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What’s On in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham

Featured Events

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  1. Pirate Festival
    The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, held in Brixham, Devon takes place over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, is a swashbuckling mix of seaside shenanigans and pirate-themed fun for all the family.
  2. English Riviera Airshow
    The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the last weekend in May. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English Riviera has to offer during this fabulous weekend.
  3. 2026 ICF SUP World Cup English Riviera
    From 24–28 June 2026, the English Riviera will come alive with the Paddle UK SUPER Festival and the SUP World Cup. Set against the turquoise waters and sheltered bays of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham, this five-day celebration of stand-up paddle boarding brings together elite athletes, community paddlers, and newcomers ready to try something new. in the English Riviera - Home of Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
  4. Torbay Pride
    A weekend of inclusive family fun. Everyone is welcome! Pride events are always inclusive, times of great fun, welcoming everyone regardless of their race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Everyone is warmly invited to partake in our Pride festivities, events and meetings that support and celebrate the immense benefits of our diversity, humanity, and equality.
  5. English Riviera Walking Festival
    From 6th-21st June 2026, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from local guides in South Devon.
  6. The Agatha Christie Festival
    Every September, the English Riviera in Devon becomes a crime scene worth some serious investigation, as we celebrate the birthday of our most famous literary daughter.
  7. England's Seafood FEAST
    In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
  8. Bay of Lights
    During winter, the English Riviera plays host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the whole Bay will come alive with a flurry of illuminated events.
  9. What's On Next Month
    Find out What's On on the English Riviera throughout the year.
  10. As you’d expect from an international tourist destination in South Devon, there’s an amazing calendar of exciting annual events to suit every passion and taste.

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The Ed Sheeran Experience, Arena Torquay

The Ultimate Ed Sheeran Experience! ✨Calling all Sheerios!! Let's build Arena Torquay into your…

QUEENZ: Drag Me To The Disco!, Princess Theatre, torquay

Direct from London’s West End and following their sensational Las Vegas debut, these fearless and…

Two Night Valentine’s Getaway in Devon at Cary Arms & Spa

Tickets are now on sale at £25 per person (£10 can be redeemed against any Temple Spa products on…

The Ghost Train

Written By Arnold Ridley Directed by Lisa Phillips A COMEDY THRILLER Six passengers find…

if words were seeds, Torre Abbey

For his exhibition if words were seeds, land artist JAPPA has created seven new artworks that span…

Twilight Spa & Dine at The Cary Arms

Experience an exclusive lunch or evening spa session at our luxurious South Devon spa with full…

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly, Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with…

Live Forever - The Rise of Britain's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Introducing 'Live Forever’ – a celebration of music from, and a tribute to, the greatest rock ’n’…

Rapunzel, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair!” From TaleGate Theatre Productions, the team that brought…

Crowd at Torquay United Football Club

Torquay United was formed in 1899. Find all of the latest information on matches and fixtures here.…

Pendants

Ever wondered what it's like to work with clay? During our Studio Artists Exhibition, resident…

Water Sound Bath Experience at Cary Arms & Spa

Float, listen, and reconnect. Step into a unique sensory journey at the Cary Arms & Spa—where…

Celebration, Babbacombe Theatre

Audiences have come to expect a magical and memorable theatre experience at the Babbacombe Theatre,…

K-pop Demon Dance workshop (Soda Pop)

Join us this Lunar new year for a fun K-pop day at Paignton Library. Learn a choreographed dance to…

Psychic Sally, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

The nation's favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and…

Boyzlife, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Two of the world’s biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, for the very first‐time…

February Half Term at Kents Cavern

Join us for an exciting half-term adventure at Kents Cavern! Explore our prehistoric caves and…

Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails

Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and…

K-pop dance workshop

Join us this Lunar new year for a fun K-pop day at Paignton Library. Learn a choreographed dance…

February Half Term - Coin Hunt - Bygones

February Half-Term Coin Hunt  14th-22nd February  Have a go at our quiz and claim your sweet…

Cheese Tasting Experience, Kents Cavern

Step into an unforgettable night where history, flavour and music come together beneath the ground…

K-pop performance workshop

Join Made for the stage in this fun story and performance workshop Join us this Lunar new year for…

Beauty and the Beast Adult Panto, Babbacombe Theatre

Tale as old as time? Not this one! Beauty's looking for love — but instead finds herself trapped in…

Taylormania, Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording…

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Man In The Mirror - A tribute to Michael Jackson, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.This…

Simon Evans, Staring at the Sun, Palace Theatre, Paignton

Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer…

The Grand Wedding Fair

Plan your perfect day at The Grand Torquay Wedding Fair. Free entry, expert suppliers, welcome…

Easter graphic

Make your way along the trail and find 10 activities for all the family. The trail takes place…

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity. Matt Forde in Place of Galinda, Wicked whispering in Elphaba's ear, similar to original photo

In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety…

if words were seeds, Torre Abbey

For his exhibition if words were seeds, land artist JAPPA has created seven new artworks that span…

