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The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the first weekend of June. 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 14th-22nd June, 2025, 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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The South Quay, Paignton Harbour, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DTTelephone
01803 525817Type
Type:
Participatory Event
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 28 June 2025to29 June 2025
Topper National Series - Dinghy racing, approximately 130 boats launching from the beach.
The Topper has been a mainstay of UK dinghy clubs for many years. International Olympic sailors have cut their teeth sailing a Topper. As a class we are very…
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Address
Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AGType
Type:
Murder Mystery
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 13 Sept 2025
Join us at Paignton Library after hours, as part of the International Agatah Christie Festival.
We will be joined by the amazing 5 piece band 'Trips for Biscuits' performing well known modern songs in a swinging 1920's style.
Licensed bar, DJ and…
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Address
Paignton Sailing Club, South Quay, The Harbour, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DTTelephone
01803 525817Type
Type:
Maritime
The Harbour, Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
Tera National Championship
(we are waiting for details of this event)
Paignton Sailing Club is predominantly a dinghy racing club and is host to the Torbay Spring and Autumn Regattas.
The Club provides a spring, summer and winter race programme… -
Address
Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EUTelephone
+441803679500Type
Type:
Easter
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 5 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 -
Embark on the ultimate Easter challenge and track down the giant golden eggs hidden around the zoo! Each egg holds a secret letter – write them down on your activity sheet as you go. Once you've discovered all five letters, unscramble them to crack…
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Palace Theatre, Palace Theatre, Paignton, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803665800Type
Type:
Event
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…
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Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Type
Type:
Music
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 18 Oct 2025
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s…
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Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Type
Type:
Concert
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 12 Oct 2025
Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades.
Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in…
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Address
Churston Library, Broadsands Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LLType
Type:
Guided Walk
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 18 June 2025
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival.
This corner of the English Riviera held a very special place in Agatha’s heartThis breathtaking route takes guests to Elberry Cove, one of Agatha’s favourite beaches with its renowned…
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Address
Youngs Park Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6BUType
Type:
Running
PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 5 May 2025
8 miles of pirate trails!
Avast ye Landlubbers, back for 2025 will see ye don your best pirate gear and head to find the Pirate King of Torbay.
If ye find him, he will reward ye with a peice of eight, deliver this to Captain “TrailFeet” Lewis for…
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