Visit Tavistock

Tavi Music & Arts Festival
2026-04-25 19:30 - 2026-05-16 19:30 (Europe/London) | Tavistock Town Centre
A musical feast of choral and instrumental music in the beautiful market town of Tavistock.

Butcher's Hall Arts & Crafts Market
2026-05-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Butchers’ Hall
Come along for this market featuring local artists and crafts.
Open 9am to 4pm each day, and free entry

Eat:Tavistock
2026-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL190AE
eat:Festivals are grown from the land around us. They bring the very best West Country food & drink producers and artisans together at festivals in town centres across Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, South Glos & Bristol.

Tavistock Farmers' Market
2026-05-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL190AE
Come along and enjoy the best farmers’ market in the South West, featuring a host of local suppliers.

Miss Ivy's Love Local Market
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Butchers’ Hall
Love Local, Support Local, and Feel Good! LOVE LOCAL Gift Markets are back for 2026! That’s right, we’ll be waiting for you in Tavistock’s Butchers Hall with a truly stunning selection of artisan, gift, and food & drink traders. Free Entry.

Tavistock Street Food Festival
2026-05-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL190AE
We’re bringing a host of street foods and drinks, many from local producers right here in the Westcountry for a delectable evening of food, drink and music in Tavistock’s historic and very beautiful Bedford Square.
The perfect chance to meet friends and family for a scrummy Saturday evening.

Tavistock Country Garden Show
2026-05-24 09:00 - 2026-05-25 17:00 | Pannier Market, Tavistock, PL19 0AL
Tavistock Country Garden Show hosts an array of all things green, with a wonderful display of show gardens, nurseries, community stalls and much much more…… Opening times are 10am-4pm with FREE ADMISSION.

Nature Inspired Market
2026-05-24 09:00 - 2026-05-25 17:00 | Butchers’ Hall
The last Bank Holiday in May is a great time to come along to the Nature Inspired Market in Butchers Hall, running alongside the Tavistock Country Garden Show.
Open 9am to 5pm each day, free entry

Tavistock Steam Fair
2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Car Park
Roll up, roll up, for the Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair, held in the Bedford and Wharf Car Parks, Tavistock. Offering steam-hauled trailer rides around town, running tractors, classic cars plus local crafts, locally produced food and drink, and live music. Entry is just £2 per person.

Tavistock Arts Market
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Butchers’ Hall
Tavistock Arts Market is a vibrant monthly market featuring a variety of talented local artists, designers and makers.

Butchers' Hall Makers Market
2026-06-19 09:00 - 2026-06-20 17:00 | Butchers’ Hall
Featuring local artisan traders, leatherwork, textiles, glass and homewares.
Open 9am to 5pm, free entry.

Cream Tea Week
2026-06-20 10:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Tavistock Town Centre
Celebrate our history as the Home of the Cream Tea as businesses battle it out with their new and inspired flavour Cream Tea. Now in it’s fourth year.

Tavistock Fringe Festival
2026-07-11 10:00 - 22:00 | Tavistock Town Centre
TaviFringe, festival of music, is taking place in and around the centre of Tavistock and in The West Devon Club Garden from 10.00am to late on Saturday 11th July ’26. All events are FREE!
Some thirty bands, choirs, dancers and singers lined up to perform at five venues across the town.

Tavistock Carnival 2026
2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL190AE
The 2026 Carnival Parade takes place on Sunday 19th July. The theme is ‘Golden Moments’, celebrating 50 years of the Lions Club of Tavistock. The Carnival procession starts at 4pm.

Tavistock Vintage Fair
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Butchers’ Hall
Up to 35 tables ranging from vintage collections to large salvage items including garden Alic, small furniture, and the mid-century collectibles.
To enhance the vintage feel, music is played to cover all decades from the 20’s to the 80’s.

Heritage Open Days
2026-09-11 10:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | Tavistock
Every year in September Heritage Open Days bring people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
