Dazzle VIP Launch

2024 was the two hundredth anniversary of the founding of Devonport. ​

For a community that has experienced profound change, it is important to mark the moment, explore it’s contested history, recognise the many achievements, celebrate local communities, and look forward to future opportunities and challenges.​

To do this, Real Ideas, a Devonport based organisation, with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and HM Government Shared Prosperity Fund, has worked with a partnership of key organisations to deliver a yearlong programme of co-produced activities, culminating in the Dazzle festival to ‘light up’ Devonport in late February 2025.

Join us on the opening night of Dazzle, a four day event shining a light on 200 years of Devonport’s creativity, innovation and heritage and looking forward to an exciting future.

Taking place from 5.30 – 9.30pm on the 27th of February – 2nd of March, ‘Dazzle’ will offer audiences of all ages a powerful immersive experience. Using projection mapping; light art installations; heritage exhibits, dome experiences, performance and lots of opportunities to engage and participate, the free to access festival will bring the diverse heritage of Devonport to life.

We’d be delighted if you will join us to celebrate the launch of this new event. Please come to Market Hall for drinks and speeches, and then experience the installations on display on the opening night of Dazzle. Plus 1s, colleagues and family are welcome.