School’s out, the roads are quieter on your commute to and from work, but your weekend is looking bleak. Let’s change that…
Whether you’re craving poolside beats, tribute bangers in a giant tent, or a cruise full of 90s nostalgia, it’s all happening.
We’ve handpicked some absolute belters for you below, plus the usual mix of weird, wholesome, and wonderful. As always, if you're not sure what to do this weekend... Wasson?
⭐ TOP EVENTS (July 18-20)
A musical adventure under the open skies, journeying from Ghana to Jamaica and beyond. Dance, connect, and soak up the global vibes at this free-flowing summer celebration.
📍 Home Park, PL3 4QE | 🕐 Sat 2 Aug | 🎟️ Ages 12+ | 🚗 Free Parking
Abseiling, climbing, golf, swimming races, and snacks for days. Plymouth’s first Sports Fest is a full-body day out. Whether you’re a water baby or just there for the vibes, it’s set to be a banger.
📍 Cattewater | 🕐 Sat 2 Aug, 10am–10:30pm
Handmade, homegrown, and hella tasty, this lovely little market returns with foodie favourites and local treasures.
📌 The Green, Royal William Yard | 🕐 Sun 3 Aug, 10am–3pm
🥳 A PLYM CARD UPDATE!
If you saw last weeks email, you’ll already know that we have launched PLYM CARD!
A little reminder of what PLYM CARD is…
PLYM CARD is a discount card created to support Plymouth’s amazing independent businesses. Cardholders will get access to exclusive discounts at a growing list of local gems - from your favourite cafés and bakeries to tattoo studios, restaurants, pet groomers, beauty salons, barbers and more essential services.
This week, we announced our first two partaking PLYM CARD businesses. Minerva Cafe in Bretonside, and Adhock Homeware in Faraday Business Park. In the coming weeks we’ll share more info on the discounts they are offering. We are so excited to announce more businesses over the coming weeks, we’ve got some HUGE partnerships lined up!
It’s completely free for businesses to join, and it means extra footfall, promotion across our channels, and a bit more buzz for the local indie scene.
If you run a local business and want to get involved, just hit reply to this email or message us over on Instagram @wassonplymouth.
Take a peek at last weeks post for a little preview of what Plym Card’s all about.
Let’s give Plymouth’s indie scene the love it deserves 💚
📅 More Events Happening This Weekend
FRIDAY 1st AUGUST
🎤 The Big Tribute Festival 2025
Step into a GIANT 4,500-person tent bursting with sound, lights, visuals, and tribute acts all weekend long. Friday kicks off with Ultras 90s, Oasish, and Maximum Robbie… and it just gets bigger from there. Thai, Greek, burgers, brownies, nachos. Come hungry, leave hoarse.
📍 Central Park | 🕐 Fri 1 – Mon 4 Aug | Details
🎶 Exon Singers – Sun, Moon, Sea & Stars
A choral trip through the cosmos in a stunning historic barn. From Poulenc to the Beatles — and yes, those wine glasses are instruments.
📍 Buckland Abbey, Great Barn | 🕐 1–2pm | Details
🎼 Summer of Music: Choirs in the Great Barn
A rolling day of choirs and community voices echoing through ancient timber. The schedule’s loose, but the vibes are tight.
📍 Buckland Abbey | 🕐 From 11am | Details
🕺 Enchanted – RSG Vincy Productions
Afrobeats, Soca, RnB and Hip-Hop, turn up, show out, and dance 'til it’s light outside.
📍 Sawan Night Club | 🕐 10pm–3am | Details
🎤 Knock Out Labs UK Tour
Grime royalty Devilman, plus Sox and TikTok chaos courtesy of Tom Birchy. Sweaty, shouty, and strictly 18+.
📍 Strobe Nightclub | 🕐 From 10pm | Details
SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST
🌻 People and Plants Together – Biodiversity Festival
Skate, sip, bomb seeds, plant trees, chill with lemon verbena, and vibe to live sets from Bobby Coles, Iris Lee-Symons & Patmandnb.
📍 Prime Skatepark | 🕐 12pm–10pm | 🎶 Live music from 5pm | Details
🌊 Bora Bora Ibiza @ Tinside Lido
Poolside DJs Gee Moore and Jonathan Ulysses plus live percussion from Pacha’s Nick Fisher. Sun, swim, sound system.
📍 Tinside | 🕐 Daytime | Details
🧙♀️ The Witching Hour
Reality TV meets witch trial meets drag show. The campest court you’ve ever witnessed. You’re the jury. Choose wisely.
📍 Barbican Theatre | 🕐 7:30pm | Details
🛳️ 90s Reloaded Party Cruise
Spice Girls, trance, Britpop and dodgy dance moves all on a boat. Free drink included.
📍 Plymouth Waters | 🕐 7:30pm–10:30pm | 🎟️ 18+ | Details
🇳🇬 Nigerian Cultural Day
Food, dance, Nollywood, and loud-as-you-like joy. Come celebrate the richness of Nigerian heritage with the whole community.
📍 The Levinsky Gallery | 🕐 4pm–8pm | Details
🎶 True Foxes @ Saturday Sessions
Alt-country harmonies from this dreamy Devon cousin duo. Americana under open skies.
📍 Old Town Square | 🕐 1–3pm | Details
🎨 Make a Moon Monster! – Children’s Craft Zone
Crafty chaos for kids kicks off RWY’s “Summer Sorted” programme. Big imaginations welcome.
📍 The Green, RWY | 🕐 11am–2pm | Details
SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST
🎲 Backgammon Club @ HonkyTonk
Sip something red, roll some dice, and let the Sunday calm roll in. No experience needed.
📍 HonkyTonk Wine Library | 🕐 1:30pm–5:30pm | Details
🎨 Barbican Arts & Crafts Market
Art, gifts, handmade everything, right by the water, right up your street.
📍 Pier Masters House | 🕐 11am–4pm | Details
⚽ Celebs vs Forever Green (Charity Match)
EastEnders, ex-Argyle legends, and proper laugh-out-loud footie chaos.
📍 Home Park | 🕐 Gates 12:30pm / KO 2pm | 🎟️ £5–10 | Details
🎤 Poetry Jam!
Write, jam, share, for kids, adults, and anyone who loves a rhyme. Worksheets for little ones too.
📍 Stoke Youth & Community Centre | 🕐 2–5pm | Details
🐻 Arctic: Our Frozen Planet – Sensory Screening
Narwhals, northern lights and low-volume cinema magic.
📍 Market Hall | 🕐 Time varies | Details
That’s your lot. Enjoy your weekend, peeps.
That’s all from us this week. Go out, soak it all up, and support some local gems while you’re at it.
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Cheers,
Lewis
