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As you’d expect from an international tourism destination like Torbay, Devon, there’s an amazing calendar of exciting annual events to suit every passion and taste. Across the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham there’s always something happening, so it’s well worth planning to coincide your holiday with one of these. Just make sure you get in there early with those accommodation bookings!

The Torbay Airshow is a high-flying highlight at the start of June, featuring breath-taking aerial displays over the stunning natural amphitheatre of South Devon’s beautiful bay. The weekend event is centered on Paignton, with lots of free entertainment for all the family. Of course, it’s up in the air where the real action takes place, featuring the very best in military and civilian aircraft.

Another big event taking place in Paignton is the annual Paignton Festival, in July which offers nine days of amazing free entertainment. Hightlights include the Party on the Green, the Riviera Classic Car Show, Anderton and Rowland Funfair, Dubs at the Beach, Paignton Carnival and a huge firework display. There's also lots of fun and games and workshops for all the family, as well as stalls, food outlets and more seaside fun than you can shake a stick of rock at.

Motorbike fans will be in their element at the BMAD (Bikers Make a Difference) Festival every May. Describing itself as "probably the biggest biker, music and beer festival in the South West of England" it's a fun and friendly festival for all the family. As well as hundreds of bikes, there are also food stalls, shopping outlets, stunt shows, demonstrations and some amazing bands. Not only that, they also raise large amounts for local charities.

Brixham also has its fair share of big summer events. Brixham Pirate Festival in May offers a mix of seafarin' shenanigans and swashbuckling adventures, with pirates as far as the eyes can see. Expect live music, theatrical performances, art activities, period re-enactors and lots of live music, from shanties to original pirate material. Also in May, BrixFest is a three-day festival featuring live music, cooking demos, craft activities, crabbing competitions, a Dragon Boat Challenge, Children's Day and a spectacular firework display.

Closing a summer of fun in Brixham, don't miss the hugely popular Fishstock Festival in September. The annual event is a celebration of delicious seafood and amazing live music, taking place on the town's picturesque fishing harbour. Enjoy live cooking demonstrations, visits to working fishing trawlers and heritage vessels and lots of fun for the youngsters. Don't let the festival be the one that got away...

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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

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1 May 2020to3 May 2020
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

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2 May 2020to4 May 2020
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

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23 May 2020to27 May 2020
UNESCO Geopark Festival

Torbay

Celebrate The English Riviera UNESCO designated Global Geopark at this years Geopark Festival . A wide range of events will be available to visitors and residents at a number of locations across the bay.
There's a range of events all week that can...

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Geoplay Park Paignton, Paignton

Occombe Farm, Paignton

Torre Abbey, Torquay

Kents Cavern Torquay, Torquay

Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

Seashore Centre, Paignton

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From:

25 May 2019to2 June 2019
Torbay Airshow

Paignton

Events are centred around Paignton Green, with free entertainment for all the family, including exhibition stands, bars, food stalls, display teams, inflatable slides, bouncy castles and fairground rides. Torbay Airshow visitors can also indulge in...

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1 June 2019to2 June 2019

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6 June 2020to7 June 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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27 July 2019to4 Aug 2019

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27 July 2019
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27 July 2019
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31 July 2019
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4 Aug 2019
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25 July 2020to2 Aug 2020
Torbay Steam Fair

Brixham

Torbay Steam Fair is now one of the biggest events on the English Riviera events calendar and attracts visitors from far and wide.
Situated just outside Brixham on the main A3022, this 3 day event is a must for all the family.
Come and view the...

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From:

2 Aug 2019to4 Aug 2019

From:

31 July 2020to2 Aug 2020
Paignton Regatta Community Fun Week

Paignton

Some things stay the same, other things change and the 172nd Paignton Regatta Community Fun Week is no different. We’ve been working hard over the last few years to mix our traditional events with an abundance of live entertainment on our stage and...

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From:

10 Aug 2019to18 Aug 2019

From:

8 Aug 2020to16 Aug 2020
Children's Week

Paignton

The UK's longest running children's festival - Torbay Children's Week, why not come and celebrate on Paignton seafront with all your favourites.
There will be a packed programme of performances, workshops and events throughout the week. The...

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From:

20 Aug 2019to24 Aug 2019

From:
24 Aug 2019
From:

18 Aug 2020to22 Aug 2020
Torbay Royal Regatta

Torquay

TORBAY ROYAL REGATTA 2019
August 24th to 26th over the Bank Holiday Weekend
Three great days of racing for IRC and Cruiser Classes, Sportsboats, PY Dinghies and Junior Classes with racing taking place on the fine sailing waters of Torbay on the...

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22 Aug 2019to26 Aug 2019

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21 Aug 2020to24 Aug 2020
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...

Venue

Torre Abbey, Torquay

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From:

12 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019

From:
15 Sept 2020
England's Seafood FEAST

England’s Seafood FEAST
England’s Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses between 20th September and 6th October 2019. For 2 weeks you will be able to immerse yourself in England’s Seafood FEAST (view the programme here), eating...

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20 Sept 2019to6 Oct 2019

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18 Sept 2020to4 Oct 2020

Ongoing Events

Torbay Easter Hockey Festival

Paignton

Torbay Easter Hockey Festival is celebrating it's 69th Anniversary in 2019 , and continues with the generous support of Torbay Council. We welcome hockey players both old and new to join together in this splendid scenic location to make this a very...

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From:

19 Apr 2019to22 Apr 2019

From:

10 Apr 2020to13 Apr 2020
Torquay United FC Home Fixtures

Plainmoor, Torquay

Torquay United was formed in 1899. Find all of the lastest information on matches and fixtures here. Come on down to the English Riviera and support your team. Or ours!

Venue

Torquay United AFC Ltd, Torquay

Dates

From:
22 Apr 2019
Devon County Show

Exeter

There’s only one place in Devon where on just three days of the year the county is revealed in all its glory! We’re looking forward to treating our visitors to the best of food, farming and entertainment all in one day.
Farming is at the very heart...

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From:

16 May 2019to18 May 2019
Visit of Seabourn Ovation Cruise Ship

Torquay

Seabourn‘s guest-oriented philosophy is based on a belief that choice is fundamental to the experience of luxury. Nothing is more luxurious than the sensation of having things as we choose -- of enjoying life and the world on our own terms....

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From:
23 May 2019
Red Arrows Display - Torbay

Paignton

Torbay Airshow 2019 will be the year’s first public display for the Red Arrows, who will be bringing a never before seen routine in the skies above Torbay. The two day show takes place on Paignton Green with the Bay providing a stunning natural...

Dates

From:

1 June 2019to2 June 2019
Occombe Festival

Paignton

Occombe Festival is back on 14th & 15th June 2019 at Occombe Farm, Paignton; two days of live music, a superb range of beers and ales and a feast of local food.
This year’s foot stomping, fist pumping musical line up of rock, pop and blues includes...

Venue

Occombe Farm, Paignton

Dates

From:

14 June 2019to15 June 2019
English Riviera Open Bowls Tournament

Torquay

The English Riviera welcomes all bowlers to participate in this friendly but competitive tournament.
Over the years bowlers from all parts of the U.K. as well as from Holland, South Africa and Australia have participated.
We endeavour to provide...

Dates

From:

16 June 2019to22 June 2019
J70 World Championship

Torquay

70 World Championship
125 keelboats expected
2019 J/70 World Championships in the UK at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. The 2017 World Championships had 175 entries and places will be limited for 2019. Qualification for up to 20 UK members can be...

Dates

From:

30 Aug 2019to5 Sept 2019

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