8 upcoming events in South Devon
July 2026
Paignton Festival
Nine days of entertainment centred on Paignton Green, featuring live music, children's activities, classic car shows, a funfair, fireworks and the Spinning Wheel Carnival Procession.
Dartmouth Steam Festival 2026
A town-wide celebration of steam heritage with interactive exhibits, model railways and family activities in Dartmouth.
Salcombe Town Regatta 2026
A week-long regatta on the Salcombe estuary featuring sailing races, a harbour swim, fun competitions and a firework finale.
Totnes and District Show 2026
A traditional one-day agricultural show held in the South Hams countryside near Totnes.
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Dartmouth Castle
An open-air theatre production of Shakespeare's comedy staged in the grounds of Dartmouth Castle.
August 2026
Eat Totnes Food Festival 2026
A celebration of South Devon's food scene in the market town of Totnes, featuring top local chefs, artisan producers and street food stalls.
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2026
Dartmouth's historic regatta with sailing and rowing races, shoreside entertainment, air displays and a fireworks finale over the River Dart.
September 2026
Kingsbridge Show
An annual agricultural show near Kingsbridge in the South Hams with classes in horses, cattle, sheep, homecraft, horticulture, floral art, and domestic pets.