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The Paignton Festival.

23rd July - 2nd August

Family Friendly. Local Festival.
Paignton Green, Paignton Sea Front, Esplanade Road, Paignton, United Kingdom, TQ4 6BW

Incredible entertainment on your doorstep. Run by the community of Torbay.

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Paignton Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration packed with live music, daytime entertainment, and something for everyone to enjoy.

From energetic performances to relaxed activities for all ages, the festival brings the community together in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you're soaking up the sounds of local talent or enjoying a fun day out with family and friends, Paignton Festival is the perfect way to experience great entertainment in the heart of the town.

Non-Stop Entertainment.


Carnival Processions

Daytime Entertainment

Firework Nights

Live Music Day & Night

Paignton Green, Paignton Sea Front, Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BW

❊ FAQs

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  • Paignton Festival Admission – Community Day time events and some evenings are free to enter - with some paid for £3! Please see our event list for full detail.

    • With entry only price there is no exit and re-admission allowed

    • Wristbands (if applicable) are available to purchase at point of entry only

    • This is a fully standing event – Some small folding seats are permitted into the event at our discretion

    • No alcoholic drink is permitted to be bought into the event

    • No glass containers

    • A condition of entry is we are allowed to search for forbidden items

    • Photo ID will be required to verify your age to purchase alcohol

  • As much as we love pets, no pets are allowed inside the arena after 4pm.

  • We will not allow oversized bags, trollies, bikes or scooters into the arena, but you will be permitted to take small bags.

    • No Child under the age of 16 will be admitted to the event unless they are accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over at all times. We reserve the right to determine the ratio of adults in relation to children required for adequate supervision

    • Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge with a full paying adults’ ticket

    • It is your responsibility to check the suitability of an event for any children in your party, this includes the type of audience the event is likely to attract and whether such an audience is a suitable environment for children in your party

  • Please remember this is an outside festival show and all shows are sold as standing tickets only. There are some limited places to sit down and relax with shade.

  • We can rely on the British weather to be unpredictable so please come prepared with suncream and hats if the weather is good and waterproof coats and shoes if the weather is bad! Check Paignton weather forecast in advance.

  • Please note that is likely most acts performing during the evening will use strobe lighting & effects as part of their performance.

Paignton Green, Paignton Sea Front, Esplanade Road, Paignton, United Kingdom, TQ4 6BW