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What’s On in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham

Featured Events

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  1. English Riviera Walking Festival
    From 6th-21st June 2026, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from local guides in South Devon.
  2. 2026 ICF SUP World Cup English Riviera
    From 24–28 June 2026, the English Riviera will come alive with the Paddle UK SUPER Festival and the SUP World Cup. Set against the turquoise waters and sheltered bays of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham, this five-day celebration of stand-up paddle boarding brings together elite athletes, community paddlers, and newcomers ready to try something new. in the English Riviera - Home of Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
  3. Torbay Pride
    A day of inclusive family fun. Everyone is welcome! Pride events are always inclusive, times of great fun, welcoming everyone regardless of their race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Everyone is warmly invited to partake in our Pride festivities, events and meetings that support and celebrate the immense benefits of our diversity, humanity, and equality.
  4. The Agatha Christie Festival
    Every September, the English Riviera in Devon becomes a crime scene worth some serious investigation, as we celebrate the birthday of our most famous literary daughter.
  5. England's Seafood FEAST
    In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
  6. Bay of Lights
    During winter, the English Riviera plays host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the whole Bay will come alive with a flurry of illuminated events.
  7. Pirate Festival
    The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, held in Brixham, Devon takes place over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, is a swashbuckling mix of seaside shenanigans and pirate-themed fun for all the family.
  8. English Riviera Airshow
    The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the last weekend in May. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English Riviera has to offer during this fabulous weekend.
  9. What's On Next Month
    Find out What's On on the English Riviera throughout the year.
  10. As you’d expect from an international tourist destination in South Devon, there’s an amazing calendar of exciting annual events to suit every passion and taste.

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A group of people walking along the South West Coast Path between Paignton and Brixham.

Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join us at the English…

Painting and Pimms Coastal Walk, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Painting and Pimms – now that’s a…

Walking with Mammoths and Neanderthals part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Discover what life was like on the…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

Art on Your Doorstep: National Gallery Masterpieces Coming to Torquay Torre Abbey is proud to…

Age of the Dinosaurs Exhibition, Kents Cavern

Travel back millions of years and uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world at The Age of the…

Torbay Pride

A day of family fun where everyone is welcome! Our pride events are always inclusive, great fun and…

The Scarlet Pimpernel - Brixham Theatre - Period adventure drama

In 1792, at the height of the French Revolution, in Paris, aristocrats destined for the Guillotine,…

Spring and Port Wine

Written by Bill Naughton Directed by Paul Davenport A COMEDY In the working-class Crompton…

Victorian Gothic style masonic center

Opening of a Torquay Masonic Temple to the general public for the first time in a long while. It's…

Basil and Sybil at Torquay Train Station

The Greatest British Sitcom of All Time Was Set in Torquay! Celebrate the story of Fawlty Towers,…

Torbay Tracks Exhibition at Torquay Museum

A new exhibition at Torquay Museum, celebrating local rail heritage. Torbay Tracks celebrates the…

The Last Laugh, Princess Theatre, Torquay

The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of…

English Riviera Bike Night, Paignton, Devon

Wednesday Bike Nights take place on the Eastern Esplande, Paignton, presented by Riviera Charity…

B14 European and World Championships, Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Torquay

B14 European and World Championships (We are waiting for details of this event).

Celebration, Babbacombe Theatre

Audiences have come to expect a magical and memorable theatre experience at the Babbacombe Theatre,…

Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive…

Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon

Our adventures are all about pushing boundaries, daring each other to go further and yes the banter…

An Evening With Jimmy Tarbuck, Palace Theatre, Paignton

JIMMY TARBUCK OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up,…

Brixham Trawler Race

Skippers dress the boats with bunting and battle it out with two lap race around the Bay and fun…

RTYC Offshore Week, Torquay, Devon

The Offshore Week is a flotilla style race week combining racing, cruising and social activities.…

Agatha Christie walkers

Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel or watched one of her plays, it doesn't…

Street and Craft Market, Torquay, Devon

So why not get yourself down to Union Street in Torquay and say Hello and to our lovely traders and…

Martin Kemp-Back to the 80's, Arena

We're turning back the clock for THE ULTIMATE 80s PARTY Martin Kemp is hitting the decks with his…

Lipstick on your collar, Palace Theatre, Paignton

Direct from London’s West End… Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox…

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Joey the Lips

During an amazing 32 years on the road, the band has played throughout the UK and Europe across a…

Wired for Sound - The Ultimate Cliff Richard Experience Babbacombe Theatre imaged of a Cliff Richard Impersonator on stage

This is your chance to experience the career of a true British legend – SIR CLIFF RICHARD – like…

BLDSA Long Distance Swimming Championships, Torquay, Devon

The BLDSA Torbay Championship takes place across a large, semi-circular bay on the south coast of…

Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon

Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has…

Basil and Sybil at Torquay Train Station

The Greatest British Sitcom of All Time Was Set in Torquay! Celebrate the story of Fawlty Towers,…

Group of walkers on the coast path, blurred sea behind and gorse in the forefront

Join the volunteer walking team on a free guided walk every month. The first walk of 2026 is on…

