December 2nd – September 18th 2021
Mayflower 400: Legend & Legacy. The Box Plymouth.
Just over four hundred years ago the Mayflower made its historic sea voyage to America. The Box is an amazing new installation and museum in Plymouth with an ongoing exhibition to commemorate this journey. There are also giant figureheads from.old ships and other maritime history. Book ahead as most of the exhibition is free but entrance tickets are limited:
April 17th – 27th 2021
Torre Abbey Spring Open Art Exhibition: Chasing Rainbows
May 1st – 3rd 2021
Brixham Pirate Festival May 1st – 3rd 2021
The annual fun-packed swashbuckling celebration of pirates in Brixham. Dress up and take the ferry from Torquay as parking will be limited. Find out more at: https://brixhampirates.com/2021-festival/
May 28th – 31st 2021
BrixFest Brixham
A three day celebration of this charming fishing town. Attractions include live music, cooking demonstrations, an arts and crafts market, vintage car rally, crabbing competitions and heritage crafts exhibitions.
Saturday May 29th – a huge firework display begins at 9.50pm and will be visible from the inner harbour.
Sunday 30th – Dragon boat racing.
Bank Holiday Monday – a children’s day with free family activities.The Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta with the traditional red-sailed trawlers also takes place during BrixFest from May 29-30.
June 17th – 21st 2021
Aqua Adrenaline Powerboat Racing World Championships in Torquay
You can have a bird’s eye view of this from the top of Vane Tower. To get closer simply walk down to Haldon harbour directly at the bottom of the hill.
June 27th 2021
Torbay Half Marathon
July 1st – August 30th 2021
Journey: Mayflower 400 – Torre Abbey
An exhibition of original prints inspired by the journey taken by the Mayflower 400 years ago from 40 artists. One copy of each print will be held by the Cape Cod Museum of Art in its archive to commemorate this event.
July 2nd – 4th 2021
Devon County Show, Exeter
July 3rd 2021
Torquay Gin and Fizz Festival 2021 – Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey
Craft gin from across the UK from the Scottish Borders down to Cornwall. Meet the distillers of small batch, hand-crafted gin, try complimentary tapas and enjoy a Fizz Bar. Tickets £15. Late tickets £20.
July 4th
English Riviera Triathlon
Swim in the waters of Goodrington Sands Beach (1500m), then cycle around Torbay’s challenging hilly course (22km). Finish with a coast run towards Brixham (6km)
July 23rd – Aug 1st 2021
British Chess Championships 2021. Torquay. Riviera International Centre TQ2 5LZ
July 24th- August 1st 2021
Paignton Festival (Torbay Carnival Week)
Free family entertainment to raise money for local causes. Includes a fun fair, live music and fireworks.
July 25th 2021
Riviera Classic Car Show
A display of vintage cars raising funds for local charities as part of the Paignton Festival
July 31st 2021
Marldon Apple Pie Fair
August 17th – 21st 2021
Children’s Week 2021
An annual event for children on Paignton Green with performances, workshops and events. It is the UK’s longest running children’s festival and most events are free.
August 19th – 30th 2021
Torre Abbey Open Air Cinema Festival
September 11th – 18th 2021
International Agatha Christie Festival. Torre Abbey
The annual festival to celebrate the birthday of Torquay’s best-selling author and former resident.
