth breakwater, the fleet will race 3,000 miles to Brooklyn in New York, where The Transat first finished 56 years ago. 24th Apr -...
Details about Plymouth Pirate Weekend 2016
A message from the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership about this years Plymouth Pirate Weekend: Get Involved Plymouth Waterfront Partnership has commissioned the Plymouth City Council’s Events Team to deliver Plymouth Pirate Weekend for us again this year. We’re pleased...
Welcome to the new Plymouth Land Train Attraction
The Mayflower Express is now running, Plymouth's latest new attraction the Plymouth Land Train! Train stop on the Plymouth Barbican next to the Mayflower Steps.
Business Event: Make a Difference for Mayflower 400
News of an event for businesses looking to linkup with the Mayflower 400 event. The event is free to register and will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel 'Make a Difference for Mayflower 400' will demonstrate the...
Santa arrives on the Plymouth Barbican and Sutton Harbour
Great to see Santa arrive via a lift by the RNLI. Greeted by families wishing him well as he led the group to the Parade area and for the big Christmas light switch on! Santa arrived via the RNLI onto the #Barbican and #SuttonHarbour this evening. After meeting the...
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







