DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has today announced that his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics will return for a brand-new show in winter 2024. He will once again be joined by long time collaborator Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra. Special guest vocalists will be announced in the new year. Ibiza Classics has firmly cemented itself as part of the live music calendar becoming the world's most iconic orchestral electronic music event. Celebrating the legacy of dance music, the new live show will include a host of special guest DJs and singers showcasing stunning reimagines of timeless classic house tracks. Combining unique orchestration with unparalleled electronic production, ravers rejoice as it is set to be the party of the year reminiscent of the White Isle and its musical history!

With seven UK number-one singles, five top-ten albums, six sell-out tours and ten million records sold worldwide, McFly are without question one of the most significant British pop acts of the twenty-first century. Since hitting the big time as the youngest band ever to have a debut album go straight to number one — beating The Beatles’ long-standing record — Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry have become one of our best-loved bands, not to mention major stars in their own right.

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Mercury Prize-winner and game-changing grime MC As one of the UK’s most successful and influential rappers of all time, Dizzee Rascal is credited to bringing UK Grime to the masses during its peak in the mid-noughties. After his 2003 debut album Boy In Da Corner catapulted him to international stardom, he has since worked with some of the biggest artists around the world, including Calvin Harris, Arctic Monkeys, Shakira, Armand van Helden, Florence and the Machine, will.i.am and Robbie Williams. He also has four UK No.1 hit singles to his name - ‘Dance Wiv Me’, ‘Bonkers’, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Dirtee Disco’- and six consecutive UK ‘Top 20’ albums - Showtime, Maths + English, Tongue ‘n’ Cheek, The Fifth, Raskit and most recently E3 AF in reference to the postcode of the area of East London he grew up in.

Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, Duran Duran is one of the most culturally influential and commercially successful bands of all time, topping the charts around the world over the past three decades and selling more than 100 million records worldwide. The band has been honored with multiple Grammy, BRIT, Ivor Novello, and MTV Video Music Lifetime Achievement Awards, as well as a 20th Century Style Icon award from the City of Milan. In July, they will receive the Spotify UK Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s 40th Anniversary O2 Silver Clef Awards. Tireless innovators, they are always at the vanguard of music, fashion, art, technology and film -- a group with unique and everlasting appeal. The show at Powderham Castle is one of two UK shows for Duran Duran this summer. They will be joined by Nile Rodgers & CHIC.

Papagena present Love, Legends and Lullabies with Sopranos: Imogen Ram-Prasad, Elizabeth Drury, Suzzie Vango Mezzo: Shivani Rattan. Alto: Sarah Tenant-Flowers Papagena is the UKs flagship female vocal ensemble. Formally launched in 2015, the group has performed at numerous festivals throughout the UK and abroad and produced three albums, two of which reached No.6 in the Classical charts and received stunning reviews in all major journals including Gramophone. They have performed numerous times live on BBC; on In Tune (Radio 3) and Womans Hour (Radio 4), and their programme will include music sacred and profane, tender, witty and urbane.

Colours of Autumn - music from across the ages for flute, piano and organ. with David Davies Organ and Piano & Lucille Burns Flute David Davies is of course, no stranger to Music in the Castle. He is currently Organist at Exeter University; Wellington School and Blundells School and was appointed Musical Director of Sidmouth Choral Society in 2024. His appearances with us are always masterful and entertaining and always popular with everyone. This time he is collaborating with Lucille Burns, who has previously performed at the Stratford International Festival and has worked in educational outreach for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and is now based in Devon.

This now biennial event has become a hugely popular part of the Music in the Castle tradition. It is also our way of bringing the start of Christmas to you. With the 8 voices of Powderham Consort and Haldon Ensemble, this intimate performance of one of the most famous pieces in the world will leave you feeling excited and exhilarated and ready for the festive season. Early booking is essential.

These two British musicians are beginning to make their mark on the international musical scene. Joel,from Devon, makes his professional debut in24/25 season as soloist with the London Mozart Players, having performed with RCM junior department in 2017. He was one of 11 musicians worldwide to receive the London Symphony Orchestras Conservatoire Scholarship for the 23/24 season. For us, he collaborates with Julian, a finalist in the 2024 Leeds Piano Competition, who has also been soloist with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and made recordings with Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, amongst others.

The British pop band, who took the country by storm with their witty lyrics and catchy pop songs.

