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Christmas on the Quay

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Christmas on the Quay

Join us for a magical day packed with festive fun, live music, great food and Christmas cheer — all right here on the beautiful Exeter Quay! 

Join us for a magical day packed with festive fun, live music, great food and Christmas cheer — all right here on the beautiful Exeter Quay! 

Live Music & Entertainment

Exeter Jazz Sax Quartet – 2pm

Charge Duo – 4pm

Community Choir / Salvation Army Choir – 6pm

Leon Oxenham live at Samuel Jones – 7:30pm

Santa & Elves on the Quay

Santa will be based in the Samuel Jones Grotto, while the elves spread festive joy along the Quay handing out Santa coins and treats!

Festive Family Fun by Mane Events

Fun activities and entertainment for children throughout the afternoon.

Christmas Market & Local Traders

Over 20 craft stalls plus all your favourite year-round Quay traders — perfect for Christmas shopping and gifts!

Food & Drink

Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, and delicious festive food:

Outdoor BBQ hosted by On The Waterfront

Dining & takeaway at Mango’s Café

Indoor bar at The Custom House

Grotto, bar & Korev Land Rover display at Samuel Jones

Music finishes by 7:30pm outside, but the festivities continue inside at Samuel Jones until 9:30pm!

Join us for Christmas shopping, food, drink and festive fun all day long!

Hosted by:

Mango’s Café & Bar, On The Waterfront, The Custom House & Samuel Jones

  • Date(s)

    • Sun 21st Dec 2025 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm

  • Location

  • Age Range

    All ages welcome

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