41 upcoming events in South Devon · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Aune Valley's Pumpkin Nights
Evening pumpkin-themed family event at Aune Valley Farm.
Katherine Jenkins, Princess Theatre Torquay
The Welsh mezzo-soprano performs classical and crossover favourites at Torquay's harbourside theatre. A polished night of song for music lovers visiting the English Riviera.
Dartmouth Food Festival
Three-day celebration of South Devon food and drink in the estuary town of Dartmouth during October half term.
Exmouth Gate to Plate
Celebration of local food growers and producers within a 30-mile radius, held on The Strand, Exmouth.
Van Morrison, Princess Theatre Torquay
The legendary Northern Irish singer-songwriter plays Torquay's Princess Theatre, drawing on decades of blues, soul and folk-rock classics. A rare chance to see a music icon on the Riviera.
Mount Edgcumbe's Halloween Experience
A fantastical Halloween experience for October half term at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.
November 2026
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
Traditional Bonfire Night flaming tar barrel event.
Christmas Shopping Fayre (Westpoint, Nov)
Festive shopping event at Westpoint Arena, Exeter, including a drone show.
Paignton Festival Fireworks
Free bonfire-night firework display across Paignton Green as the finale of the annual Paignton Festival on the English Riviera.
Pavilions Teignmouth Book Fest
First all-day book festival at Pavilions Teignmouth with a book fair, authors' stalls, and talks/workshops.
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Atmospheric Christmas market with a labyrinth of winding stalls on Exeter Cathedral Green.
Bellowhead, Princess Theatre Torquay
The big-band folk favourites bring their brassy, high-energy take on traditional English songs to Torquay. Expect a foot-stomping night of shanties, ballads and dance tunes.
Christmas Scenes & Illuminations, Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe's miniature village is dressed with festive scenes, with evening illuminations and music on selected dates. Children can follow a spotter trail, and crazy golf is included.
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market
Three-day Christmas market at Buckfast Abbey featuring handcrafted gifts and artisan products.
Bay of Lights
Torbay's Christmas illuminations and festive celebration transforming Torquay's seafront and harbourside into a winter light trail.
Train of Lights, Paignton to Kingswear
Award-winning illuminated steam train experience passing through a lit-up tunnel and 'enchanted forest'.
Christmas Fayre, Lupton House
A weekend Christmas craft fayre at historic Lupton House near Brixham, with local makers and festive gifts in a Georgian country house setting.
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.
Christmas at the Castle - Powderham
A build-your-own festive evening experience at Powderham Castle, Kenton.
December 2026
Winter Fest in the Barn
Christmas gift and craft fair in the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey, Torquay.