# Events & Things To Do In Bideford on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bideford on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Bideford on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bideford

- **Event Name**: The Fleetwood Mac Songbook Tribute Show at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington 15th AND 16th May
  - **Description**: “Witnessing The Fleetwood Mac Songbook live in action, is like capturing a little sprinkling of stardust”. Kelly Scanlon, Far Out Magazine

Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK’ by Champio
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/the-fleetwood-mac-songbook-tribute-show-at-the-plough-arts-centre-in-torrington-15th-and-16th-may/200029677216922
  - **Venue**: The Plough Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, workshops, fine-arts, live-music, magic-show, raves
- **Event Name**: Myth vs. Man - Beckon the Wyrd & Rizen!!
  - **Description**: Myth vs. Man! 
At The Palladium club, Bideford  16/05/26
A double header; 2 bands, 1 awesome night of original rock! 

Tickets - £6.00 adv - £8.00 otd
Doors open from 8.00pm 

Returning to the pally are local heavy hitters of the rock scene, Beckon the Wy
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/myth-vs-man-beckon-the-wyrd-and-rizen/200029689099050
  - **Venue**: The Palladium Club
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Friends of Georgeham School (FROGS) Plant & Book Sale
  - **Description**: Join us for a lovely community Plant & Book Sale! 📚🌱

Come along for a relaxed, family-friendly day and browse a wonderful selection of plants, seedlings and great reads for all ages. Whether you’re looking to brighten your garden, pick up a bargain b
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/friends-of-georgeham-school-frogs-plant-and-book-sale/200029853678438
  - **Venue**: Croyde Village Hall
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Serenity Reset - A Gentle Retreat for Calm, Clarity and Reconnection
  - **Description**: This retreat is for you if:
	•	You’re craving calm without needing to escape your life
	•	You want to reset your energy in a grounded, nourishing way
	•	You long to rediscover inner peace  
	•	You simply need time out

Throughout the day, you’ll be guided
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/serenity-reset-a-gentle-retreat-for-calm-clarity-and-reconnection/200029749625246
  - **Venue**: Commodore Hotel, Instow, North Devon
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation
- **Event Name**: Sanctuary Worship Circle
  - **Description**: A gathering of musicians and singers from churches across North Devon for 90 mins of free flowing praise, worship & prayer 🙌 Doors open for coffee from 7:00pm - We'd love for you to come and be a part of this!
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    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/sanctuary-worship-circle/200029677908724
  - **Venue**: Appledore Baptist Church
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Club Trip – Lundy Island (Sat 16th - 17th May)
  - **Description**: Lundy Island Dive Trip, Adventure Awaits!

Looking for exciting UK diving? Lundy Island has it all: dramatic wrecks, playful seals, and thriving marine life. As England’s first Marine Nature Reserve, its clear waters are regularly used for filming to show
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/club-trip-lundy-island-sat-16th-17th-may/200029749622429
  - **Venue**: Lundy Island
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Zac - The Musical - Performance
  - **Description**: This is the FREE evening concert of 'ZAC', written by Roger Jones and performed by people who attended the rehearsals during the day.
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/zac-the-musical-performance/200029890944207
  - **Venue**: St Mary's Church, Appledore
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Song, Rhythm & Rhyme with Dave & Pat Bilbrough
  - **Description**: Join Dave and Pat as they delve into the world of creative expression in our praise to God. Alongside Dave speaking on the power of music in worship you will have opportunity to participate with Pat in a drum and percussion circle.

