Dates For Your 2024 Diary to Plan Your visit to Torbay, Brixham & Devon!
As there is so much going on in and around Brixham, we have put together a list of 2024 events in Brixham and the surrounding area.
EVENT |
DATES |
LOCATION |
DETAILS |
LINK |
Lupton House Bike and Trike Show | 31st March | Lupton House, Brixham | Bikes and trikes and live music! | https://discoverlupton.com/weekly-classes |
English Riviera Walking Festival | 4th - 19th May | All around Torbay | The Walking Festivals offer over 20 coastal walks led by experienced local guides, who will take you on fascinating journeys. | https://rivierawalking.co.uk/ |
Pirate Festival | 4th - 6th May | Brixham | A swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment! The Pirate Festival is an annual gathering of the worlds most infamous pirates and lowly scallywags. |
https://www.brixhampiratesfestival.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BrixhamPirateFest |
Devon County Show | 16th - 18th May |
Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter |
The county is revealed in all its glory! The best of food, farming and entertainment. | https://devoncountyshow.co.uk/ |
Dartmouth Music Festival | 17th - 19th May | Dartmouth | The Dart Music Festival is an annual music event over three days. There are over 100 acts performing in over 20 closely sited town venues. | https://www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk/ |
Brixham Heritage Regatta | 25th - 26th May | Brixham | A celebration of vessels from a bygone era. | http://www.brixhamheritageregatta.uk/ |
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival | 25th - 31st May | All around Torbay | A celebration of the international significance of the area's Geopark status, with a range of events and activities right across the Bay. The programme of events includes walking tours, sustainability events, creative and nature based activities both on and off the water. | http://www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk/ |
Torbay Airshow | 1st - 2nd June | Visible from all around the bay | Some of the best military and civilian airshow performers will soar through the skies over Torbay. | https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/ |
Lupton Music Festival | 22nd June | Lupton House, Brixham | Different music acts throughout the evening, as well as a fully licenced bar and gourmet catering facilities! | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lupton-music-festival-tickets-648756627537?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1 |
Teignmouth Airshow | 5th - 7th July | Teignmouth | The largest FREE event in Teignbridge! Funded by supporters and sponsors, organised by volunteers. | https://teignmouthairshow.co.uk/ |
Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair | 7th July | Galmpton Village, Brixham | The Gooseberry Pie Fair is a village fair with a lot of history, dating back over 150 years. The tradition is it is held on the first Sunday of July hence its on or around American Independence Day & why the American naval attaché is in attendance. | https://www.facebook.com/galmptongooseberrypiefair/ |
Electric Bay Festival | 13th - 14th July |
Torre Abbey Meadows, Torquay |
Electric Bay is a game changing music weekender situated on Torquay's historic seafront. This unique open air dance music festival brings something totally new to the area, with the stunning Torre Abbey Meadows hosting the two-day event. Touching down will be some of the biggest electronic music artists. | https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/electric-bay-festival-p3088193 |
Brixham Art Society Summer Exhibition | 27th July - 5th August |
Scala Hall, Brixham |
An enchanting display from local artists, featuring a diverse range of original paintings, drawings and prints. All for sale. Free entry. | https://www.brixhamartsociety.co.uk/ |
Riviera Classic Car Show | 28th July | Paignton Seafront | Hundreds of vehicles through the ages with a sprinkling of the exotic and quirky. Stage entertainment, food, licensed bar all on site. | https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/riviera-classic-car-show-p1362483 |
Paignton Festival | 20th - 28th July TBC | Paignton | 9 days of entertainment for the whole family, raising money for local charities. | https://www.paigntonfestival.com/ |
Torbay Steam Fair | 2nd - 4th August | Churston Ferrers, Brixham | Steam working and vintage gathering - steam demonstrations, traction engines, vintage cars, commercials, motorbikes, military tractors, stationary engines, fairground rides and more! | https://torbaysteamfair.co.uk/ |
Babbacombe Fayre | 11th August | Babbacombe Downs | An exciting packed programme of attractions including stalls, activities, live entertainment and a fun dog show, as well as food and refreshments. | https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/babbacombe-fayre-p1590123 |
Torbay Royal Regatta | 23rd - 26th August | Torquay | One of the premiere sailing regattas in the South West, the event remains as popular as ever and this year promises to be another great occasion with over a 100 yachts and dinghies expected. | https://rtyc.org/torbay-royal-regatta-event-programme/ |
Dartmouth Royal Regatta | 29th - 31st August | Dartmouth | The Regatta is based around a programme of rowing and sailing events, but also incorporates a busy programme of activities, fireworks, a large fair, and many other smaller events that happen in and around the town. | https://www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk/ |
Torbay Pride | 7th September | Torre Abbey Meadows | Live music, food, bars and market stalls. Plus the little suprises that make Torbay Pride "The Pride of the English Riviera" | https://www.facebook.com/events/852974286237977/ |
Marldon Apple Pie Fair |
7th September TBC |
The Village Green, Marldon, Paignton | Events throughout the afternoon include local arts, crafts and food stands, falconry displays, games and even a novelty dog show! | https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/marldon-apple-pie-fair-p499903 |
The Agatha Christie Festival | 7th - 15th September |
Torre Abbey, Torquay |
9 days, packed with expert speakers and other features, the festival will celebrate Agatha Christie and her astonishingly rich and diverse legacy. | http://www.iacf-uk.org/ |
Brixham Classic Car Show |
8th September TBC |
Lupton House, Brixham | American and British classic cars, childrens TV and film characters, food stalls and beer tent, live music. | https://www.facebook.com/BrixhamClassicCars |
Abbfest | 19th - 22nd September | Fermoy's Garden Centre, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot | Beer, food and drink festival that aims to raise money for local charities. | https://abbfest.org/ |
England's Seafood Feast | 27th September - 12th October | All around Torbay | Some of the best seafood in the world. You can enjoy a whole range of locally landed and caught fish and seafood at over 30 eateries across Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. | https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/featured-events/seafood-feast |
Dartmouth Food Festival | 25th - 27th October | Dartmouth | With street entertainers, food and drink stalls and cooking contests to enter, cooking demonstrations and classes. | https://www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com/ |
Lanterns, Lights & 'luminations | 23rd November |
Brixham (Harbour area) |
Brixham will celebrate its Christmas Lights Switch on with a ‘Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations’ parade, fireworks and much more. | https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/lanterns-lights-and-luminations-p1453303 |