Ashburton Arts Centre
| 0 | West Street, Ashburton, TQ13 7DT |
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| > | www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/ |
Forthcoming events
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 |
The Art of Listening with Richard Gonski
A free talk by the conductor of Tobay Symphony Orchestra about how to listen to live music (donations welcome)
| P | Saturday 17th October, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 10:30am, start time: 11:00am |
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 |
Elvira Rey: From Warsaw to Rio to New York
An elegant fusion of American jazz standards, Brazilian-flavoured Latin repertoire in Portuguese, and cherished Polish songs in vibrant jazz arrangements
| P | Friday 23rd 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 |
Not Only But Also The Blues: James Dixon and Russell Sinclair
James Dixon: “Melodic, soulful and simply beautiful”, BBC Introducing; “Russell Sinclair is a bit of a legend. Scratch that, he's a freakin' institution with a six-string and a mane of flame-spun hair.” Listen with Monger
| P | Monday 26th 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 |
Lorikeet
Rooted in groove, Lorikeet explores folk songs old and new with raw acoustic cello, percussive textures, and rich Americana-laced harmonies.
| P | Friday 30th 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 |
| P | Wednesday 4th 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 |
The Best of Benny Goodman, King of Swing
A truly all-star band: Pete Long, clarinet ★ Louise Cookman, vocals ★ Anthony Kerr, vibraphone ★ Denny Ilett, guitar & vocals ★ Richard Pite, drums
| P | Sunday 15th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 2:30pm, start time: 3:00pm |
| P | Thursday 19th November, 2026 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |
Theatre: History Has No Safe Word (Visions of a Pompeii Whore)
“an extraordinary piece of theatre. So well imagined & constructed, each of so many characters fully realised…the narrative pacing us closer & closer to the inevitable end. Incredible performance”
| P | Friday 20th 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 |
Kaspar and Lucy + Nothing In Rambling: A Duo of Duos
Nothing in Rambling channels the passion and playfulness 1920s and 30s delta and Louisiana blues. Kaspar and Lucy’s sound is rooted in the raw Mississippi Hill Country blues style and the powerful hypnotic grooves of the juke joint.
| P | Friday 5th 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 |
| P | Sunday 28th February, 2027 |
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| N | Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 7:30pm |