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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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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…

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…

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…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

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…

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,…

Sunset Sketch and Stroll, English Riviera Walking Festival, Cockington, Torquay

Would you like to learn how to sketch from a professional artist? Join artist James Murch www…

Enchanting Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting…

Tall Tales and Sea Shanties part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

Woodland twilight and shanties at sundown Starting from the picturesque village of Maidencombe,…

Bay Brass

Join us this summer on Torquay seafront for an evening of live music, with something for everyone.…

Take A Chance On Us – ABBA tribute

Party People of BRIXHAM !! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Calling the Dancing Queens and Super-Troopers…

A view looking down across Torquay harbour and across to the far side of Torquay.

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Torquay, aka ‘The Queen of the English…

Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium, Babbacombe Theatre

Direct from London's West End - a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship! Boasting…

Country & Western Night, Paignton Library

Join us for another incredible Library Late at Paignton Library. Start the evening with some Line…

Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours

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

The Carole King and James Taylor Songbook poster

Following a critically acclaimed sell out run at The Edinburgh Festival The Carole King & James…

Summer Seafood BBQ at The Cary 2026

Join us on the terrace at The Cary Arms for a laid-back BBQ with unbeatable sea views and a menu…

Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us.…

Serenity by the sea – a coastal yoga escape, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Find your flow along the English…

Brixham Art and Craft Market, Brixham, Devon

Brixham Art & Craft Market is managed by Brixham Chamber and supported by Tor Bay Harbour. It takes…

Mary Gillett

Come and explore 21 Journeys, an exhibition that brings together a diverse range of…

Spring and Port Wine

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

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…

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21st Century ABBA

Get ready for an electrifying live performance from the ABBA Tribute Band that brings the music to…

Enchanting Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting…

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back! Presented by the…

Fireball Open Meeting, Paignton Sailing Club, Paignton, Devon

Fireball Open Meeting Paignton SC is looking forward to hosting a combined open meeting for…

Bubble & Bop at Pennywell Farm!

Summer Fun at Pennywell Farm… We've got some very exciting summer vibes in the air… ✨ Bubble &…

Bay Brass

Join us this summer on Torquay seafront for an evening of live music, with something for everyone.…

Jim Davidson – Last Man Standing…Just!

Jim Davidson OBE returns in 2025 with Last Man Standing … Just!, a brand-new tour packed with…

Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair, Nr Brixham, Devon

The Gooseberry Pie Fair is a village fair with a lot of history, dating back over 150 years. The…

Illyria Theatre – Pinocchio

Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the…

English Riviera Triathlon, Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

The English Riviera Triathlon offers fast exciting spectator friendly racing in the centre of…

Dino-Tales: Jurassic Rescue
, Princess Theatre, Torquay

Calling all dinosaur rangers - Jurassic Rescue needs your help! There's a baby Ankylosaurus that…

Child playing with a leaf  Little Acorn Welly Walks Coleton Fishacre National Trust

Discover the magic of the season with your little ones at Coleton Fishacre. During term time,…

Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours

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

Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir Concert Old Fish Quay Brixham men singing on the quay

An hour of singing from the award winning Brixham Orpheus Voice Male Voice Choir on Briham Old Fish…

Summer Seafood BBQ at The Cary 2026

Join us on the terrace at The Cary Arms for a laid-back BBQ with unbeatable sea views and a menu…

Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute, Princess Theatre, Torquay

For over a quarter century, Mercury has risen to the top, achieving premier status as the authentic…

Garden border design workshop at Coleton Fishacre

This after hours workshop will walk guests through the key stages of creating a successful border,…

Gilbert & Sullivan: Treasure Island The G&S Musical!
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Torquay

An exciting and innovative production loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson's famous classic book…

Brixham Town Band - Brixham Quayside Concerts

Summer Season of Quayside Concerts Thursday’s at 8pm – June to September Weather permitting, plenty…

Torquay Punk Assembly, Arena Torquay

SHAM 69 - Original '77 Line-Up (Live) The Torquay Punk Assembly brings together generations of punk…

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…

The Doobie Experience

The Doobie Experience is the UK’s ultimate tribute to the legendary Doobie Brothers, delivering a…

Very Santana, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

Now in its 5th year and returning to The Babbacombe Theatre with a brand-new show.A genuine tribute…

Pedal Car Grand Prix, Torquay, Devon

A fast paced afternoon where teams compete to see who can complete the most laps of our race track.…

Major Events

Highlights

Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer

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

Alan Carr, Princess Theatre

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

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…

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…

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…

Children's Week, Paignton Green

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

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

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…

Michael Ball, Princess Theatre, Torquay

In addition to releasing his new album, Michael will be hitting the road in 2026 with his Glow UK…

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…

Torbay Steam Fair, Churston, Near Brixham, Devon

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

Carousel at Paignton Festival, Paignton, Devon

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

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…

International Stand Up Paddling World Cup to be held on the English Riviera.

2026 ICF SUP World Cup English Riviera From 24–28 June 2026, the English Riviera will come alive…

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,…

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…

Torbay Pride

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

Torbay Royal Regatta

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

Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations - Brixham

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

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 –…

The Agatha Christie Festival

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

Miriam's Full English LIVE, Princess Theatre, Torquay

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

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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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