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Good morning Plymouth! Happy Thursday and welcome back to Wasson Plymouth, your inside track on what’s happening across the city.
This week, we’re looking ahead to a massive summer of nostalgia in Central Park, tracking a local boxing hero’s shot at history, and checking in on the plans that could finally bring rail travel back to Plympton. Plus, Mother’s Day is looming, so we’ve done the homework for you to ensure you stay in the "favourite child" spot without breaking the bank.
Here’s what’s inside this week’s edition:
🎸 Discovery Festival brings the 80s and 00s to Central Park
🥊 Constantin Ursu fights to end Plymouth’s 20-year British title drought
🚂 New Plympton station plans pick up steam
💐 11 Plym Card spots to spoil Mum (and save a few quid)
📅 Your full weekend guide with 23+ events - including 80s nights and silent discos.
Let’s get into it.
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Central Park is set to host a major new addition to our summer calendar as the Discovery Festival arrives for a three-day weekend from June 12–14, 2026. The event is leaning heavily into nostalgia, kicking off on Friday with a "Boyband Takeover" featuring Five, Blue, and The Wanted 2.0. Saturday brings 80s themes with a massive synth-pop and new wave lineup headlined by OMD, alongside Level 42, Kim Wilde, Nik Kershaw, Johnny Hates Jazz, and Altered Images.
If you're looking to grab tickets, they go on general sale this Friday, February 27, at 10:00 AM, with prices starting around £45. It’s also worth noting that every ticket includes a £1 donation split between the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice and The Not Forgotten charity. With Sunday’s headliners still to be revealed, it’s looking like one of the biggest music weekends Central Park has seen in a while.
🥊 Plymouth Boxer Constantin Ursu Sets Sight on British Title this Saturday
All eyes are on Plymouth’s own Constantin Ursu this weekend as he heads to Derby to fight for the vacant British Welterweight Title. Ursu, known to many as the "Moldovan Monster" since moving to the city in 2018, faces Worcester’s Owen Cooper at the Vaillant Live Arena this Saturday, February 28. It’s a massive night for the 25-year-old, as he looks to add the prestigious Lonsdale Belt to his European and Commonwealth collection.
The stakes couldn't be higher for Plymouth boxing, as we haven't seen a British title holder in the city for over two decades. You have to look back to 2004–2006 for the era of the legendary Scott "Dynamite" Dann, who famously won the Lonsdale Belt outright at the Pavilions. If Ursu secures the win on Saturday, he’ll be the first fighter to bring a British title back to Plymouth since the Scott Dann glory days, ending a 22-year wait for the city’s fight fans.
Plans for a "Plymouth Metro" are gaining momentum, with transport bosses confirming that a new Plympton railway station is officially back on the table. Network Rail is currently reviewing potential sites for the new stop, which would sit on the main line between Plymouth and Ivybridge. The goal is to create a more frequent, "turn up and go" rail service for the city’s eastern edges, helping to ease the notorious congestion on the A38 and support the thousands of new homes being built at Sherford and beyond.
While we aren't at the "shovels in the ground" stage just yet, the project has hit a key milestone with its inclusion in the 2026/27 Delivery Plan. A formal feasibility study is now underway to pin down the best location, with the council aiming to submit a final funding bid to the government by 2027. If approved, it would end a nearly 70-year wait for Plympton’s rail connection, which has been missing since the original station closed its doors back in 1959.
💐 11 Plym Card Spots to Spoil Mum on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is creeping up, and if you’re currently panicking about how to secure your "Favourite Child" status for another year, we’ve done the legwork for you. We’ve hand-picked 11 local spots across Plymouth where you can spoil Mum properly, ranging from quiet coffee corners & beautiful houseplants, to full-blown Sunday feasts.
The best part? Every single one of these is a Plym Card partner. That means you can back our local independent legends and earn some serious brownie points, all while keeping a few extra quid in your pocket. It’s the ultimate win-win: Mum gets the day she deserves, an independent business gets a boost, and your bank balance doesn't take a total battering.
