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  1. English Riviera Airshow
    The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the first weekend of June. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English…
  2. Paignton Festival
    Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
  3. Train of Lights
    The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
  4. England's Seafood FEAST
    In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
  5. English Riviera Walking Festival
    From 14th-22nd June, 2025, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from…
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    1. The exterior of Greenway House owned by the National Trust, Brixham, English Riviera.
      The exterior of Greenway House owned by the National Trust, Brixham, English Riviera.

      Address

      Churston Library, Broadsands Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

      Type

      Type:

      Guided Walk

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      18 June 2025

      This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival.
      This corner of the English Riviera held a very special place in Agatha’s heart

      This breathtaking route takes guests to Elberry Cove, one of Agatha’s favourite beaches with its renowned…

    2. Jack Off The Beanstalk cow with horns
      Jack Off The Beanstalk cow with horns

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Comedy

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      8 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 21:30

      Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see! 🐮

      Warning: this is not your childhood fairy tale—unless your bedtime stories came with a parental advisory!

      In this fabulously filthy twist,…

    3. Genesis Connected, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Genesis Connected, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      18 Oct 2025

      Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s…

    4. Birds on the water at Clennon Lakes, Paignton, at dusk
      Birds on the water at Clennon Lakes, Paignton, at dusk

      Address

      The Band Stand, (Opposite Cantina Kitchen & Bar), Youngs Park Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BU

      Telephone

      07414 777606

      Type

      Type:

      Guided Walk

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      17 June 2025

      This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival.
      During this walk you’ll hear the wonderful Dusk Chorus – a bit like a Dawn Chorus but without having to get up at 5am! Thanks to the dedicated work of the Friends of Clennon Lakes, the…

    5. Torbay Sea Angling Festival, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, Devon
      Torbay Sea Angling Festival, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, Devon
      Torbay Sea Angling Festival, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, Devon
      Torbay Sea Angling Festival, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, Devon
      Torbay Sea Angling Festival, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, Devon

      Address

      Various locations, throughout the, English Riviera, TQ5 8RU

      Telephone

      01752 895872

      Type

      Type:

      Competition/Game

      English Riviera,

      Dates

      From:
      29 Aug 2025to7 Sept 2025

      Welcome to the Torbay Sea Angling Festival

      ​The long established event attracts well over 3,250 entries from anglers drawn to some of the finest fishing in the country.

      While the sheltered waters of the Bay are the focus of the Festival the actual…

    6. Showcase 2025 Totnes School of Dance, Palace Theatre, Paignton
      Showcase 2025 Totnes School of Dance, Palace Theatre, Paignton

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Dance

      PAIGNTON

      Dates

      From:
      13 July 2025

      Annual showcase from Totnes School of Dance

    7. 70s Weekend and Record Fair
      70s Weekend and Record Fair

      Address

      Esplanade Hotel, Sands Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6EG

      Telephone

      01803 556333

      Price

      Free

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      PAIGNTON

      Dates

      From:
      22 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025Open 15:00 -

      It's time to dust off the flares, dig out the platforms, and get ready for a weekend of nostalgia, music, and fun at our 70s-themed weekend and Record Fair! Whether you're a disco diva, a vinyl collector, or just love the era of glam rock, funk, and…

      Price

      Free
    8. Paignton Zoo Murder Mystery, Paignton Zoo
      Paignton Zoo Murder Mystery, Paignton Zoo

      Address

      Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

      Telephone

      01803 697500

      Type

      Type:

      Murder Mystery

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      15 Sept 2025

      Find yourself immersed in a world of zoological drama as an evening of conspiracy unfolds around you, courtesy of Moonstone Theatre Company.

      2 course meal includes a hot plated main course and a dessert, but please note that this will not be table…

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    9. Mark Simmons - Jest To Impress, Palace Theatre, Paignton
      Mark Simmons - Jest To Impress, Palace Theatre, Paignton

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Comedy

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      7 Mar 2026

      WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024. As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New…

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