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What’s On in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham

Featured Events

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Torbay Pride
    A weekend 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. England's Seafood FEAST
    In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
  8. 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.
  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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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…

Fawlty Towers - The Play, Princess Theatre, Torquay,

The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! Nearly 50…

Giles Robson - blues vocalist and harmonica player

Giles Robson: Vocals and harmonica, Adam Sweet: Guitar Blues Music Award Winner Giles Robson…

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…

Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails

Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and…

Finding Balance - an exhibition by artist, JPR Stitch at Torre Abbey

We live in a busy world, with noise and distractions at every turn, but occasionally, we need to…

Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty Legacy Show, Palace theatre, Paignton

Europe’s only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Two…

Katie Hopkins Babbacombe Theatre picture of Katie Hopkins in a theatre dressing room

Katie's All new stand-up UK Tour 2026 is coming with this early-bird offer! Are you ready to…

Speaking Of Murder: When the stakes are high - why stop at just one murder...?

Written by William & Audrey Roos Directed by Andrew Kenyon A THRILLER After the tragic death of…

Flora Whispers Exhibition - Cockington Court

We’re embracing the arrival of spring at Cockington Court with our upcoming exhibition, Flora…

Torbay  Dance Festival, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Open Dance Festival 7 April to 14 April 2026 inc Adjudicator is Angela Whittle This Festival does…

X-TREME AIR, English Riviera Centre, Torquay

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot for the ultimate inflatable adventure. Hosted in the Arena,…

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri

For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show…

Brixham Fish Market Tour, Brixham, Devon

Prior to the tour, you will be met at 6.15am outside the fish market gates, at the blue tower in…

Twilight Spa & Dine at The Cary Arms

Experience an exclusive lunch or evening spa session at our luxurious South Devon spa with full…

Gallery Image

Discover the power of female creativity at the Artizan Women's Open 2026, a prestigious curated…

Celebration, Babbacombe Theatre

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

Agatha Christie walkers

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

Silver Screen Club Royal Lyceum Theatre

Classic Silver Screen movies shown at The Royal Lyceum Theatre. We recommend those with…

Alice in Wonderland, Palace Theatre, Paignton

Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing to stage our fun-filled…

Easter at Babbacombe Model Village

Hop, skip, and jump your way to Babbacombe Model Village this Easter for an egg-citing adventure!…

Hay Fever, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Step into the eccentric world of Noël Coward's classic comedy, Hay Fever, where family dynamics…

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Mersey Beatles, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab…

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…

YMCA South Devon May Ball 2026, The Grand Hotel,

May Ball YMCA South Devon May Ball 2026 Saturday 9 May 2026 The Grand Hotel, Torquay Doors open 7…

Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails

Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and…

TOOTS & THE MAYTALS - Reggae Got Soul' 50th Anniversary Tour 1976–2026

The Maytals formed in the 1960s and updated their name to Toots and the Maytals for their debut…

Dave Scott: You end up where you're meant to be, Royal Lyceum Theatre Torquay

Unleashed present their very first night of Comedy and music with Dave Scott and Dan Close   Dave…

Finding Balance - an exhibition by artist, JPR Stitch at Torre Abbey

We live in a busy world, with noise and distractions at every turn, but occasionally, we need to…

Dick and Dom - DNB Rave, Arena Torquay

From opening Boomtown to tearing up stages at the F1 British Grand Prix, Kendal Calling,…

Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show…

Flora Whispers Exhibition - Cockington Court

We’re embracing the arrival of spring at Cockington Court with our upcoming exhibition, Flora…

80s Party Night! picture of various artists singing on stage

The leading 80s show in the UK comes to Babbacome for the best night out on a Friday. Playing 100%…

Steeleye Span – Folk Rock Pioneers

Folk Rock Pioneers – Steeleye Span – in Concert 2026 Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye…

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,…

Phantoms of the Popera, Babbacombe Theatre

Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the…

Amazing Animals, Babbacombe Theatre

If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all…

Magical Unicorn Festival at Pennywell Farm!

Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of unicorns at Pennywell Farm's Magical Unicorn…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

Tina Live – The Tina Turner Experience, Palace theatre, Paignton

🔥 New look. Same fire. All Tina. 🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable night as Tina Live – The Tina…

Brixham Pirate Festival. Brixham, Devon

The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, with a crew made up of first-time brigands and buccaneers, held…

COLDPLACE - The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance,…

Mamma Mia! - Grand Hotel

Mamma Mia! Sunday 24th May 2026 Featuring Pure ABBA – Live on the Terrace! Get ready to say “Mamma…

Fleetwood Bac Babbacombe Theatre artists performing on stage

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first and regarded as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute show,…

Brixham Fish Market Tour, Brixham, Devon

Prior to the tour, you will be met at 6.15am outside the fish market gates, at the blue tower in…

Visit of MS Marina Cruise Ship, Tor Bay, Devon

MS Marina is an Oceania-class cruise ship, which was constructed at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente…

Major Events

Highlights

Heritage Open Days, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Devon

Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving…

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…

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…

Michael Ball, Princess Theatre, Torquay

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

Torbay Pride, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

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

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

Brixham Pirate Festival. Brixham, Devon

The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, with a crew made up of first-time brigands and buccaneers, held…

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…

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…

Children's Week, Paignton Green

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

Visit of MS Marina Cruise Ship, Tor Bay, Devon

MS Marina is an Oceania-class cruise ship, which was constructed at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente…

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…

Snap & stroll – a quirky beach photo walk, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Turn an ordinary beach walk into a…

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…

Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer

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

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 –…

Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon

The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. From…

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…

Miriam's Full English LIVE, Princess Theatre, Torquay

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

South West Sardine Festival

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

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…

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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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