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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…- Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
- The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
- In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
- From 16th-21st June 2026, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from…
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Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803 555872PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025
The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2025 show will capture the magic of our previous…
Type
Type:
Christmas
Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026to31 May 2026
The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event.
From Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2026, the skies above the Bay’s stunning natural amphitheatre will once again come alive with some of the world’s…
Type
Type:
Air / Air Show
Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Address
Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AGTelephone
01803 714460Price
Price £12.00 Per TicketPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Join abstract artist Maria Alice Atkins in this hands on Resin art workshop.
Incredible artist Maria will guide you through a 2 hour workshop where you will learn all about resin art, how to work with resin and how to make your own one of a kind…
Type
Type:
Art
Price
Price £12.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2026
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022.
Type
Type:
Performance
Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2026
BRIXHAM
Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2026
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
Type
Type:
Fete/Fair
Dates
- From:
- 16 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
Address
Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AGTelephone
01803 714460Price
Price £6.00 Per TicketPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 16 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by becoming a regency debonair in this fun fan and dance workshop. Start by learning the language of fans, bring your own fan or they will be provided if you do not have one. Followed by the wonderful…
Type
Type:
Dance
Price
Price £6.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 20 Sept 2026
Address
Paignton Green, Seafront, Torbay, Devon, TQ4 6AGTelephone
01752 393338Price
Price £23.00 Per TicketTorbay
Dates
- From:
- 20 Sept 2026
Welcome to the Torbay Half Marathon and 10k on the English Riviera. Be part of something special as we welcome runners of all abilities to the hugely popular seaside location of Torbay with its spectacular coastline. You'll be supported by…
Type
Type:
Sports
Price
Price £23.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2026
‘You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!’
The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel at the very height of his powers, Jack Brindle and his amazing live band bring this astounding portrayal of The Commodores ‘ballad king’ to the stage in this…
Type
Type:
Music
Dates
- From:
- 6 Mar 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 6 Mar 2026
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
‘The…
Type
Type:
Theatre
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