What's on in Brixham 2025

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12th - 13th July - Electric Bay Festival

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

 

26th July - 4th August - Brixham Art Society Summer Exhibition

Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

The county is revealed in all its glory! The best of food, farming and entertainment.

https://devoncountyshow.co.uk

27th July - Riviera Classic Car Show

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/

26th July - 3rd August - Paignton Festival

Brixham

A celebration of vessels from a bygone era.

https://www.brixhamheritageregatta.uk

1st - 3rd August - Torbay Steam Fair

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

10th August - Babbacombe Fayre

Paignton Green

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

https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk

10th - 16th August - Torbay Royal Regatta

Torre Abby 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/852974286237977/

16th August - Lupton House Music Festival

All around Torbay

The Walking Festival offers over 20 coastal walks led by experienced local guides, who will take you on fascinating journeys.

https://rivierawalking.co.uk

19th - 23rd August - Childrens Week

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 Tor Bay. 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

14th August - Fun day and Family Dog Show

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/

28th - 30th August - Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Hookhills Park Freshwater Drive, Paignton

Community charity family fund raising day , Live music /Bar /Great food and stalls.

https://www.facebook.com/HVCherryPieFayre

6th September - Marldon Apple Pie Fair

Torre Abbey Meadows

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

6th September - Brixham Heritage Rally

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

13th - 21st September - The Agatha Christie Festival

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

14th September - Brixham Classic Car Show

Paignton

9 days of entertainment for the whole family, raising money for local charities.

https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/paignton-festival-p3552993

 

18th - 21st September - Abbfest

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

26th September - 12th October - Englands Seafood Feast

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

24th - 26th October - Dartmouth Food Festival

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/

21st - 22nd November - Lanterns, Lights & 'luminations

Lupton House Brixham

An evening of top tribute bands :
Queen performed by QE2,

Foo Fightersperformed by Foo Fighters SW,

The Killers performed by The Killers Kollective
Oasis performed by Be Here Now

https://discoverlupton.com/events/

26th December - Walk into the Sea

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