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  1. 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…
  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 16th-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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  1. Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The Typhoon, English Riviera Airshow
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Crowds at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Family watching the Red Arrows at the English Riviera Airshow
    Child watching the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Artisan food stalls at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The Typhoon, English Riviera Airshow
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Crowds at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Family watching the Red Arrows at the English Riviera Airshow
    Child watching the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Artisan food stalls at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to31 May 2026

    Address

    Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to31 May 2026

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

    From Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2026, the skies above the Bay’s stunning natural amphitheatre will once again come alive with some of the world’s…

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    Air / Air Show

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  2. Train of Lights reflecting in the water, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights passing through Churston Station.
    Train of Lights in the snow, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights steam locomotive boarding customers at Queen's Park Station.
    Train of Lights through the enchanted forest before approaching Kingswear.
    Train of Lights reflecting in the water, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights passing through Churston Station.
    Train of Lights in the snow, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights steam locomotive boarding customers at Queen's Park Station.
    Train of Lights through the enchanted forest before approaching Kingswear.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025

    Address

    Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AF

    Telephone

    01803 555872

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025

    The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2025 show will capture the magic of our previous…

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    Christmas

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  3. Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon
    Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to2 Aug 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 853989

    Brixham

    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…

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    Car & Motor Vehicles

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  4. Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Palace Theatre

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2026to30 July 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    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…

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

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

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    15 Mar 2026

    Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…

    With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…

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    Type:

    Comedy

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  6. The 60’s Talent show with The Zoots, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026

    Address

    Palace theatre, Palace Avenue, TQ3 3HF, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    TQ3 3HF, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026

    The Zoots are coming back to Paignton and they‘re bringing the Sounds of the Sixties!

    “The Zoots are impossible not to like” – The Stage

    Experience THE Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from…

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    Type:

    Performance

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  7. K-pop performance workshop

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Address

    Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AG

    Telephone

    01803 714460

    Price

    Price £7.00 Per Ticket

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Join Made for the stage in this fun story and performance workshop
    Join us this Lunar new year for a fun K-pop day at Paignton Library.

    'We are Hunters voices strong': learn how to be a demon hunter by using your voice and learn some of Huntrix…

    Type

    Type:

    Dance

    Price

    Price £7.00 Per Ticket

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

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2026
    From:
    20 June 2026

    Address

    Bandstand near Cantina, Youngs Park Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BU

    Telephone

    01803 211211

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2026
    From:
    20 June 2026

    THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL

    Turn an ordinary beach walk into a creative adventure! 

    Join us on this lively photography walk. You don’t need any experience…just a camera and plenty of imagination! It’s designed for…

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

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  9. Santa, Christmas At The Zoo, Paignton Zoo
    Tiger at Paignton Zoo unwrapping present
    Santa, Christmas At The Zoo, Paignton Zoo
    Tiger at Paignton Zoo unwrapping present

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025

    Address

    Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025

    Get ready to Explore the Wild this Christmas at Paignton Zoo!
    Santa will be visiting us at the zoo throughout December, so secure your tickets to visit him in his grotto now!

    Spreading festive cheer
    Our elves are putting the finishing touches on…

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    Type:

    Christmas

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