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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 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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Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGPaignton
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…
Type
Type:
Air / Air Show
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803 555872PAIGNTON
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…
Type
Type:
Christmas
Dates
- From:
- 7 Mar 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
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…
Type
Type:
Comedy
Dates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2026
‘You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!’
The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel at the very height of his powers, Jack Brindle and his amazing live band bring this astounding portrayal of The Commodores ‘ballad king’ to the stage in this…
Type
Type:
Music
Dates
- From:
- 18 Apr 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Theatre, Paignton, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 18 Apr 2026
Europe’s only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Two great live bands that are so closely tied together by the great Stevie Nicks.
Hear and see all both bands classic songs along with The Traveling Wilburys…
Type
Type:
Performance
Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AGTelephone
01803 714460Price
Price £12.00 Per TicketPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Join abstract artist Maria Alice Atkins in this hands on Resin art workshop.
Incredible artist Maria will guide you through a 2 hour workshop where you will learn all about resin art, how to work with resin and how to make your own one of a kind…
Type
Type:
Art
Price
Price £12.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 17 Apr 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 17 Apr 2026
Bell Bottom Georgie, the UK’s ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson
Step into the world of Bell Bottom Georgie, the UK’s ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson, the reigning queen of country music. Inspired by Lainey’s soulful storytelling and undeniable…
Type
Type:
Performance
Dates
- From:
- 20 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
Address
Gerston Chapel, Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3DTPrice
Price £5.00 Per TicketPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 20 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
An illustrated talk by guest speaker
Paul Hawthorne on OLDWAY - The Lost PhotosType
Type:
Talk or Lecture
Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 28 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 5 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 12 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 18:30
- From:
- 19 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 18:30
Address
Splashdown Quaywest, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LNTelephone
+441803555550Price
FreePaignton
Dates
- From:
- 28 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 5 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 12 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 18:30
- From:
- 19 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00
- From:
- 20 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 18:30
We are excited to be bringing the first of what we hope will be a number of fun events that will take place, largely out of waterpark season. This is very much a new venture for us. We love Goodrington and want to bring vibrancy to the area both in…
Type
Type:
Christmas Markets
Price
Free
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