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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…- Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
- The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
- In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
- 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…
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- 23 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
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- 26 July 2026
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- 29 July 2026
Address
Paignton Green and other locations, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BNTelephone
01803 900108Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
- From:
- 26 July 2026
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- 29 July 2026
Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations from the public and local businesses and traders. Without financial support from them they would be unable to put on this successful event every year.
Type
Type:
Community
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
- From:
- 31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
Address
Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JTTelephone
01803 853989Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 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…
Type
Type:
Car & Motor Vehicles
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2026to30 July 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2026to30 July 2026Various Opening Times
A Dramatic Agatha Christie Experience on the English Riviera in 2026
Agatha Christie fans should head to the English Riviera’s Palace Theatre in 2026 where an adaptation of one of Christie’s finest murder mystery novels will be staged.
Towards Zero…Type
Type:
Murder Mystery
Dates
- From:
- 18 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 18 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026
5 Days of free children's entertainment on Paignton Green. Including Craft activities, Mascots, Sandcastle competitions and a full day of Sci Fi characters and movie cars.
Pay us a visit and enjoy the craft workshops, cookery kitchen, daily stage…
Type
Type:
Children's
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2026
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022.
Type
Type:
Performance
Dates
- From:
- 15 May 2027
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 15 May 2027
As seen on BBC ONE and voted the U.K’s no 1. Dolly Parton tribute by the Agents Association of Great Britain. And undeniably one of the BEST Dolly impersonators you will ever see. West End star Kelly O’Brien is a true professional. Kelly is the best…
Type
Type:
Concert
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026
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- 12 Sept 2026
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- 19 Sept 2026
- From:
- 7 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026
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- 12 Sept 2026
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- 19 Sept 2026
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- 7 Nov 2026
Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea - An afternoon of treats and intrigue!
Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left.
Tickets include a delicious afternoon tea…Type
Type:
Participatory Event
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026
Address
Broadsands Beach, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6LLPAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2026
The Five Bays Challenge starts and finishes at the picture post card setting of Broadsands Beach. The course will follow the trail uphill to Churston Village and crosses land which made up the old Churston Estate to the edge of Brixham. In Brixham…
Type
Type:
Sporting
Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2026
BRIXHAM
Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2026
The Gooseberry Pie Fair is a village fair with a lot of history, dating back over 150 years. The tradition is it is held on the first Sunday of July hence its on or around American Independence Day & why the American naval attaché is in attendance
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Type:
Fete/Fair
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