Music & Dance

There are plenty of opportunities to get your groove on in South Devon. Whether you're more into the mellow vibes of traditional dance or ready to hit the floor with the hottest new sounds, you can do it all here on the English Riviera!

There are several annual music festivals and events to enjoy during your stay in Torquay, Paignton or Brixham. As the sun sets over the Riviera, listen to live music whilst enjoying some of the best local food and drinks on offer.

Electric Bay Festival

Electric Bay is a game changing new music weekender situated on Torquay's historic Seafront. This dedicated open air dance music festival brings something totally new to the area, with the stunning Torre Abbey Meadows hosting the two-day event. Touching down will be world class international DJs from house, techno and bass including Carl Cox, Chase & Status (DJ Set), Hybrid Minds, Example, Girls Don't Sync and many more to come. Electric Bay brings a fresh experience to Torquay with a sun kissed open-air party at Abbey Meadows and Gardens on Torquay Seafront,

Music on the Meadows

This year, in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend, we're introducing a brand new event called Music on The Meadow! A get together for a day on Torre Abbey Meadows, with a full day of family entertainment.

Expect musical bingo, pop-up theatre and memories and acts remembering the many decades of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign.

To complete the day The Bootleg Beatles will headline the main music stage. The original and best loved Beatles tribute band have performed over 4000 times since the 80s and are one of the best loved acts in the world.

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Electric Bay Festival

Featuring Carl Cox, Chase & Status and Example, Electric Bay is a game changing new music weekender situated on Torquay's historic Seafront. This dedicated open air dance music festival brings something totally new to the area, with the stunning Torre Abbey Meadows hosting the two-day event.
2022 Platinum Jubilee

The English Riviera will be the place to be during the historic weekend marking Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee! There’s plenty happening in Torbay during the bank holiday in June.
English Riviera Airshow

English Riviera Airshow, Paignton Green, 11am – 6pm. The airshow will deliver an action-packed flying programme on both Saturday and Sunday, with a selection of cutting edge and beautiful vintage aircraft taking to the skies. Highlights over the weekend include The Red Arrows, The Blades, Vortex, Chinook, Yakolevs, Tigers and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire). For the full programme and timings, visit the airshow website or purchase a souvenir programme. The Event Village will feature air display team stands where visitors can meet the pilots, and local and national traders offering everything from artwork and books to toys and furniture, family activities, a fairground, food stalls and bars.
1. 4th June 20225th June 2022
England's Seafood FEAST

England’s Seafood FEAST England’s Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses. For 2 weeks you will be able to immerse yourself in England’s Seafood FEAST (view the programme will be available here), eating some of the best seafood in the world and experiencing the very best the English Riviera has to offer. The heart of things Brixham Fish Market is at the heart of England’s Seafood Coast. It’s a good place to start your own personal Feast – take an early-morning tour of the market and learn about the new online auction, followed by breakfast at Mitch Tonks’ Rockfish Restaurant next door. This truly unique experience gives a new perspective on the fish on your plate – it is hugely popular so booking in advance
1. 30th Sept 20229th Oct 2022
Brixham Pirate Festival

A swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment! There will be LOTS of pirates, military and period re-enactors here with guns and cannons to make plenty of noise! We will make sure there is plenty of music too with shanties and pirate rock.
Paignton Festival

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.
1. 23rd July 202231st July 2022