Major Events in the Torbay Area
When planning your holiday in Paignton why not coincide your break to include one of the local major events?
2026
2nd, 3rd & 4th May 2026
The Brixham Pirate Festival
The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, held in Brixham, Devon takes place over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, is a swashbuckling mix of seaside shenanigans and pirate-themed fun for all the family.
Billed as "the annual gathering of the world's most infamous pirates and lowly scallywags," over the past decade the event has grown into hugely popular celebration of all things piratical. And all with the perfectly authentic backdrop of this charming historic port, which has been home to a number of smugglers and pirates over the centuries..Read More
May 29th - 31st May 2026
The Torbay Airshow
The English Riviera Airshow, held in Paignton on 29th May - 31st May 2026, Devon is a spectacular event. The weekend event features breathtaking air displays over the stunning natural amphitheatre of South Devon's beautiful bay.
As well as spectacular flying displays, visitors can take in all the fun of the fair with plenty of rides and carnival stalls on Paignton Green. Pay a visit to our visiting RAF crews and say hello to the expert teams from the RAF Red Arrows, Royal Navy and Army. There will also be plenty happening on the water too. Read More
Why not take in the Air Show as part of your holiday with us? We are located less than 300 yards from the seafront.
June 6th - 21st 2026
The English Riviera Walking Holiday
Join us for the 2026 English Riviera Walking Festival. The festival incorporates our 3 major towns, Brixham, Paignton and Torquay – including the South West Coast Path and delves into the history and heritage of the whole area. This year’s themes include Agatha Christie, photography, sketching, mindfulness, wine, and even Sea Shanties.
The Walking Festival has walks for all abilities and interests, whether its a short historic walk or a longer meander to see some local wildlife - you will find the walk for you that lets you discover the beauty of the English Riviera Coastline. Read More
June 24th - 28th 2026
ICF Stand Up Paddling Torbay 2026
Paddle UK has been awarded a Stand Up Paddling World Cup.
This is the first time that an ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) event of this scale has been held in the UK .
The event will be held from 24 to 28 June 2026 on the stunning waters of the English Riviera, Torbay, which has become a go-to spot for Stand Up Paddleboarding in England.
The five-day event is expected to attract around 200 of the World's best athletes, as well as up to a thousand other paddlers who will take part in a festival of paddling, that will showcase the breadth of SUP from recreational paddlers to elite competition. Read More