As you’d expect from a harbour boasting the famous Damien Hurst Verity statue Ilfracombe has a range of art galleries as well as the renowned Landmark Theatre.
https://youtu.be/6iW7toMpyOI
In May there is and annual open house art event where artists open their homes, gardens, studios and galleries to the public.
www.artilfracombe.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2jeH6Jlgu0Bn62ODymTCppxEO9iOZ2ShoLkw1bPI0V07T3s-ecng0qzTw
Further a field
Appledore book festival is a 10-day literary festival in September, only 40 mins drive from Ilfracombe, welcoming some of the greatest names from the world of literature
https://www.appledorebookfestival.co.uk/
Ilfracombe Maritime festival
This annual family festival is an annual celebration of Ilfracombe’s unique character and coastal life, with live music and animation.
https://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/item/sea-ilfracombe-maritime-festival-2/
For further information on what is on over the summer please go to https://www.visitilfracombe.co.uk/what-is-on/