6 upcoming events in Dartmouth
July 2026
Newcomen Steam Festival
A town-wide celebration of Dartmouth's steam heritage and inventor Thomas Newcomen, with interactive exhibits, model railways and family activities.
Dartmouth Shakespeare Week
A performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the atmospheric Dartmouth Castle, blending Shakespeare with a stunning waterside setting.
August 2026
Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week 2026
A friendly sailing regatta hosted by the Royal Dart Yacht Club featuring junior dinghies, keelboat series and passage races on the River Dart.
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2026
Dartmouth's historic maritime regatta with sailing and rowing races, air displays, live music, funfair and a closing fireworks display.
September 2026
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 2026
One of the UK's leading food festivals with celebrity chef demonstrations, artisan producer stalls and tastings across Dartmouth.