Exeter Respect Festival 2027 will return to Belmont Park, Exeter, on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June 2027, celebrating 30 years of bringing communities together through music, culture, creativity and conversation.
Since its first festival in 1997, Exeter Respect has championed diversity, equality and inclusion, encouraging people from all backgrounds to meet, learn from one another and challenge prejudice. Built around the belief that understanding helps overcome fear and discrimination, the festival continues to promote its long-standing message:
All Different, All Equal.
Over the years, Exeter Respect Festival has grown into one of the South West’s best-loved community events, welcoming around 20,000 visitors each year. For 2027, the theme Celebrating Unity highlights the many cultures, histories and experiences that make Exeter and the wider region such a vibrant place to live.
Visitors can look forward to a packed weekend featuring:
- Three stages of live music and dance from around the world
- Storytelling, talks and discussions exploring equality, diversity and social justice
- International food stalls serving flavours from across the globe
- Children’s activities and family entertainment
- Community organisations showcasing the work they do across the region
Exeter Respect Festival remains committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and accessible event for everyone. Entry is just £2, with free admission for under-16s, helping to support the future of this unique community celebration.
As the South West’s longest-running festival dedicated to diversity, equality and human rights, Exeter Respect Festival continues to show how celebrating our differences strengthens communities and brings people together.
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