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Many of Torbay’s vibrant events and happenings are organised by the local community. They provide fun and entertainment for residents and visitors alike. They celebrate local traditions, people, or historical events. And many also raise vital funds for local causes. You’ll find gala balls and dinners in our five-star hotels. And you can enjoy family fun with special charity and community events across the English Riviera, Devon.

Fairs and fetes

In June, the Babbacombe Downs come alive to the sound of music, food and fun games at the Babbacombe Rotary Fayre. And The Rotary Club once again wow the crowds with the Pedal Car Grand Prix, held every year at Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay. As well as the daredevil racing, there’s a bouncy castle, bric-a-brac stalls, live entertainment, and refreshments at this July fixture.

If you want to find out more about the vital work of the RNLI’s Torbay Crew, go along to the Seaside Special Open Day. Held during the summer holidays at the Brixham Lifeboat Station, there’s fun on and off the water for all the family.

Charity carnivals

Every year in July, the people of Paignton go all out to celebrate with the Paignton Festival. Live music concerts, good food, a firework display, and a wonderful carnival procession through the streets are just some of the events taking place during a week of merriment across the town.

Charity open days in Torbay

The Brixham Battery Heritage Centre is run by volunteers who are restoring Brixham’s 1940 coastal defence battery. The museum is open all year, but visit on the Sunday closest to VE Day, D Day and VJ Day and you’ll find extra things going on including weapon displays, re-enactments and tea, coffee and homemade cakes on sale.

Festivals

All the money raised at BMAD in Paignton goes to charity. This festival of bikes, beer and music takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend and is probably the biggest biker, music and beer festival in the South West. There are two stages of music, a wide choice of ales and ciders and lots of bikes, from cruisers to classic, to admire at the Bike Show.

Brixfest is a family-focused festival celebrating the best of Brixham over the May half-term holidays. From heritage trails and cooking demonstrations to face painting and live entertainment, you’ll discover lots to see and do.

Conservation events

Paignton Zoo organises extra special events, where you can get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals. Enjoy exclusive evenings, such as eating cakes with the apes, whilst supporting the conservation efforts of this charity. Or do your bit to help local marine wildlife by joining in a beach clean up and survey conservation day. The Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust organise a selection of wildlife awareness events and Living Coasts in Torquay also organise events to pick up litter from our local beaches. Or check out the Brixham Marine Conservation Society, which gets involved in four beach clean ups and surveys a year.

Whether you want to have some holiday fun whilst raising money for charity or you’re keen to discover more about the local area, search our community and charity events pages.

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Brixham Pirate Festival

Brixham

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…

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Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham

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2 May 2020to3 May 2020
BrixFest Brixham

Brixham

BrixFest will bring hundreds of artists, charities, chefs and local people together with thousands of visitors. Throughout the festival we encourage you to keep it local and spend your hard earned money in the local shops and restaurants.

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23 May 2020to27 May 2020
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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25 July 2020to2 Aug 2020
Seaside Special

Brixham

Seaside Special
Full details will be listed on the web site www.torbaylifeboat.org.uk
A week of fun and games at the Lifeboat station and on the water including a range of stalls, etc
Torbay has been served by Lifeboats since 1866 and Brixham has…

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16 Aug 2020

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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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21 Nov 2019
Christmas Fayre - Brixham Heritage Museum

Brixham

Brixham Heritage Museum Christmas Fayre
10 am to 1 pm
The ideal place to take your family Christmas shopping.
Everyone is welcome, something for all ages.
Gifts and Crafts, Home Baking, Festive Goodies, Tombola, Cafe
Get ready for a delicious…

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23 Nov 2019
Mini talk on interior design features - Coleton Fishacre

Kingswear

Would you like to learn more about key features in the interior design of Coleton Fishacre when it was created in the 1920s?
12:00 - 12:15
At each session, a staff or volunteer team member will do a ten minute talk on one feature of design in the…

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Coleton Fishacre, Dartmouth

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23 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
Christmas Market

TORQUAY

For the 6th year we will be hosting the two day Christmas Market at The Livermead Cliff Hotel. With over 40 unique exhibitors, live music throughout the day, mince pies and mulled wine to get you in the Christmas spirit.
A great kick start to…

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23 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019Open 10:30 - 15:30
Brixham Town Band

Records exist showing bands in Brixham since 1896. Now known as the Brixham Town Band we are a local brass band playing concerts on the Brixham quayside Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Go to our Studio page to hear tracks from…

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RNLI Fundraising Events

BRIXHAM

The RNLI Torbay Lifeboat Fundraising Team work throughout the year to raise funds to support two Torbay Lifeboats which serve Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
The friendly and sociable fundraising team welcome new members from around the Bay, so…

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Mayflower 400 Events

PLYMOUTH

The official Mayflower 400 UK commemorations will showcase an exciting year-long programme of ambitious cultural and artistic events.
Beginning with the dazzling Illuminate light shows in November 2019, it will feature unforgettable…

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Christmas Craft Fayre - Lupton House

Brixham

Our annual Christmas Craft Fayre is back on the Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2019!
The Cafe & Gift Shop will be open.
Parking £1 per car.
Please note that we are already fully booked for stallholders.

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30 Nov 2019to1 Dec 2019
Dramatically Different present A Nutcracker Story

Brixham

A new take on the old tale of The Nutcracker - a great way to start the Christmas season!
Brixham Theatre is the largest indoor live entertainment venue in Brixham, South Devon. Hosting a wide variety of live music and entertainment throughout the…

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Brixham Theatre, Brixham

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30 Nov 2019to1 Dec 2019
The Rainbow Ball

Torquay

The Rainbow Ball is coming back to the Riviera International Conference Centre on Saturday November 30th 2019.
Tickets are available at £55 per person plus a £2 per ticket transaction fee. For every 10 tickets purchased, one will be free.
Enjoy a…

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30 Nov 2019
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Christmas at Cockington

Torquay

Every weekend from 30th November - 22nd December
There is something for everyone at Cockington's Visitor Centre this festive season!
Drop into the Visitor Centre for unique gifts, seasonal fun and crafting events. Check our website and media for…

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Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

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Winter Fest - Torre Abbey

Torquay

This Christmas, Torre Abbey will be hosting its third Winter Fest event in the historic setting of the museum. We are now looking for local artists and makers to join us, selling some truly unique Christmas gifts. This promises to be charming event…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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30 Nov 2019to1 Dec 2019
Christmas at Cockington Court

Torquay

1 December, 10am - 4pm
Come and hear festive music from the amazing Rock Choir, follow our snowflake trail and enjoy a range of craft activities.
In our Cob Barn there will be craft and food stalls and face painting, all under cover. There’s also…

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Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

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1 Dec 2019to24 Dec 2019
Trove Scrapstore - All Day Opening - Torre Abbey

Torquay

The Trove Scrapstore is a mobile maker resource hub providing recycled materials to build, make, invent and create.
Available for use by schools, groups, nurseries, individuals and others in arts and crafts.
The Scrapstore will be open on the…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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5 Dec 2019
Trove Scrapstore - Torre Abbey

Torquay

The Trove Scrapstore is a mobile maker resource hub providing recycled materials to build, make, invent and create.
Available for use by schools, groups, nurseries, individuals and others in arts and crafts.
The Scrapstore will be open on the…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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Abbey Advent - Window Wonder - Torre Abbey

Torquay

Celebrate Christmas with us.......
A fun stained glass lantern-making workshop followed by a magical journey through our gardens to admire our 25 fairy-tale advent windows. Ending with a hot chocolate in our illuminated Palm House.
Our adventure…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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13 Dec 2019to15 Dec 2019

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