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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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BMAD Motorbike Festival

Paignton

The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) Festival was started in 2002 by a group of bikers who decided to arrange a social event on the beach and raise money for local charities. During the May Bank Holiday weekend each year, Paignton Green is...

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3 May 2019to5 May 2019
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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4 May 2019to6 May 2019
BrixFest Brixham

Brixham

BrixFest 2019 will be from 25th - 29th May 2019
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...

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25 May 2019to29 May 2019
Paignton Festival (Torbay Carnival Week)

Paignton

Paignton Festival was previously known as Torbay Carnival. After around 75 years of the same name, we feel that change is good, however Torbay Carnival is not gone and forgotten, as the procession night will keep this name. Despite the new name,...

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27 July 2019to4 Aug 2019
International Agatha Christie Festival

Torquay

Agatha Christie purists and literary fans rejoice, its that time of year again!
Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Each year we have a number of events on and around her birthday, which...

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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12 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019
Fishstock Brixham

Brixham

Fishstock Brixham, the English Riviera’s renowned urban music and seafood festival takes place at the new Fish Quay on Brixham’s picturesque fishing harbour.
A real hit for the whole family, thousands of visitors regularly enjoy tasting the...

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14 Sept 2019

Ongoing Events

The LAB: Young Makers - Torre Abbey

Torquay

This new fortnightly visual arts club invites young people that would like to try out a range of creative arts and meet likeminded teens to share ideas and start new projects. Each week we will explore an artform such as photography, printmaking,...

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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17 Nov 2018
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Winter Wonderland Grotto

Torquay

Winter Wonderland Grotto
ROTARY’S grotto welcomes visitors of all ages to Fleet Walk Shopping Centre for a spectacular sparkling festive wonderland.
Experience this amazing display which every year welcomes thousands of visitors through its door...

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17 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
TEDxTorquay: Wisdom & Innovation 2018

Torquay

The English Riviera will host its very first TEDx event this year. The full day event will take place at Torquay Museum on Saturday 17th November and is open to the general public.
The event is operated under a licence from the world renowned TED...

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Torquay Museum, Torquay

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17 Nov 2018Open 10:00 - 17:00
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.
Visit www.brixhamtownband.org.uk to see other local events involving the band.

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Christmas Craft Fayre - Lupton House

Brixham

Our famous Christmas Craft Fayre is back on the 24th November 2018
10 am to 4 pm

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24 Nov 2018
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Ultra White Collar Boxing

Torquay

'Don't Limit Your Challenges. Challenge Your Limits.' #UWCB
After raising £10 Million for Cancer Research UK at events across the country, charity boxing is back at the RICC!
Ultra White Collar Boxing is a unique opportunity for people with no...

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24 Nov 2018
CHRISTMAS MARKET

TORQUAY

Why not pop along to the lovely Livermead Cliff Hotel for this years Christmas Market. With over 40 exhibitors you will be spoilt for choice, We will also have live music throughout the day, and not forgetting santa.

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24 Nov 2018to25 Nov 2018Open 10:00 - 16:00
Wellbeing Christmas Ball

Torquay

ou are invited to Torbays first Well-being Ball!
Your ticket will include:-
A welcome drink,
Fire performers,
Stilt walkers
Street magicians
'Posh fish & Chips'
Sweets room
Performances from Double A& The Bay and Mafia 4!!
Photos from the selfie...

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30 Nov 2018Open 20:00 - 00:00
Christmas at Cockington Court

Torquay

In the lead up to Christmas, every weekend in December there will be pop-up family activities to enjoy while you browse our galleries and craft studios to find unique, handmade gifts and enjoy delicious treats in our tea rooms.
Come and shop at...

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Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

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1 Dec 2018to2 Dec 2018

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15 Dec 2018to16 Dec 2018
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

Brixham

Dramatically Different presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by Glyn Robbins adapted from the book by CS Lewis.
Brixham Theatre is the largest indoor live entertainment venue in Brixham, South Devon. Hosting a wide variety of live music...

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Brixham Theatre, Brixham

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1 Dec 2018to2 Dec 2018
The Rainbow Ball

Torquay

The Rainbow Ball presents an evening full of entertainment and surprises!
Doors open at 7pm for a "Meet & Greet" drinks reception, with ample photo opportunities, followed by a 3 course dinner, The Rainbow Cabaret, our Charity Auction and Dancing...

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1 Dec 2018
Winter Fest - Torre Abbey

Torquay

Following the huge success of last year's inaugural Winter Fest, we will be again hosting this craft and gift fair in the historic setting of the Abbey.
Torre Abbey will be filled with stalls (thirty!) selling truly unique crafts and Christmas gifts...

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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1 Dec 2018to2 Dec 2018
South West Group Travel Coach Trips

A variety of coach trips with pick up points around Torbay - Call into our English Riviera Visitor Information Centre on Torquay harbour side to book seats.

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1 Dec 2018
Ali-Way Community Scrapstore - Torre Abbey

Torquay

Ali-Way Community Scrapstore is a community, no for profit group that offers real work opportunities to individuals with learning disabilities and cheap, recycled craft resources for sale to the community of Torbay.
A Scrapstore is a place where...

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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6 Dec 2018

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