Creative Industries
Plymouth boasts a diverse and dynamic ecosystem spanning design, advertising, marketing, crafts, TV, video, radio, photography, publishing, fashion, software services, museums, galleries, libraries, music and performing and visual arts.
This vibrant creative community is supported by several organisations and initiatives, including Plymouth Culture, The Box, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth Arts Cinema and the Arts University Plymouth, which was recently voted the top Arts University in the UK for student satisfaction.
3,126
Full Time Employees (FTE)
£133m
Gross Value Added (GVA)
£42,625
GVA per FTE
The ‘Made in Plymouth’ website, a digital platform created by Plymouth Culture, serves as a dedicated guide to the city’s culture. It is designed to promote, celebrate, and explore the cultural sector.
As one of the most vibrant and creative waterfront cities in Europe, Plymouth is teeming with makers, creatives, artists and innovators. It is a city abundant with wonderful places and brilliant people who accomplish incredible feats.
Find out more about the Creative Industries sector in Plymouth.
Latest Creative Industries News
The Invest Plymouth Team recently visited Different View as part of our business relationship programme for a chat with Oliver…
Local people’s access to arts venues across the country set to be protected with cash to support vital repairs and upgrades
Arts University Plymouth has been named University of the Year for South West England at the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, also winning for Facilities, Teaching Quality and Student Support.