If you have a drum, bo
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/song-rhythm-and-rhyme-with-dave-and-pat-bilbrough/200029671646645
  - **Venue**: Appledore Baptist Church
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- **Event Name**: Fun Dog Show
  - **Description**: Save the date
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/fun-dog-show/200029799079449
  - **Venue**: Black Torrington
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  - **Categories**: dog, dog-shows
- **Event Name**: Zac - The Musical - Rehearsal 2
  - **Description**: This is the second rehearsal of 'ZAC' for Singers and Instrumentalists preparing for the evening concert.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bideford/zac-the-musical-rehearsal-2/200029671646846
  - **Venue**: St Mary's Church, Appledore
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, concerts

## Trending Events in Bideford

- **Event Name**: FEAST - Bank Holiday Food and Drink Festival
  - **Description**: After the huge success of our previous events, we are delighted to return for a fourth year with our exciting food and drink festival, set within the stunning grounds of Tapeley Park, near Bideford. We will be joined by a fantastic selection of some of th
  - **Venue**: Tapeley Park
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- **Event Name**: Fleetwood Mac Songbook
  - **Description**: After two sold-out shows at The Plough Arts Centre, the sensational Fleetwood Mac Songbook returns – and if you missed out last time, this is your chance to join the magic!

Ranked among the ‘Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK’ by Champions UK p
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Fore Street, EX38 8HQ Torrington, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Bluetones live at The Plough Great Torrington
  - **Description**: 🎤Britpop Indie fans listen up! 

Step into Britpop history as The Bluetones take the intimate stage at The Plough Arts Centre on Friday 8 May 2026 at 8:00pm

First rising to fame in 1995 with “Are You Blue or Are You Blind?” the band went on to deliver 14
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Fore Street, EX38 8HQ Torrington, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Kris Drever
  - **Description**: Kris Drever is coming to The Plough!

Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting. Raised in the Or
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Fore Street, EX38 8HQ Torrington, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Bideford Bike Show 2026
  - **Description**: Bideford Bike Show 2026

The Bideford Bike Show returns for 2026 — and we’re aiming to raise as much money as possible for our chosen charities!

📍 Location

Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QL

📅 Date & Time

Sunday 24th May 2026
11:00am – 5:00pm

🎟️ E
  - **Venue**: Victoria Park, Bideford EX39 2QL
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- **Event Name**: Land of the Giants live at The Palladium Club
  - **Description**: Land of the Giants return to The Palladium Club! 

We’re buzzing to welcome Land of the Giants back to North Devon — and if you’ve seen them before, you already know this is going to be a big one.

For over 15 years, The Giants have been packing out tents
  - **Venue**: The Palladium Club
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- **Event Name**: Mad Dog Mcrea - Spring Tour
  - **Description**: The Palladium Club is pleased to welcome back the unstoppable Mad Dog Mcrea as part of their Spring Tour—and trust us, this is one gig you’ll want to mark in bold on your calendar.

Mad Dog Mcrea are a genre-defying force of nature, blending folk rock, po
  - **Venue**: The Palladium Club
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- **Event Name**: Chris Moyles 90s Hangover (Special Guests N-Trance)
  - **Description**: Get ready for a throwback night of 90s anthems at The Big Sheep! Headlining the show is the epic Chris Moyles 90s Hangover, joined by N-Trance, Kay Russant and Bunny Not Bonnie. With more great acts still to be announced, it’s set to be an unforgettable n
  - **Venue**: Abbotsham, EX39 5AP Bideford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Clovelly RNLI Christmas Lights Switch On
  - **Description**: Celebrate the festive season with the enchanting tradition of Clovelly’s Christmas Lights switch on - now in it's 25th year! 

On November 30th, the village will come alive with holiday spirit. The fun will start at 2pm with a Santa's Grotto in the donkey
  - **Venue**: Clovelly Village
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bideford?
  - **A:** The Fleetwood Mac Songbook Tribute Show at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington 15th AND 16th May (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Plough Arts Centre), Myth vs. Man - Beckon the Wyrd & Rizen!! (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Palladium Club), Friends of Georgeham School (FROGS) Plant & Book Sale (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Croyde Village Hall), Serenity Reset - A Gentle Retreat for Calm, Clarity and Reconnection (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Commodore Hotel, Instow, North Devon), Sanctuary Worship Circle (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Appledore Baptist Church).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bideford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bideford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bideford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bideford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bideford include The Plough Arts Centre, The Palladium Club, Croyde Village Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bideford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bideford include The Fleetwood Mac Songbook Tribute Show, Beckon The Wyrd, Friends of Georgeham School.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bideford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bideford.

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