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As well as being one of the UK’s most important fishing towns, Brixham is also a bustling tourist destination, with a packed annual events programme. Indeed the charming and picturesque port not only lands the catch of the day, but an incredibly varied selection of celebrations and festivals as well. Much of the action is centred around the active harbour area. Keep an eye out for Pirate Thursdays over the summer months, when seafaring shenanigans will include ‘Soak the Pirate,’ puppet shows, arts and craft workshops, fancy dress competitions, live music and more piratical fun than you can shake a hook at.
Each year, more than £25 million of fish is landed and auctioned off in Brixham, reaching some of the finest seafood restaurants in the UK and beyond. If your fish-eating experience only extends to just cod, haddock, salmon and mackerel, then the Brixham Fish Market tour could be for you. It’s an early 6am start, but you’ll get to see more than 40 different types of fish in the auction before enjoying a delicious fish breakfast at Rockfish.

Note for Visitors to Brixham: A diversion will be in place but journey times into Brixham will be delayed, further information is available via Brixham Road Closure Update - Torbay Council. Please be assured the majority of businesses in the Brixham area are trading as usual for the time of year

Brixham Pirate Festival

Expect a swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment over the early May Bank Holiday weekend, when absolutely everyone is encouraged to dress up. Expect street entertainers, live music (from sea shanties to pirate rock), stalls, competitions and period re-enactors, armed with guns and cannons to make plenty of noise. “Arghh, me hearties!”

Sailing Events

Set sail for Brixham and enjoy a whole summer of regatta races and boating fun. The Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta takes place at the end of May, when the heritage fleet (with their famous red sails) compete in a competition dating back to the early 1800’s. Meanwhile in July, you can enjoy both the Brixham Dingy Regatta and the main sailing Regatta, with lots of fun and entertainment around the marina and harbour.

Torbay Steam Fair

This is wonderful event for fans of things steam powered and vintage. Taking place on the first weekend in August in Churston, expect wonderful working steam engines, vintage and classic cars, military displays, market stalls, children’s entertainment, a craft and model tent and both beer and tea tents – perfect for letting off some steam yourself.

Fishstock

At the start of September, thousands of visitors regularly enjoy tasting the delicious seafood and marvel at the live theatre cooking demonstrations, featuring some of the English Riviera’s most famous chefs. There’s a big music stage, visits to working fishing trawlers and heritage vessels on the quayside plus lots of fun activities for the children. Best of all, you can sample some delicious seafood treats – it really doesn’t get fresher than this. New events are added all the time, so please keep an eye on our main events page for the latest updates.

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31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026

Torbay Steam Fair

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Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JT

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01803 853989

showmanager@torbaysteamfair.co.uk

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31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026

Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has grown to become one of the biggest in the area. While principally a Steam Fair, the gathering has expanded its attractions to its vintage brothers and…

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Brixham Pirate Festival

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Brixham Town Centre, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

infobrixham.pirates@yahoo.com

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2 May 2026to4 May 2026

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

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28 May 2026to29 May 2026

The South West Marine Fest Conference

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Brixham Marine Lab, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BA

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07837 174206

conservationchat@outlook.com

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Price £28.00 Per Ticket

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28 May 2026to29 May 2026

We invite you to join us for our annual Summer Conference, hosted by Conservation Chat UK Ltd.
As specialists in organising environmentally focused events, we’re dedicated to creating gatherings that place the natural world at the forefront, with a…

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8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

The American Highway - The ultimate road trip of American rock classics

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Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

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01803 415987

Brixham

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8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Beatle Mania is Back
The Upbeat Beatles bring the legendary music of the Fab Four to life in a spectacular show that’s fun for all ages. Our expert musicians share a deep passion for the iconic group, delivering performances that capture the spirit…

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7 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

Fearlessly Taylor - An international tribute to the music of Taylor Swift

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Brixham Theatre, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

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01803 415987

info@brixhamtheatre.uk

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7 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

Fearlessly Taylor

International tribute "Fearlessly Taylor" is performed by the brilliant Ashleigh Stevens, who has been performing as a Taylor Swift tribute for many years, and now she is bringing a new show to theatres in the UK with her live…

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6 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

50 Years of Fender - The Stratocaster Story

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Brixham Theatre, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

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01803 415987

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6 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Described as INNOVATIVE, 50 Years of Fender is a new and unique show that tells the fascinating story of the iconic Stratocaster across it’s most 5 important decades 1950's - 2000's. This fully live and commercial show takes audiences through an…

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14 Aug 2026

Nothing But a Good Time

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Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LZ

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01803 415987

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14 Aug 2026

The Rock Anthems Show
Performing over two hours of the greatest rock anthems from the likes of Guns n Roses, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Black Crowes, AC/DC, Billy Idol, Alanis Morissette and many more.
Welcome to Nothing But A Good Time, the ultimate…

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13 Nov 2026

The ELO Encounter - Face The Music

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Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA

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01803 415987

info@brixhamtheatre.uk

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13 Nov 2026

Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here!
In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library…

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22 May 2026to24 May 2026

Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta

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Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AR

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07990 591126

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22 May 2026to24 May 2026

The Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta has its roots in the Sailing Trawler races that have been held in Torbay since the early 1800’s. In 1914, King George V presented the Perpetual Challenge Cup also popularly known as the 'King George V Cup'

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