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Guildhall Live 2026
A spectacular FREE three-day music festival celebrating five decades of music, as part of Guildhall Shopping’s year-long 50th birthday celebrations.
Enjoy a fantastic weekend of FREE live entertainment, from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August 2026, 11am – 4.30pm, with tribute performances celebrating five decades of iconic music. With six live shows taking place each day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we take a musical journey through the decades.
Performance times are scheduled throughout the day, creating a lively festival atmosphere, with giveaways and competitions from morning until late afternoon, all hosted by our compère to keep the celebrations going.
🎤 The line up so far…
Saturday 29th August
We’re kicking off the celebrations with tributes to some of pop’s biggest icons, including Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Gwen Stefani, plus more acts still to come.
Sunday 30th August
Saturday brings something for the whole family, with performances inspired by KPop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift and your favourite Princesses, alongside even more entertainment throughout the day.
Monday 31st August
We’ll round off our birthday weekend in style with tributes to Ariana Grande, Katy Perry and Michael Bublé, plus more performers yet to be revealed.
And that’s not all! More acts and full performance times will be announced soon, so keep an eye on our website and social channels for the latest Guildhall Live updates.
A great weekend of music, shopping, food & fun!
Make a day of it with a fantastic selection of street food, or enjoy one of the many cafés and restaurants within the centre while soaking up the entertainment.
Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, come along and help us celebrate 50 years of Guildhall Shopping Exeter with a weekend of live music, community performances and great food. Best of all, it’s completely free to attend.
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for exciting announcements as we reveal the full entertainment line-up.
We’re proud to support Young Lives vs. Cancer as our chosen Charity of the Year
