The English Riviera is a stretch of coastline along the south coast of England. It's a land of lush greenery, rocky cliffs, and some truly spectacular beaches—and we've got a ton of exciting events coming up that are going to make your visit one to remember!

Named England’s Seafood Coast for good reason, the English Riviera is home to the UK’s finest seafood and the world-famous Brixham Fish Market, where some of the nation’s best chefs source their seafood. The Fish Market is the beating heart of England’s Seafood Coast. Each year over £40million worth of fish is landed, making Brixham the biggest fishing port in England by value. The day’s catch is sold in the only live fish auction in the UK, and you can take a unique early morning tour to watch the auction and learn more about the fish that lands on your plate (booking in advance is essential for this hugely popular tour).

In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses. We are delighted to welcome England’s Seafood FEAST back this Autumn with our official dates confirmed as Friday 30th September - Sunday 9th October 2022. For 2 weeks you will be able to immerse yourself some of the best seafood in the world. This isn't a conventional festival with a big marquee - instead you can enjoy a whole range of things to eat and do at venues across Brixham, Paignton and Torquay.

There's no better time to visit the English Riviera than during our annual Seafood Feast. This celebration of all things seafood is a highlight of our calendar, and it celebrates everything from locally caught fish and shellfish to ales and beers brewed with locally grown ingredients.

From freshly caught seafood to our award-winning local ales, discover foodie delights from across the region at one of the many food and drink festivals in the Bay. Check out our calendar to see what’s on throughout the year.

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Featured Events

English Riviera Airshow
The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. The two-day aerial-extravaganza also boasts an array of on-the-ground entertainment to keep airshow fans and families entertained for hours. The official designated car park for the free-to-attend event is the Victoria Car Park on Garfield Road, Paignton, and is just a short walk from the main event site on Paignton Green. Since the first English Riviera Airshow in 2016, the event is one of the first airshows of the UK season. The stand-out coastal event continues to wow locals and tourists as they flock to Paignton seafront for the two-day extravaganza.
1. 30/05/202501/06/2025
English Riviera Walking Festival
Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join us at the English Riviera Walking Festival. Whether you’re a regular hiker, or an infrequent stroller, this new family and dog friendly festival will appeal to walkers of all abilities who enjoy exploring the Great Outdoors. Designed and hosted by an enthusiastic team of professional local guides and enthusiastic volunteers we have created an eclectic selection of half
1. 14/06/202522/06/2025
International Agatha Christie Festival
The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on and on The Agatha Christie Festival website www.iacf-uk.org. Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year Torquay celebrates the life and work of its most famous resident with a Festival, supported by the Arts Council of England, and this year is no exception. Over 10 days, packed with expert speakers and other features, the International Agatha Christie Festival will celebrate Agatha Christie and her astonishingly rich and diverse legacy.
1. 13/09/202521/09/2025
2. 12/09/202620/09/2026
3. 11/09/202719/09/2027

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