11 upcoming events in Dartmouth
September 2026
Tribal Clash Team Fitness Competition
Team-based outdoor fitness competition held at Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth, drawing athletes from across the UK.
Dartmouth Farmers Market
Monthly farmers market in the Old Market Square, Dartmouth, selling local Devon produce, cheese, meat and artisan goods.
Dartmouth Book Festival
Literary festival at The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth featuring author talks, readings and workshops, headlined in 2026 by Michael Rosen and Patrick Gale.
Dartmouth Book Festival 2026
A literary festival across town venues including The Flavel, with headline authors such as Michael Rosen, Patrick Gale and Roger Deakins.
October 2026
Dartmouth Food Festival
Three-day celebration of South West food and drink held across Dartmouth's quay and town centre during October half term, with tastings and cookery demonstrations.
Dartmouth Food Festival 2026
One of the UK's leading food festivals with celebrity chef demonstrations, artisan producer stalls and tastings across Dartmouth.
November 2026
Candlelit Dartmouth
Festive lantern parade through Dartmouth's streets led by a giant Mayflower lantern, ending in Royal Avenue Gardens to welcome Father Christmas by boat.
Dartmouth Christmas Market & Late Night Shopping
Christmas market with stalls, food and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens and along Dartmouth Quay, with late-night independent shop openings.
December 2026
Dartmouth Farmers Market (December)
Monthly farmers market in the Old Market Square, Dartmouth, selling local Devon produce, cheese, meat and artisan goods.
May 2027
Dart Music Festival
Mixed-genre music festival across more than 20 venues in Dartmouth, featuring over 100 acts performing live over three days.
August 2027
Dartmouth Regatta Sailing Week
Week-long sailing regatta on the River Dart with dinghy and yacht racing, part of the wider Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta programme.