Ashburton Arts Centre
| 0 | West Street, Ashburton, TQ13 7DT |
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| > | www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/ |
Forthcoming events
Lyric Piano Trio: Britten, Bridge and Brunch
Trish Calnan, Violin • Jeremy Capey, Cello • Alex Wilson, Piano – bacon baps, Briar Bakery Bread, toast and marmalade, veggie suasages, coffee and some gorgeous music to start the day
| P | Sunday 4th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 10:30am, start time: 11:00am |
Nicolas Meier World Group
An amazing guitarist (who spent several years in Jeff Beck's band) leads this virtuoso trio, whose music is influenced by many global traditions
| P | Sunday 4th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Ash Arts Jazz Jam Session
No 37. An excellent monthly jazz hang, where pro musicians mix with those who are on their way, and everyone has a good time.
| P | Monday 5th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Moor Poets presents: An Open Mic Poetry evening • special guest, Jean Sprackland
An evening celebrating poetry, featuring some of Devon's poets reading their work.
| P | Thursday 8th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Tallulah Rendall: Only Human / Atton=Raon
“Only Human is more than an album — it’s an immersive companion exploring what it means to live with an open heart in a complex world.” feat Ben Roberts, cello and Sam Walker, drums & more
| P | Friday 9th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Kananayé
Five stellar musicians from France and Burkina Faso create “formidable vocals on their trance-like grooves” Songlines
| P | Saturday 10th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Big Gilson & Blues Dynamite
Brazilian blues guitarist from Rio de Janeiro, Big Gilson, returns to the UK for his Back2Blues tour with his UK Blues Dynamite band
| P | Sunday 11th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Grumpy O Sheep
An explosive duo: violin & Spanish guitar — fiery, intense, with a generous dose of rock, a pinch of punk…
| P | Monday 12th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Theatre: Hour Before Nightfall
When worlds collide, magic can happen… “A really enjoyable and intriguing night out in the theatre.”
| P | Thursday 15th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Friday 16th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet
Vibrant contemporary jazz, weaving together elements of poetry and storytelling
| P | Sunday 18th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Tuesday 20th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Thursday 22nd October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Harbottle & Jonas, with Richard Trethewey and the Wild Goose Choir
Album launch: From The Moor To The Sea, a collection of traditional and contemporary folk songs of Devon
| P | Saturday 24th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Dan Whitehouse and Gustaf Ljunggren: the Only Love tour
Singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse is joined by acclaimed Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren for an intimate evening of songs, stories and spontaneous musical connection.
| P | Thursday 29th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Sunday 1st November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Martyn Joseph
“Stunning, heartfelt music” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2; “Relevant, challenging and vital” Songlines; “Folk Legend” Gary Davies BBC Radio 2
| P | Thursday 5th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
| P | Sunday 8th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
The Inn Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's Lunatics and Fools
Shakespearean scenes featuring characters who go mad, who pretend to go mad, and who try to send others mad; and the fools, who may seem bonkers but often speak more sense than anyone else.
| P | Friday 13th 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 |
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: 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 |
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 |
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 |
| 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 |