Planning your festival year? Devon's 2026 calendar is already filling up, from long-standing favourites to events finding their feet. Here's a look at what's coming up across the county — and the best way to keep track is the full Devon listings, kept up to date all year.
The ones to book early
Devon's biggest draws sell out fast. Beautiful Days at Escot and GoldCoast Oceanfest at Croyde are summer fixtures worth booking ahead for, while Sidmouth Folk Festival remains one of the folk world's essential dates.
Food and drink through the year
Devon's food festivals run from spring into autumn. Keep an eye on Flavour Fest, the Dartmouth Food Festival and England's Seafood FEAST — most are free or low-cost and perfect for a day out.
Words and ideas
2026's literary highlights include the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, the Appledore Book Festival and the International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay.
One for the diary
Whatever else your 2026 holds, keep the 5th of November free for the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels — a Devon tradition you have to see at least once.