Friday 27th February
🌧️ Heavy Rain
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
Saturday 28th February
⛅ Sunny Spells
High: 11°C | Low: 9°C
Sunday 1st March
☁️ Cloudy
High: 12°C | Low: 9°C
📅 FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY
🎨 Botanicals Workshop Series - Workshop 1: Cyanotype (Sunprinting)
Saltash Studios, 24 Fore Street, Saltash
Ongoing event (continues on 11 March)
18:00 – 20:00
🎭 Shrek JR The Musical
Lipson Co-operative Academy, Plymouth
Ongoing event (26 - 28 Feb)
🎶 Bread and Roses Weekend Music Fundraiser
62 Ebrington Street, Plymouth
Ongoing event (27 Feb - 27 Mar, selected dates)
20:00 – 23:00
🎬 My Father’s Shadow (12A)
Plymouth Arts Cinema, Tavistock Place, Plymouth
Ongoing event (27 Feb - 4 Mar)
🍽 Secret Supper Club
Vine House, Bere Alston
19:00 - 21:00
🎤 John Kearns - Tilting At Windmills
Quad Theatre, Marjon University, Plymouth
19:30 - 21:30
🎵 The Real Slim Hady - Too Real To Be A Tribute
Steel Brew Co, Royal William Yard, Plymouth
19:00
🏴☠️ Blackbeard’s Tea Party
Barbican Theatre, The Barbican, Plymouth
20:00 - 22:30
🎬 Wuthering Heights
Plymouth Arts Cinema, Tavistock Place, Plymouth
Ongoing event (27 Feb - 5 Mar)
📅 SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY
🎉 Tropicana 80’s Night
Home Park Stadium, Plymouth
19:00 – 23:45
🎭 Omid Djalili - Namaste
Quad Theatre, Marjon University, Plymouth
20:00 – 22:00
🖼 Box Beginners: Eggbuckland
The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth
10:30 – 12:00
🎬 Premiere of ‘Level 10: Wild Wild West’ & ‘The Breakwater’ + Q&A
Plymouth Arts Cinema, Tavistock Place, Plymouth
14:30 – 17:30
💫 Anahata Awakening
Immersive Dome, Market Hall, Plymouth
18:00 – 23:00
💃 54th Plymouth Morris Ceilidh
Woolwell Centre, Woolwell
19:00 – 23:30
🎧 Silent Disco
Yealmpton Community & Resource Centre, Yealmpton
15:30 – 23:00
🧵 The Unsewciables Family Club – Sewing Club
The Plot, Stonehouse
📅 SUNDAY 1ST MARCH
🛍 Good Food & Craft Market
Royal William Yard, Plymouth
10:00 – 15:00
🌊 Seaquest Sunday
Wembury Point NT Car Park, Wembury
10:00 – 12:00
🖌 Guided Tour - The Spirit of Landscape Exhibition (Viola Hortová)
Alma Yard, Plymouth
08:30 – 10:30
🗣 Rolling Together - Confidence in Speaking Up Workshop
Sappho’s Cafe & Community Space, Plymouth
11:30 – 12:30
🎬 Lvl 10: Wild Wild West & The Breakwater - Joint Screening
Arts University Plymouth
14:00 – 16:00
🌳 Becky Falls 2026 Season Opening
Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park, Manaton
🗓 Season Opening
10:00 – 17:00
Enjoy your weekend, Janners.
Whether you’re heading to the Royal William Yard for the market, shouting yourself hoarse for Ursu on Saturday night, or setting an alarm for those festival tickets on Friday morning, make it a good one.
Thanks for being part of the community that makes Wasson Plymouth what it is. Reaching thousands of inboxes every week, we’re proud to be your go-to for the local stories, events, and "proper" Plymouth news that matters.
If you haven’t already, make sure you’re using your Plym Card. It’s the easiest way to support our city's independent legends while enjoying some exclusive savings, especially with Mother’s Day right around the corner. Every visit counts.
Have a brilliant weekend. We’ll be back soon with more updates, guides, and hidden gems from across the city.
Cheers,
Lewis