Twilight Spa & Dine at The Cary Arms

Experience an exclusive lunch or evening spa session at our luxurious South Devon spa with full…

Girls Night In: Bottomless Brunch, Mercure Hotel Paignton

Calling all queens of prosecco Our Girls Night In Bottomless Brunch is landing at Mercure…

Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meatloaf

Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits…

World Book Day at Kents Cavern Torquay Free Event

Celebrate World Book Day at Kents Cavern! Join us for storytime sessions held in the captivating…

Ion Maiden - The Iron Maiden Tribute

⚡️ ION MAIDEN – THE BEAST RETURNS ⚡️ Friday 6th March 2026 ⏰ Doors 7:00 PM Support: Misled The…

The Take That Experience, Palace Theatre, Paignton

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience …

Exterior of Coleton Fishacre

How the offer works: Enjoy free entry to Coleton Fishacre with a purchased National Lottery ticket…

Dazzling Diamonds

Prepare to be dazzled as The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash hit comedy variety drag…

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories, Palace Theatre, Paignton

A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star – Toyah has worn many…

Donut Duathlon

The Donut Duathlon takes advantage of the Torbay Velopark to offer a fast, flat and completely…

Crowd at Torquay United Football Club

Torquay United was formed in 1899. Find all of the latest information on matches and fixtures here.…

Mother's Day at the Imperial Hotel, Torquay

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautifully crafted Afternoon Tea served with stunning views across…

Mark Simmons - Jest To Impress, Palace Theatre, Paignton

WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024. As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV,…

Pink blossom on a tree with text reading Festival of Blossom at Greenway National Trust

From magnolias blooming overhead to an abundance of fruit trees and wild hedgerow flowers, the…

Oasiz - Oasis Tribute - (18+ or 15+ with Adult)

OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of…

Sunny Afternoon, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the…

Twist and Shout Babbacombe Theatre musicians and singers dressed in 60s flower power clothes

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the…

Girl Power Experience, Princess Theatre, Torquay

The ultimate singalong concert celebrating the music of iconic female artists from The Spice Girls…

Major Events

Highlights

The Agatha Christie Festival

The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on…

Simon Akeroyd’s Tree-mendous garden walk, Part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Would you like to find out more about…

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, Torquay, Devon images of Torquay illuminated, a skating rink and people enjoying themselves.

The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail returns, bringing a sparkle of seasons spirit to the English…

Brixham Pirate Festival. Brixham, Devon

The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, with a crew made up of first-time brigands and buccaneers, held…

Snap & stroll – a quirky beach photo walk, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Turn an ordinary beach walk into a…

A Coastal Sensory Journey, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Awaken your senses and build a deeper…

International Stand Up Paddling World Cup to be held on the English Riviera.

2026 ICF SUP World Cup English Riviera From 24–28 June 2026, the English Riviera will come alive…

Painting and Pimms Coastal Walk, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Painting and Pimms – now that’s a…

A group of people walking along the South West Coast Path between Paignton and Brixham.

Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join us at the English…

Walking with Mammoths and Neanderthals part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Discover what life was like on the…

Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon

The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. From…

Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer

Waverley is truly unique, she is the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer and was famously gifted…

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2023, English Riviera, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Devon

The Geopark Festival is back and better than ever! This week-long celebration allows you to delve…

Miriam's Full English LIVE, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain's…

Fresh hake cooked for the Seafood FEAST, Brixham in Devon.

ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST - Save the dates: 26th September – 12th October 2025 Dive into England’s…

Cowes Powerboat Festival, Torquay

There will be a "re-fuelling stop" in Torquay with the race treated as two legs. This is great news…

Children's Week, Paignton Green

5 Days of free children's entertainment on Paignton Green. Including Craft activities, Mascots,…

Visit of MS Marina Cruise Ship, Tor Bay, Devon

MS Marina is an Oceania-class cruise ship, which was constructed at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente…

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Palace Theatre

A Dramatic Agatha Christie Experience on the English Riviera in 2026 Agatha Christie fans should…

Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon

Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has…

Fawlty Towers - The Play, Princess Theatre, Torquay,

The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! Nearly 50…

The Agatha Christie Festival presents A Spring Gathering

After the sell-out success of the inaugural Spring Gathering in April 2025, we are delighted to be…

Torbay Royal Regatta, Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Torquay

Torbay Royal Regatta We are waiting for details of this event

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  1. Our unique micro-climate in the English Riviera means springtime comes earlier than in other parts of the country.
  2. During summer, the English Riviera comes alive with visitors flocking to enjoy the soft sand and gentle lapping waves at our glorious beaches.
  3. As summer holiday memories start to fade and the first signs of autumn show, the English Riviera is all about warm and cosy settings, bracing walks and quality time spent with your loved ones.
  4. As the crowds disappear, get outdoors and enjoy our almost uninhabited award-winning beaches, magical woodland walks, rugged cliffs and striking coastline.

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