Our guide to Live Music, Gigs and Festivals near North Devon!
North Devon Music
North Devon is the perfect venue for live music, with our cultural centres renowned for drawing some of the UK’s biggest talents and some unique festivals in stunning locations, check out our must-see live music concerts near North Devon in 2023!
See what’s coming up with our comprehensive guides below;
Live Music in Pubs and Bars
The Red Barn, Woolacombe
The Red Barn is a popular beachside family pub offering freshly prepared food all day every day. Come and dine in the restaurant, at the bar or out on the patio whilst enjoying the magnificent views across Woolacombe Bay.
Olive Branch, Barnstaple
The Olive Branch Public House in Boutport Street is just 2 minute’s walk from the town centre and is as cosmopolitan in its decor and atmosphere as the town of Barnstaple itself. Whether you are out for a quiet drink or a succulent mouth-watering freshly cooked meal with a group of friends, you can be sure that your hosts Sue and Roger and their friendly staff will make your visit to the Olive Branch a pleasurable experience.
The Thatch, Croyde
Whatever the time of the day there’s always a lively atmosphere at The Thatch. At lunchtime, they always offer customers a range of specials that add to the already extensive lunchtime menu.
In the evening you can enjoy a quiet drink in the bar with friends and family or spoil yourself in the spacious dining areas. You may even find yourself joining in with the local entertainment.
Captain Jacks, Woolacombe
“Our passion for good food and quality booze is probably only surpassed by our passion for music.
Over the years we have witnessed some amazing talent and we continue to promote a wide selection of music as far away from the mainstream as possible.
Our Sunday BBQ sessions have gained legendary status in the local area, with different acts from all corners of the UK visiting us every week, a genuine crowd pleaser each and every time”.
The Grampus Inn, Lee Bay
The Grampus is set in the heart of one of North Devon’s most picturesque coastal villages. Parts of the building date back to the 14th Century, and until the 1970s, was a working farm. Although little known, it is very popular with residents and holiday makers alike and was awarded a Top Pub status in the North Devon Pub Guide 2004.
Families and children are catered for and the pub holds a variety of ales, lagers and organic wines – check out their gin collection!
The Grampus also holds regular live music events, with an open mic’ night every Friday from 9pm.
North Devon Music Festivals
Pigstock – 20th May – The Big Sheep, near Bideford.
What’s better than a family friendly festival? A family friendly festival in the grounds of a theme park and petting farm!
Kickstart your crews summer at North Devon’s friendliest family festival. This one-day festival is bigger than ever before with plenty to entertain the children. With great food, drinks, and the biggest main-stage lineup yet!
- Headline acts throughout the day – Midday to 10.30 pm
- Free children’s entertainment throughout the day
- Food village bursting with delicious food from around the world
- Free entry to the BIG sheep family attraction from 11am – 4pm
- Main bar with local ciders, ales, lagers, and spirits.
- Free parking
- Optional camping on site
Wavelength Spring Classic – 1-4th June, Woolacombe Bay
Next June will see the beautiful Devon coastline play host to the Spring Classic festival, offering an action-packed line-up of surf, skate, music, food and entertainment for all ages across the ultimate weekend.
The music line-up includes the likes of Arrested Development, Cassia, Los Bitchos, BCUC and Gardna.
This eclectic music festival also plays host to a very popular surf invitational, allowing punters to watch some of the UK’s best surfers showing off their skills on the stunning banks of Combesgate beach.
If you are looking for a festival that caters for the young, the old and the in-between this is a surefire hit for you!
Oceanfest – 16th-18th June Croyde Bay
Blending laidback beach life with an eclectic array of music Oceanfest has been running for 25 years this year!
Oceanfest blends a potentially intoxicating, eclectic and laid-back mix of quality music, exhilarating surf, action-packed sports, locally sourced food and family-friendly fun. All this against the backdrop of a sun-drenched Atlantic view!
Tickets fly for this one so make sure you don’t miss out!
Lets Rock – Exeter 1st July Exeter
Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2023. With a fabulous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action-packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival!
Let’s Rock! has been leading the way for quality, family-friendly 80s music festivals since 2009. Don’t miss out on this chance for a retro blast with the very best of the 80s!
Bear Grylls’ Gone Wild Festival – 24th – 27th August – Kenton near Exeter
The family-friendly Gone Wild Festival is set to return for the third time in August.
The festival is packed with a range of fun activities, including kayaking, Military Fit family group workouts, a purpose-built obstacle course, abseiling and climbing. Expert instructors from the Bear Grylls Survival Academy will teach children and adults essential survival skills such as shelter building, fire lighting and campfire cooking.
What’s more, the music stages will be headlined by a brilliant line-up, including Feeder, Sugarbabes and the Ministry of Sound Orchestra. This is set to be an unforgettable festival at Powderham Castle.
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