What's on Locally

Plan your stay in Sidmouth

Here are some of the highlights of events happening locally to help you plan your trip... 

For many, a holiday to Sidmouth is their chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Stepping out of their routine, they'll love the relaxed, slower pace of life that South Devon offers and return from their break feeling rejuvenated. However, for some of our guests, Sidmouth's jam-packed calendar of events means that they can have a full itinerary of fun things to see and do.

Event at Sidmouth Sea Front
Sidmouth Sea Fest
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Sidmouth Sea Fest is back for another year, celebrating the region's fishing heritage and promoting coastal living through music, food, workshops and much more!
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Girl with Cow at Devon County Show Parade
The Devon County Show
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Held at the County Showground at Westpoint, near Exeter, The Devon County Show is a highlight of the countryside calendar. Last year the event attracted 90,000 visitors over three days to see a packed programme of displays, livestock, stalls and the food and drink marquees.
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Jazz Festival Event
Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival
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Enjoy Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues festive which is taking place this May! The exciting programme includes renowned Jazz, Blue, Soul, Roots, Latin and Funk artists from around the world.
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Man Playing Guitar at Folk Event
Sidmouth Folk Festival Week
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The Sidmouth Folk Festival is preparing to burst into action for the for 2026, bringing an irresistible feast of world-class folk music, song and dance to the Devon seaside.
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Event at Sidmouth Sea Front
Sidmouth Regatta
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Dive into Sidmouth Regatta 2026! Exciting races, vibrant festivities, and seaside fun await.
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Walking Breaks at Victoria Hotel
Sidmouth Walking Festival
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The Sidmouth Walking festival spans over a week and features a variety of guided walks that cater to all skill levels, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes.
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Literary Festival Event
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
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Celebrating books by the sea. Join us for the Budleigh Literary Festival.
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Science Festival
Sidmouth Science Festival
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Those who love science, nature and learning new things should make time to enjoy this Science Festival. What makes it so great? The events, shows, talks, activities and walks are fascinating and targeted at the whole family, and they take place at various locations around Sidmouth.
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