14 upcoming events in South Devon
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.
Widecombe Fair
Traditional Dartmoor country fair at Widecombe-in-the-Moor near South Hams, with livestock show, produce classes and stalls dating back centuries.
Torbay Half Marathon & 10K
Seafront half marathon and 10K road race starting and finishing on Paignton Green, raising funds for Rowcroft Hospice.
England's Seafood FEAST
Fortnight-long celebration of seafood along England's Seafood Coast covering Torquay, Paignton and Brixham with restaurant menus and harbour events.
October 2026
Dartmouth Food Festival
Three-day celebration of South Devon food and drink in the estuary town of Dartmouth during October half term.
November 2026
Paignton Festival Fireworks
Free bonfire-night firework display across Paignton Green as the finale of the annual Paignton Festival on the English Riviera.
Bay of Lights
Torbay's Christmas illuminations and festive celebration transforming Torquay's seafront and harbourside into a winter light trail.
Christmas Market at Torre Abbey
Festive market of local stalls, mulled wine and a light projection show in the grounds of Torre Abbey, Torquay.
Lanterns, Lights and 'Luminations
Brixham's Christmas lights switch-on event with lantern procession and festive entertainment around the harbour.
Winter Fest Artisan Market at Torre Abbey
Indoor artisan market of handmade gifts and local treasures inside Torre Abbey's Spanish Barn, Torquay, over two festive weekends.
Candlelit Dartmouth Christmas Lights Switch-On
Dartmouth's festive season opener with Santa's arrival by boat at the Boat Float followed by the town's Christmas lights switch-on.
December 2026
Totnes Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping
Town-wide festive market evenings in Totnes with street food, craft stalls and live music, opening with a lantern parade.
Dartmouth Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping
Foss Street and Union Street in Dartmouth host artisan traders, late-night independent shopping and live music.
January 2027
South Devon Railway Winter Steam Gala
Heritage steam locomotives in action along the Buckfastleigh to Totnes line during a three-day winter gala.