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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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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…

A Coastal Sensory Journey, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Awaken your senses and build a deeper…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

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…

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 Pride

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

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…

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…

65th Birthday Musical Theatre Workshop (7-11 years), Princess Theatre, Torquay

Young performers will play games, learn songs and fun choreography inspired by much-loved musicals…

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…

Shiver Me Timbers 10K Race

Take on the Shiver Me Timbers 8 mile trail event along the Coast Path in Torbay. Your hunt for the…

50 Years of Fender - The Stratocaster Story

Described as INNOVATIVE, 50 Years of Fender is a new and unique show that tells the fascinating…

Just married couple viewing the bay from Wedding Open Days - The Imperial Hotel

Wedding Open Days Guests will be welcomed to our special Wedding Open day event with a glass of…

The exterior of Greenway House owned by the National Trust, Brixham, English Riviera.

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. This delightful corner of the English…

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…

Romeo & Juliet - The Duke's Theatre Company Torre Abbey

Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s…

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…

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…

The Queen of Crime Waves, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Agatha Christie regularly swam at…

Exterior of Palace Theatre part of the Paignton's Hidden History Walk, English Riviera Walking Festival

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Discover Paignton’s fascinating…

A Journey through South Devon Heaven, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. This is the walk which keeps on…

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Don’t be deceived by Babbacombe’s…

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…

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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…

An Audience at the Palace - Christopher Wilson/TP Fielden, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! A time to socialise, discuss and learn…

Torbay Tracks Exhibition at Torquay Museum

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

Robinson Crusoe, Princess Theatre, torquay

Ahoy, mateys! A swashbuckling pirate adventure awaits… Grab the whole family and climb aboard the…

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.…

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Palace Theatre

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

Brixham Theatre, entertainment for everyone

We are an independent, heritage theatre, situated at the heart of the English Riviera, in the…

Beatles Complete, Little Theatre

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

Just married couple viewing the bay from Wedding Open Days - The Imperial Hotel

Wedding Open Days Guests will be welcomed to our special Wedding Open day event with a glass of…

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…

Arrival – The Hits Of ABBA

50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ Album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…

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…

Luke & Lainey Live, Babbacombe Theatre Torquay

A Rootin' Tootin' high energy tribute show, celebrating the music of the current king of country…

MoonAge - The Best of Bowie Tribute Band, Brixham Theatre

Space Oddity, Life on Mars, Ziggy Stardust, Starman, Jean Genie, Let’s Dance, China Girl, Ashes to…

Children performing a dance

Hadestown: Teen Edition https://www.palacetheatrepaignton.co…

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…

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…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

Riviera Classic Car Show, Paignton, Devon

With the current layout the show is more a part of the Paignton Festival than ever. The display of…

21st Century ABBA

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

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…

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…

Boyband Legends, Babbacombe Theatre

Boyband Legends is the ultimate tribute to the iconic boybands that defined the 90s and early 2000s…

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…

Major Events

Highlights

Children's Week, Paignton Green

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

Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer

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

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Palace Theatre

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

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…

A Coastal Sensory Journey, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Awaken your senses and build a deeper…

Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep

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

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…

South West Sardine Festival

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

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…

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…

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…

Alan Carr, Princess Theatre

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

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…

Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations - Brixham

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

Torbay Pride

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

Miriam's Full English LIVE, Princess Theatre, Torquay

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

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…

Torbay Royal Regatta

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

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…

The Agatha Christie Festival

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

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…

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…

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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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