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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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From:

2 May 2020to4 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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From:

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

Ongoing Events

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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26 Sept 2019
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4 Oct 2019
Quiz Night - Brixham Heritage Museum

Brixham

Our Quizzes are so popular we've had to move them to a larger Venue, so we look forward to greeting you at the Council Offices Function Room (next door to the Museum).
Entry is £5.00 per person, which includes nibbles and a glass of wine or soft…

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Brixham Heritage Museum, Brixham

Dates

From:
28 Sept 2019
Women of Worth (WOW) Charity Ball

Torquay

This year is our 9th annual WOW BALL being held on
Saturday 28th September 2019
at the Riviera International Centre Torquay.
All the funds that are raised from the ball go to World of Worth, who are passionate about restoring dignity and hope to…

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From:
28 Sept 2019
Torbay Culture Conference - Culture Collaborations

Paignton

Culture and creativity makes Torbay a better place to be. This one day conference brings together individuals, local and national organisations. Hear from inspirational voices, explore common issues that are relevant for Torbay, and learn more about…

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Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton

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From:
30 Sept 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…

Venue

Torre Abbey, Torquay

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3 Oct 2019
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7 Nov 2019
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5 Dec 2019
Dyslexia and You

Torquay

A unique workshop for parents and carers of dyslexic children delivered by parents of dyslexic children.
Topics include:
Dealing with poor self-esteem
Ways to support a dyslexic child at home
Supporting a child with Assistive Technology
Working WITH…

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From:
5 Oct 2019Open 09:30 - 16:30
The Devon Wedding Show

Torquay

The Devon Wedding Show is Torbay's most attended bridal show featuring the areas most trusted wedding professionals. You will find everything you need to make your wedding day extraordinary.
They are a vibrant community of leading wedding…

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From:
6 Oct 2019
The Big Cantina Beach Clean

Goodrington, Paignton

Love the seaside, love England's Seafood Coast.
Join us for a beach clean on Goodrington Sands and help keep our local beach beautiful. Afterwards come along to Cantina and enjoy a free hot drink on us. There will be live music too, so come along…

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From:
6 Oct 2019Open 17:00 - 18:00
Supercars By The Sea

Torquay

THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS & LUXURY BRANDS ON DISPLAY AT MDL TORQUAY MARINA
10am – 4pm
FREE ADMISSION
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SUNSET DRIVE
4pm – 5pm
You can also buy your Sunset Drive passenger ride experience ticket for £10.
All proceeds go to Rays of Sunshine, who grant…

Venue

Torquay Marina, Torquay

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From:
12 Oct 2019
'Zooscape: The Trader's Trap' Escape Room

Paignton

This Autumn 2019, groups of guests can join us for an escape room with a difference.
As well as being available for school groups throughout Autumn 2019, our NEW 'Zooscape: The Trader's Trap' Escape Room will be open for zoo guests to book on…

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13 Oct 2019
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19 Oct 2019
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21 Oct 2019to22 Oct 2019

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24 Oct 2019
Dwarfanators Wrestling Live

Torquay

This is a body slamming activity... #DWARFANATORS STYLE!!!
The World's smallest #wrestlers are competing for the title! This is an all out Pro Wrestling War.
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling will shock and delight you!
We are the baddest little show…

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From:
18 Oct 2019
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Spooky Spotter Sheets

Cockington, Torquay

Pick up a spooky spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre to help you search for bugs and beasties on your visit to the park.
(This is an 'eye-spy' type spotter sheet to help children search for and find minibeasts and explore the park.)
Visitor…

Venue

Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay

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From:

19 Oct 2019to27 Oct 2019
Where's Wally? The Big Museum Hunt - Torquay Museum

Torquay

Where's Wally? The Big Museum Hunt.
Join the search for Wally with your family at Torquay Museum this October half term. We're part of the National Where's Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, to celebrate the…

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From:

19 Oct 2019to26 Oct 2019
Events at Brixham Battery Heritage Centre

BRIXHAM

During the year, Along with our normal opening hours,
The battery organise open days at the site
Our main open days being... Easter Monday, V E Day, D Day and V J Day (always check our calendar, as we try to open the nearest Sunday to…

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Battery Gardens Museum, Brixham

Brixham Battery Heritage Group, Brixham

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From:
20 Oct 2019
Cockington Apple Festival

Cockington, Torquay

Cockington Apple Festival - Sunday 20 October
A bite-size version of the traditional fair, celebrating all things Apple.
After 25 years of Apple Day we are introducing Cockington Apple Festival, a bite-size version celebrating the history,…

Venue

Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

Dates

From:
20 Oct 2019
Wild Wednesdays

Kingswear, Dartmouth

Why not join the ranger team to tick off number 36 of your 50 things to do before you're 11¾?
Booking not needed
Admission applies
14:00 - 16:00
Event ticket prices - Child £2.00
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Children are very welcome…

Venue

Coleton Fishacre, Dartmouth

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23 Oct 2019
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30 Oct 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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From:
24 Oct 2019
From:
21 Nov 2019

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