Get out and enjoy October in Devizes! There is plenty happening in our town this autumn.
The October Cry from Town Crier, Charlotte…
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Good people of Devizes – October is knocking at the door!
Friday 2nd October, AUTUMN ARTISAN FAIR
Devizes Corn Exchange
With local makers, crafts, gifts and cake, all supporting the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.
Sunday 4th October WALLACE AND GROMIT
Devizes Corn Exchange
‘A Grand Day Out’, with the soundtrack performed live by Bratton Silver Band. You will definitely have a cracking time Gromit.
Thursday the 8th October CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT
Devizes Town Hall | Entry £5 per person, with payment on the night.
Devizes Arts Festival 40th Anniversary Quiz, raising money for the Mayor’s Appeal. Teams of up to four are invited to take part. To enter, simply email the name of your team leader to chair@devizesartsfestival.org.uk
Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th October PLAYHOUSE CREATURES
Wharf Theatre | Book here…
Telling the story of the first English actresses to take to the stage. Who doesn’t love a trail blazing women?
Friday 9th October TONY CHRISTIE
Devizes Conservative Club
He’ll hopefully show us all the way to Amarillo on this farewell tour.
Saturday the 10th October is a busy one in Devizes!
Saturday 10th October
WILTSHIRE BEE & HONEY DAY
Corn Exchange – Free Entry
There will be a hive of activity, with local honey, talks, activities and free entry.
Saturday 10th October The FEAR FREE FIRE WALK
Rowdey Cow, Rowde, Devizes SN10 2LX
Fear Free is a charity that supports victims of domestic abuse. There’ll be yummy food, music and entertainment and even a laser harp played by local musician Cephid.
I’ll be announcing each brave firewalker and then putting my bell down and walking across the hot coals myself along with our brilliant Mayor Vanessa Tanner, so come along, cheer us on, sponsor the walkers, or even walk yourself and help raise money for Fear Free!
Wiltshire Museum Events
Saturday 10th Oct – 21st Nov OEXMANN ART EXHIBITION
The winners and entries from the 2026 competition, set up to encourage and promote Wiltshire artists runs for over a month – no excuse not to take a look!
Fri 30th & Sat 31st October – Ghost Walks
Join local historian John Girvan on his evening Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare!
“This is a fantastic museum, the inside spread over 2/3 floors belying its small frontage. Its full of exhibits, information boards and artefacts of local and national importance. It’s well laid out, open and not cramped and has something of interest for all ages including interaction boards for the younger visitors. What’s especially good is that it’s not expensive . . . recommended and not to be missed.”
Visitor from Poole, Tripadvisor
Saturday 17th & 18th October
FESTIVAL OF DISCOVERY
A free two day event across the whole Town!
Devizes will tranform into a series of interactive ‘Discovery Zones’ and will be a hive of activity, with zoned areas with pop-up events, street acts, music and a range of other events.
Friday 16th WISHBONE ASH
Corn Exchange – Tickets from Long Street Blues Club
Saturday the 17th MAYOR’S CHARITY BARN DANCE
Corn Exchange – Get your dancing shoes on for this lively event with the Black Velvet Ceilidh Band. Proceeds going to the Mayor’s charities.
Saturday the 24th AUTUMN IN HILLWORTH PARK
Farm animals, tractors, face painting and a Halloween fancy dress competition.
Friday 30th October LIGHT UP THE DRILL TOWER
Devizes Fire Station – It’s nearly Halloween and carved pumpkins will at Devizes Fire Station, all raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity.
GOD SAVE THE KING!