Dive into the ultimate family adventure at Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls in Devon Gone Wild was set up by former Royal Marines and Holkham employee Oli Mason, alongside British adventurer, former member of 21 SAS Regiment, Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, and the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, Bear Grylls OBE. The festival was set up to create a family adventure where parents and their children could escape from their home comforts and digital devices to discover the benefits of rewilding. Launched in 2021, the festival is now in its fourth year. In addition to over 100 free activities, a range of paid-for experiences are also available. These range from coasteering, and forging your own fire poker, to quad biking, yoga workshops and firewalking.

Blossoms, a mosaic five piece formed in 2013, comprised of Tom Ogden, Charlie Salt, Josh Dewhurst, Joe Donovan and Myles Kellock.

Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music, think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, The Prodigy and a whole lot more. Undoubtedly the biggest night out you’ll have all year, whether you were living it large in the 90s, wish it was still the 90s, or can’t quite remember the decade… Hey girl, hey boy, Superstar DJ… here we go!

After two amazing years at Warwick Castle, we are expanding the brand and coming down to Exeter THIS July!

Join The Bluebirds Theatre Company for a brand new production of Mozarts opera The Magic Flute; watch a cast of amazing opera singers and puppets in a flight of imagination. Meet monsters, villains, heroes and heroines in a saga of love and deceit set in a magical circus of Light and Dark. This is an open air production. Please bring something to sit on and dress for all weathers. The show must go on! Picnics welcome. This show takes place by kind permission of Powderham Castle.

Comedy At The Castle - Powderham Castle, Devon After Two Amazing Years At Warwick Castle, We Are Expanding The Brand And Coming Down To Exeter This July! Three Shows Across Two Days Of The Best Stand Up Comics In The World Inside One Hell Of A Stunning Venue! We'll Be At The Deep Park With The Castle Acting As The Back Drop To The Festival. Expect Award Winning, Quality Street Food, Loads Of Bars, Cold Beers By Cobra And Hot Drinks For The Drivers! Comedians Confirmed Are: Frank Skinner - One Of The Countries Biggest Ever Comics, Host Of Room 101, Author, TV Star, 6 Best Selling Stand Up Dvds And Just Finished A Major European Tour. Larry Dean - The Royal Variety Show 2024, Michael Mcintyre's Big Show, Live At The Apollo, 5 Time Winner Of Scottish Comedian Of The Year. Kane Brown - One Of The Biggest Stand Ups In The Country Right Now. Host Of Rated 18 Show. Presenter, Actor And Podcaster. Kate Barron -Bullet Proof Standup. Raw, Revealing And Funny. - Chortle Freddy Quinne (Mc) - Host Of One Of The Uk Biggest Comedy Podcasts - Dead Men Talking. Full T&C's Via Comedyatthecastle.co.uk.

This annual foodie event is set to be bigger and better than ever, showcasing a selection of the finest food and drink producers in and around Devon. Whether you're a familiar face at the festival, are a keen foodie fanatic or are simply looking for a fun way to spend your weekend, this is not to be missed. Throughout the weekend, there'll be an exciting line-up of events, cooking demonstrations and, the annual chilli-eating contest will be making an eagerly anticipated return. There'll be entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy, plus furry friends are more than welcome. The castle will be open for visitors throughout the weekend as part of the ticket price. Additionally, a quintessentially British cream tea dining experience within the castle will be available for pre-booking before the event. Onsite parking is also free on a first-come, first-served basis.

This is probably the biggest classic vehicle event in the South West with some 1500-2000 exhibits including steam, cars, motorcycles, commercials, military, tractors and buses. There are around one hundred trade stands, including many autojumblers. Organised by the Crash Box and Classic Car Club, this year celebrates fifty years since the first show here in 1975. We have lots of family entertainment too, with a fun dog show, Ferris wheel, VE Day display, live music, miniature children’s train, face painting and more. Over the years and with the with the help of visitors, exhibitors, suppliers, sponsors and Powderham Castle, we have raised around £300,000 for mostly local charities. This year, our headline charities are: Hospiscare (Exeter) Sidmouth Living With Cancer Support Group Starter Motor

This is probably the biggest classic vehicle event in the South West with some 1500-2000 exhibits including steam, cars, motorcycles, commercials, military, tractors and buses. There are around one hundred trade stands, including many autojumblers. Organised by the Crash Box and Classic Car Club, this year celebrates fifty years since the first show here in 1975. We have lots of family entertainment too, with a fun dog show, Ferris wheel, VE Day display, live music, miniature children’s train, face painting and more.