Ashburton Arts Centre

0 West Street, Ashburton, TQ13 7DT
> www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/

Forthcoming events

Amos Trust Christmas Tour — Beyond the Rubble: Steps of Hope

This winter, hope is on the move. — a powerful night of music, dance, poetry, film and conversation that celebrates Palestinian culture and resilience.
P Tuesday 2nd December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Greg Coulson Band

A singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz.
P Friday 5th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

Ferio Sax Quartet

The Ferio Saxophone Quartet is one of Europe’s leading saxophone quartets
P Saturday 6th December, 2025
N Door time: 2:45pm, Start time: 3:00pm

Družba: Music from Behind the Curtain

Popular local trio return with a night of glorious East European folk music and songs (with plenty of room to dance!)
P Saturday 6th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

The Persano Trio: Rodolfo Richter and Pierre Joubert, violins with William Carter, Lute

Three top baroque musicians come together again to play music by Henry Purcell, Ennemond Gaultier, Jean-Pierre Guignon…
Postponed
P Sunday 7th December, 2025
N Door time: 2:30pm, Start time: 3:00pm

Overcoming (4th edition)

Inspiring words, music and dance — from the personal to the global
P Sunday 7th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

P Monday 8th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Kangaroo Moon

This 5-piece band weaves many strands from world, rock, folk and dance music, with acoustic and electronic influences into a funky, psychedelic, heart-lifting wall of sound.
P Thursday 11th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

The Apex Singers - Apexmas workshop and performance

A festive celebration of global folk music, presented by The Apex Singers
P Friday 12th December, 2025
N Door time varies - see individual ticket types

Sarah Harris Quartet - with Will Butterworth, piano; Marcus Vergette, bass and Ronnie Jones, drums

Sarah has recently arrived in the South West and has been impressing audiences at several recent gigs, and our monthly jazz jam session.
P Saturday 13th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Sarost: Mark Sanders (drums), Paul Rogers (bass) and Larry Stabbins (sax)

"Chamber music of infinite variety" "Spiritual jazz in the truest sense: an exaltation!"
P Saturday 13th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Jonathan Gee & Marcus Vergette

Singer/pianist Jonathan Gee brings his unique blend of blues and contemporary jazz vocal to Ashburton and his special guest for this concert is Devon-based bassist/farmer/sculptor, Marcus Vergette.
P Sunday 14th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Tim Edey

Multi award-winning Tim Edey has been recognised as: BBC Musician of the year BBC ALBA/Scotland, Best Traditional musician 2020, and BBC Radio Two Musician of the year 2012 (BBC R2 FOLK AWARDS)
P Monday 15th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

Talk: Monty Halls - Churchill's Killing House

A tale of heroism, intrigue, and eccentricity, it reveals the extraordinary cast of characters who forged the Commandos.
P Thursday 18th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Lyric Chamber Orchestra – Festive Baroque

This fabulous string ensemble returns with a festive programme including Handel, Purcell, Geminiani, Bach, Vivaldi, & Corelli
P Sunday 21st December, 2025
N Door time: 2:30pm, Start time: 3:00pm

P Monday 29th December, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

P Wednesday 31st December, 2025
N Door time: 8:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm

Hedera (folk quintet)

“If I was still booking gigs and festivals… I just saw a band who would be high on my A-list” - Ian Anderson
P Tuesday 13th January, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

P Friday 6th February, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

SykesMartin (Miranda Sykes & Hannah Martin)

A collaboration between two of British folk's finest voices: Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band)
P Thursday 19th February, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

Adrian Cox Trio - Club Croco album tour

Internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox is a leading authority on New Orleans music, bringing to it an authentic and electrifying voice.
P Friday 20th February, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

P Saturday 21st February, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

The two lead singers from the legendary Blues Band performing as an acoustic duo
P Thursday 26th February, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

P Tuesday 14th April, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

Nick Harper

Part of his ‘58 Fordwych Rd UK Tour’ of the UK and Ireland
P Saturday 16th May, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett

The very Final Farewell Tour from two absolute legends of British music
P Friday 5th June, 2026
N Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm

JOHN OTWAY &WILD WILLY BARRETT

Not currently available
P Saturday 6th June, 2026
N Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm