19th March - 31st Dec 2026

Dates For Your 2026 Diary to Plan Your visit to Torbay, Brixham & Devon!


Bike and Trike Show 12 Apr Lupton House, Brixham

Get ready for a cracking day out with the biker community! Bikes and trikes, competitions, live music and great food.

https://discoverlupton.com/event/bike-trike-show-at lupton-house-2/

 

Pirate Festival 2 - 4 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/

 

Dartmouth Music Festival 15 - 17 May Dartmouth

The Dart Music Festival is an annual music event over three days. There are over 100 acts

https://www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk/

 

Devon County Show 21 - 23 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/

 

Brixham Heritage Regatta 22 - 24 May Brixham

A celebration of vessels from a bygone era.

http://www.brixhamheritageregatta.uk/

 

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 23 - 30 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.

 https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/english riviera-unesco-global-geopark-festival-p3117323

 

 English Riviera Airshow 29 - 31 May Paignton Green

Military and civilian airshow performers will soar through the skies over Torbay.

https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/

 

English Riviera Walking Festival 6 - 21 Jun

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/

 

Torbay Pride 13 Jun Torre Abbey Meadows

Live music, food, bars and market stalls. Plus the little surprises that make Torbay Pride "The Pride of the English Riviera"

https://www.facebook.com/events/8529742862379 77/

 

Brixham Trawler Event 20 Jun Brixham Harbour

It’s back! The Port of Brixham Trawler Event sees the fleet of fishing boats dressed up in bunting taking a lap of Torbay. The impressive spectacle will be raising funds for the Fishermen’s Mission. Spectate from afloat on a passenger boat, or from the Breakwater. https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/brixham trawler-race-p636893

 

Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair 6 Jul 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/galmptongooseberrypief air/

 

Torbay Dinghy Regatta 11 - 12 Jul Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Torquay

There will be approximately 50 sailing vessels of differing classes competing each day, departing from Torquay Harbour. Two Days of Racing at one of the UK's Finest Sailing Venues, with Fast and Easy Access to the Sailing Waters. https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/torbay dinghy-regatta-p1613923

 

Brixham Art Society Summer Exhibition 25 Jul - 3 Aug 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 Show26 Jul 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.towc.club/riviera-classic-car-show

 

Torbay Steam Fair 31 Jul - 2 Aug 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://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/torbay steam-fair-p200613

 

This Ain't Texas Festival 8 Aug Torbay Showground Brixham Rd, TQ4 7BH

This Ain’t Texas Festival brings a full-on Americana Country and Western experience to Torbay, combining live tribute acts, dancing, food, drink and hands-on activities in a friendly, outdoor festival setting.

https://thisainttexasfestival.co.uk/torbay/

 

Sardine Festival 9 Aug Brixham Harbour Area

Expect grills, music, entertainment and rows of tables lining the Harbourside. This is a free event for everyone to enjoy! Sardines and drinks will be available!

https://sardinefestival.co.uk/

 

Babbacombe Fayre 9 Aug 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

 

 Lupton House Music Festival 15 Aug Lupton House, Brixham

An evening of top tribute bands : The event includes music from fantastic artists: U2 UK, Tina Turner Experience, Bon Giovi, and Dan Budd as Robbie Williams.

https://discoverlupton.com/events/

 

RNLI CrewFest Music and Food Festival 15 Aug

Old Coastguard House, Kings Quay Come and join the RNLI for some great food and music!

https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/local news/1602109/rnli-festival-in-brixham-to-return-for 2025.html

 

Childrens Week 18 - 22 Aug Paignton Seafront

Welcome to a free week of fun for ALL Kids both young and old. Most local residents and visitors alike have grown up with this week of free entertainment on Paignton seafront. https://childrensweek.co.uk/

 

Torbay Royal Regatta 21 - 24 Aug 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://www.visitdevon.co.uk/event/torbay-royal regatta/334873301/

 

Fun Day and Family Dog Show 23 Aug Young's Park, Goodrington

Stalls, entertainment from local Youth Groups etc and a Family Dog Show. 1100-1600

https://www.paigntonlions.org.uk/events/lionsfunda y.html

 

Dartmouth Royal Regatta 27 - 29 Aug 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/

 

Marldon Apple Pie Fair 5 Sep 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.facebook.com/Marldonapplepiefair/

 

Brixham Heritage Rally 12 Sep Brixham

An open meeting for classic boats and boats over 30 years old.

http://www.brixhamheritageregatta.uk/Rally%20Eve nt%20Home.htm

 

The Agatha Christie Festival 12 - 20 Sep Torre Abbey

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/

 

Abbfest 18 - 20 Sep 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 21 Sep - 4 Oct

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 23 - 25 Oct Dartmouth

With street entertainers, food and drink stalls and cooking contests to enter, cooking demonstrations and classes.

https://www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com/

 

Lanterns, Lights & 'luminations 20 - 21 Nov 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

 

Bay of Lights 28 Nov - 3 Jan All around Torbay The Bay of Lights is a fantastic FREE winter event that lights up the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/featured events/bay-of-lights

 

Walk into the Sea 26 Dec Paignton Beach Hundreds of fundraisers don optional fancy dress and at the starter's command swiftly walk into the chilly waters of the English Channel where fun and frivolity begin. https://www.paigntonlions.org.uk/events/lionswalki nthesea.html