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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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 8 June 2026
Address
Bandstand near Cantina, Youngs Park Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BUTelephone
01803 211211Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 8 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…
Type
Type:
Guided Walk
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:
- 11 June 2026
Address
The Rugga Shack, 16 South Sands, Cliff Park Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6NBTelephone
01803 211211Cliff Park Road, Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 11 June 2026
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL
Awaken your senses and build a deeper connection with natureThis is a slow, gentle and deliberate meditative stroll along a beautiful stretch of the coastline between Paignton and Brixham.…
Type
Type:
Guided Walk
Dates
- From:
- 2 Aug 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 2 Aug 2026
Dubs at the Beach (DATB) is a one day Volkswagen show that takes place along a designated area of Paignton seafront and on the green to showcase your vehicles and to enjoy the wonderful selection of VWs on display.
Type
Type:
Car & Motor Vehicles
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2026
Two shows in one night from two cult musical comedy films!
Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films…
Type
Type:
Music
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
Type
Type:
Fete/Fair
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