Name: Dean Friedman: An Intimate Café Bar Evening
Start: 2026-05-05T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Exmouth Pavilion

$Dean Friedman: An Intimate Caf\u00e9 Bar Evening$

Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop‑icon status with classic hits including Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl and more.
Following his sold‑out 40th Anniversary Tour, Friedman returns to Exmouth Pavilion for a special, intimate Café Bar performance, bringing audiences closer to the songs, stories and humour that have defined his four‑decade career. This relaxed, up‑close setting offers the perfect atmosphere to fully experience his insightful, true‑to‑life songwriting, rich in warmth, pathos and wit, exploring family, friends, work and the small moments that shape our everyday lives.
“Soundtrack of our lives!” — The New York Times
“Songsmith extraordinaire!” — Music Week
“Entirely unique and utterly brilliant” — ThreeWeeks
“Stunning musicianship!” — Hot Press
Alongside his recording and touring career, Friedman has composed and produced music for TV and film, including the hit series Boon, NBC’s Eerie, Indiana, Nickelodeon’s Nick Arcade, and the cult classic I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle. He is also the author of the acclaimed The Songwriter’s Handbook, developed from songwriting masterclasses delivered worldwide, including at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
A consummate entertainer, Friedman will perform solo on guitar and keyboard, blending beloved radio hits with fan favourites drawn from his eight studio albums — all delivered in an intimate setting that invites genuine connection between artist and audience.
Invite family and friends and join Dean Friedman for a warm, personal evening of powerful, poignant and often hilarious songs celebrating the ordinary and indeed extraordinary lives we share.