Ashburton Arts Centre
| 0 | West Street, Ashburton, TQ13 7DT |
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| > | www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/ |
Forthcoming events
The Best of Benny Goodman, King of Swing
A truly all-star band: Pete Long, clarinet ★ Louise Cookman, vocals ★ Anthony Kerr, vibraphone ★ Denny Ilett, guitar & vocals ★ Colin Good, piano ★ Richard Pite, drums
| P | Sunday 15th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 2:30pm, start time: 3:00pm |
Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper
Pianist Eddie Gripper has played here before with his band – he's a very impressive and entertaining musician. This pairing with singer Elijah Jeffery looks unusual, and promises something a bit different. The show brings their album Dido’s Lament to life.
| P | Wednesday 18th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Thursday 19th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Theatre: History Has No Safe Word (Visions of a Pompeii Whore)
“an extraordinary piece of theatre. So well imagined & constructed, each of so many characters fully realised…the narrative pacing us closer & closer to the inevitable end. Incredible performance”
| P | Friday 20th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Toby Shaer, Archie Moss, Jack Warnock
These 3 musicians are each respected soloists, here bringing together English, Irish and European traditional music with fresh arrangements, powerful musicianship and heartfelt song.
| P | Saturday 21st November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Sunday 22nd November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 2:30pm, start time: 3:00pm |
Will Barnes Trio
Will Barnes, guitar • Aidan Thorne, bass • Ross Hicks,. piano – on tour to launch their 2nd album 'Outside The Light''
| P | Sunday 22nd November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
James Oliver featuring Norman Watt-Roy
A Not Only But Also The Blues special, with the legendary bassist (Ian Dury, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Wilko Johnson, The Clash…)
| P | Monday 23rd November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Amos Trust Christmas Tour - Palestine Into Tomorrow
An evening of hope, solidarity, and culture…a special night featuring the inspiring work of Malak Matar and music from Yussef Matar alongside other talented artists.
| P | Thursday 26th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Friday 27th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
An Afternoon in Java: Dance and Gamelan Workshop and Performance
Learn to play gamelan music and Javanese dance – no previous experience necessary
| P | Saturday 28th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 1:45pm, start time: 2:00pm |
Javanese Gamelan and Dance – free performance
A post-workshop performance by South Devon Gamelan and Bristol Community Gamelan led by Jenny Heaton and dancer Jo Shaw
| P | Saturday 28th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 4:15pm, start time: 4:30pm |
The Occasional Collective plays In A Silent Way
An homage to Miles Davis in his centenary year inspired by his 1969 album
| P | Saturday 28th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Edgelarks
BBC Folk Award winners Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin) combine British folk roots with diverse influences from blues to Indian ragas.
| P | Sunday 29th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Dickens: A Christmas Carol – Ashley Ramsden
Ashley Ramsden’s legendary one-man production of this timeless Christmas classic by Charles Dickens
| P | Thursday 3rd December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Naragonia: offbeat folk duo from Belgium
Delicious, voluptuous, and intimate musical delights from the 'Best Live Band' at the Flanders Folk Awards in 2024
| P | Friday 4th December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Dartmouth Orchestra Family Christmas Concert at St Andrew's Church
Magical fairytales from Grieg and Elgar with goblins, fairies, giants, butterflies and much more…
| P | Saturday 5th December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 1:30pm, start time: 2:00pm |
Martin Barre Band – Plugged in and Ready
Renowned English guitarist best known for his long-standing role in the iconic rock band Jethro Tull
| P | Saturday 5th December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Sunflower: Love Letters
Dutch trio: Amelie Spinks, vocals and guitar • River Adomeit, double bass • Joost Lijbaart, drums
| P | Sunday 6th December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Uphill Game
Riaan Vosloo, double bass • Matt Stockham Brown, drums • Jake McMurchie, tenor sax • Pete Judge, flugelhorn
| P | Wednesday 9th December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Sunday 20th December, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm |
Film and talk: In Your Own Skin, with director Katheryn Trenshaw
In Your Own Skin is a worldwide art project inviting authenticity and happiness, connecting us all by revealing our hidden truths. What hidden truth would YOU share?
| P | Friday 15th January, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
The Trouble Notes: Bennet Cerven and Florian Eisenschmidt
“like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Their musical influences take you on a journey around the world …An absolute must-see!!” BBC Radio’s Faye Hatcher
| P | Wednesday 3rd February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Ivo Neame & Charles Kieny: Once In A Weill
Ivo Neame, piano & Charles Kieny, accordion bring Kurt Weill's songs into the 21st century
| P | Thursday 4th February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Kaspar and Lucy + Nothing In Rambling: A Duo of Duos
Nothing in Rambling channels the passion and playfulness 1920s and 30s delta and Louisiana blues. Kaspar and Lucy’s sound is rooted in the raw Mississippi Hill Country blues style and the powerful hypnotic grooves of the juke joint.
| P | Friday 5th February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford
A near-jazz experience that is intimate, improvised, and deeply interactive. The music unfolds as a conversation between players and audience, where every performance becomes a unique exploration of sound, texture, and connection.
| P | Friday 19th February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Sunday 28th February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Sunday 28th February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |