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Paignton is the Bay's family resort and as such, has a packed programme of fun events and festivities taking place around the town's parks, beaches and harbour. Paignton Green is booked out almost every week of the summer with popular events including Children's Week, Paignton Festival, the BMAD Festival, Paignton Regatta, Torbay Airshow, Anderton and Rowland Funfair and Gerry Cottle's Circus.

Torbay Children's Week

The UK's longest running children's festival (now in its 72-year) takes place every August, featuring a dazzling range of activities, workshops, entertainers, clowns, fun, games and familiar faces from children's books, films and TV. Most of the activities are free and perfect for big kids and little kids alike.

BMAD Events

The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) Festival was started in 2002 by a group of bikers who decided to arrange a social event on the beach and raise money for local charities. During the early May Bank Holiday weekend, the festival features live music, stunts, a beer tent and more stalls that you can shake a Harley Davidson at. BMAD Bike Nights also take place every Wednesday over the summer.

Paignton Festival

Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July, featuring 9-days of entertainment, including The Party on the Green with Breeze FM, children's entertainment, sporting events, the Miss Torbay competition, a funfair, firework display and the carnival procession itself, with floats, majorettes and fancy-dress walkers.

Paignton Harbour Festival

This annual festival down on Paignton bustling harbour is a wonderful celebration of England's Seafood Coast, featuring live cookery demonstrations, a large pop-up restaurant, food and drink stalls, live entertainment, boat and fishing trips, sculling competition and children's entertainment. Taking place on the last Saturday in July, you can also take a ferry into the heart of the festival from Torquay or Brixham.

The Torbay Airshow

The Torbay Airshow is a weekend of breath-taking aerial display over the natural grandstand of South Devon's beautiful bay. Taking place at the start of June, the event is usually well supported by the RAF including the Red Arrows, as well as top civilian displays. Events are centred around Paignton Green, with free entertainment for all the family.

Paignton Regatta

The Regatta Community Fun Week takes place at the start of August, promising 9 days of fun and entertainment for all ages, on and around Paignton Green. Expect live music, fireworks, the funfair, demonstrations, stalls, food and drink, workshops, a fun dog show and competitions including ‘Beat the Tide’ and ‘Paignton's Got Talent’. That's more than 80 hours of entertainment and much of it free.

On the Right Track

Parkfield near Paignton Green has both a free skate park for youngsters to use and is also home to Torbay BMX Club, with an impressive track. Meanwhile, Torbay Leisure Centre offers a fantastic swimming pool, sports hall and all-weather pitches, as well as a 1.5 km circuit velopark, with bike hire available.

Other Festival Fun

There are whole host of other exciting events taking place across the Bay including the Occombe Festival, Marldon Apple Pie Fair, the Big Seaside Family Fun Day down at Goodrington (supporting Rowcroft Hospice) and the Rotary Club Family Fun Day in Preston. Visit our main events page for more information.

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Paignton Festival (Torbay Carnival Week)

Paignton

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…

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27 July 2019to4 Aug 2019

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31 July 2019
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25 July 2020to2 Aug 2020
Torbay Steam Fair

Brixham

Torbay Steam Fair is now one of the biggest events on the English Riviera events calendar and attracts visitors from far and wide.
Situated just outside Brixham on the main A3022, this 3 day event is a must for all the family.
Come and view the…

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2 Aug 2019to4 Aug 2019

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31 July 2020to2 Aug 2020
Dubs at the Beach

Paignton

Dubs at the Beach 2019 DATB 2019 is a one day Volkswagen Show that takes place on Sunday 4th August 2019. Volkwagen enthusiasts are invited to gather along a designated area of Paignton sea front and on the green (weather permitting) to showcase…

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4 Aug 2019
Paignton Regatta Community Fun Week

Paignton

Some things stay the same, other things change and the 172nd Paignton Regatta Community Fun Week is no different. We’ve been working hard over the last few years to mix our traditional events with an abundance of live entertainment on our stage and…

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10 Aug 2019to18 Aug 2019

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8 Aug 2020to16 Aug 2020
Children's Week

Paignton

The UK's longest running children's festival - Torbay Children's Week, why not come and celebrate on Paignton seafront with all your favourites.
There will be a packed programme of performances, workshops and events throughout the week. The…

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20 Aug 2019to24 Aug 2019

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18 Aug 2020to22 Aug 2020
BMAD Motorbike Festival

Paignton

The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) Festival was started in 2002 by a group of bikers who decided to arrange a social event on the beach and raise money for local charities. During the May Bank Holiday weekend each year, Paignton Green is…

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1 May 2020to3 May 2020
The English Riviera Airshow

Paignton

Events are centred around Paignton Green, with free entertainment for all the family, including exhibition stands, bars, food stalls, display teams, inflatable slides, bouncy castles and fairground rides. Torbay Airshow visitors can also indulge in…

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6 June 2020to7 June 2020
Torbay Airshow

Paignton

Events are centred around Paignton Green, with free entertainment for all the family, including exhibition stands, bars, food stalls, display teams, inflatable slides, bouncy castles and fairground rides. Torbay Airshow visitors can also indulge in…

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6 June 2020to7 June 2020

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BMAD Bike Nights

Paignton

Each year on Paignton Seafront there is regularly a mile of bikes parked side by side every Wednesday evening from June to Sept. Bikers mix with locals and holiday makers alike, the bikers enjoying chips, coffee or ice cream

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5 June 2019to25 July 2019Various Opening Times

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1 Aug 2019Open 18:00 - 22:00
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7 Aug 2019to25 Sept 2019Various Opening Times
CANCELLED - The Carole King Song Book

Paignton

The Carole King Song Book is a timeless classic revue show with music recognised by all ages. Featuring hits such as “Beautiful”, “He’s Sure The Boy I Love”, “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman”, “Take Good Care Of My Baby”, “Up On The Roof”,…

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Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton

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20 July 2019
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Kids Summer Cookery School

Preston, Paignton

Drop your kids off with us every Tuesday or Thursday In the summer holidays (10.00 am-4.00 pm ) for a fun filled, themed cookery day at Occombe Farm Cookery School!

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Occombe Farm, Paignton

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25 July 2019
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30 July 2019
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13 Aug 2019
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15 Aug 2019
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29 Aug 2019
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Occombe Summer Activity Pack

Paignton

Come and explore Occombe Farm with your very own activity pack! Discover mega and mini beasts, brass rubbings, fun and more!
£2.50 per pack
No booking required, just pick up and pay at the reception gate (Monday - Friday) or from the Occombe Farm…

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Occombe Farm, Paignton

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25 July 2019to30 Aug 2019
Paignton Society Talks and Events

Paignton

Events will be at the Gerston Christian Centre, Gerston Place, Paignton (almost opposite the Post Office).
Members £2 non-members £3.
Refreshments included.
Enquiries: Tony Moss 01803 556969
tony.moss5@virginmedia.com

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25 July 2019
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22 Aug 2019
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26 Aug 2019
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Meet Our Animals

Preston, Paignton

Meet the Occombe Farm animals and get a taste of what it's like to feed and care for them!
In these special hour-long sessions, you will get to meet the Occombe Farm animals in a small group and say hello to all your favourites
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Friday…

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Occombe Farm, Paignton

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26 July 2019
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29 July 2019
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2 Aug 2019to30 Aug 2019Various Opening Times
CANCELLED - Paignton Harbour Festival Day

Paignton

Paignton Harbour was established in the 18th Century, the local Council has managed the harbour since 1935. Paignton was a thriving fishing harbour for many years and some of the old traditions of seamanship are kept alive and passed on through…

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27 July 2019
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25 July 2020
Hey Diddle Diddle

Paignton

A hilarious adventure filled with music and puppetry, for ages 3+.
When the full moon shines bright there’s magic in the air, and all the animals come out to play. Stay up late with flying cows, jazzy cats and runaway crockery and as we jump and…

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Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton

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27 July 2019
Marldon Apple Pie Fair

Paignton

he Marldon Apple Pie Fair has been going since 1888 in memory of local farmer, George Hill, who would use his windfall apples to bake an enormous apple pie for the village. Nowadays, locals and visitors alike join in the celebrations. Events…

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27 July 2019
Party on the Green

Paignton

The Party on the Green is taking place on Saturday 27th July as part of Paignton Festival.
The Breeze Party on the Green is part of the best festival in Torbay. It's back once again for its 111th year! 9 days of free entertainment for the entire…

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27 July 2019
Wild Kayak Expedition Devon

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

If you're seeking real adventure then the Wild Kayak Expedition is a must! After packing our kit into the stable sit-on-top Kayaks we head off on a journey exploring the fantastic English Riviera coastline. Kayaking around headlands, spotting seals,…

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27 July 2019to28 July 2019Open 09:00 - 16:00

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17 Aug 2019to18 Aug 2019Open 09:00 - 16:00
Riviera Classic Car Show

Paignton

The RIVIERA CLASSIC CAR SHOW, July 28th, 2019.
Organised by Torbay Old Wheels Club since 1994 as part of the Paignton Festival and Torbay Carnival. Raises funds for local charities. One of the most popular and best supported shows in the region,…

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28 July 2019

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