Calendar of South Devon Coast Events
For a great day out by the beach check out our guide to South Devon Coast events and seaside festivals taking place each year. If you are looking for things to do and find out what’s on in Devon, see the events listed below.
Event Dates for your diary
South Devon coast events and highlights throughout the year for your diary. Find out what’s on in 2024, from food festivals to sailing and sporting events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
MAY
Geopark Festival
Geopark Festival on the English Riviera with stone age excitement, rocking fossils, prehistoric cave fun, ice-age painting and family archaeological digs.
MAY
Brixham Pirate Festival
Early May Bank Holiday weekend of Pirate fun for all! The festival is FREE to attend and there will be LOTS of pirates with almost everyone dressing up.
JUNE
BrixFest
Award winning BrixFest has firmly established itself as one of Brixham’s leading festival
AUGUST
Dartmouth Royal Regatta
Annual event with rowing, sailing, air displays, and family entertainment. Tall ships will be taking part in the Regatta.
AUGUST
Sidmouth Folk Festival
A week-long celebration of music, dance and song in a stunning seaside location on the South Devon coast.
SEPTEMBER
Agatha Christie Week
A week of cultural talks, walks, films, workshops and performances, plus an exciting fringe programme, on the English Rivieera.
OCTOBER
Dartmouth Food Festival
The Dartmouth Food Festival is one of the UK’s leading free food and drink festivals, celebrating Devon’s outstanding food and drink producers.
Discover South Devon Beaches
If you are going to a coastal event in South Devon, check out some of the other beaches nearby
Top South Devon Beaches
Looking for top South Devon Coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in South Devon which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
Blue Flag
Family Friendly award winning beaches
Dog friendly
For long walks with our four legged friends.
What’s On
Find out What’s On – from festivals to cultural events along the coast
Beach Guide
See all beaches in South Devon
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