Torbay Tracks Exhibition at Torquay Museum

A new exhibition at Torquay Museum, celebrating local rail heritage. Torbay Tracks celebrates the…

Agatha Christie Sea Swim Weekend, group of swimmers

The Agatha Christie Sea Swim will be returning with a brand-new format over the weekend of Saturday…

English Riviera Aquabike, Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

Can't run or just don't like it? The English Riviera Aquabike (bike, swim) is for you. It starts…

Summer Spectacular at the Livermead House Hotel

Free drinks reception on arrival, professional photos to download. 4 course silver service dinner…

Beatles Complete, Little Theatre

Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool … Beatles Complete present a night of…

English Riviera Bike Night, Paignton, Devon

Wednesday Bike Nights take place on the Eastern Esplande, Paignton, presented by Riviera Charity…

Newton Abbot Orchestra: Fundraising Evening, Royal Lyceum, Torquay

Following on from their last appearance at the Royal Lyceum, Newton Abbot Orchestra return for…

Celebration, Babbacombe Theatre

Audiences have come to expect a magical and memorable theatre experience at the Babbacombe Theatre,…

Kawangware Summer Concert, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Torquay

Martin Harris Music School presents a fundraising concert in aid of the Kawangware Humanitarian…

A Night To Remember Motown Show, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960's Detroit. Be prepared for a high…

Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon

Our adventures are all about pushing boundaries, daring each other to go further and yes the banter…

The Ultimate 70s Show, image of a group posing in front of a crowd

Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the seventies! The Ultimate 70s Show rolls…

Events at Brixham Battery Heritage Centre, Brixham. Devon

During the year, Along with our normal opening hours, The battery organise open days at the…

Family ART Drop In Days, Torre Abbey

FREE Family ART Drop In Days at Torre Abbey These seasonal, fun, drop-in days are designed for…

Agatha Christie walkers

Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel or watched one of her plays, it doesn't…

English Riviera Race, Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

New for 2026 is The English Riviera Race. It's on a completely closed road circuit around the…

Street and Craft Market, Torquay, Devon

So why not get yourself down to Union Street in Torquay and say Hello and to our lovely traders and…

Paignton Harbour Markets

Stalls will vary but normally include local produce, arts and crafts, pottery, jewellery etc…

Major Events

Highlights

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon

The English Riviera is set to sparkle once again this festive season as the Bay of Lights returns…

The Agatha Christie Festival

The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on…

Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon

Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has…

Torbay Royal Regatta

The Torbay Royal Regatta will be taking place between August 21st -24th The event is open to IRC…

A group of people walking along the South West Coast Path between Paignton and Brixham.

Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join us at the English…

Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer

Waverley is truly unique, she is the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer and was famously gifted…

Miriam's Full English LIVE, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain's…

Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations - Brixham

The Lanterns, Lights & ‘luminations event will return for 2026, promising another festive…

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, Torquay, Devon images of Torquay illuminated, a skating rink and people enjoying themselves.

The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail returns, bringing a sparkle of seasons spirit to the English…

Children's Week, Paignton Green

5 Days of free children's entertainment on Paignton Green. Including Craft activities, Mascots,…

Painting and Pimms Coastal Walk, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Painting and Pimms – now that’s a…

Carousel at Paignton Festival, Paignton, Devon

Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations…

Airos Developments GoGPS - Gary Aldington and Tom Gardner & Piston Broke - Charlie Parsons-Young & James Norvill, Cowes Powerboat Festival

The GoGps Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race will be roaring into Torbay on Sunday 30th August –…

Alan Carr, Princess Theatre

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing,…

Torbay Jazz Festival

Torbay Jazz Festival 2026 will take place from 30 October to 1 November, centred around the Riviera…

South West Sardine Festival

After a fantastic debut last year, the South West Sardine Festival is back for 2026, bigger,…

Fresh hake cooked for the Seafood FEAST, Brixham in Devon.

ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST - Save the dates: 26th September – 12th October 2025 Dive into England’s…

Heathers the Musical, Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon

Bill Kenwright Ltd & Paul Taylor-Mills present HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Welcome to Westerberg High,…

Walking with Mammoths and Neanderthals part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Discover what life was like on the…

six, Princess Theatre, Torquay

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX…

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Palace Theatre

A Dramatic Agatha Christie Experience on the English Riviera in 2026 Agatha Christie fans should…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

Art on Your Doorstep: National Gallery Masterpieces Coming to Torquay Torre Abbey is proud to…

Age of the Dinosaurs Exhibition, Kents Cavern

Travel back millions of years and uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world at The Age of the…

Torbay Pride

A day of family fun where everyone is welcome! Our pride events are always inclusive, great fun and…

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  1. Our unique micro-climate in the English Riviera means springtime comes earlier than in other parts of the country.
  2. During summer, the English Riviera comes alive with visitors flocking to enjoy the soft sand and gentle lapping waves at our glorious beaches.
  3. As summer holiday memories start to fade and the first signs of autumn show, the English Riviera is all about warm and cosy settings, bracing walks and quality time spent with your loved ones.
  4. As the crowds disappear, get outdoors and enjoy our almost uninhabited award-winning beaches, magical woodland walks, rugged cliffs and striking coastline.

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