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The English Riviera is a great place for families to visit. Not only does it boast some of the warmest sea water temperatures in the UK; there are also plenty of fantastic family friendly beaches, attractions and events to enjoy. With so much on offer across the English Riviera it is no wonder why families keep coming back year after year! Explore some of our top family friendly events here.

Children's Week

Children's Week is a fantastic festival that runs annually during the summer holidays. Designed for children, it offers a range of activities and events, including workshops, performances and games. There are also storytelling sessions and arts and crafts activities available.

Pirate Festival

The Pirate Festival is a family-friendly weekend of pirate fancy dress and live music. The event is based in Brixham Harbour, with much of the town getting involved in the festivities, and being taken over by seafaring scallywags. There’s plenty of pirate-themed activities for kids and everybody gets dressed up as a pirate - in fact, if you venture into Brixham on Pirate Festival weekend in everyday clothes, you're likely to stand out!

English Riviera Airshow

The English Riviera Airshow is a family friendly event which attracts thousands of people to the English Riviera’s seafront every year. Expect to see aircraft displays and flypasts, including the Red Arrows, as well as many other thrilling displays, a funfair and food and drink stalls.

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26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026

Dog Man The Musical

Address

Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

Torquay

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26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now…

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25 July 2026
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Torquay United Home Fixtures 2026

Address

Torquay United, Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PS

Telephone
01803 328666

reception@torquayunited.com

Plainmoor, Torquay

Dates

From:
25 July 2026
From:
31 July 2026

Torquay United was formed in 1899. Find all of the latest information on matches and fixtures here. Come on down to The English Riviera and follow your team against the 'Gulls.

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Football

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From:
19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

Christmas K-Pop Party

Address

Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803328385

info@matpro-show.biz

Price
Price £23.00 Per Ticket

Torquay

Dates

From:
19 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

Get ready for the Ultimate CHRISTMAS K-POP PARTY!
Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more.
This is the ultimate non-stop party!

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Type:

Young Adults & Teenagers

Price
Price £23.00 Per Ticket

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Dates

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27 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026

Frozen The Musical

Address

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

Telephone
01803 665800

Paignton

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026

TOPS Musical Productions are proud to present the South West Premiere of Disney’s Frozen. For the first time in forever, experience this musical phenomenon and meet these magical characters in the Kingdom of Arendelle!
Full of magic, humor, and a…

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Musicals

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2 Aug 2026

Brixham Breakwater Race

Address

Brixham Breakwater, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BA

Brixham

Dates

From:
2 Aug 2026

Celebrate the 2nd year of the Breakwater Swim returning to the Torbay Swim Calendar! In 2026 we will be swimming a slightly different route, and have the option of 2 and 4km swims. Enjoy an exhilarating swim in crystal-clear waters with spectacular…

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Swimming

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Dates

From:
3 Sept 2026

Illyria Theatre – The Three Musketeers

Address

Cockington Court, Cockington Village, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

Telephone
01803 607230

Torquay

Dates

From:
3 Sept 2026

All for One – and One for All!
Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a breathlessly thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels,…

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Performance

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31 July 2026to31 Aug 2026

Circus Brazil

Address

Paignton Green, Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BW

Price
Price £9.00 Per Ticket

Paignton

Dates

From:

31 July 2026to31 Aug 2026

Step into the vibrant world of Circus Brazil, a spectacular celebration of colour, rhythm, and breathtaking performance. Bringing the spirit of Brazil to life under the big top, this unique show combines dazzling aerial artistry, jaw-dropping…

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Circus

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Price £9.00 Per Ticket

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28 Nov 2026

Devon Bonfire & Firework Displays 2026

Address

The English Riviera, Torquay, Paignton & Brixham, Devon

Telephone
01803 211211

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30 July 2026
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28 Nov 2026

Wrap up warm, grab your friends and family and come and enjoy an awesome bonfire or fireworks night on The English Riviera.

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Fireworks

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2 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026

Anderton and Rowlands Fun Fair

Address

Paignton Green, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6ED

andertonandrowlandfunfair@gmail.com

PAIGNTON

Dates

From:

2 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026

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Fete/Fair

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