Find it hard to slow down, or to sit still? The Practice is a gathering for men in Exeter: slow breathing, silence, and sitting still, on Tuesday mornings before work. You follow a slow rhythm set by a light bar; nobody speaks. Free, book nothing, bring nothing; just turn up.

Thula Mama is a harmony singing group for mothers and their new babies, drawing on songs and chants from around the globe for an uplifting experience in a friendly community of Mamas.
No particular singing ability or experience is necessary, and songs are passed on orally, so no need to read music.

Specialist ballet training in Exeter for young dancers and adults, led by former Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer Jade Heusen. From regular Sunday training to focused one and two-day intensives, each session is designed to help dancers progress their technique, artistry and confidence.

This exciting series brings together four accomplished contemporary dance artists to offer intermediate and advanced classes for dance artists and adults with experience (18+). Each session provides a unique opportunity to explore different approaches to contemporary movement, technique, and creative expression in a supportive and dynamic environment

Yes there will be a bottle of Prosecco for best dressed so get planning!
Grab your headphones, pick your channel, and lose yourself on the dancefloor. Three channels of brilliant music mean there's always something for you, whether you're a Funk devotee, a House head, or someone who just needs a good excuse to belt out an 80s classic. No judgement. Just dancing. Pull together your crew and make a night of it – these sell out fast.

These sessions are for children and carers to be able to share this playful dance & movement practice; a space where children and their grown-ups can move explore create and expand together.

Immerse yourself in the power of Conscious Connected Breathwork to discover its effectiveness as an antidote to stress, anxiety, tension, overwhelm, dysregulation, and more. Experience firsthand the potent power of your breath and the transformative impact it can have on both your mind and body.

Emily and Sarah trained in grief tending together and have been facilitating grief spaces for the past few years, entering into deep and ongoing relationships with their own grief in the process. Emily is an Exeter local, Sarah lives in Dartington. They are thrilled to support the wonderful All Souls’ Day festival with a community grief ritual, and wish for a flourishing of spaces for grief in Exeter, deepening our aliveness and our togetherness.

Our October supper club is now full. Thank you to everyone who booked. Guests will enjoy Provençal fish soup with rouille, roast chicken with a celeriac and thyme gratin and wild mushrooms, and a plum and almond tart to finish.

Poetry Reading: Lawrence Sail and Julia Copus

Julia Copus and Lawrence Sail, both writers with strong West Country connections, will read and discuss their work.

A hot ticket at last year's Festival, our under 5s concert is back at the beautiful Hall in Exeter for another low-key dose of musical brilliance. Festival Artistic Director, internationally acclaimed violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen will be presenting a beautiful programme of music for violin that will calm, energise and transport you and your little ones.

Last minute event, due to high demand of the October Supper Club, which is now sold out. We had a cancellation so I thought I’d squeeze in a Two course dinner… Hope to see you there!

They're back. Our Silent Disco nights are ever popular – and once you've been, you'll know exactly why.

Grab your headphones, pick your channel, and lose yourself on the dancefloor. Three channels of brilliant music mean there's always something for you, whether you're a Funk devotee, a House head, or someone who just needs a good excuse to belt out an 80s classic. No judgement. Just dancing.

These sessions are for children and carers to be able to share this practice together ; a space where children and their grown-ups can move explore create and expand together.

An afternoon in the company of a true creative polymath. Ricky Tims is known worldwide as an award-winning quilter, teacher and speaker — but he is equally at home at a piano as he is at a sewing machine. His presentations blend scholarly insight with live music and genuine warmth, and no two are quite alike.

This session features a full presentation by Ricky, a musical interlude, and plenty of time for questions and conversation — all rounded off with a proper Devon cream tea.

Join us for an intimate morning with one of the quilting world's most celebrated figures. Ricky Tims — extraordinary talent, bestselling author, award-winning quilter, and co-host of The Quilt Show — brings his warmth, wit and extraordinary work to Exeter's historic Hall on Stepcote Hill.

Bel's Kitchen supper clubs are back at The Hall! June brings ricotta gnocchi with chilli and parmesan, slow-cooked beef shin ragu on rosemary polenta, and raspberry elderflower Eton mess to finish. Book your seat.

Truly, Madly, Deeply missing the good ol' days? It's time to channel your inner Teenage Dirtbag as we present Exeter's hottest singalong event of the summer!

Join these Glasto legends as they rip through mega-medleys and genre-switching mash-ups of all the top 90s+00s songs that You Oughta Know every single word to! 

Immerse yourself in the power of Conscious Connected Breathwork to discover its effectiveness as an antidote to stress, anxiety, tension, overwhelm, dysregulation, and more. Experience firsthand the potent power of your breath and the transformative impact it can have on both your mind and body.

Bel's Kitchen supper clubs are back at The Hall! June brings ricotta gnocchi with chilli and parmesan, slow-cooked beef shin ragu on rosemary polenta, and raspberry elderflower Eton mess to finish. Book your seat.

Four seasons, four ceilidhs, one very good reason to keep showing up. The Hall continues its celebration of the turning year with our Summer Solstice Ceilidh — and if you missed the Spring Equinox, even more reason not to miss out this time!

Book Launch: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Food: The truth about modern diets and health.

'Shows just how powerful real, everyday food can be for our long-term health and how we feel.' — Ella Mills, creator, Deliciously Ella. In this empowering new book, Dr Alan Desmond reveals the missing piece of the health puzzle: how the modern food environment is quietly reshaping our biology — and how you can reclaim control.