What’s On in Sidmouth
Seasonal events and town highlights
Festivals, markets and seasonal highlights across the year.
EVENTS
Coming up
Sidmouth Science Festival
9 TO 18 OCTOBER 2026
Ten days of talks, walks and hands-on science, based around the Methodist Church and Hall and the Norman Lockyer Observatory. Super Science Saturday (10 October) and the Robot Workshop (17 October) are free. The Observatory Family Day on 18 October is free for under 18s and £15 for adults. Some sessions need booking.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2026
The lights go on at 5.30pm in the town centre, marking the start of Sidmouth’s Christmas season, with late-night shopping organised by the Chamber of Commerce. More late shopping follows on 4 December.
Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival
27 TO 31 MAY 2027
Jazz, blues, soul, funk and gospel, with the main stage in Blackmore Gardens and live music in venues around the town. Accommodation books quickly, so plan early.
Sidmouth Folk Festival
30 JULY TO 6 AUGUST 2027 (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Britain’s oldest folk festival, with more than 700 events, workshops and parades across the town, closing with a torchlight procession and fireworks. Dates are taken from Visit Devon’s listing and should be confirmed with the festival before you book.
Sidmouth Regatta and Air Show
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY 2027
Air displays, gig rowing, sailing and lifesaving events along the seafront, with the Esplanade, Jacobs Ladder beach, Port Royal and Connaught Gardens the best places to watch. Exact 2027 dates are yet to be published.
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