Super Saturday: Festival of Us
Our monthly ‘Super Saturdays’ are inspired by our major exhibitions and feature talks, creative activities, and special events for people of all ages and interests. In October 2026 we’ll be celebrating the ‘Festival of Us’ in partnership with the University of Plymouth and Nudge Community Builders. Our full schedule for the day will be published soon!
Plymouth Art Weekender 2026
Plymouth’s celebration of its rich and diverse creative community returns for 2026! Here at The Box, you can see one of the four Intertidal vehicles that have been travelling around the city over the last few weeks. Created by artist David Cotterrell, Intertidal has transformed four Ford Fiestas into tidal instruments. Using tidal data, digital technology and engineering, the water visible inside the cars rises and falls in response to the changing tide. You’ll also encounter part of
Super Saturday: Plymouth Community History Festival
Join us for a day of history, creativity and community as The Box’s powerful new exhibition, ‘Remember, Respond, Resist’ meets the Plymouth Community History Festival. Through talks, performances, family activities and more, we’ll explore stories of protest, resilience and belonging – past and present. Find out more below.
Hello Sailor
Join us for the event of the summer as ‘Hello Sailor’ splashes into Tinside Lido. This joyful celebration of art, what it means to us, bodies and how much we can do with them will feature local strong people, synchronised swimmers and live music. Take a dip in the pool before you go if you wish – and witness a surprise appearance from an ‘unclothed’ Plymouth icon. All will be revealed on the day!
Winter Makers Market
Come along to The Box to browse and buy from a selection of exceptional local makers and artists. This is your chance to find some brilliantly made items that are perfect for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers.
The Respect Festival Super Saturday
Enjoy live performances, music, family activities, cultural celebration, food, community stalls and much more at The Box before this year’s Respect Festival parade begins! This year’s theme is ‘It’s Okay To Be Different’ and we’ll be celebrating the people, cultures and communities that make Plymouth such a diverse and vibrant city. Bring your family and friends along and celebrate difference, community and respect with us.
Live Music Fridays
Come along for some chilled evening vibes with live music at The Box Kitchen & Bar. Throughout August we’ll be joined by some fantastic local artists, showcasing their skills in our beautiful South Hall. See our full schedule below.