What’s On in Dartmouth
Are you planning a visit and wondering what’s on in Dartmouth?
Dartmouth is a town known for its vibrant annual calendar of events, celebrating everything from its rich maritime history to its growing reputation as a foodie’s paradise, alongside numerous local community gatherings and festivities. Whether you’re a local resident or planning a visit, there’s truly a Dartmouth event for everyone.
Whether you’re drawn to the excitement of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, the flavors of Dartmouth Food Festival, the theatrical performances of Dartmouth Shakespeare Week, or any of the other unique events, Dartmouth promises an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
Discover upcoming events in Dartmouth in Devon and the surrounding area throughout the year:
Cinema- The Shawshank Redemption
Showing as part of Reflections: A Roger Deakins retrospective – a series of films celebrating the cinematography of Dartmouth’s Academy Award Winner.
Internationally acclaimed actors Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman star in a compelling drama of hope, friendship and atonement behind the walls of a maximum-security prison in The Shawshank Redemption.
From a novella by best-selling author Stephen King comes a poignant tale of the human spirit. Red (Freeman), serving a life sentence, and Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a mild-mannered banker wrongly convicted of murder, forge an unlikely bond that will span more than twenty years. Together they discover hope as the ultimate means of survival. Under horrifying conditions and the ever-present threat of violence, two lifers reclaim their souls and find freedom within their hearts in The Shawshank Redemption.
This classic screening is presented as part of Dartmouth Book Festival 2026 – at which Sir Roger will be talking about his new book: Reflections.
The Flavel | Roger and James Deakins : Reflections: On Cinematography