Sidmouth’s seafront and town centre will be buzzing with exciting events in 2026. From music festivals to community celebrations and classic car shows, there is something for every visitor to look forward to. Planning your trip around these highlights will help you make the most of a visit to one of…
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Sidmouth will once again come alive with the sound of music as the Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival returns. From Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May 2026, visitors can enjoy a packed programme of world-class performances in the beautiful setting of Blackmore Gardens, right in the centre of…
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Excitement is building ahead of Sidmouth Regatta which runs from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August and a new Airshow Grand Prize Draw has been announced by organisers. The Grand Prize Draw gives show goers a chance to win an incredible 3 hour Flight Simulator Experience for three, VIP Tickets for two at…
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The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival returns this autumn, running from Wednesday, 17 September, to Sunday, 21 September, 2025. Set in the picturesque coastal town of Budleigh Salterton in East Devon, the five-day event is one of the most respected literary gatherings in the South West…
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Sidmouth Wallspace is now showing “May Day Madness” by Kyle Baker, and a new photographic exhibition “A Sidmouth Folk Festival Portrait” is set to open at the weekend in the Riverside Artspace in the Sensory Garden, with the twin Market Square telephone box micro museums simultaneously hosting…
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On Thursday 8 May, the nation will come together to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe. The 80th anniversary of VE Day is a time for a nation to come together to learn about the stories of those that served, from the servicemen who fought, to children who were evacuated, and women…
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The 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May with a stellar line up of international acts over the end of May bank holiday weekend. Headlining artistes include British soul legends Soul II Soul, acclaimed British soul singer-songwriter…
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Already looking forward to the end of the dark and dreary winter months? Here are some of the biggest events taking place in the coming year around East Devon to add to your diaries. Sidmouth Sea Fest – 17 th May 2025 Sidmouth Jazz and blues Festival – 23 rd – 26 th May Pixie Day – June TBC Budleigh…
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There are plenty of exciting things planned for 2025, including the upcoming Sidmouth Folk Festival, which returns in August. Organisers are already ramping up the anticipation, by announcing the first acts which will make up this year’s line up. So far, Seth Lakeman, from Dartmoor, and his band…
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Looking for festive fun in East Devon? Check out what’s on at the Beehive in Honiton. The Beehive, an award-winning community venue in Honiton, offers a diverse programme of events, cinema screenings and workshops all year round, with a packed programme in the lead up to Christmas. On 4 th December…
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